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Christy Chan

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10 Foods You Should Never Eat Before a First Date & 10 to Munch on Instead

Food Strategy Before the Big Day. A first date already comes with enough things to think about, from what to wear to how early you should show up, so your pre-date snack shouldn’t make everything…

by Christy Chan Jul 6, 2026

20 Super-Filling Foods That'll Instantly Make You Feel Bloated

Foods That Fill You Up Quick. To bypass that annoying gnawing hunger that rears its head throughout the day, you probably opt for more satiating picks, say, protein bars or a bowl of oatmeal or…

by Christy Chan Jul 3, 2026

Here's How to Know If You're Eating Too Much Sugar

Andres Ayrton on PexelsSugar has a way of sneaking into your diet without you even realizing it. You might skip the candy bowl and still be consuming far more sugar than you'd expect, since it…

by Christy Chan Jul 2, 2026

Sushi with a Fork: 10 Utensil and Food Rules You Should Never Break & 10 Times It's Okay

Good Table Manners Still Leave Room for Common Sense. Sushi with a fork? Spaghetti with chopsticks? Boba with a spoon? As odd as these food-and-utensil pairings all sound, you might be surprised how often people…

by Christy Chan Jul 2, 2026

What Even Is "American Cheese"?

Martylunsford on WikimediaWalk down the dairy aisle of any U.S. grocery store and you'll find stacks of individually wrapped, perfectly square, almost unnervingly orange slices. Ah, American cheese. It's the stuff that melts into burgers,…

by Christy Chan Jun 30, 2026

10 Mistakes You're Making with Your Nonstick Pan & 10 Tips to Keep It in Tip-top Shape

Your Nonstick Pan Needs Better Habits. If you're like most home cooks, you probably have a nonstick pan or three shelved away in your kitchen. After all, they make fixing up your favorite meals so…

by Christy Chan Jun 29, 2026

10 Foods That Are Impossible to Eat Too Much Of & 10 You Always Overeat

Foods That Test Our Limits. Ever eaten a bowl of salad and felt full only halfway through? But then you open up a bag of chips, and suddenly the whole thing is gone within minutes?…

by Christy Chan Jun 26, 2026

Here's the #1 Mistake People Make When Washing Produce

Louis Hansel on UnsplashMost people who rinse their fruits and vegetables before eating them are trying to do the responsible thing. You've probably stood at the sink wondering if a quick splash of water does…

by Christy Chan Jun 25, 2026

Bacon & Butter: 10 Foods Americans Are Weirdly Obsessed With & 10 They Refuse to Eat

A Country Full of Strong Opinions. From deep-fried butter to bacon-wrapped pigs in a blanket, American food culture is, probably unsurprisingly, pretty predictable. Some foods show up time and time again, and sometimes, the obsession…

by Christy Chan Jun 25, 2026