Food & Drink
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20 U.S. Colleges with the Best Dining Experiences
Campus food might not be a top priority when weighing college options, but it’s closely linked to the experience. After all, the right food can fuel both hungry minds and bellies — as well as community, by bringing people together…
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Sick of PB&J? Try These Easy and Creative School Lunch Ideas
These days, many children are exposed to fusion cuisine and multicultural dishes from a very young age. Packing something different from the typical brown-bag lunch is a fun way to incorporate a variety of nutrient-rich foods into their daily diets.…
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18 Lunch-Box Staples That Are Surprisingly Bad for Your Kids
Fruit roll-ups, granola bars, yogurt tubes and mac n’ cheese cups are just some of the food items marketed to children for lunchtime. Unfortunately, many foods aimed at kids are overloaded with refined sugar, starch, salt, and a long list…
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25 Creative Ways to Enjoy Apples This Season
Though not indigenous to North America, apples have become a symbol of American cuisine, hospitality, and prosperity. Before sugar was cheap and widely available, apples were a primary source of sweetness, and considered a special delicacy. Fall is apple season,…
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16 Ways to Avoid Fast Food When You’re On Vacation
When you’re on vacation sticking to a healthy diet can be difficult — not only must you resist the temptation of calorie-rich tourist treats, you also lack the full kitchen setup you have at home. While fast food is usually…
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Miami Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Instead of ordering pizza or picking up fast food, treat the kids to a fun night out at one of the many local restaurants offering free kids’ meals. From simple burger joints to family-friendly sit-down restaurants, the Miami area has…
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25 Healthy Ways to Start the Summer
Didn’t get in bikini shape before summer? Don’t worry — the summer offers a fresh start for creating a healthy lifestyle, and it’s easier than you think to get ready…
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Eat Seasonal and Save: When to Buy Fresh Produce Year-Round
Consumers who buy produce during its growing season get the freshest ingredients, best flavor, most nutrition, and lowest prices. Supporting local farmers also helps nurture a healthy agricultural community nationwide.…
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17 Underrated Summer Fruits and What to Do With Them
In addition to all those sunburned tourists, the sunny summer weather brings with it a new crop of ripe fruits to enjoy all season long. But since the produce selection…
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Baltimore Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Dinner with kids can be struggle, whether it’s having the time to prepare a healthy meal at home or getting them to actually eat anything. Many restaurants in the Baltimore…
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Where Kids Eat Free in Pittsburgh
Raising kids is no easy feat, and it’s time you give yourself a little break. Take the night off from cooking and treat the family to dinner at one of…
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30 Easy Picnic Staples to Pack for a Day in the Sun
A picnic elevates a beautiful day into a fun event. Preparing food at home allows for low-cost, customized flavors, so everyone ends the day satiated and happy. These 30 takes…
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How to Make Classic Childhood Candies
Want to take a trip down memory lane to savor your favorite candies from childhood without going to the candy store? From Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to Starburst Fruit Chews…
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20 Cheap Ways to Jazz Up Plain Water and Stay Hydrated This Summer
Plain water can get boring, especially during the dog days of summer, when it’s a challenge to stay hydrated. Each liter of these infusions only use a few low-cost ingredients,…
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Sacramento Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
If you’ve been paying for your kids’ meals, you’re doing it wrong. The Sacramento area has a wide variety of restaurants where kids can eat free depending on the day…
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Chicago Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Dining out with kids can be, well, stressful to say the least. To help make things a little easier on parents (and their wallets), many restaurants in Chicago feature “kids…
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18 Foods That Will Help You Hydrate
Contrary to popular belief, there is no expert recommendation that we need to drink eight 8-ounce cups of water per day. Consider it a “healthy habit” that just isn’t true.…
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50 Easy Salads to Make the Most of Summer Produce
A summer salad makes the best use of fresh, seasonal produce and can be a light meal in itself or a refreshing side dish. Taking advantage of the low prices…
