Microdosing Magic Mushrooms: Here's What the Health Experts Have to Say

Microdosing is gaining popularity, but is it safe? Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. The mushrooms most commonly used in microdosing contain a chemical called psilocybin, explains Davis. What Are Magic Mushrooms? Unlike themushroomsyou find at the grocery store, magic mushrooms are wild fungi containing psilocybin. Over 200 species of fungi contain psilocybin, with thePsilocybemushroom species being the most commonly used for microdosing....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Maria Harding

Microplastics Are Everywhere—Ditch the Plastic Items in Your Kitchen With These Alternatives

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Amazon Its no secret thatmicroplastics are a real concern. A2024 studyconducted in New Mexico found that these particles are lingering in our bodies. Photo:Amazon After 52 autopsies, scientists discovered microplastics in patients brains. They could even leech into the blood through the blood-brain barrier. But we can make some simple swaps to reduce exposure. Amazon Try swapping plastic containers forglass containers, plastic produce bags forreusable cloth bagsor plastic prep bowls forglass bowls....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Nancy Anderson

Microplastics Are Everywhere—Here’s How to Limit Them in Your Food

Design elements: Getty Images. Key Takeaways Microplastics have infiltrated virtually every ecosystemfrom the ocean depths to the arctic tundra. The results proved that no part of the body is immune. Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Some of the food we eat also contains microplastics. Microwaving may also increase your microplastic consumption. And microwaving food in these containers increased microplastic transfer by threefold. Are Microplastics Dangerous? Microplastics appear to be just as ubiquitous in the human body as they are in the environment....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Kaitlyn Douglas

Microwave Potato Chips

You don’t need a deep fryer to make crispy potato chips. Crispy, crunchy homemade potato chips with 8 grams less fat per serving than regular chips. Toss the slices in a medium bowl with oil and salt to coat evenly. Coat a large microwave-proof plate with cooking spray. Arrange some potato slices in a single layer on the plate. Check frequently and rearrange slices as needed to prevent scorching. Transfer the chips to another plate and allow to cool completely....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Chad Craig

Microwaved Fresh Green Beans

Add broth (or water). Cover and microwave on High for 4 minutes. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Michael Young

Middle Eastern Salad Bowls with Farro & Chicken

Transfer 2 tablespoons vinaigrette into each of 4 small lidded containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Divide spinach among 4 single-serving lidded containers. Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Dress with vinaigrette just before serving. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Danielle Garcia

Middle Eastern Zucchini Dip

Add zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender; let cool for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; stir before serving. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Tara Arias

Migration Meals: How African American Food Transformed the Taste of America

Hope didn’t change. Slavery had been transformed into sharecropping. The white supremacist organizations that had been formed at the end of the Civil War grew. Xavier Roache Between 1889 and 1932, the United States recorded 3,700 lynchings of Blacks. The South held little for them: it was time to leave. By 1925, one-tenth of the Black population of the country had moved north. They headed toward metropolises where there were jobs in the factories created by increasing industrialization....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Sandra Coleman

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Mike Lata is chef and co-owner of FIG and The Ordinary in South Carolina. The Ordinary was a JBF finalist for Best New Restaurant in 2013. Additionally, GQ and Esquire named The Ordinary one of the top new restaurants of 2013. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Richard Williams

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Title: Contributor Location: Houston, Texas Education: B.A. A vocal diabetes advocate, Mila tackles diabetes stigma and misinformation through conversations about food and cooking. Mila attended the University of Houston. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Craig Kidd

Millie Bobby Brown Just Shared Her Favorite Drink, and It’s a Classic Mocktail

You only need four ingredients to make it at home. Brown: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images. Shirley Temple: Brittany Conerly. Photo:Brown: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images. Shirley Temple: Brittany Conerly. EatingWell design. Most recently, Brown was spotted makingpaellaforVogue, saying its one of her favorite dinners. The classic Shirley Temple is Browns favorite beverage to order. And now growing up and being 21, my preference is always going to be a Shirley Temple. The best part about it?...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Daniel James

Millie Bobby Brown Just Shared the Gut-Healthy Beverage She Drinks "Every Single Day"

I mean, it is amazing. Her favorite snack is an in-season veggie were also big fans of. I love carrots, Brown exclaimed in the video. Photo:Arturo Holmes/WireImage/Getty Images Carrots are my favorite, I think about carrots all the time. I have outfits dedicated to just carrots. Dont even need them with a good dipping sauce, Ill just eat straight-up carrots. I mean, it is amazing. Browns brand of choice is Health-Ade, with Pink Lady and Berry Lemonade being her go-to flavors....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Teresa Smith

Millie Bobby Brown Keeps a Whole Box of This Tea in Her Bag

Plus the snack she loves having on standby. Thats why the English actor always keeps a box of tea bags in her bag at all times. Also in her purse is a package of dried mango, specifically Solely Organic Dried Fruit Mango Strips. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. In aprevious interview withEatingWell, Brown explained that this snack helps her stay vitalized on set. Both tea and dried fruit are healthy choices to keep on standby....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Garrett Ray