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About Emily Monaco

Emily Monaco is a food and culture writer based in Paris. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the BBC, Vice, and EatingWell, among others. You can find her on Twitter @Emily_in_France and on Instagram @Emily_in_France.

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Image of a group of people sitting at an outdoor seating in a French restaurant.
September 14, 2026
What do French people eat that Americans don’t get enough of? Live microbes — and this gap in our diet…
Image of a a bowl of salad with person holding fork with some food on it and a knife.
September 8, 2026
What time should you stop eating? Experts answer this and other questions related to when to eat in the name…
woman's wrist and hands checking her smartwatch during a workout
September 8, 2026
The best time of day to exercise depends on a few factors, including the type of exercise, the timing of…
Image of several rows of wooden boxes full of fresh produce, which may be covered in pesticides.
September 7, 2026
What causes lung cancer in non-smokers? Faced with rising rates, a study digs deeper and suggests it may actually be…
Image of a man wearing a container of pesticides as a backpack, holding a spraying tool to apply pesticides or herbicides to a field.
August 31, 2026
There’s been mixed opinions on the question: Is glyphosate harmful to humans? Now, a new study confirms that it’s toxic…
Image of a woman sitting cross-legged at the edge of a cliff and meditating.
August 26, 2026
Knowing the best time to meditate will depend on your own schedule and preferences, but there is an ideal time…
Image of a round wooden board with several wildflowers and a jar of organic honey.
August 24, 2026
A new lawsuit alleges an organic honey loophole allows imported honey to bear the organic label without adhering to USDA…
Image of a pesticide applicator spraying potentially cancer-causing pesticides on a field.
August 18, 2026
Yet another bit of disappointing news when it comes to pesticides and our health. In early August, legislators voted down…
Image of small plants growing out of soil, with someone watering the plants.
August 11, 2026
In contrast to the science, Trump's EPA has nixed a risk assessment that would end the practice of using biosolids…
fresh tomatoes and herbs are part of an anti-inflammatory diet that could help prevent alzheimers
August 6, 2026
Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet has great benefits for brain health, and a new study suggests it could actually reduce risk…