Food Culture

A near-death experience left Eduardo Garcia without a left hand, but it taught him the power of self-acceptance, curiosity, and community in healing — and in living life to its fullest.

Restaurant dining can present big challenges for health-motivated eaters. These strategies can help you make the best of your available options.

Our food columnist discovers the true value of heirloom foods.

Chef and restaurateur Edward Lee leaves his kitchen to explore the delicious world of America’s immigrant cuisines.

There are numerous benefits to eating together as a family. Here are some tips to make it happen.

Nom Nom Paleo author Michelle Tam serves up some of her favorite tips for cooking easy, nutritious, tasty meals — regardless of your dietary preferences.

"Invasivores" — people who eat invasive species — aim to protect delicate ecosystems while expanding their culinary horizons. On the menu: lionfish.

How changing what's on your plate can help heal the planet.

Cooking shows are a longtime fixture on television, but changes in viewing habits and technology may spell their demise. I’m OK with that.

A glimpse into the future of our food offers some delights — and despair — for health-focused diners.

A recent study suggests that consuming whole-fat dairy products might lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The intrepid chef's love of French food and culture changed her life — and the restaurant industry.

If you love this nutrient-rich veggie, you might appreciate the evolutionary effort that created it.

Upgrade your morning meal with these healthy, inspiring favorites from around the globe.

Milk Street Kitchen's Christopher Kimball explains why our cuisine is becoming as diverse as the people who live here.

A rulebreaker's guide to becoming a healthy person in an unhealthy world.

Komal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she's looking for recruits to join her movement.

An etiquette consultant offers four tips to make it easy for everyone.

One man shares how he reclaimed his health — and lost more than 150 pounds — by embracing whole foods and his family's agrarian roots.

Getting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.