Emily Monaco

Emily Monaco is a food and culture writer based in Paris. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the BBC, Vice, and EatingWell, among others. You can find her on Twitter @Emily_in_France and on Instagram @Emily_in_France.
5 Ways to (Bio)Hack Your Way to Better Health
You can biohack your body to be healthier and stronger with these simple tips. No special tools required.
Getting Outside and Forest Bathing Is Just As Important As a Healthy Diet
The Japanese practice of forest bathing has incredible benefits for your health and wellbeing – and it's easy to do, even if you don't live near the forest!
Busting Healthy Breakfast Myths: Dr. Mark Hyman's 5 Tips to Eat Smart in the Morning
Breakfast can make or break your day. We asked functional medicine expert Dr. Mark Hyman for some tips for a truly healthy breakfast.
3 Ways to Activate Autophagy - the Natural Process by Which the Body Rejuvenates Itself
Autophagy is, quite literally, the body’s ability to eat itself. Optimizing this natural process could lead to better health and well-being.
Stop Worrying About Protein, Dietary Fiber Is the Real Macronutrient You Need
You're already getting more than enough protein – but you're probably not getting nearly enough dietary fiber, according to experts.
Here’s Why You Want More Brown Fat On Your Body (Hint: Metabolic Health)
Trust us – you want more brown fat.
How to Find Your 'Carb Tolerance' With a Clean Keto Diet (in 3 Easy Steps)
Finding your clean keto diet carb limit is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Here's how to find what's right for your body type.
5 Ways (and Reasons Why!) to Keep Your Mitochondria Healthy and Strong
Mitochondria are having a moment after years of being ignored. Discover everything you need to know about these cellular powerhouses – including how to make more.
5 Plant-Based Ingredients That Make Meatless Meals Moreish
Help yourself to delicious, nutritious plant-based ingredients.
The Little-Known Immune Supporting Nutrient You Need On Your Plate, Stat!
Broccoli and broccoli sprouts may be your best friend this season.
Nonstick Cookware Done the Right Way with GreenPan
We put GreenPan's latest collections to the test.
Can Cheese Exist in a Sustainable Diet?
Yes, you can love the planet and cheese. Here’s how.
The Best Non-Toxic Cookware Brands for 2022, Tested
Here are six safe cookware brands for healthy eating we’ve tested and reviewed. We've tried them all and narrowed it down. Literally.
Carbon, Stainless, or Cast Iron – Which Is Best for You?
Fall in love with your cookware. Pans are just as important as what you put in them.
The Pros and Cons of Brining A Turkey for Thanksgiving
Considering brining a turkey this Thanksgiving? First consider the pros and cons -- yes, brining will give you a moist turkey... but is that what you want?
5 Reasons to Choose a Heritage Turkey
A heritage turkey is an awesome choice for a traditional holiday meal.
This Cookware Will Turn You Into a Badass Chef
Transparency and quality are the keys to success.
Hey Ladies! Here's How You Should Be Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a PMS no-no. Ladies, here’s how to do it right.
No, Red Wine Isn't Actually Good For You. And I For One Don't Care
A new study claims red wine can help you lose weight. Here's why that's bogus.
New Study Examines Organic Processed Food Vs. Conventional, Which is Healthier?
If you're gonna eat processed food, be sure it's organic – trust the experts.
Exploring the Truth Behind Sustainable Meat and Plant-Based Burger Choices
Choose your burger wisely, plant-based or meat. From grass-fed beef to plant-based burgers, here is our analysis and top choices for the grill.
Plant-Based Indian Foods May be the Best Mood Lifting Food, Here's Why
Eat good mood food.
Travel Abroad without Leaving Home this Summer with Homemade Paella
This Valencian specialty will conquer your heart.
Staub’s Clean Enameled Cast Iron Cookware, is As Beautiful as it is Useful
An in-depth look at Staub and their line of enameled cast iron cookware. We cover their quality and standards while providing a review of their iconic cocotte from our EIC.
Rant: Plastic Straws Were Never the Problem (But These Just Might Be)
Metal straws? Big whoop. We've got bigger fish to fry.
Can Luxury and Sustainability Coexist? These Napa Wineries Prove They Can—and Must
Luxury winemakers have stopped burying their heads when it comes to sustainability – and not a moment too soon.
Know Your Adaptogens: Not All Formulations Are Created Equal
You want your adaptogens to work.
The Beef with Beef and Epicurious’ Recent Announcement
Epicurious recently announced it would no longer be publishing beef recipes. But is this decision as climate-conscious as it seems?
9 Hydrating Foods, Don’t Just Drink Your Water, Eat Your Water
Water may not be enough. Hydrating foods provide essential nutrients and electrolytes that keep you thriving.
How to Grill Vegetables to Absolute Deliciousness (Secrets Revealed)
Wondering how to grill vegetables to get that expert char, amazing flavor and texture? Your guide has arrived! Here are our top 3 secrets.
5 Ways to Ensure You Get Humane Meat for Grilling Season
Not all packaging buzzwords are equal. Here's how to find humanly raised meat for you and your family.
Myth or Fact: Is Calorie Counting the Secret to Sustainable Weight Loss?
Calories may not tell the whole story according to one expert.
Calorie Counting is the Only Way to Lose Weight, According to Jillian Michaels
Believe it. It's smart science. Even though healthy eating fads are moving away from calorie counting, but for fitness expert Jillian Michaels, it's the only thing that works.
We’re Head Over Heels for This Gorgeous Clean Cookware Line
Nontoxic. Nonstick. Nondrama. (Is that a word? We’re making it a word.)
2021's Dirty Dozen Comes with a New Warning for Conventional Citrus
Be careful where you get your vitamin C.
Retailers Are Keeping GMO Salmon Off Your Plates
With no help from federal oversight.
It's Time to Revisit Our Fear of the Microwave
Time to zap some life into your food.
Intermittent Fasting Doesn't Have to Be Torture If You Learn to Listen to Your Body
Dr. Will Cole teaches us, there's a time to eat, and a time to rest from eating to repair your body.
The Reason PTFE Nonstick Pans Aren’t Safe: It Has Something to Do With Loose Regulations and Our Drinking Water
PTFE nonstick is still far from the safest option for your family.
3 Herb-Infused Botanical Spirits for a Booze-Free Cocktail Hour (You Know You Need It!)
Say hello to sounder sleep, more energy, and feeling refreshed.
6 All-Natural Immune Boosters
Stay healthy through cold and flu season with these 6 all-natural immune system boosters.
The Gifts We Need: 10 Doctor-Approved Picks for a Healthful New Year
From supplement stocking stuffers to kitchen gadgets and more, these are the gifts doctors are giving this holiday season.
More Sustainable Champagne? These Women Are Answering the Call
These Women are Modernizing Champagne for a New Generation
For the Badass Chef: The Complete Cooking Gift Guide
We've got your holiday list right here.
Our Fave Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals are Here for 2020
Here's the best of the best.
3 Tips to a Downsized, Socially Distanced Thanksgiving
Social distancing is changing Thanksgiving, but we still have loads to be thankful for.
Does Intermittent Fasting Really Promote Weight Loss?
One study seems to show that fasting isn't everything we'd hoped.
My Diet Doesn't Have a Catch-All Name, But It's the Healthiest I've Ever Felt
I'm not a vegetarian anymore, and that's OK.
Days Before the Election, the EPA Reapproved a Dangerous Herbicide
Dicamba is the most drift-prone herbicide out there.