Q: I am taking a trip to Florida with my extended family, and as the trip coincides with the Super Bowl, we were planning a little family party. One of my sister-in-laws is essentially an egg-eating, no-soy vegan. What would be some good soy-free, vegan appetizers and mains for a Super Bowl party? More
Last week we asked you to share your favorite post-workout snacks, smoothies, or pick-me-ups. How do you refuel after an intense exercise session? What's your secret to staying satisfied without going overboard? You offered your favorites, and we pooled the top 5 most popular recommendations. Check 'em out below: More
Q: About a year ago, I decided that I wanted to cut down on the amount of meat that I eat, and now only eat meat 1-2 times a week. But my boyfriend is pretty attached to his meat-eating ways, and I'm not really happy cooking separate meals for us. More
Q: I was recently diagnosed with a slew of food allergies. Cooking has become a challenge, but I'm managing and am being very much a control freak about what I eat. But I'm facing a big family get-together in a rented vacation home with my in-laws and at this point, I don't want to go because of my food allergies. More
Whenever January rolls around I find myself recommitting to a steady, healthy workout routine. Can anyone else relate to this? Yes? Good. With that in mind, we thought it'd be helpful to survey The Kitchn community and find out what people like to eat post-workout. What snacks, smoothies, or pick-me-ups do you rely on to replenish your body after an intense cardio session? More
Q: I'm severely hypoglycemic and have found that the best snacks for me in an emergency are legumes. I like to carry some roasted chickpeas or peanuts with me just in case, but they're getting boring since I eat them so often now. More
Q: I am a 58 year old woman who has been tracking calories and exercise since I got a smartphone. For the past 3 months I've been eating an average of 1200 calories a day and burning anywhere from 900 to 3,000 calories a day. I haven't lost a pound...in fact I've gained 7 pounds! More
Q: I need some online inspiration for "burning calories"! I don't need Fitocracy or a goal-making program — I want a website that will help me geek out on fitness the way The Kitchn makes me geek out on food. Any suggestions?
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Q: I'm currently on a restrictive diet for Crohn's where I need to eat low-fiber foods, no raw veggies, and nothing that would be considered 'gassy' (which I've been told includes onions and garlic). I'm having trouble coming up with meal ideas that are still healthy. More
Q: I'm looking to cook Christmas dinner for my parents for the first time this year. They're very traditional in what they like to eat and my mother is also gluten-free. Can you recommend some traditional but interesting gluten-free recipes for sides and appetizers? More
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