Do you ever feel your energy crash halfway through the day? The foods you eat, and the way you eat them, play a massive role in whether your energy levels feel steady or like a roller coaster. “Calories are quite literally energy for our bodies—and the foods you choose can directly influence your energy levels,”…
A Chinese woman with a master’s degree in film directing from the UK who now works as a part-time restaurant waiter in Beijing says she is not ashamed of her job choice because she is still chasing her acting dream. Yu Shutian, 29, returned to China at the end of 2021 after obtaining her degree…
On May 19th, Nebraska was granted the first waiver allowing a state to prohibit purchases of soda and energy drinks through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps. A few days later, waivers were approved for Indiana and Iowa to be able to exclude soda and candy, and soon after, waivers were granted…
On May 5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts its annual Met Gala—an enormous world-renowned fundraiser that gathers luminaries from the spheres of art, business, politics, sports, and entertainment to raise money for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, guests of the Met gala adhere to a dress code that corresponds with the spring exhibition…
On May 5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts its annual Met Gala—an enormous world-renowned fundraiser that gathers luminaries from the spheres of art, business, politics, sports, and entertainment to raise money for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, guests of the Met gala adhere to a dress code that corresponds with the spring exhibition…
Many of our favorite celebs flex their chef skills in the kitchen. We can always count on them serve up healthy recipe inspiration, whether on social media, cooking shows, or in their own cookbooks. From Cameron Diaz’s vegetarian buffalo wings to Courteney Cox’s keto-friendly chips and guac, here are six healthy recipes from celebs that…
I just returned from Beijing, where government and business leaders warned of rising tensions with the United States but remained hopeful that a deal is still within reach. There’s no doubt that if negotiations fail, we are on the verge of another full-blown trade war. And no one wins in this scenario, especially China. I’ve…
During a recent layover in Tokyo from China to the U.S., as I was planning the ramen spot I was going to hit and friends I wanted to catch up with, I was stopped by a middle-aged border agent. “This is Japan, you need a visa,” he said sternly. I knew I didn’t need one…
More than 90% of Americans report snacking at least once per day and most snack two to three times a day. Snacks currently contribute nearly one-quarter of our daily calorie intake, according to research published in the journal Nutrients. Snackers are becoming savvier and more sophisticated and are looking for snacks that provide interesting flavor…
The omelet—or omelette if you prefer the French version—is a food stretching back to ancient Persia, according to “Breakfast: A History,” and it has been part of breakfast spreads around the world since. In the dish’s most basic form, it consists of beaten eggs and is cooked in fat. However, you could say Americans have…