Nutrition
LATEST STORIES
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.
6 Tips for Keeping a 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.
Knife Skills 101
Chop, dice, or mince? Brush up on your prep skills with this guide that explains the differences of six common cuts.
Do GABA Supplements Help With Anxiety?
Many people believe GABA may help with anxiety, but the data is limited.
How to Read Food Labels
Here’s a handy glossary of food-labeling terms and what they mean — and don’t mean.
How to Make Healthier Choices
Research suggests that many of the decisions we make are both irrational and counterproductive. Find out how small changes in behavior can lead you to more-effective choices, and better results.
4 Steps to Better Family Meals
There are numerous benefits to eating together as a family. Here are some tips to make it happen.
13 Ways to Calm Your Mind and Boost Digestion
These expert techniques can help you turn off stress and turn on better digestion.
Stock Your Pantry Like a Pro With These Key Ingredients and Recipes for Healthy Meals
Keep these essential ingredients on hand and you’ll always be minutes away from simple, wholesome meals.
Live to Eat: Michelle Tam
Nom Nom Paleo author Michelle Tam serves up some of her favorite tips for cooking easy, nutritious, tasty meals — regardless of your dietary preferences.




















