Electrolyte supplements are everywhere. Who benefits from them and when?

March 4, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own. But experts say many of the claims about the health benefits of these drinks need to be taken with a grain of salt. Electrolytes are electrically charged substances that help regulate chemical reactions in the body. In the context of hydration, they balance fluid levels inside and outside of cells, said Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic. We lose some electrolytes through sweat, primarily sodium chloride — which ...

The cheapest vegetable in the grocery store goes viral

March 4, 2026

Searches for cabbage dumplings are up 110%, according to Pinterest Predicts 2026. The annual not-yet-trending report predicts cabbage will be the new obsession for boomers and Gen X, thanks to a wave of viral recipes that turned this humble, unglamorous ingredient into something people actually wanted to make. Cabbage costs about $2 a head and lasts for weeks in the fridge. And last year, the cabbage boil alone racked up millions of views on TikTok. For a vegetable most people associate with coleslaw and St. Patrick’s Day, that’s a remarkable glow-up. Why cabbage, why now? The ...

A delightful bite for a bit o’ luck

March 4, 2026

Feature Impact — Going green for St. Patrick’s Day can stretch beyond beer, clothes and decor - it can even make its way to the dessert table. With a classic recipe and a dash of green food coloring, these Luck O’ the Irish Cupcakes offer a sweet-tooth-satisfying bite as you gather ...

Make Friday soup night

February 25, 2026

The Lenten season has arrived and for many families part of the observance of lent is the exclusion of meat on Fridays. While that limits meal-planning choices, in reality it can be a snap to go meatless. If not attending a local fish fry or ordering a meatless pizza, a quick and easy seafood soup is a delicious option. Serve it with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Crab soup, a delicious cream soup using fresh claw crabmeat, is ready in about 30 minutes. Another less expensive option is tuna chowder, another cream-based soup made with canned ...

Rotisserie chicken meets grapes and pecans in a crisp romaine wrap

February 25, 2026

I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they’re easy, tasty and packed with protein. They’re also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. While I mostly opt for the lettuce wrap route, the salad also works well as a spread for gluten-free crackers or a sandwich filling with ...

The humble rotisserie chicken reemerges as a weeknight favorite

February 25, 2026

In November, social media food influencer Johnny Novo posted his top 10 grocery store rotisserie chickens, after a year of sampling the offerings of 100 stores across the United States. With more than 20 million views on his posts alone, not to mention the 36,000 other videos on TikTok, rotisserie chickens are once again in the spotlight. Whether you snack on it right out of the package, use it as an ingredient in a larger dish or both, these well-prepared birds are tasty, affordable and perfect for family meals. People have been cooking meat on a spit for more than 1,000 years; adding ...