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• 'Fed Up' author explains how evolution impacts eating, dieting and fat

  17-08-2026 19:23 via npr.org
  
  Paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman talks about diets he's tested, and contradictory information about what's healthy to eat and what's not. He says evolution often works against weight-loss efforts.
  
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• Thousands of people gather for a South African barbecue, aiming to set a world record

  25-09-2026 00:58 via npr.org
  South Africa is aiming to smash a savory world record — the world's largest BBQ — and more boerewors sausage than you can shake a stick at.(Image credit: Kate Bartlett)
  
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• A new cookbook pays tribute to two New Orleans staples — 'Rhythm & Roux'

  20-09-2026 13:00 via npr.org
  
  Rythm & Roux.'/>At Bayou Bar, music and food go hand in hand.Which is why a new cookbook from chef Brian Landry and bandleader Peter Harris has recipes from the menu and stories from the musicians who play there. (Image credit: Catie Dull)
  
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• Iconic Carnegie Deli reopens in Midtown Manhattan after 10-year hiatus

  19-09-2026 13:40 via npr.org
  
  Carnegie Deli, famous for its sandwiches piled high with meat, has reopened as a sit-down restaurant in New York City after a 10-year hiatus.
  
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• Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

  17-09-2026 15:59 via npr.org
  
  The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop,chocolate and red beans.
  
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• Ringing in the Jewish new year with a twist on a Rosh Hashanah classic

  12-09-2026 23:01 via npr.org
  
  Pati Jinich is a renowned chef and cookbook author. She was born in Mexico to a Jewish family, and her marzipan-stuffed challah bread blends her cultures in an exciting and delicious way.
  
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• Turkey's Kahvalticilar Sokak -- or Breakfast Street -- is dedicated to the most important meal of the day

  12-09-2026 14:04 via npr.org
  
  We visit the Turkish breakfast capital, Van, where one street is dedicated to the most important meal of the day.
  
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• An Oregon nonprofit harvests fruit from backyards and parks for people in need

  11-09-2026 22:45 via npr.org
  
  In the Portland area, one nonprofit harvests edible fruit from thousands of metro trees, shrubs and bushes and distributes it to people in need.
  
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• Taamiya, Egypt's ancient, fava bean donut hole, is still a modern breakfast classic

  30-08-2026 14:45 via npr.org
  
  Egypt's most popular breakfast staple is a modern classic that's also been around for millennia. We take a look at taamiya for our summer series on breakfast around the globe.
  
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• Egypt's beloved breakfast is a fava bean duo with ancient roots

  30-08-2026 14:45 via npr.org
  
  Egypt's most popular breakfast staple is a modern classic that's also been around for millennia. We take a look at taamiya for our summer series on breakfast around the globe.
  
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• High beef prices got you down? Here's how to eat like a vegetarian

  28-08-2026 21:52 via npr.org
  
  Ground beef prices in the U.S. are high right now, and it's putting American shoppers at a crossroads: Pay more, or eat less meat. NPR's Life Kit podcast shares how to embrace a meat-free lifestyle.
  
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• Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say

  26-08-2026 16:58 via npr.org
  
  The proposal comes weeks before the midterm elections, when food prices and the cost of living are expected to be major issues on voters' minds.(Image credit: Tony Gutierrez)
  
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• For people from South Asia, mornings are often powered by chai

  23-08-2026 14:39 via npr.org
  
  NPR investigates South Asia's love of one particular hot breakfast beverage and reveals its surprising origin.
  
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• Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test

  20-08-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.(Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)
  
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• Which country has the best jollof rice? A traveling festival aims to find out

  16-08-2026 22:44 via npr.org
  
  One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
  
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• From 'girl dinner' to 'boy kibble': The internet serves up a new meal trend

  16-08-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  The viral, no-frills meal prep trend of meat and rice is popular among gym bros. But nutrition experts warn that it lacks essential variety.(Image credit: Robyn Beck/AFP)
  
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• 'Tony' biopic documents summer that changed Anthony Bourdain's life

  10-08-2026 10:41 via npr.org
  
  Tony.'/>Dominic Sessa stars as a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain during the summer that paved his way toward celebrity chef stardom.(Image credit: Seacia Pavao)
  
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• Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

  03-08-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.(Image credit: Joe Raedle)
  
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• The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program

  23-07-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda.(Image credit: Rachel Wisniewski for NPR)
  
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• How Ecuador's green plantain powers a beloved national breakfast dish --Tigrillo

  18-07-2026 13:42 via npr.org
  
  It's a hearty breakfast favorite in the South American country - Tigrillo. And its main ingredient is Ecuador's huge green plantain. The dish is full of flavor, energy and keeps you full for hours!
  
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• Apache chef Nephi Craig says cooking Native food saved his life

  16-07-2026 19:25 via npr.org
  
  Craig has cooked in a high-end steakhouse — and for 7,800 prisoners in jail. He writes about cooking, his struggle with addition and his Native American heritage in the memoir Our Knives Will Save Us.(Image credit: Ari Carter Craig)
  
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• Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal

  06-07-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps. (Image credit: kaisersosa67/Getty Images)
  
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• But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution

  03-07-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.(Image credit: Hulton Archive)
  
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• Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants

  30-06-2026 16:07 via npr.org
  
  Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.
  
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• How to eat out without spending a fortune

  30-06-2026 16:07 via npr.org
  
  Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out on a budget. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.
  
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• Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here's what was on the table

  28-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social status.(Image credit: Anna Rose Layden for NPR)
  
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• This mindset shift can help you get better at using up your leftovers

  27-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.(Image credit: Pulse/Getty Images)
  
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• 4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food)

  27-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.(Image credit: Pulse/Getty Images)
  
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• There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

  27-06-2026 09:03 via npr.org
  
  It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.(Image credit: Julio Cortez)
  
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• Can you taste history? We try George Washington's original beer

  19-06-2026 11:00 via npr.org
  
  Hops, yeast...and a lot of molasses(Image credit: Jonathan Blanc/NYPL)
  
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