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The Splendid Stalk: Asparagus
With its elegant, slender shape and delectable flavor, asparagus has stolen many a food lover’s heart. But can it appeal to your kid’s picky palate?
6 Creative and Unusual Carrot Recipes
Delicate and flavorful, freshly grown carrots are full of nutritional surprises — and are quite different from their supermarket cousins.
Paleo Vs. Vegan
Both Paleo and vegan diets have become popular in the last few years. But what are their pros and cons, and how might they affect your health? We assembled a roundtable of experts to make sense of the debate.
Paleo Vs. Vegan: Interview Transcripts
Read the complete email interviews from healthy-eating experts Kris Carr, Nora Gedgaudas and Mark Hyman, MD.
Trapped by Food Tradition
The way we eat today is shaped by legacies from long ago. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl thinks it’s time we took a fresh look at our food.
20 Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings and Kick the Addiction
Practical tips from Dr. Frank Lipman to kick your sugar habit.
Sweet Drinks: The More You Drink, the Less You Taste
Research shows that overconsuming sweetened foods leads to more intense cravings for them.
6 Common Industrial Ingredients to Watch Out for in Processed Foods
See where else these common ingredients in processed foods are used.
Take-Charge Cooking for Too-Busy Cooks
When cooking from scratch seems out of reach, do the next best thing. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl explains how.
The Health Benefits of Parsley and How to Eat More
Long regarded as a ho-hum herb, parsley has finally arrived.
"Intuitivarian:" The New Eating Style
There are many different eating preferences due to food sensitivities, morals, or other variables. Many people ask me what type…
Pinterest + Sugar Addiction = Trouble
Digital initiatives manager Jamie Martin wonders if Pinterest is feeding her sugar addiction.
5 Health Strategies that Are More Important Than Counting Calories
Managing your weight isn’t just about the number of calories you eat. It’s also — and perhaps primarily — about the quality and character of those calories. Here’s why.
How to Eat More Mushrooms: 4 Creative Recipes
Rich and meaty, mushrooms are an easy way to add earthy flavor and nutrition to your meals.
The Iron Age
TV shows like Iron Chef make cooking a simple meal an action-packed, adrenaline-pumping adventure. They’ve also made many viewers too intimidated to cook at home.
How to Know If You’re an Emotional Eater
But the thing is, food only temporarily fills that void. You will never be truly satisfied until you learn that what you really need is to fill the void with what you really want, not with food.
Cancer’s Favorite Sugar
The average American eats 70 grams of fructose per day — a number triple the recommended daily limit.
Happiness on the Half Shell: Oysters
As exotic appetizers for a celebratory repast, or the centerpiece for an aphrodisiac feast, oysters offer a bonanza of unexpected health benefits.
3 Tips to Avoid Mislabeled Fish
Mislabeled fish in restaurants and supermarkets has become something of an epidemic in the United States.
What Is “Honey Laundering”?
Tainted honey could be making its way into your pantry through a practice known as “honey laundering.” Here’s what you need to know.
How Safe Is Microwaved Food?
Microwave ovens are a marvel of modern engineering — but could they also be a menace to your health?