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The Truth About Refined Grains
When ground into flours, most grains act like sugar in the body, triggering weight gain, inflammation and blood-sugar imbalances. Here’s why whole kernels are a better option than processed grains.
Purslane: Recipes, Techniques, and More
This succulent leafy vegetable is rich in omega-3s and melatonin.
What You Need to Know About Addiction and the Brain
Addiction is common — and it’s complicated.
5 No-Cook Summer Meals
Step away from the stove! These simple recipes will help you make the most of the season’s prime produce while keeping your cool.
Elevate Summer Sipping With These Worthy Goods
Everything you need for the perfect backyard beverage.
Should Women Try the Keto Diet?
Some women don’t do well with the keto diet, while others do. It might come down to hormones, says one expert.
7 Tips to Make the Most of Your Freshly Picked Strawberries
Chef Andrew Zimmern shares his tips for making the most of your freshly picked strawberry haul.
5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker
Here are some unexpected ways to use a rice cooker.
Everyday Food Disasters
Disaster planning has become a way of life — except in the kitchen. A little forethought, however, can help you avert a bad food day.
Does Celery Juice Have Benefits for My Gut?
Our expert weighs in on the health benefits of drinking celery juice.
5 Ways to Find More Time for Family Meals
Psychologist and family therapist Anne Fishel, PhD, offers several strategies for finding more time to dine together.
Umami: The Secret Flavor
Sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s the fifth flavor — umami.
Campfire Cuisine
Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.
What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet
Is the keto diet safe? Nutrition experts explain the pros and cons of this popular protocol.
Taking Charge: Eduardo Garcia
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.
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Eating Out
Restaurant dining can present big challenges for health-motivated eaters. These strategies can help you make the best of your available options.
7 Tips for Healthier Grilled Food
Summer is so close, you can almost smell it — along with hamburgers, chicken, and other backyard barbecue classics. A growing body of research, however, finds that grilling season can be hard on your health if you eat charred meat or inhale too much smoke.
Intuitive Eating for Weight Loss
As an alternative to doomed diet regimens, some weight-loss experts recommend tuning in to our own instincts and trying intuitive eating. But are our bodies’ cravings always a good guide?
The Case for Heirloom Produce
Our food columnist discovers the true value of heirloom foods.
The Mindful Food Journal
If you track what’s on your plate as well as what’s happening in your mind and body, you can learn what doesn’t work for you — and build on what does.
Taste of the Nation: A Q&A With Edward Lee
Chef and restaurateur Edward Lee leaves his kitchen to explore the delicious world of America’s immigrant cuisines.