Food Culture and Trends

Plant Based Goes Mainstream Plant based eating isn’t just for vegans anymore. What’s showing up on plates in 2024 goes far beyond tofu and tempeh. We’re seeing a wave of ingredient innovation pea protein that mimics shredded chicken, mushroom based steaks with umami punch, and seaweed alternatives that bring both texture and nutrition. These aren’t

Why Everyone’s Cooking on Camera TikTok has transformed the way we cook and the way we watch others cook. With short form videos dominating our feeds, food content has carved out a massive niche that’s instant, eye catching, and often unpredictable. The Algorithm Loves a Sizzle One of the main drivers behind TikTok’s food boom

How Food Reflects Identity Food is more than fuel it’s a quiet language of who we are and where we’ve been. Across cultures, what’s on the plate often speaks louder than words. Meals mark big moments: weddings, funerals, rites of passage. They carry the weight of memory, habit, and meaning. Think of the Christmas dishes

What Mindful Eating Actually Means Mindful eating is exactly what it sounds like: eating with full attention. That means being aware of what you’re eating, why you’re eating it, and how it makes you feel without judgment, and without rushing. It’s showing up for your own meal like it matters, not zoning out in front

Simplify Meal Planning Meal planning doesn’t need to be high effort it just needs to be on autopilot. Start with a weekly meal template. Think: tacos on Monday, pasta on Wednesday, bowl night on Friday. Rotate ingredients, not the structure. This kills decision fatigue and speeds up prep time. Batching also helps. Stick to one

What Portion Control Actually Means Portion control gets tossed around a lot, usually meaning one thing: eat less. But it’s not really about shrinking your plate. It’s about knowing how much food your body actually needs and tuning portions to match your health goals, activity level, and lifestyle. It’s a precision thing, not punishment. Here’s

Start with the Serving Size Before you look at calories, sugar, or anything else, check the serving size. It’s the foundation for every number on the label. If you skip it, the rest doesn’t mean much. Here’s the catch: most packages list a serving that’s way smaller than what people actually eat. A bag of

Start With Whole, Unprocessed Foods If it grew in soil or hung from a tree, it’s probably a good place to start. Whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and lean proteins are the backbone of eating well. These ingredients are as close to their natural state as you can get, and your