Bulk vs. Cut: How to Decide Which Is Right for You

Both bulking and cutting have pros and cons. If you’re trying to decide which you should do, the answer depends mainly on your body fat, training experience, and goals. Bulking adds both lean mass (yay) and body fat (boo), and cutting unveils your abs (hooray) but stunts muscle growth (hiss). And it’s this dilemma that … Read more

Miso Salmon Bowl

A really good miso-glazed salmon bowl feels like you ordered it from a good Japanese restaurant, except it takes about 30 minutes and costs a fraction of the price. The pairing of white miso, mirin, and brown sugar creates a glaze that caramelizes under the broiler into a lacquered, savory-sweet crust. It is a cooking … Read more

Exploring Clinical and Non-Clinical Career Paths in Healthcare

Most people still picture the front lines when they think about healthcare careers. A nurse on a busy floor. A doctor sees patients back-to-back. A therapist helping someone recover after surgery. That part is real, but it is only one slice of the field. Healthcare also depends on people handling operations, coding, policy, data, education, … Read more

Foods That Accelerate Aging: 7 to Avoid

The foods you eat can affect your health, skin, and biological age (how old your cells are). “When we talk about aging from a nutrition perspective, we’re really looking at how well the body can repair itself over time,” says Kat Benson, RD, a registered dietitian in El Paso, Texas. “Every day we create some … Read more

Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai

Pad Thai falls into the category of dishes that seem harder to make at home than they actually are. The ingredient list looks long, but once you have tamarind paste, fish sauce, and rice noodles in your pantry, you’re halfway there. The real challenge is the wok temperature. It needs to be smoking hot, a … Read more

French Bread Rolls

If warm, homemade bread is your weakness, you’re going to love these French bread rolls. They’re soft, chewy, and perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday meals. Why These Rolls Deserve a Spot in Your Kitchen Bakery vibes at home: Soft, fluffy centers with that perfectly chewy, golden crust, no trip to the bakery needed. … Read more

Mint Pesto with Spring Peas and Roasted Asparagus and Radishes

I made this the first week of spring when asparagus and peas appeared at the market on the same day. The asparagus and halved radishes roast together at 400°F (200°C) for twenty minutes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. While they roast, you make a mint pesto: fresh mint leaves, fresh peas, Parmesan, pine nuts, … Read more

Hot Honey Halloumi

Hot honey halloumi salad pairs caramelized carrots, chickpeas, and halloumi with a smooth tahini dressing. Hot Honey Halloumi Salad is all about bold flavors and satisfying texture. Salty, golden halloumi is coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, then layered with roasted za’atar carrots, crispy chickpeas and crunchy pistachios. Every bite has contrast, from creamy … Read more

McCormick, Unilever Combine Food Businesses

McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Unilever PLC, announced that they have entered into an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever’s Foods business excluding India and other excluded businesses1 (“Unilever Foods”), creating a global flavor leader in attractive and high-growth categories with approximately $20 billion in combined fiscal year 2025 revenue.2 Under the terms of the … Read more