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Low-Fat Dairy Myth Debunked — Again
A recent study suggests that consuming whole-fat dairy products might lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
How Alice Waters Feeds Her Senses
The intrepid chef’s love of French food and culture changed her life — and the restaurant industry.
Ode to Cauliflower
If you love this nutrient-rich veggie, you might appreciate the evolutionary effort that created it.
5 Breakfasts From Around the World
Upgrade your morning meal with these healthy, inspiring favorites from around the globe.
The New American Cuisine
Milk Street Kitchen‘s Christopher Kimball explains why our cuisine is becoming as diverse as the people who live here.
The Way of the Healthy Deviant
A rulebreaker’s guide to becoming a healthy person in an unhealthy world.
Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad
Komal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she’s looking for recruits to join her movement.
How Can I Be a Gracious Dinner-Party Guest With Food Restrictions?
An etiquette consultant offers four tips to make it easy for everyone.
Richard Morris’s Success Story
One man shares how he reclaimed his health — and lost more than 150 pounds — by embracing whole foods and his family’s agrarian roots.
Hot Lunch, Cool Salads
Getting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.
All’s Fair at the State Fair
Festival foods have a special place in food culture — as long as we enjoy them only once a year.
Is Dark Chocolate Actually Good for Us?
Dark chocolate is hailed as a health elixir. Is this more hype than reality?
When You Can’t Eat Seasonally
Not everyone can eat seasonally all year-round. Fermented, frozen, and canned foods are great options.
10 Habits of Successful Vegetable Eaters
Looking for a game-changing way to boost your health? Eat (way!) more veggies, says functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD.
Could Soda Taxes Combat the Obesity and Diabetes Epidemic?
According to the World Health Organization, raising taxes on sugary beverages is one way to tackle chronic disease.
23 Perfect Plates
In his new book, How to Be Well, functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD, explains how to compose the perfect plate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
How to Eat Well When You’re Camping
Roughing it doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with bad food.
The Case for Seasonal Eating
Whole foods have a cyclical rhythm — and so do we. Discover the multiple ways that eating with the seasons can support our health.
13 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments
These easy home treatments can relieve headaches, colds, and other common health complaints.
Are Spore-Forming Probiotics Safe to Eat?
Spore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.
How to Season to Taste
Why salting food is the most important thing to know in the kitchen.