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Kitchen Literacy: 10 Must-Have Cookbooks
After years of working in restaurants and cooking at home, James Beard Award–winning food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl dishes on her favorites.
The Ethics of Eating
The implications of our food choices are far-reaching. The quandaries are real. How can we start eating our way to a better world?
Building Kitchen Confidence
EL‘s Heidi Wachter on the surprising rewards of learning to cook.
30 Uses for Coconut Oil
Looking for more ways to use this superfood? Here are some creative ways to put it to work.
The Voice: Vani Hari
Activist-blogger Vani Hari — a.k.a. the Food Babe — on why universal access to healthy food is “a basic human right.”
5 Gluten-Free Pizza Recipes
Creative, gluten-free crusts everyone can enjoy, plus an inspired array of nutritious toppings.
How Real Food Can Help Fight Poverty
U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan explains why food, health, poverty and social justice must be transformed together.
Family Values à la Française
Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on why perhaps it’s time we stopped obsessing about how the French eat, and started emulating the way they live.
The Power of Precommitment to Overcome a Sweet Tooth
A new study published in the science journal Neuron suggests that precommitment is more powerful than willpower.
Salmon and Veggies Baked in Parchment (Video)
An intimidation-free, how-to guide to cooking fish in parchment paper. This recipe for salmon and fresh veggies from That Food Girl Betsy Nelson is a cinch.
Rethinking the School Lunchbox: Healthy Meal Makeovers
Three of our favorite nutritionists revamp kids’ lunches to create meals the whole family can enjoy.
Savoring Salmon: Recipes, Techniques, and More
Enticing and unexpected ways to enjoy this super-healthy fish.
Can Utensil Selection Influence Food Perception and Mindful Eating?
A University of Oxford study reveals that being more mindful of utensil selection can increase our sense of novelty and encourage us to eat more mindfully.
Leaf Literacy
Leafy foods are terrific for you — and they can be a little confusing. Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on all you really need to know.
How to Make a Mindful Decision
A new study published in Psychological Science shows that just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation can be an ideal tool for helping you make decisions.
9 Benefits of Eating Fermented Foods
Fermented foods boost the good bacteria in our guts, which makes us healthier, happier, and more resilient.
10 Things You Need to Know About Food Dyes
At best, the dyes are aesthetic enhancers. At worst — and as many “real food” advocates claim — they are a public-health menace linked to behavioral problems and other consequences.
Can Watermelon Juice Aid in Faster Exercise Recovery and Reduced Muscle Soreness?
New science supports the old notion that drinking watermelon juice eases postexercise muscle soreness.
The Beauty of Cooking Simple
Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on how not to cloak good food in canned chemical goo.
Andrew Zimmern’s Tips on How to Grill Fish
Want to get excited about outdoor cooking? Grill some fresh fish.