diets

  • 7 ‘Unhealthy’ Foods That Are Actually Fine

    7 ‘Unhealthy’ Foods That Are Actually Fine

    Scientific knowledge is ever-evolving and, ideally, self-correcting. Few fields demonstrate that better than the world of nutrition science. In the past, for instance, diet gurus and researchers have made declarations about the ills of having anything more than a little fat, no matter the kind; same with cholesterol. Nowadays, though, things are more nuanced. Low-fat…


  • No, Celebrities Don’t Need to Eat 8,000 Calories to Get Swole

    No, Celebrities Don’t Need to Eat 8,000 Calories to Get Swole

    Hugh Jackman recently posted a photo of over 8,000 calories’ worth of boxed meals with the caption “Bulking. A day in the life.” Gossip headlines ran with the number, reporting Jackman, “is eating a bonkers 8,300 calories” to prepare for his role as Wolverine. But is he really? Does anybody do that?


  • How to Stock an Apocalypse Pantry

    How to Stock an Apocalypse Pantry

    If, for absolutely no reason whatsoever, you’ve recently wondered how long you might survive after the complete collapse of society, the answer was probably troubling. If you’re like most of us, your pantry and fridge are filled with perishable food that might be healthy and delicious, but which will be inedible days or ever hours…