Maki Yazawa

Food Writer

Maki Yazawa is a writer focused on food-related content and recipe creation. Maki holds a degree in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University, where she studied abroad four times to recreate her own version of “Eat Pray Love.” Before writing, she helped spearhead the launch of Food Network in Latin America (and no, she was not on “Chopped”). Maki has Venezuelan and Japanese roots and prides herself in her arepa-making skills. In 2019, she graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education with a degree in Culinary Arts and completed her externship at David Chang’s Majordōmo in Los Angeles, California.

Follow Maki Yazawa on Instagram at @makifeed.

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The Idea That Drinking Alkaline Water Will Balance Your Gut Microbiome Is a Huge Scam, Says a Gastro

Three medical professionals set the record straight.

Maki Yazawa

Food Writer

Maki's Stories

The Idea That Drinking Alkaline Water Will Balance Your Gut Microbiome Is a Huge Scam, Says a Gastro

This Heart-Healthy 4-Ingredient ‘Before-Bed’ Bagel Recipe Is 2023’s Version of Overnight Oats (But It Tastes Way Better)

Mind, Blown: There Are Only *Two* Plant-Based Foods That Contain Saturated Fat, According to RDs

Trader Joe’s Just Revealed Its Most Popular Products on Store Shelves—Here Are the Ones Making It Into an RD’s Shopping Cart

I Tried the Viral ‘Water Method’ for Reviving a Stale Loaf of Bread, and I Couldn’t Believe the Results

This Longevity-Boosting Instant Pot Red Beans With Black Rice and Avocado Recipe Is Packed With Protein

‘I’m a Board-Certified MD, and These Are the 4 Mood-Boosting Sources of Protein I Recommend Eating for Extra Pep’

Every Ingredient in This Easy Almond and Coconut Granola Recipe Is Good for Your Gut

‘I’m an RD, and These Are the 5 Gut-Friendly Foods I Keep Stocked in My Freezer at All Times’

3 Cozy, Heart-Healthy Teas That’ll Spark Joy (and Fight Inflammation) With Every Sip

‘I’m a Sustainability Expert, and Here’s How I Reduce My Own Packaging Waste When Food Shopping’

You Only Need 3 Ingredients To Make This Mood-Boosting, Booze-Free Tropical Mojito

4 Simple Meal Prep Ideas That Will Help You Fit More Fiber and Heart-Healthy Protein Into Your Diet with Ease

‘I’m a Director of Tea, and These Are the 5 Best Teas for When You’re Sick and Want To Feel Better Fast’

This 10-Minute Ancient Grain Breakfast Bowl Packs Every Nutrient You Need in the Morning: Protein, Fiber, and Antioxidants

Is Caffeine From Tea Less Likely To Make Me Jittery Than Coffee? An RD Weighs In

Gut Health Hack: Sipping This Maple-Ginger Tea Before a Meal Works Wonders on Your Digestive System

‘I’m a Farmer, and This Is the #1 Myth About Shopping for ‘In-Season’ Food’

For Better Sleep and a Healthier Heart, Consider Extending Your Dry January Into ‘Dry Everuary’ This Year

The Most Reliable Way To Know if Coffee Beans Are Spoiled *Isn’t* Checking Their Expiration Date, Says a Roasting Expert

The 3 Types of Anti-Inflammatory Tea That the Longest-Living People on the Planet Drink Most

Truth Bomb: The Most Effective Way To Clean the Dirt Off of Mushrooms Does Not Involve Rinsing Them in Water

5 Gut-Friendly Smoothie Recipes Guaranteed To Bring Regularity to Your Morning Routine

This Dietitian’s Cozy Coconut Milk and Vegetable Stew Recipe Is a Goldmine of Gut Health Benefits

Staying Well-Hydrated Is Very Closely Linked to Longevity, According to New Research—RDs Explain Why

The Longevity-Boosting Benefits of Following a (Mostly) Plant-Based Diet Are… Eye-Opening

Sesame Is Officially Considered a Major Food Allergen, According to the FDA—Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal

This 3-Step Vegan Coconut Cream Caramel Apple Tart Is the Textbook Definition of a Well-Balanced Dessert

I’m a Trained Chef and Pasta Snob, and This New Gut-Friendly, Bone Health-Boosting Alternative Pasta Changed My Life

‘I’m a Chef, and These Are the 4 Pieces of Cookware Every Kitchen Needs’

The 6 Most Delicious Digestion-Boosting Drinks We Sipped in 2022

These Umami-Rich Ingredients—Packed with Gut and Bone Health Benefits—Will Make Any Dish Taste Restaurant-Worthy

These Are the 6 Dreamiest Sleep-Boosting Recipes We Made All Year

‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and These Are the 2 Gut-Friendly Drinks I Sip Every Day for Healthy Digestion and Regularity’

Why Coffee Always Tastes Better at a Coffee Shop, According to a Barista—And How To Up Your Coffee Brewing Game at Home

Behold: The 5 Best 3-Ingredient Dessert Recipes We Cooked All Year

The 3 Best Decaf Coffees That Taste Just As Good (or Better) Than the Real Thing

Wait, Are We Supposed To Wash Chicken Before Cooking It or Not?

These Gut-Friendly Gingerbread Pancakes Are the Perfect Cozy Morning Breakfast

The 6 Top Heart-Healthy Cooking Tips and Recipes We Learned From Cardiologists This Year

‘I’m an RD, and Here’s Why Coffee Is Irritating Your Stomach—Plus How To Prevent It Without Going Cold Turkey’

This Delicious 3-Minute Cucumber Sandwich Is Packed With Fiber and Flavor To Help You Meet Your Daily Veggie Quota

This High-Protein, Gut-Friendly Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Will Bring So Much Cheer to Your Holiday

Unwind With This Magnesium-Rich Raspberry Rose Mocktail Recipe That Boosts Relaxation With Every Sip

These Mini Lemon-Glazed Sweet Potato Donuts Fight Inflammation With Every Cozy Bite

Hemp Is a Super Source of Fiber and Omega-3s—Here, 4 Brain-Boosting Hemp Recipes That Are So Easy To Make

I Drank Tart Cherry Juice, Rich in Melatonin and Tryptophan, Nightly for 2 Weeks To See if It Helped Me Sleep—And the Results Were Eye-Opening

Want To Eat Like the Longest-Living People on the Planet? Try These Plant-Based Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

These 3-Ingredient ‘Lazy Cookie’ Recipes Require Zero Work, but They’ll Absolutely Shine at Your Next Holiday Event

One Slice of This Maple Pecan Yogurt Bread Packs as Much Protein as 2 Eggs

Mind, Blown: There Are Only Two Plant-Based Foods That Contain Saturated Fat, According to RDs

The Most Reliable Way To Know if Coffee Beans Are Spoiled Isn’t Checking Their Expiration Date, Says a Roasting Expert