Food
10 High-Protein Veggies That Will Make Any Salad or Side Way More Satisfying
The humble spud is no dud.
By Caroline Tien
Food
Does Home Chef Deserve the Hype? Editors Dish On Its Cost, Taste, and Convenience
Delish, easy-to-follow meal kits delivered straight to your door.
By Kristin Canning and Malia Griggs
Everything You Need to Start Meal Prepping (and Stick With It)
Let’s get cooking.
By Jessica Kasparian
21 Ways to Eat a Little Healthier in 2025
Beat hanger, stay energized, and get key nutrients.
By Caroline Tien
6 Delicious Dinners You Can Make With Just a Few Items From Trader Joe’s
These recipes are perfect for days when you’re torn between cooking and ordering takeout.
By Caroline Tien
Gifts For Foodies
37 Great Cooking Gifts for All Types of Foodies
Shop stylish kitchen essentials, handy prep tools, and splurge-worthy appliances.37 slidesBy Brittany Natale22 Gift Ideas for Anyone Whose Love Language Is Cheese
Brie bakers, stylish charcuterie boards, and monthly fromage subscriptions.22 slidesBy Tasneem Anjarwalla31 Best Chocolate Gifts to Give This Holiday Season
Including truffles, advent calendars, and hot cocoa.31 slidesBy Lauren Dana and Brittany Natale- Food
43 Excellent Food Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Treats for all tastes.43 slidesBy Ali Francis, Sara Coughlin, and Brittany Natale The 44 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Skip the Starbucks gift card.44 slidesBy Tasneem Anjarwalla and Sarah Madaus
What Foods Use Red Dye No. 3—and Why Was It Just Banned?
Here’s when it could go into effect.
By Caroline Tien
We Tested Dozens of Zero-Proof Drinks—These Are the Best Money Can Buy
Beer, wine, and mocktails—minus the hangover.
By Sarah Felbin
Yes, Fluoride in Your Drinking Water Is a Good Thing
Here’s everything you need to know about the mineral and how it affects your body.
By Caroline Tien
Just a Mountain of Science to Debunk All Those Seed Oil Myths
Trending claims that they’re toxic or inflammatory are totally bunk, according to nutrition scientists.
By Erica Sloan
If Dry January Feels Impossible, Try a ‘Damp’ January
You can still cut back on alcohol this month without eliminating all traces of it from your life.
By Sarah Klein, CPT
There Are So Many Meal Kit Options. Here Are the Ones Actually Worth Trying
Ignore the IG ads and podcast promos—these are the very best.
By Sara Coughlin, Malia Griggs, and Kristin Canning
SELF Daily
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Here’s How Your Favorite Cheeses Stack Up Protein-Wise
In case you needed one more reason to reach for your favorite snack.
By Caroline Tien
The 12 Best Protein Powders in 2024, According to Experts
Dietitian-approved options that’ll give your smoothies, shakes, and baked goods a boost.
By Sara Coughlin and Esther Carlstone
A Bunch of Cucumbers Have Been Recalled Amid a Widespread Salmonella Outbreak
Sold at stores including Walmart and Costco, the cukes have been linked to 68 illnesses so far.
By Caroline Tien
How Many Protein Shakes per Day Is Too Many?
Yes, the macro is important—but more of these beverages isn’t necessarily better.
By Caroline Tien
Honest Question: Are Protein Shakes Actually Good for You?
The answer is more complicated than you might think.
By Caroline Tien
How to Make a Protein Shake to Jumpstart Your Recovery
RDs say it’s possible to craft a drink that’s suited to your palate and your nutritional goals.
By Caroline Tien
22 High-Protein Snack Ideas You Can Throw Together Easily
Whether you’re trying to build muscle or stave off hanger, one of these options should help.
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By Ashia Aubourg, Carolyn L. Todd, and Caroline Tien
Check Your Fridge—There’s a Carrot Recall Linked to an Ongoing, Deadly E. Coli Outbreak
The products were sold nationwide at big retailers, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger.
By Caroline Tien
Wait, Should I Have Been Washing My Bananas This Entire Time?!
Even though you don’t eat the peel, you should be aware of what could be hatching on it.
By Caroline Tien
9 Foods You Might Think Are High in Protein, but Actually Aren’t
Consider them helpful sidekicks to reach your daily goal.
By Audrey Bruno
8 Things Food Safety Experts Would Never Do in Their Own Kitchens
Odds are you’re guilty of at least one of them.
By Caroline Tien
A Massive Frozen Waffle Recall Is Underway Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Dozens of stores and brands are on the list including Target, Kodiak Cakes, Great Value, and Publix.
By Caroline Tien