While 2023 was all about avocado oil and climate-conscious products, the folks at Whole Foods are already looking ahead to 2024 and predicting the food trends we will be talking about for many months to come. The retailer just shared its ninth-annual trends predictions, and it looks like next year will be loaded with buckwheat, fancy faux fish, and spicy condiments with new levels of complexity, from a bevy of brands. The report, which was released on Oct. 17, was […]

If you have dreamed of eating neolithic bread while feeling a combination of existential terror and nostalgia, this is the book for you. The Lost Supper is the Canadian food writer Taras Grescoe’s account of his search for the food we used to eat, and his writing is so detailed and obsessive I forgive him the religious-themed title. He travels a burning world, noting its destruction – dried lakes dotted with the carcasses of baby flamingos, the dying olive trees […]

A bottle of 96-year-old single malt from Macallan is set to go up for auction in November, and it could become one of the most expensive rare whiskey bottles ever sold.  According to the Associated Press, the bottle of Macallan Adami 1926 is set to be sold via Sotheby’s in London on November. 18, with advanced bidding opening on November 1. The bottle, the AP noted, could go as far north as $1.4 million.  “The Macallan 1926 is the one […]

Costco is jam-packed with pantry staples as well as unique, seasonal items. While they are known for their inexpensive hot dog and soda meal in the food court, Costco also offers plenty of other items that may be better suited for your weight loss goals. If you are shopping the isles of Costco with weight loss in mind, we have you covered with a list of options to add to your cart. Keep reading to find out 10 of the […]

I am biting into a drumstick that took three years to make. It is a piece of plant-based protein, fashioned into the likeness of a chicken leg, complete with a faux bone (edible), and glazed with something wet and brown. The bone is brittle and strangely sweet, the flesh a little chewy and rubbery. But the glaze has an unmistakably creamy, mouth-coating texture, just like chicken fat. It is remarkably familiar. Boringly predictable. It tastes, as they say, like chicken. […]

The most important thing when losing weight is establishing a healthy, sustainable calorie deficit while maintaining adequate nutritional intake. Limiting the intake of high calorie, low-nutrient foods can help people reduce calorie intake while maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. Below are examples of common foods that people may wish to limit. Sugary beverages Many beverages, such as sodas, sports drinks, and fruit juices, are very high in added sugars but often low in other nutrients. Consuming these beverages adds calories […]

Replicating fats in plant-based meat is an important part of getting its texture right. A range of ingredients, including a variety of oils and even coconut fat, can be used to do this. Substituting fat in vegan products “allows us to create plant-based alternatives that closely resemble the taste and texture of traditional animal-based products​,” Sergio Pinto, CEO of Brazil-based ingredients company Cellva Ingredients, told FoodNavigator. “This is crucial for consumer acceptance and adoption of plant-based diets​.” Creating plant-based fats […]

For the easiest, tastiest, and most stunning tarts, make these upside-down puff pastry tarts with radishes. Inspired by the viral Tiktok hack, these handheld tarts use convenient store-bought puff pastry to make golden, caramelized, cheesy tarts that can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as an impressive appetizer. Tiktok has provided the world with so many creative, fun recipe ideas including feta pasta, French press sangria, and an entire nacho table. There are both savory and sweet versions of these fun […]

Eating right is not just for kids! People often associate poor eating behaviors with kids. While many children lack an adequate intake of vegetables and other healthy foods, this problem is not exclusive to the young. Adults, too, may exhibit poor nutritional behaviors that can sabotage good health. How can this be addressed? Read on for helpful tips for adult healthy eating. What should adults eat for better health? Per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eating plans for […]

Open this photo in gallery: Don’t shortchange your diet of healthy fats.Vovchyn Taras/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Many people seek out healthier versions of their usual staples and snacks in an effort to improve their diet. That’s commendable. Yet labels boasting “low-fat,” “calorie-reduced,” “made with real fruit” or “all-natural,” for example, don’t necessarily mean a food product is nutritionally superior. In some cases, making the “healthier” choice may lead you to unwittingly sacrifice nutrients – and consume unwanted ingredients. Think twice […]