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Revolutionary Act 34: Go for Quality, Not Quantity
When it comes to eating, an ounce of wonderful is far better than a whole mess of mediocrity.
Organic, Sustainable, and Biodynamic Wine: A Q&A With Wine Republic’s RJ Judalena
A wine maestro discusses best wine practices — and offers his top picks for biodynamic reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines.
Spice Up Your Meals for Longer Life
Why chili peppers may be the key to longevity.
How to Eat Like a Yogi
Learn to eat more mindfully and trust your body’s intelligence.
A Day in My (Food) Life
All it takes for a busy food critic to stay on the healthy-eating path is a little planning — and a few hard-boiled eggs.
Revolutionary Act 33: Care Where Food Comes From
Why knowing your food’s history can motivate you to consume more selectively.
Anatomy of a Chicken Nugget
Ever wonder what goes into making a chicken nugget? Here’s more than you probably wanted to know.
Kitchen Adventures With Well Fed‘s Melissa Joulwan
Embrace bold and vibrant flavors with these multicultural Paleo recipes.
Savvy Seafood Shopping
Whether you’re at the fish counter or your favorite seafood restaurant, these tips will help you be a more confident consumer.
Balloon Farm
What do children raised to love farmers’ markets really think of them? Their answers might surprise you.
How to Choose Seafood That’s Nutritious, Sustainable — and Safe
Finding seafood you can feel good about eating is a challenge. This guide will help you make healthier, more sustainable choices.
Revolutionary Act 32: Savor What You Eat
How you eat is as important as what you eat. Here’s why.
The Elite Turnip
Are unfamiliar ingredients really an elitist construct, or are they just a reminder of the way people used to eat?
Revolutionary Act 31: Go Easy on the Sugar and Flour
These two ingredients have a starring role in most packaged foods we eat. More than any other culprit, they fuel our chronic-disease epidemic.
Why Healthy Humans Need Healthy Soil
You may not be able to see them, but microorganisms in the soil have a big impact on human nutrition and health.
Strategies to Help Overcome Anxiety Related to Allergic Reactions
When a bee sting or a peanut could mean a trip to the hospital — or worse — the world can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to handle the stress of a serious allergy.
GMO 2.0: The Next Wave of Genetically Modified Foods
Should we be concerned that new genetically modified foods get around current USDA “GMO” labels?
Revolutionary Act 30: Approach ADA Dietary Guidelines With a Healthy Dose of Doubt
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — the country’s largest nutritional professional society — is sponsored by Big Food.
6 Ways to Find Food From Good Soil
Looking for food grown in healthy soil? Here are six surprising tips.
41 Things I Learned by Walking 41 Miles* Through My Community to Celebrate Turning 41
Katy Bowman recaps the lessons she learned while walking 41 miles in search of local food and small-scale farmers.