Nutrition

The average American eats 70 grams of fructose per day — a number triple the recommended daily limit.

As exotic appetizers for a celebratory repast, or the centerpiece for an aphrodisiac feast, oysters offer a bonanza of unexpected health benefits.

Mislabeled fish in restaurants and supermarkets has become something of an epidemic in the United States.

Tainted honey could be making its way into your pantry through a practice known as “honey laundering.” Here’s what you need to know.

Microwave ovens are a marvel of modern engineering — but could they also be a menace to your health?

Looking to make some positive changes in your life? Certified professional life coach Kate Larsen shows you how. Apply her four-step system to your personal and career goals — and prepare to discover some interesting things about yourself in the process.

Don’t let this understated vegetable fool you. It’s bursting with culinary potential and nutritional oomph.

Some popular cookbooks suggest hoodwinking our kids into eating veggies by hiding them in their favorite foods. But like all subterfuge, this comes with serious liabilities.

A biochemist born and raised in India shares his passion for aromatic spices and their extraordinary health benefits. Here are five favorites, available in any grocery store, that can help treat and prevent a surprising number of diseases.

There’s been a lot of controversy lately about vitamin D recommendations. If you’re confused about how much you should be taking, you’re not alone.

Packed with flavor and phytonutrients, sweet potatoes are a holiday treat that deserve to be served more often.

Looking back on the year’s food trends, a food writer names a few that she hopes will quickly fade into history.

Homemade stocks are not a vestige of a bygone era or the exclusive territory of professional chefs. They’re a healthy, thrifty, practical tradition — and a great way to make the most of stuff that might otherwise go bad in your fridge.

Most of the processed foods we eat are studded with mysterious additives. They extend shelf life. They create exciting flavors, colors and textures. But they don’t do great things for our health. Find out which ones to avoid, and why.

Some dietary fats we should avoid, others we must embrace. Knowing the difference could change — or even save — your life.

There’s real beauty in choosing a free-range heritage turkey. You’ll get richer flavor, better nutrition — and the satisfaction of supporting a rare breed of poultry farmer, too.