Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about clean eating (there is even a magazine dedicated to the movement!). But, if you’re anything like us, you may be a bit fuzzy on the deets. To help, we did a little research to get the real 411 on how to eat healthier. 

Think the times of brown-bagging your lunch ended in grade school? Think again! At Food Republic, we’re all about fixing your own midday meal. Not only is it economical, but it’s also probs 1000x healthier than picking up something full of carbs & preservatives from the local grab & go place. But, you know what did end in 5^th grade? Throwing your food into a bag you’re going to trash at the end of day – so passé! Pack a stellar afternoon nosh (and be the envy of your break room) with these chic lunchtime items…

DIY fizzy drinks are all the rage these days. After all, why head down to your local pizza joint for a fountain soda when you can whip up a bubbly beverage from the comfort of your own home at a fraction of the price?  

If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that a kitchen without the right tools just ain’t livin’ up to its potential. But don’t worry, if your counter-top collection is less than complete, we’ll help you get your stock up to snuff. Check out our list of the newest and coolest kitchen accessories this year...

Many people consider the kitchen the most important room in the house, and we couldn’t agree more. That said, a kitchen should reflect its owner’s style. So what kind of chef are you? Do you like to have the counter space look as orderly as a hospital operating room or do you like to be more freewheeling, chopping and sautéing in a flashy display? Here, we outline the three main types of home chefs and offer a checklist of six items to help sharpen each one’s culinary style. Happy cooking!