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According to social media, carbs come in various guises: naked carbs, net carbs, complex carbs and more. You might be
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In dozens of archaeological discoveries around the world, from the once-successful reservoirs and canals of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to
Read moreStock up on toothpicks: These soy-glazed meatballs might be the ideal party food
As an Italian-American cook, I always tend to filter meatballs through that cultural lens. Though, in actuality, I know there are
Read more“Cut the partisan games”: How House Republicans could force a choice between SNAP and WIC
After months of deliberation, it appears that Congressional lawmakers may finally be nearing a deal that would provide a very
Read moreTo reconnect with food, I’m unplugging my diet
When I first moved back to Chicago after over a decade away, I embraced the city by frequently practicing what
Read moreThe “bowlification” of fast casual dining is ruining the authenticity of cultural cuisines
Earlier this month, Emma Beddington wrote a biting opinion piece for The Guardian about her distaste of bowls. The “bowl,”
Read moreChef Anne Burrell’s 7 best plant-based, vegan and vegetarian recipes
In many instances, people think of vegan or vegetarian fare as being light and nutritious — and not especially filling. However, chef Anne
Read moreWe looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what we found
If you’re thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket can leave you bewildered. There are plant-based burgers,
Read moreTired of salsa and hummus? Cowboy “caviar” is the ideal party food that comes together in no time
Some call it Texas Caviar — or Southern or Alabama or “L.A.” (lower Alabama) Caviar — but whatever the name,
Read moreSalt early and salt often — yes, even in desserts
Have you had the displeasure of eating a particularly unremarkable guacamole? Or a strangely bland steak? An oddly flat Caesar
Read moreIf you’re worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics
You’ve probably seen recent claims online seed oils are “toxic” and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But what
Read moreCamembert and other French cheese on “verge of extinction” due to collapse in microbial diversity
Camembert, brie and various blue cheeses are on the “verge of extinction” due to a collapse in microbial diversity, the
Read moreThe internet is raving over the viral “Sleepy Girl Mocktail.” But does it really help improve sleep?
The internet is obsessed with all things girlhood, especially in the realm of food. First, there was “Tomato Girl Summer,”
Read more“A nefarious bargain”: Lawsuits, union resistance mounts as Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger stalls
According to a new lawsuit filed by Colorado’s attorney general last week, Kroger and Albertsons — two of the country’s
Read moreHow an $18 Big Mac meal became a symbol for economic anxiety — and what that means for Democrats
Every few weeks since late fall, receipts for an $18 Big Mac meal from a Connecticut rest stop go viral
Read moreThe best thing you can do for your cooking is leave your food alone
A few years back, I was attending an after-work hangout with some colleagues back at one of their apartments. I
Read more“Delicious in Dungeon”: The anime that cured my food TV burnout
When English author Geoffrey Chaucer popularized the phrase “familiarity breeds contempt” in the late fourteenth century, I know he wasn’t
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