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Soda Consumption Hits 30-Year Low
Industry reports suggest bottled water could surpass soda as America’s favorite nonalcoholic beverage by 2017.
In Praise of Pickling
All you need is a few quick-pickling tricks to make your life a little easier and your microbiome a lot happier.
Book Review: Eat Dirt
In his new book, Dr. Josh Axe suggests that learning to eat dirt — literally and metaphorically — could be the best way to repair our microbiota.
Trends in Food Spending
Restaurant sales are showing an unprecedented increase — and that desire for convenience could be hurting our wallets and our waistlines.
The Trouble With Trends
There are reasons behind the rise and fall of certain foods — and some are more alarming than amusing.
Detox Your Food and Your Life: Q&A With Amie Valpone
After years of struggling with her own chronic illness, nutritionist and blogger Amie Valpone shares how an anti-inflammatory, whole-food diet has changed her life for the better.
FDA to Begin Testing for Glyphosate in Food
Debate heats up after WHO study claims the popular weed killer may be carcinogenic.
For Heart-Healthy Benefits, Organics Top Conventional Milk and Meat
Major new study shows organic milk and meat offer significantly more omega-3 fatty acids.
Campbell Shifts Course, Will Disclose GMOs in Its Products
Breaking ranks with food industry, the company seeks to spur federal action on a mandatory national labeling system.
Revised USDA Food Guidelines Aim to Cut Down on Sugar Consumption
The latest update of official government food advice offers new direction on sugar and cholesterol intake.
The Real Joy of Cooking
To find true pleasure in the kitchen, focus first on the dishes that make you happy.
7 Ways to Eat More Mindfully
Strategies for learning how to eat with awareness.
Reducing Sugar Intake Quickly Boosts Kids’ Health
New study shows dramatic improvement among obese children.
6 Tips for Holiday Eating
A gathering of six expert strategies to navigate the holiday-food landscape.
Food Justice: Homelessness and Poverty
A new 30-minute television program offers a compelling look at efforts to increase healthier foods for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Let Them Eat Cake
Enough with all the heavy, sugary treats at holiday gatherings. There’s a world of fresher, healthier delights out there for you to offer — and enjoy.
Take Back Your Taste Buds
Highly flavored processed foods have hijacked our sense of taste, driving unhealthy cravings and sabotaging our health for too long. It’s time to reclaim our palates.
Change on the Menu
Some fast-food chains are hustling to refine their image to be “healthy.” Though results may not be 100 percent wholesome foods, they are good signs of consumer demands for healthier, cleaner options.
What to Read Now: Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of Foods We Love by Simran Sethi
Journalist and educator Simran Sethi has unveiled a thoughtful, insightful new book about our changing environment and agriculture, framed by the stories of some of our most beloved cuisine: bread, wine, chocolate, coffee, and beer.
How to Brew Green Tea
This classic tea has long been prized for its healing properties, and brewing a cup can be a lovely daily ritual.
Happy Meals
A lot of us are still clinging to adult versions of our favorite childhood eats. Will we — and our tastes — ever grow up?