Nutrition
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The Critical Role Pollinators Play and What You Can Do to Help
Bees are under attack. Here are some ideas on what you can do to save them.
Quick Chicken Mole (Video)
This adaptation of mole is quicker than the traditional, but just as good.
Beating Food Addiction
Functional-medicine expert Mark Hyman, MD, on our addiction to sugar, processed foods, and other refined carbs — and why a detox could help you lose weight and regain your health.
Whole-Body Psychiatry: Nutrition for Mental Health
Mental health is not all in our heads. Nutrition is an oft-ignored — yet incredibly effective — way to manage mental illness, including schizophrenia.
Culinary Spices and Cancer Prevention
A Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach shares the cancer-fighting properties of spices.
A Nutrition Expert Shares Her Food Label Wish List
The integrative nutritionist shares her top five recommendations for the FDA’s revised nutrition labels.
Debunking News of Sweden’s “Low-Carb, High-Fat” Guidelines
Although the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment found benefits of eating healthy fats, they won’t be changing their guidelines.
My Grossest Parenting Moment and the Moldy Lesson I Didn’t Expect
Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on a moldy mystery: Why some foods don’t spoil. Be Afraid.
7 Adaptogens for Health
Adaptogenic herbs like ginseng are great for battling stress and boosting your overall immunity, strength, and resilience.
7 Comforting Pressure Cooker Recipes
Pressure cookers are making a comeback. Learn how to make quick and easy dishes with this underused tool.
How to Hard-Boil Eggs in a Pressure Cooker (Video)
Hard-boiled eggs peel easily after just six minutes of high-pressure steaming. See how easy it can be!
Why Whole, Organic Milk May Be Better for You
For people who drink milk, full-fat and organic may be a healthier option than conventional dairy.
Be a Breakfast Believer
Learn why breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
The Effects of Too Low Salt Intake
Are you a salt lover? New research suggests pushing our daily sodium intake below recommended levels may be harmful for at-risk populations.
The Link Between Carrageenan and Gastrointestinal Issues
Carrageenan, a common ingredient in ice cream, other dairy, and many natural foods is linked to dangerous gastrointestinal inflammation and even cancer.
Celebrate! A Holiday Party Menu
Throw a sophisticated party with a menu of easy, healthy, and delicious appetizers.
The Veggie With Bling
What’s the sexiest, tastiest, most splurge-worthy green out there? Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl makes the case for the Belgian endive.
The Heritage-Wheat Renaissance
Why more farmers are growing heirloom-wheat varieties that are less troublesome for people with gluten sensitivities.
Can a High-Protein Breakfast Curb My Cravings?
A high-protein breakfast has been shown to increase a feeling of fullness, reduce hunger later in the day, and curtail brain signals that control food cravings.
Vitamin D’s Role in Maintaining Muscle Strength as You Age
Research from Hartford Hospital suggests that there is a direct relationship between vitamin D and muscle strength.
5 Questionable Food Combinations
Five key types of food combos to avoid and what they can teach us about how to eat for better health (and less digestive distress).