Emily Monaco

Paris

Writer at Freelance

"That cheese girl." Proud Slytherin. Rep'd by the incomparable @HJ_Lit. You'll never take my semicolons. #binders

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🍨 What’s the Best Yogurt for Gut Health, and Could It Help You Live Longer?

1 week ago | organicauthority.com | Emily Monaco

Cottage cheese may be all the rage right now — but when it comes to diet and longevity, you might be better served by another product in the dairy aisle. Dairy yogurt may be the best yogurt for gut health. A new study delved into the eating habits of Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera, who until she died last year at 117 years old was the world’s oldest person, showcases her particular affection for yogurt: She consumed three servings of the stuff per day1.
20+ Vegan Grill Ideas + Tips to Master the Plant-Based Grill

2 weeks ago | organicauthority.com | Emily Monaco

The moment the weather turns warmer, we’ve got grilling on the brain. The only problem? For many, cookouts immediately call to mind hot dogs and hamburgers, and without a bit of advance planning, vegans can be left holding a sad, frozen veggie burger – a real shame when you consider all the delicious options vegan grilling provides.
20+ Vegan Grill Ideas + Tips to Master the Plant-Based Grill

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emily Monaco

The moment the weather turns warmer, we’ve got grilling on the brain. The only problem? For many, cookouts immediately call to mind hot dogs and hamburgers, and without a bit of advance planning, vegans can be left holding a sad, frozen veggie burger – a real shame when you consider all the delicious options vegan grilling provides.
Paris Eats by Linda Eglin Mayer

2 weeks ago | bonjourparis.com | Emily Monaco

23 May 2025 by Emily Monaco 5 Chances are you already know of Linda Eglin Mayer, even if you’ve never met her: She’s the owner of Buvette, a Pigalle destination for French fare with a touch of West Village flair.
How Much Protein Is Too Much? The Limit to This Powerful Macronutrient

3 weeks ago | organicauthority.com | Emily Monaco

Protein is the macro du jour, if you ask health and wellness influencers. All over social media, personal trainers and registered dietitians are actively developing countless recipes where cottage cheese and puréed beans stand in for more traditional cream sauces and protein powder is stirred into cakes, cookies, and pancakes. And it’s not just those that run in wellness circles — in a 2024 survey of 3,000 adults, 71 percent said they were actively trying to consume more protein1.
How to Avoid Microplastics: Start in the Kitchen with 6 Easy Swaps

3 weeks ago | organicauthority.com | Emily Monaco

It’s no longer big news: Microplastics are a pervasive problem around the world, present in everything from our oceans to breast milk1. These plastic particles come from the breakdown of plastic waste, and given their tiny size —– about <5000 μm —– they can easily find their way into the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Inevitably, the health hazards of these omnipresent plastic particles have continued to stack up.
Microplastics in the Air Are Absorbed by Plants, Which End Up in Our Bodies

3 weeks ago | organicauthority.com | Emily Monaco

Microplastics are present everywhere, from Antarctic snow1 to polar freshwater in the remote Kola peninsula2 to the leaves of plants. Thanks to a new study from Nankai University, we now have a concerning idea of how they get there. According to the study published in Nature in April, plant leaves can directly absorb microplastics from the air.
10 Auvergnat Cheeses You Need to Try

4 weeks ago | culturecheesemag.com | Emily Monaco

| Explore regional French cheeses with a turophile. France’s central Auvergne is known for its rich volcanic soil, the ideal terroir for producing peppery Puy lentils, deeply flavored lamb, and, of course, dairy. It’s no wonder that this region is responsible for a fifth of the country’s AOP cheese, a bounty that’s on full display on the route des fromages AOP, where visitors can learn more about the region’s five AOP cheeses.
Paving your path

4 weeks ago | fsugatepost.com | Emily Monaco

By Emily MonacoEditorial StaffPeople spend roughly 13 years in school before graduating from high school, and then they are expected to go on to college or university. That's what was pushed on me and my brother growing up. Most people were told that if they went to college and graduated in four years, they would get a good job. Well, that's not how it goes anymore. According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2022, only 62% of students finish their degree or certificate program in six years.
Is Fluoride Bad for You? RFK Jr. Wants It Out of Our Drinking Water

1 month ago | organicauthority.com | Emily Monaco

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a war against additives, from artificial colors to the added sugars he deems “poison.” The latest target of his Make America Healthy Again crusade? Fluoride. Fluoride has been routinely added to drinking water across America since the late 1940s, thanks to evidence that it can strengthen teeth and reduce cavities by replacing the minerals lost through normal dental wear and tear.