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The Backyard That Keeps on Giving
Laine Bergeson's abundant backyard garden woes.
Got Enough Gadgets?
When future archaeologists undearth the relics of today's modern kitchen conveniences, what will their discoveries tell them Perhaps that we were too lazy to scramble an egg or shake our own salt.
Is ‘Big Food’s’ Big Money Influencing the Science of Nutrition?
Some scientists take money from companies, results don't match general consensus.
Why Refined Carbs Are a Bigger Problem Than Saturated Fat
New research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease. Today, many experts, including Dr. Ronald M. Krauss, agree that refined carbs pose a much greater danger.
Quinoa Conundrum
Worldwide demand for quinoa has soared, causing the price of quinoa to go up and making it prohibitively expensive for many people where it is grown and has been a diet staple for centuries.
Too Many To-Go Foods
Amazed by the number of drive-thrus? Then prepare yourself for another shock:
Make Friends With Your Farmer
Some critics are now saying the locavore movement is elitist and misguided. Not so - real foods do make a real difference.
Reality’s Bites
My humble, home-cooked meals are not the stuff of Food Channel fantasy. But they sure beat eating a bag of pretzels for dinner.
Costco Agrees to Stop Selling Unsustainable Seafood
Greenpeace's eight-month Oh-No-Costco campaign persuades the wholesale club to create a more sustainable seafood program.
Being Healthy Is a Revolutionary Act: Renegade Perspectives for Thriving in a Mixed-Up World
You want to be healthy? Well, hey, that’s wonderful! This article is designed to help you succeed.
The Morning Banana Diet and Other New Year’s Follies
'Tis the season for fad diets and crazy weight-loss schemes. But real change still relies on patience, calm focus and healthy common sense.
COMING CLEAN: Fish Stories
Last weekend's record-threatening snowfall allowed me some free time to try a few new recipes. Kyle made lasagna and pot…
Marvelous Millet: Recipes, Techniques, and More
These splendid little seeds are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals — and they’re versatile, too.
Crocodiles and Cinnabons
Our ancestors devoured treats that most of us would find hard to stomach. But their primitive appetites probably made more sense than the cravings we indulge today.
Scary Food Science
How advanced food technologies mess with our minds and our metabolisms.
Dinner Is on the Table … the Stairs … the Floor…
Serving my kids a good, healthy meal is only half the battle. The bigger challenge is getting them to eat it.
COMING CLEAN: Smoothies on the Go
Making Mark Hyman's UltraSimple Detox Diet work for my busy schedule required smart preparation. I would've loved to take the…
Turbo Shopping
Your aisle-by-aisle guide to a fast, healthy grocery run.
COMING CLEAN: Week 7: Foods on the Color Wheel
I'm finding the easiest way to eat more colorful fruits and vegetables for this week's Take Action Challenge is with a crunchy salad, which I love in the summer.