Shakshuka performs a rare dual feat of flavor. The savory tomato stew, typically made with aromatic herbs and eggs, is steeped in Israeli tradition. Yet it boasts global culinary currency as a hot food trend from the Middle East to Middle America. Shakshuka recipes are passed down through generations and often served on holidays, such as Passover, which begins on …
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Toddler milk products have grown into a multibillion-dollar global business, despite warnings from health authorities that the benefits of this milk formula are unproven. The products are marketed with claims of improving brain development or immune function, but the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warned in an Oct. 2023 report that toddler formula is “unnecessary and potentially harmful to young …
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Earth Day happens every year on April 22. There are many ways that you can celebrate the occasion with activities that both honor and protect the planet. Below are a handful of ways you and the whole family can mark the annual occasion and also, continue appreciating planet Earth throughout the year. 5 QUICK EARTH DAY FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT …
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Chocolate is one of the most popular candies among American sweet consumers. On an annual basis, U.S. chocolate lovers consume over 6 billion pounds of chocolate confectionery, according to Statista. Snickers, KitKat, Hershey’s, Twix and Reese’s are among some of the most well-known and widely purchased candy bar brands. HERSHEY INTRODUCES ORGANIC REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS In 2021, Reese’s was …
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Passover begins Monday, April 22, as members of the Jewish faith gather to commemorate the Israelites’ freedom from slavery by God in Egypt. In honor of the holiday, June Hersh, a New York-based author, is offering a brisket recipe from her book titled, “Food, Hope & Resilience: Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors.” The dish was originally owned …
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When creating an ideal sleeping environment, you might think of lighting, temperature and sound — but what about food? What you eat during the day can have a surprising impact on how well you sleep at night, according to experts. “Food choice is an essential consideration for ensuring good sleep quality. Some types of food promote sleep while others may …
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Coffee has apparently never been part of former NFL coach Bill Belichick’s daily routine. For the first time in a long time, Belichick is not spending the month of April preparing for the NFL Draft. Every NFL team with a job opening in the most recent hiring cycle passed on Belichick, leaving him without a head coaching gig for the …
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Losing your belongings on the go can be irritating – especially if they’re valuable or sentimental. Uber drivers are accustomed to items being left behind in their rides, some more unique than others. The rideshare’s eighth annual Lost & Found Index, released on Wednesday, surveyed drivers for the most common and surprising possessions left in cars by their passengers. ‘STEAK …
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Every day, it’s lurking — somewhere in the window between lunch and dinner, waiting to sap your energy and motivation. It’s the midday slump, that time of afternoon when many people succumb to fatigue, lethargy and a general decline in productivity. But you don’t have to surrender to the post-lunch “food coma,” according to Dr. Christopher Rhodes, a nutritional biologist …
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Pure orange juice might have some unexpected benefits. Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice compared to a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB), or “orange drink,” on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults. The study was funded by the Florida Department of Citrus. It was published in the journal Nutrients and also surveyed emotions …
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