For just about every diet that has its fanbase, there are those who do not approve. But the Mediterranean Diet is one of few that are just about universally appreciated — and is continuously rated by professionals as the best diet to follow year after year. Mostly because there’s nothing not to like about it,…
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Read MoreHanukkah is often referred to as the festival of lights, and is eight days of celebration for the Jewish people. While lighting of a menorah and playing dreidel may be the immediate associations we make with this holiday, there’s also a whole lot of food involved. As it’s a celebration of oil that was expected…
Read MoreHoliday parties are about to be in full swing, and that means capping off a busy day of work and errands with having to have a bunch of festive party food ready and prepared for our guests. We love parties and entertaining, but sometimes they are a lot of work! One way to streamline the…
Read MoreEven when we’re at our busiest, we do need to eat — and it’s not a great idea to rely on takeout all the time, either for our wallets or our health. One great option is to keep a stock of freezer items that can make an easy, quick meal or snack with less time…
Read MoreI’ve been working as a food writer for quite a few years now, and it’s a job that I cherish on many levels. This career has taught me so much, having led to me eating some incredible meals at amazing restaurants, traveling to far-flung destinations, and learning a great deal about ingredients and recipe development…
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Read MoreThanksgiving will be here before we know it, and many consider this to be the Super Bowl of cooking and entertaining. While some items are pretty standard to any holiday dinner table, from turkey to cranberries and sweet potatoes, there are many variations on how to enjoy these dishes. Nutrition experts are also looking for…
Read MoreWe’ve all been to dinner parties where we encounter someone offering baked or roasted chicken or fish and veggies – and no seasoning whatsoever. No matter how good your ingredients and kitchen tools may be, all flavor will be lost without seasoning. This will make or break any dinner party, and any dish being served.…
Read MoreThere’s a lot to love about bulk-buying frozen food at a spot like Costco. It is affordable, easy to store, and can keep for months, making it easy to stock up for a rainy (or lazy!) day. But can you do it in a way that is delicious and nutritious? We asked a few registered…
Read MoreTikTok is always a great resource for all sorts of lifestyle hacks. Whether we’re trying to make delicious meals faster or make cleaning easier, there are also videos giving us some intel that is at times both shocking and informative. It’s also often a place where we find health hacks and weight loss tips, and…
Read MoreThere’s constantly the latest big health or dietary trend on TikTok. Whether we’re turning cottage cheese into all sorts of other foods, adding butterfly pea flowers to our tea, or drinking potato juice, it seems to never end – and always has at least a bit of dubious value. The latest hot TikTok trend has…
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Read MoreIt seems that every year, there’s a new viral ingredient being used in hacks all over social media. Once upon a time, everyone was repurposing cauliflower as a way to healthy up all sorts of recipes. Now, the latest ingredient getting the star treatment is cottage cheese. This year, TikTok’s newest recipe craze is cottage…
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Read MoreStress levels are at an all-time high. Between financial, family, and health worries that some of us may have, we’re not getting enough sleep, and anxiety is coloring our every day. We try everything we can to feel better, but one thing we may not have tried is adjusting the foods we’re putting into our…
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Read MoreThe Mediterranean Diet has been a favorite among dieticians and nutritionists for several years now, as it takes inspiration from those living and eating in the Mediterranean as a way of leading healthier lives. This is a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as well as lean proteins, whole grains, and heart-healthy fats. It’s…
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