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Health
Fiber: the nutrient almost nobody gets enough of🥦 Health

Fiber: the nutrient almost nobody gets enough of

Almost nobody hits the 25-38 grams of fiber a day that nutrition science recommends. Here's why it matters and how to close the gap.

Aug 4, 2026
How many calories are in your favorite Mexican dish? The quick guide🌮 Health

How many calories are in your favorite Mexican dish? The quick guide

From tacos al pastor to mole poblano, here's how the calories in your go-to order really compare —so you stop guessing.

Jul 22, 2026
The salt mistake almost everyone makes (and your blood pressure feels it)🧂 Health

The salt mistake almost everyone makes (and your blood pressure feels it)

The world eats more than double the recommended salt. The WHO explains why your heart notices.

Jul 5, 2026
Myths
That bright green in your chewing gum isn't "natural" — it's chlorophyll with copper🧪 Additives

That bright green in your chewing gum isn't "natural" — it's chlorophyll with copper

It's called E141, and it shows up in candy, canned vegetables and ice cream. Here's what we know — and don't — about its safety.

Jul 17, 2026
That "fit" granola bar can carry as much sugar as a cookie🌾 Myths

That "fit" granola bar can carry as much sugar as a cookie

The box says "oats" and "fiber." The nutrition label tells a different story.

Jul 17, 2026
Your "light" yogurt can pack more sugar than a donut🍓 Myths

Your "light" yogurt can pack more sugar than a donut

"Low fat" almost never means "low sugar." Very often it means the exact opposite.

Jul 7, 2026
7 food myths everyone repeats (that science already debunked)🤯 Myths

7 food myths everyone repeats (that science already debunked)

You forward them on WhatsApp without a second thought. Here they are, one by one, with the source that knocks them down.

Jul 7, 2026
Do eggs clog your arteries? What the science actually found🥚 Myths

Do eggs clog your arteries? What the science actually found

For decades we were told eggs spike your cholesterol. The large studies tell a different story.

Jul 6, 2026
"Zero" soda: why the WHO tells you not to use it to lose weight🥤 Sweeteners

"Zero" soda: why the WHO tells you not to use it to lose weight

Zero sugar isn't the same as zero consequences. In 2023 the WHO issued a warning that surprised a lot of people.

Jul 4, 2026
"Avocado is fattening": the myth that confuses fat with the enemy🥑 Myths

"Avocado is fattening": the myth that confuses fat with the enemy

Yes, avocado is calorie-dense. No, that doesn't make it the villain of your diet. The science puts it on your heart's side.

Jul 5, 2026
Your "whole wheat" bread might not be whole wheat: the brown-color trick🍞 Myths

Your "whole wheat" bread might not be whole wheat: the brown-color trick

Many "multigrain" or "whole" breads are dyed white flour. Here's how to spot them in 5 seconds.

Jul 3, 2026
The "natural" juice you think is healthy can hold as much sugar as a soda🧃 Myths

The "natural" juice you think is healthy can hold as much sugar as a soda

Juicing fruit strips out the best part and concentrates the sugar. It's not the same as biting into it.

Jul 2, 2026

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Recipes
Fideo seco: the classic recipe in 25 minutes🍝 Recipes

Fideo seco: the classic recipe in 25 minutes

Vermicelli toasted in its own oil, bathed in a tomato sauce, and done the moment there's no broth left in the pot.

Aug 18, 2026
Tamales verdes: the traditional recipe, step by step🌽 Recipes

Tamales verdes: the traditional recipe, step by step

Fluffy masa tinted green with tomatillo salsa, filled with shredded chicken, all wrapped in a corn husk.

Aug 4, 2026
Chilaquiles verdes: the classic recipe in 20 minutes🍳 Recipes

Chilaquiles verdes: the classic recipe in 20 minutes

Crispy on the edges, bathed in tomatillo salsa in the middle. Here's how real chilaquiles verdes come together, step by step.

Jul 23, 2026

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