The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Summer is finally here, which means everyone is passing on warm, baked desserts for scoops of cool, refreshing ice cream. But for those who are also using the summer season to start fresh on some of their health goals, they may feel like they have […]
Month: June 2023
Raspberries are a top-drawer summer fruit that are at their best (and cheapest) between June and October. Part of the rose family, they have a fragrant, bittersweet flavour and soft texture, with the crunch of the pips right at the end. (My very clever ice-cream-making friend Kitty Travers even makes a delicious, refreshing summer drink from the pips that she sieves out of her raspberry creations.) They can, of course, be eaten raw with cream, and work well in a […]
Raleigh non-profit restaurant founder Maggie Kane and the pay-what-you-can A Place at the Table will host a food truck rodeo Sunday June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place at the Table Nearly a dozen local food trucks will adopt a pay-what-you-can model for a unique kind of rodeo this weekend. A Place at the Table, the popular Raleigh non-profit cafe, will host a food truck rodeo this Sunday based on its pay-what-you-can model. Here are the details: The […]
L uxury deadstock and resale marketplace StockX has ranked the 10 most expensive sneakers in the world. Comprised mostly of collaborations and limited release drops, the highly sought-after sneakers are selling upward of £58,000. That’s the equivalent of five years of a rent on an average London flat. The all-star roster features true collector’s items from Nike SB, pop culture favourites like the Nike Air MAG Back to the Future self-lacing sneakers as well as Air Jordans designed alongside the […]
Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Our team went out into the field looking for the best canine nutrition products in the world. Our winner for this year is Pupper, which topped our charts in terms of ingredient quality as well as science backed claims. If your dog has been diagnosed with pancreatitis, you may be wondering what you can feed them. Dogs with pancreatitis need a […]
When it comes to achieving fat loss goals, protein takes centre stage as a crucial nutrient. While carbohydrates and fats play their own roles, protein has unique properties that make it an essential component of any effective weight loss plan. Not only does protein help build and repair tissues, but it also plays a significant role in weight management and satiety. Source: Photo courtesy of CrossFit Inc. Protein is often referred to as the building block of life, and for […]
Myth No. 6: White potatoes are bad for you. Potatoes have often been vilified in the nutrition community because of their high glycemic index — which means they contain rapidly digestible carbohydrates that can spike your blood sugar. However, potatoes can actually be beneficial for health, said Daphene Altema-Johnson, a program officer of food communities and public health at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. They are rich in vitamin C, potassium, fiber and other nutrients, especially when […]
From sweet to savory, the March 2023 food round-up spotlights various mouth-watering flavor innovations. In the sweetness category, the recent collaboration between ice cream company Häagen-Dazs and Pastry Chef Pierre Hermé calls attention to itself. The indulgent capsule draws inspiration from the flavor profile and texture of macarons, ultimately “bringing alive Paris in a pint.” The Beato Chocolates Bars are another indulgence that combines delicious chocolate profiles and the aesthetic of late artist, radical and romantic Beatrice Wood for the […]
