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About 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.

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Image of a newborn baby in a NICU unit bassinet.
April 28, 2026
Phthalate exposure through the mother can have devastating consequences for the child, ranging from preterm birth to newborn death.
Image of various spring produce items set against a green background.
April 27, 2026
As we enter the season for vibrant spring produce, this shopper’s guide highlights when investing in organic minimizes pesticide exposure.
Image of several grain bowls with various vegetables, one of which is being topped with dressing from a spoon.
April 20, 2026
If you’re seeing all those Tiktoks about fibermaxxing and wondering, can you eat too much fiber? Here’s why the experts…
Image of a young woman pouring a bottle of gummy vitamins into her hand.
April 7, 2026
If you’re wondering: are gummy vitamins effective? The answer is that they are, but maybe not as much as standard…
A generous plate of falafel salad with a side of tzatziki in a bowl.
April 5, 2026
If you’re seeking a heart-healthy diet, you don’t need to focus on eating low-carb or low-fat — it’s more about…
Image of a green grocery basket filled with produce items like oranges, garlic, cabbage, and chilis.
March 30, 2026
Fertilizer prices are skyrocketing due to ongoing war in the Middle East, and American consumers will feel it in the…
Image of two farmers holding a large crate in between them, filled with fresh produce including carrots, tomatoes, and cauliflower.
March 24, 2026
It’s time for the EWG’s annual Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen 2026, and this year there’s an emphasis on the…
Image of a young woman in a ponytail drinking from a plastic water bottle at a gym.
March 23, 2026
Recent microplastics news challenges previous studies that claim nanoplastics have accumulated in our bodies and brains.
Image of a large tractor driving over a field of crops, spraying herbicides and pesticides as it goes.
March 17, 2026
Swiss-based company Sygenta announced they will stop producing their Gramoxone herbicide — but that doesn’t mean paraquat is going anywhere.
Overhead image of a yellow tractor spraying a glyphosate-based herbicide over a field of crops, with a cloud of smoke billowing around it.
March 9, 2026
Trump’s latest executive order is making glyphosate news by protecting production — and the shock is that RFK Jr. is…