Why the Concept of a Healthy Breakfast is Linked to Religion

Did you know that John Harvey Kellogg (aka creator of the breakfast cereal brand) was deeply-religious and believed “masturbation was the greatest evil, which bland, healthy foods like corn flakes could prevent”? Weirdly, this is related to our fairly recent obsession with eating a healthy breakfast. When the Industrial Revolution occurred in the late 19th century, people began worrying more about health—due to many workers …

Artists’ Recipes

Cooking is an art in itself, but if you’re looking to get extra creative with your recipes, perhaps preparing a dish by Salvador Dalí will elevate your culinary bragging rights. Artsy has collected seven recipes by famous artists—from Marcel Duchamp’s steak tartare to Frida Kahlo’s strawberry atole and Ed Ruscha’s cactus omelette. Demi Kim writes, “These artist recipes reveal fascinating glimpses into their… day-to-day lives—and …

Helping the Homeless Community: the EMPWR Coat

Detroit-based non-profit Empowerment Plan is an organization with a goal to end cycles of homelessness in families—permanently—by offering parents living with their kids in shelters full-time employment. Not just creating jobs, the initiative offers training, and they even make a product that further aids the homeless community. The EMPWR Coat doubles as a sleeping bag—keeping those spending nights outdoors warm during the colder months. Since …