Isabella Cortez
Food Editor
Isabella Cortez is the Food Editor at Flavor and Wellness, where she explores the intersection of flavor, culture, and nutrition. Through her descriptive and inviting storytelling, she covers the latest food trends, global cuisine, and recipe development. She is dedicated to making the world of food accessible and exciting by providing readers with insights into sustainable food practices and clean eating.
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GLP-1 Adoption & Gen Z Preferences Shift Beverage Market
In Q4 2023, a major beverage company reported a 5% dip in soda sales across regions with high GLP-1 adoption, according to Coca-Cola Earnings Call.
Jul 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Consumers Seek Quick Affordable Recipes for 2026 Food Solutions
A recent survey reveals a dramatic shift in home kitchens: 68% of consumers now spend under 30 minutes on weeknight dinners, a 25% drop from five years ago.
Jul 21, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Meal Prep for Healthy Eating: A Beginner's Guide
Up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through life choices like a healthy diet and physical activity, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation .
Jul 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 5 Essential Kitchen Tools for Healthy Cooking Under $100
Instead of a $200 chef's knife, a $15 IKEA knife can be the secret weapon for consistently cooking healthy, budget-friendly meals at home.
Jul 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Storing eggs outside cartons risks odor absorption and moisture loss.
Just a few degrees of temperature fluctuation on an eggshell can create condensation, opening a direct pathway for dangerous bacteria like Salmonella Typhimurium to penetrate the porous shell.
Jul 19, 2026 · 3 min read
8 Easy Weeknight Meals from Your Pantry
A five-ingredient Slow-Cooker Jalapeño Pulled Pork dish can be prepped in minutes, proving that delicious, complex flavors don't require hours in the kitchen.
Jul 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Top 5 Easy One-Pot Anti-Inflammatory Recipes
The average American dedicates 6.
Jul 19, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is Food Fermentation and Why Does It Boost Gut Health?
In a 10-week study, healthy adults who ate fermented foods daily saw levels of 19 inflammatory proteins in their blood samples decrease significantly, directly impacting systemic inflammation.
Jul 19, 2026 · 4 min read
What is the Maillard reaction and how does it create flavor?
The same chemical reaction that gives your steak a savory crust also produces compounds linked to diabetes and cancer.
Jul 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Micro-breaks boost workday well-being, reports show
Despite widespread belief that short breaks boost all work output, new research reveals micro-breaks significantly improve performance only for tasks with less cognitive demands.
Jul 17, 2026 · 3 min read
What is Umami Flavor and How Can You Use It in Cooking?
Combine glutamate and 5′-inosinate in your dish, and the resulting umami sensation can be approximately eight times more potent than glutamate alone, according to pmc .
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min read
What are live fire cooking techniques, equipment, and safety essentials?
A single spark from an improperly managed live fire grill can ignite a backyard in seconds, yet many home cooks approach it with the same casualness as a gas stove.
Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Rocco DiSpirito Shares Summer Recipes, Opens New Restaurant
On "Good Morning America," Rocco DiSpirito unveiled a Summer Garden Panzanella with Grilled Shrimp recipe from his new restaurant, Bar Rocco.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 5 Foods You Should Never Freeze for Best Quality
Freezing a head of lettuce to 'save it' often yields a watery, limp mess, fit only for the compost, not a salad.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read
How Does the Science Behind Food Preservation Work?
Melatonin treatment can extend the shelf life of refrigerated pak choy by an astonishing 10 days, according to Cornell University News .
Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Fresh Tomato Summer Recipes 2026: Culinary Innovation
At Elyse, a single 'heirloom tomato' dish features cider pop tomato, green tomato, fennel, and west coast tiny vegetables, utilizing five distinct culinary techniques on various tomato types, accordin
Jul 11, 2026 · 3 min read
5 High-Protein No-Cook Meal Ideas for Summer
Imagine a meal so simple it requires no stove, yet delivers a robust 40 grams of protein to fuel your day.
Jul 11, 2026 · 4 min read
What is the cultural significance of traditional foods and heritage?
More than half of all crops grown worldwide today, from sturdy corn to the humble potato in its myriad forms, were first cultivated successfully and scientifically in the Americas by Indigenous People
Jul 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Easy high protein no cook recipes offer quick healthy dinners
A recent Health & Wellness Institute survey reveals 60% of adults struggle to prepare dinner due to time constraints, yet 85% prioritize high protein content for their evening meal.
Jul 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Hannah Dasher shares Southern comfort food recipes from new cookbook
At a recent demonstration, Hannah Dasher unveiled recipes for classic chicken scallop and banana pudding from her highly anticipated new Southern comfort food cookbook, according to ABC News .
Jul 10, 2026 · 2 min read