Food & Drink

Besides being environmentally friendly, eating a vegan diet appears to improve health and slow biological aging. A newly published study is reporting that eating a vegan diet for just eight weeks could reduce biological aging estimations based on changes in DNA methylation. Previous studies have shown that DNA methylation, also known as the ‘epigenetic clock’,

The story of one of Houston’s most dynamic restaurant groups begins with an unlikely friendship. Aaron Bludorn and Cherif Mbodji met in New York City while working at the iconic Cafe Boulud. Mbodji had arrived from Senegal to the U.S. on a college soccer scholarship, working in restaurants very early in his career. Hailing from

There’s very little need to sell someone on the Maldives these days. Synonymous with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and Insta-famous overwater villas, the 1,192 island archipelago’s tourism industry is thriving. And still, it suffers from a unique culinary challenge. The Maldives’ typical “one island, one resort” model often leads to limited dining options for travelers.

The Breakfast of Champions has long been a lucrative rite of passage for Olympians. Here’s how much it pays to be the face of it. By Matt Craig, Forbes Staff Caitlyn Jenner never expected to get rich from the 1976 Summer Olympics. The 26-year-old American decathlete, then known as Bruce Jenner, was living and training

The Singapore World Spirits Competition has just compiled its annual list of top tipples across all major categories of adult beverage. And we’ve landed the exclusive results before anyone else. Last week we revealed what bottle of bourbon the prestigious panel of judges selected as the best on the planet. Now it’s time to see

Angry bright red welts, criss-crossing a pig’s skin. Dark stretches of bruising as large as three human hands. Deep gashes that could only have been delivered with a blunt object, wielded with force. These are the upsetting images captured over and over on hanging pig carcasses at an enormous slaughterhouse in Iowa. There are hundreds

Kiss the Ground is an audience-supported nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for the systemic wellness, water, and climate polycrisis. Kiss The Ground has released two films, their award-winning eponymous debut and the critically acclaimed Common Ground film. Evan Harrison is the Chief Executive Officer at Kiss the Ground. He is

When it opened in 2004, five years before The High Line, the five-star Gansevoort Hotel played an instrumental role in the rebirth of New York City’s Meatpacking District. As the area’s first luxury hotel, the owners’ prescient and risky investment helped pave the way for the transformation of former warehouses and abandoned buildings into luxury

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Heavy rainfall in Colorado and other parts of the High Plains this week ended much of the region’s moderate drought—and that’s a big deal. The High Plains states from Kansas to Montana are where many of America’s cattle are raised, and by this time last year,

In the ever-evolving beverage industry, few names resonate with as much innovation and tenacity as Lance Collins: In 2007, Fuze Beverage Collins started in his basement by blending tea and fruit juice with health supplements was sold to Coca-Cola for $250 million; around the same time, Coca-Cola also acquired the license of NOS Energy Drink;

Soybeans are the second largest crop in the U.S., averaging around 85 million planted acres over the past 5 years. That is an area 89 percent as large as the total land area of the Northeastern U.S. (Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont Vanguard Total World Stock ETF , Rhode Island,

Mocktails and non-alcoholic (non-alc or NA) beverages have become ubiquitous at bars and restaurants, catering to a clientele eager to have a fun night out without alcohol. And while plenty of NA spirits, wines, beers and other beverages have proliferated the market, you don’t always need fake booze for a great non alcoholic drink. If

While London might not have the ideal weather for a cold treat, it does have an excellent range of places to consume the icy dessert. A more important consideration is what’s better: ice cream or gelato. I personally prefer gelato as the flavors are more intense and the texture is creamier. And believe it or

In an industry historically dominated by men, Michelle Brampton stands out. As the CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s leading educator in the space, Brampton has not only placed an imperative for female-focused initiatives, but programs which put diversity, inclusivity and innovation at the forefront. Brampton’s foray into the drinks

National Tequila Day is the perfect excuse to mix up some creative and delicious tequila-based cocktails. As tequila continues to gain popularity, driven by premiumization and celebrity endorsements, there’s never been a better time to explore new recipes and enjoy the rich diversity of tequila-based drinks. In 2023, tequila sales in the United States have

With the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan still more than three months away, much of the focus is on climate finance. However, food systems advocates are eager to ensure that food and agriculture remain central topics, building on the momentum from COP28 in Dubai. COP28 marked a significant landmark with the

Goose Island Beer Co. of Chicago announced this year’s highly-anticipated variants of their annual Bourbon County Stout. Goose Island is largely credited with inventing the now-popular barrel aged stout beer style. To this day, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout remains a favorite among beer lovers and since 2010, those beer lovers have also been able

The Singapore World Spirits Competition just revealed its top tasting entries for 2024. And it’s kind of a big deal. Along with the New York and San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the event rounds out a “Triple Crown” of prestigious judgings put on annually by the Tasting Alliance. Winners from these events can find their

My supervisor had warned me and I hadn’t listened. “Don’t challenge John, he will bite your head off.” I was a young grocery buyer, just starting on the national merchandising team. I had been with the company 6 years, bouncing up and around from stock clerk through 4 stores and 3 regions into a high

Puesto, an award winning Mexican-American San Diego restaurant group and San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove have partnered to launch a taco inspired by Musgrove’s rescue dog from Tijuana. The collaboration combines the pitcher’s love for Mexican cuisine with his passion for giving back to the community. Proceeds from sales of the special Tijuana-inspired taco,