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I’m a Dietitian and I’m Here to Tell You You’re Not Going to Stop Eating Sugar
Lifestyle

I’m a Dietitian and I’m Here to Tell You You’re Not Going to Stop Eating Sugar

You need to limit added sugar for the sake of your health, but if you're trying to cut it completely, it's time to relax.
5 Paris Coffee Shops We Want to Hang Out In All Day Long
Restaurants

5 Paris Coffee Shops We Want to Hang Out In All Day Long

From perfect sweet treats to killer coffee (duh), these cafes have got it going on.
Eating My Way Through Atlanta, I Learned It’s Much More Than Black and White
Culture

Eating My Way Through Atlanta, I Learned It’s Much More Than Black and White

How getting lost in my hometown let me see a side of it I had long chosen to ignore.
Glowing is the New ‘Having it All,’ and That’s Not a Good Thing
Lifestyle

Glowing is the New ‘Having it All,’ and That’s Not a Good Thing

Our obsession with glowing is about more than just coveting the skin of literal babies.
My Skin Reeks of Weed from This Face Oil, But At Least It's Super Soft
Lifestyle

My Skin Reeks of Weed from This Face Oil, But At Least It's Super Soft

A new cannabis-derived face oil wants your cheeks to chill out. So I tried it.
How Wellness Influencers Made Indian Food a Trend
Lifestyle

How Wellness Influencers Made Indian Food a Trend

The West's perception of Indian food has swung from gut-busting takeout to detox darling. But how did we get here?
In Praise of the Celebrity Profile and Emergency Nut Milk
Lifestyle

In Praise of the Celebrity Profile and Emergency Nut Milk

Reading recommendations, recipe suggestions, and other thoughts from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro.
The Miso Eggs from ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ Are a Pretty Cool Party Trick
Culture

The Miso Eggs from ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ Are a Pretty Cool Party Trick

The method inspired me and a bunch of other viewers. Here’s how it works.
‘Misogynoir’ Coiner Moya Bailey Is Eating Pasta and Channeling Her Inner Black Auntie
Lifestyle

‘Misogynoir’ Coiner Moya Bailey Is Eating Pasta and Channeling Her Inner Black Auntie

The writer and cultural critic is all about that arrabbiata.
Glory Edim on How Eggs Fuel Her Mornings and How Stories Change the World
Lifestyle

Glory Edim on How Eggs Fuel Her Mornings and How Stories Change the World

The founder of Well-Read Black Girl defines herself more as an artist than an entrepreneur.
We Left Our Dream Jobs to Open a Restaurant Across the Country. What Could Go Wrong?
Lifestyle

We Left Our Dream Jobs to Open a Restaurant Across the Country. What Could Go Wrong?

A new column from the co-owners of Botanica chronicling the ups and downs of opening their first restaurant.
Cyber Monday 2018: All the Kitchen Deals We're Shopping Today
Culture

Cyber Monday 2018: All the Kitchen Deals We're Shopping Today

The post-Thanksgiving sales continue.
The Appliance Brad Cannot Live Without
Culture

The Appliance Brad Cannot Live Without

He uses it hourly. Hourly.
Yesfolk Tonics Makes Kombucha Like You've Never Seen&-Or Tasted&-Before
Lifestyle

Yesfolk Tonics Makes Kombucha Like You've Never Seen—Or Tasted—Before

The small-batch company ferments with ceremonial-grade herbs and teas to make wildly tasty kombucha.
The Warming Spice Blend I'll Take Over Pumpkin Spice Any Day
Lifestyle

The Warming Spice Blend I'll Take Over Pumpkin Spice Any Day

Sweet hawaij is cozy, fragrant, and the perfect addition to winter beverages, baking, and more.
Black Friday 2018: All the Food and Kitchen Deals That Are Still Going On
Lin-Manuel Miranda Thinks This Latin Drink Is the “Most Delicious Shit Ever”
Culture

Lin-Manuel Miranda Thinks This Latin Drink Is the “Most Delicious Shit Ever”

Growing up in Washington Heights, the ‘Hamilton’ and ‘In the Heights’ writer and star spent many days drinking this sweet, creamy beverage at Caridad.
Watch a Clip from ‘The Final Table,’ Netflix’s New High-Stakes Cooking Competition
Culture

Watch a Clip from ‘The Final Table,’ Netflix’s New High-Stakes Cooking Competition

Our very own editor at large Andrew Knowlton hosts this global cooking show, featuring respected chefs from all over the world.
Forget the Place Cards and Put These on Your Thanksgiving Table Instead
Lifestyle

Forget the Place Cards and Put These on Your Thanksgiving Table Instead

From terrazzo scraps to actual Legos, here’s how to add even more fun to dinner.
6 Stress-Relieving Products Getting Me Through Thanksgiving Chaos
Amy Quichiz Makes Her Bedroom Into a Dance Floor Before Going to Sleep
Lifestyle

Amy Quichiz Makes Her Bedroom Into a Dance Floor Before Going to Sleep

The Veggie Mijas founder pairs face masks with disco lights.
Is It Ever Okay... To Charge People at a Potluck?
Culture

Is It Ever Okay... To Charge People at a Potluck?

And more etiquette questions that are crucial this Thanksgiving week—but really for all time.
We're So Over the Wet Brine. Over It!
Culture

We're So Over the Wet Brine. Over It!

The only turkey recipe you need, an apple with pink (!) flesh, and more food news from the week.
My Family’s Thanksgiving Tradition? A Complete Disregard For It
Culture

My Family’s Thanksgiving Tradition? A Complete Disregard For It

The Brooklyn-based author Emma Straub on becoming an adult, and the pressures of getting it together.