Author: Lily

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: Joya’s Cafe officially announced that they are expanding into the space next to them in Old Worthington, the former Grid Furnishings space. With the expansion they plan to add more seating, a bigger kitchen, private dining space, and more dinner hours. Following shortly on the heels of opening their Linworth shop, Koffee Paradise has opened their third location at 1333 N. High St. near Ohio State’s campus. The historic Buxton Inn in Granville will officially reopen next week Wednesday, Sept. 23 after extensive renovations under new owners. The Inn had been closed…

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting. Unlike traditional diets, it focuses on when you eat rather than prescribing specific foods. It has become popular among people looking to manage their weight and improve their eating habits. For people considering intermittent fasting for weight loss, the goal is not to fast for as long as possible. It is to find a sustainable schedule that fits your routine while still allowing you to eat nutritious, balanced meals. Key Takeaways Intermittent fasting focuses on when you eat rather than which foods you eat. Common approaches…

Baking salmon is one of the most foolproof ways of cooking this rich fish so it turns out juicy and tender, never overcooked! Photo Credit for Garlic Dijon Baked Salmon: Katherine Irwin Favorite Baked Salmon Recipes  Confession: I don’t eat salmon when I go out (I always think it’s overcooked), but it’s my favorite fish to cook at home! I keep it simple and make broiled salmon, pan-seared salmon, or poached salmon anytime I need an easy fish dinner, but of all the ways to prepare it, baking is the method I trust most. Slide a few fillets into a…

Yes, drinking enough water is linked to better mood, and the research on this has grown stronger in the past few years. Even mild dehydration, the kind that happens on an ordinary day without any exercise or heat exposure, has been shown to affect how people feel. And in early 2026, a study added a specific new detail to this picture: a small glass of plain water right before bed appeared to ease depressive mood the next morning in a group of middle-aged men, though it came with one clear trade-off. This is not a claim that water cures depression…

I’ve made plenty of lentil soups, but this lentil potato soup is the one I keep coming back to. It always wins on flavor and nutrition, and I’ll tell you the simple techniques that make it unbelievably flavorful every time. Each serve packs 20g Protein 14g Fiber (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) This pot of lentil potato soup, including the toasted seed topping, has 75+ grams of protein, 56 grams of fiber, 24 milligrams of iron, about 700 milligrams of magnesium, 12 milligrams of zinc, plenty of omega fats, and lots of vitamins A and C, along with calcium. This lentil soup…

Every September, Healthy Aging Month invites us to consider what the next chapter of life could look like. This year’s theme, “Curiosity Has No Age Limit,” is a reminder that a positive, inquisitive approach to life doesn’t have an expiration date. Curiosity is about staying open to what your body and mind are capable of. Interestingly enough, there are physical reasons why trying new things is good for your fitness. If you’re already a regular exerciser, you already know this. If you’re not, here’s one more reason. Trying a new lift, chasing a new personal best, or discovering strength you…

HallPass, a new confectionery brand from entrepreneurs Peter Rahal and Michael Tierney, launched nationwide at Walmart and on Walmart.com. HallPass is the newest brand from Medici Brands, the consumer product company behind David Protein.HallPass is launching with three products: Peanut Cups, Peanut Creme Crispy Wafers, and Chocolatey Candy Pieces, delivering the taste, texture and experience of classic candy for 70 calories and 1g of sugar per serving. Rahal and Tierney started HallPass around a simple idea: people have not stopped loving candy, but the tradeoffs that come with eating it have become harder to justify. They believed candy was ready…

This easy vegan sour cream is thick, creamy, tangy, and perfect for topping tacos, chili, baked potatoes, and more. Made with just 5 simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s an easy dairy-free sour cream that’s delicious for dolloping, dipping, or using in your favorite recipes. This vegan sour cream recipe proves that homemade is better: thick, ridiculously creamy, perfectly tangy, and made with just 5 simple ingredients! Whenever I serve it with my famous vegan chili, everyone goes back for another dollop (and another). The secret is raw cashews blended until completely silky smooth, plus both lemon juice and…

Baked apple slices are one of those easy desserts that taste like apple pie without the work of making a pie. Fresh apples are sliced, tossed with honey, cinnamon, butter, and nuts, then baked until tender and coated in a delicious buttery sauce. These are so good fresh out of the oven. Warm, buttery apple slices with cinnamon, honey, and nuts. Sink your teeth into each sweet or tangy bite or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a fun treat. And if you can believe it, they are just as good the next day as the apples soak…

The Stanford neuroscientist has built a huge following on free, science-based daily habits. Here is what each one actually involves, and an honest look at where the evidence is strong and where it is still catching up. If you have spent any time on health content online, you have probably encountered Andrew Huberman. He is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and the host of the Huberman Lab podcast, and he has become one of the most widely followed voices translating neuroscience into everyday habits he calls “protocols.” Most of them are free, take only…