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Another Case for Going Gluten-Free
Is gluten sensitivity — without diagnosed celiac disease — a myth? A new study says no.
The Dark Side of Food Science
Technology can make your meals fun or forbidding. It’s important to know the difference — and to have a choice in the matter.
A Genius in the Kitchen
You don’t have to be Einstein to cook real food with a little flair.
An Intro to Indian Food
A guide to enjoying its lush flavors, colors, and textures — without leaving home.
A Change Is Brewing at Starbucks
After last fall’s public outcry, the company announces its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte will now include real pumpkin.
Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Blame Obesity on Lack of Exercise, Not Poor Diet
Such “science-backed” misinformation is part of the food industry’s PR campaigns to mislead the public on nutrition.
As Food Industry Ditches BPA, Questions Emerge About Alternatives
Several food giants are gradually shifting away from BPA, but the alternatives may not be much better.
Diversify Your Diet to Improve Your Health
A new study suggests that increasing the variety of the foods we eat could be key to avoiding type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Counting Calories: Americans Are Eating Less, but Does It Mean We’re Healthier?
New report signals cultural shift around diet, but we still have a long way to go.
Eating With the Stars
In movies and magazines, glamorous celebrities often inspire envy. But when you discover how they really eat, you may pity them instead.
Take a Chance
Gambling is a fool’s game, but there are some things worth taking a chance on — namely, you!
The Sipping Point: Women and Alcohol
Many women are drinking more than ever before. Are you one of them?
No Bones About It
Some would like us to believe we’re wasting our money on organics, but the weight of their argument appears a bit . . . skeletal.
Is Cholesterol Okay Now?
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines surrounding cholesterol have been wrong.
Feast Your Eyes: The Importance of Your Meal’s Visual Appeal
Behind that old saying my eyes were bigger than my stomach stands a basic food truth: Visual appeal counts for a lot.
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Look deeper into the history of poultry and you’ll find new reasons to appreciate and respect what’s on your plate.
EWG’s Food Scores App
The Environmental Working Group’s new Food Scores app gives users information on nutrition, toxicity, and degree of processing for ingredients, products and brands.
Picky Eaters Are People, Too
Veggie-haters, supertasters, food-obsessives — it’s time to come to terms with your quirks.
How to Start a “Do-and-Dine” Fitness Group
Looking to improve the palatability of your fitness routine? Maybe you need a side of social interaction — and a standing date for dinner.
How to Detox Your Life, Save Money, and Change the World
What’s best for our health and the planet can also be great for our bank accounts. All it takes is shifting how we spend our money and our time.
A Brew on the Wild Side
Sometimes the simplest questions can provoke the most complex and unpredictable answers.