Ultra-Processed Foods: Time for a More Nuanced Conversation

  ‘Ultra-processed food’ (UPF) has been the nutrition buzzword of the past few years, making its way from scientific research into headlines and policy debates. These foods, commonly defined as industrial food formulations made with ingredients rarely used in home cooking, make up a shockingly large share of diets and have been associated with various … Read more

Pumpkin Cheese Ball – Easy Fall Appetizer for Parties

If you’re looking for a festive appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress, this Pumpkin Cheese Ball is it. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a fun, flavorful dip that looks like a pumpkin — but tastes like creamy, cheesy goodness. It’s the perfect centerpiece for fall gatherings, from Halloween parties and … Read more

37+ Easy Vegetarian Dinners

If you’ve been looking for vegetarian dinners that are easy, flavorful, and satisfying, you’re in the right place. These recipes highlight versatile proteins like beans, tofu, and eggs, giving you plenty of hearty options throughout the week. Whether you’re fully vegetarian or just adding more meat-free meals to your routine, this collection makes dinner simple … Read more

53 NYC: Modern Asian Dining Beside the MoMA

Some people love to study a menu in advance, maybe get a feel for the room and even preselect a bottle from the wine list. I’m the opposite. I prefer to walk in blind and let the place speak for itself. In life, I hate surprises – but strangely when it comes to restaurants, I … Read more

🥬 Cabbage Burgers (Low-Carb & Delicious!)

Aug 4, 2025 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links These oven-baked Cabbage Burgers are a healthy, low-carb twist on classic burgers—made with cabbage steaks, juicy beef patties, and melty cheese. Ready in 30 minutes! Looking for a healthy, satisfying twist on a classic burger? These Cabbage Burgers are the answer! Made … Read more

What Limits Human Endurance?

Published October 20, 2025 01:37PM Back in 2019, scientists proposed a new theory of endurance. For efforts lasting more than about a day, they suggested, the ultimate limit is dictated by how much food you’re able to digest. Your heart and mind and muscles can adapt to do amazing things, but they all need fuel. … Read more

6 surprising benefits of protein powder for women

Think protein powder is just for men? Think again: women can gain significant benefits in muscle tone, weight loss, post-workout recovery, and even bone strength with a good protein powder supplement. Because protein powder supplies the raw building blocks for all of the key amino acids your body uses to build muscle and bone, the … Read more

Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Slow Cooker Coq au Vin is inspired by the classic French stewed chicken recipe, with bacon, mushrooms, and onions. Using the crockpot streamlines the cooking process. Coq au Vin in the Slow Cooker Braising chicken in wine is an age-old tradition, and French coq … Read more

Micronutrient Deficiency Linked to Chronic Pain 

Lower levels of certain vitamins and minerals were found to be associated with chronic pain in a recently completed study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and published in Pain Practice. This is the first study to take a precision medicine approach to chronic pain on a large scale by broadly … Read more