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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.
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?
Candy Companies Ramp Up Kids TV Ads Despite Pledge
A new study shows that major candy brands increased their television marketing to kids after promising to curtail ads.
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.
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.
How Diversifying Your Diet Improves 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 — On You!
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.
The Fascinating History of Chickens
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.