Mukbang. The very name sounds like something that crawled up from the nether regions of the internet’s seamier chatrooms and illicit video-download sites. But it’s really just live webcasts in which someone eats while potentially millions of followers watch and pepper him or her with messages (and donations). In other words, think of it as the culmination of a world in which social media dominates our thoughts and competitive eating gets its own official league....
Marie Kondo on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman Marie Kondo on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman Marie Kondo on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman Marie Kondo on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman From boxes of pasta and cans of beans to half-full bags of flour, it’s easy for the kitchen pantry to become a cluttered and disorganized mess....
date pine nut overnight oatmeal It’s difficult to overstate oatmeal’s many advantages. It’s warm and satisfying, easy to make and provides good-for-you fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. The only real problem with oatmeal is that it can get a bit boring, especially if you eat it plain or limit yourself to a sprinkle of nuts and dried fruit. Thankfully, this breakfast go-to is incredibly versatile. It can be cooked in different ways, paired with a wide range of both sweet and savory ingredients and even served at different temperatures....
Can you imagine a world where instead of TP shortages and meat purchase limits, we were experiencing a run on oysters? This scene was reality during the 1918 influenza pandemic, as noted on Instagram recently by Blue Hill owner and chef Dan Barber. “Stockpiling was ubiquitous, prices skyrocketed, black markets developed. Poachers raided oyster beds—you can often still see the remnants of single-room guard houses built in the middle of the bay where guards with shotguns stood lookout,” @chefdanbarber explained in his Instagram post....
Sleep has a major impact on our health. A good night’s rest can be a game-changer for weight loss, inflammation and even your immune system. Now new research from Northwestern University indicates that the space in which you sleep could have an effect on your cardiovascular health and insulin resistance. According to the study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, light exposure during sleep could heighten your risk for heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome....
The “flexible vegetarian” diet—aptly named the flexitarian diet—is a mostly plant-based way of eating. It’s perfect for those looking to try more vegetarian meals, without completely forgoing meat. When it comes to feeding a family, there are often lots of preferences to take into account, which is exactly why this flexible way of eating works. In this weeklong meal plan, we mapped out plenty of delicious family-friendly meals and snacks that everyone is sure to enjoy....
lidl storefront Credit: Lidl lidl storefront Credit: Lidl lidl storefront Credit: Lidl lidl storefront Credit: Lidl Grocery shopping is the one chore that I regularly look forward to. I love to find new products to try and I’m more than happy to drive to different stores to get what I want (some stores just have better bananas than others). And one store that I’m a new fan of is Lidl, a discount grocery store that started in Germany but came to the U....
Pictured Recipe: Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens Weight loss might feel overwhelming, and sometimes it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, we have recipes and tips to help you reach your goals. Pair your motivation with our calorie-controlled meal plans and you can lose up to eight pounds this month. High in fiber and packed with protein, the tasty recipes in each meal plan are designed to keep you feeling full and satisfied while you shed pounds....
person washing cucumbers Credit: Getty Images person washing cucumbers Credit: Getty Images person washing cucumbers Credit: Getty Images person washing cucumbers Credit: Getty Images Cucumbers can be delicious and crunchy at their peak. But if you’ve ever pulled a cuke out of your fridge in preparation for a tangy and refreshing vinegary salad only to be met with a slimy texture, it could turn you off from the healthy veggie altogether....
Smoked salmon is a culinary treat. It can be silky smooth or tender and flaky. It’s loaded with flavor and adds the perfect salty touch to many of our favorite dishes. But before we start adding it to our daily avocado toast let’s take a deeper look at whether or not it’s a healthy food. It’s time to get your smoked salmon questions answered. What is smoked salmon? Like so many foods from our history, smoked salmon was a food born out of necessity....
Jennifer Lopez Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Lopez Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Lopez Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Lopez Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Lopez makes everything from rocking glowing skin to sitting down to family dinners to cranking out hardcore workouts look like a breeze. But not everything has always come easy for the 52-year-old singer/actor/mom/designer/entrepreneur—and newlywed! (In case you missed it, Lopez and Ben Affleck married in a quiet ceremony on July 16th....
Wearing a mask to the grocery store has become the norm as a means to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, so you’re probably used to seeing people covering their faces when picking out their fresh berries or stocking up on pasta. Yet, some people are even taking it a step further and wearing gloves to the grocery store. But, is it necessary? Here’s what the experts say. wearing gloves at grocery store holding cabbage coronavirus Credit: Getty / Kathrin Ziegler Should you wear gloves to the grocery store during COVID-19?...
Trader Joe’s has the greatest snacks. And while you could probably browse TJ’s aisles for hours in search of the latest finds, you could also take a handy nudge from the stars. According to your zodiac sign and your personality, there might be certain foods you will be more inclined to enjoy. Whether it’s a sweet granola bar, crunchy almonds or flavored fish, here’s the snack you should toss in your cart the next time you head to Trader Joe’s....
Cost Plus World Market Mepal Salad Box Credit: Cost Plus World Market Cost Plus World Market Mepal Salad Box Credit: Cost Plus World Market Cost Plus World Market Mepal Salad Box Credit: Cost Plus World Market Cost Plus World Market Mepal Salad Box Credit: Cost Plus World Market We’ve all experienced the moment: You’re munching away on a salad and you bite into a crouton that is soaked in dressing....
theprep-fish-taco-bowl Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! While I really love the light and fresh feel of summer dinners, lately they’ve been a little too light and an hour or so after I eat dinner I find myself rooting through the pantry and eating all the snacks....
Costco is one of my favorite places to shop. In addition to basic household staples, like toilet paper and laundry detergent, they carry a lot of my favorite groceries (see my favorite 10 healthy foods to stock up on at Costco). There are so many foods for sale in the giant warehouse it can feel a little overwhelming—especially once you hit the snack aisle. Is a box of 45 granola bars or fruit snacks the way to go?...
It’s the research we’ve all been waiting for: five amazing health benefits of cheese, according to science. Say what? Cheese might actually be good for you? Old-school thinking is that cheese is unhealthy, in large part because of all its saturated fat. But newer research calls into question the link between saturated fat and heart disease. In fact, eating cheese (nibbling, not gorging) is linked with numerous health benefits. Here are 5 health benefits of cheese....
` the beet logo with illustration of a beet on white background View Series Why It’s Actually Rude to Compliment Someone’s Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian No, You Don’t Need to Do a “Detox”—Here’s What a Dietitian Says The #1 Dessert for Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian I’m a Dietitian, and I’ll Never Give Up Dairy—Here’s Why Carbs are high on the list of foods people like to cut out of their diets and bread might be on the top of the anti-carb list....
Trader Joe's storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Adobe Stock / jetcityimage Trader Joe's storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Adobe Stock / jetcityimage Trader Joe’s storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Adobe Stock / jetcityimage Trader Joe’s storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Adobe Stock / jetcityimage Trader Joe’s is a favorite grocery shopping destination for many reasons: the festive seasonal products, an impressive flower selection (with even more impressive prices), and the best deals on organic foods around....
` obsessed logo View Series My Favorite Restaurant Gave Me Their “Pink Panther” Cocktail Recipe—and It’s as Delicious as It Is Pretty I Buy This Plant Every Spring—Here’s Why You Need One, Too This Kitchen Appliance Has Helped Me Eat Healthier and Get Dinner on the Table Faster This Plant-Based Milk Is So Good in Lattes That I Buy It in Bulk This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life....
