I’ll never forget the first time I saw an artichoke plant – it was wild and unexpected. When it comes to cooking, this veggie may also be a bit mysterious to some folks. Artichokes are more user-friendly than you might think – and by the way, they’re really good for you too!
Make busy weeks easier with healthy meal prepping tips from a nutritionist.
Still have some holiday shopping to get done? Choose any of these simple gifts for the for the food lover in your life.
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Our resident nutritionist shares some lesser-known paths to good gut health.
Ice cream lovers tend to forget that toppings can pile up the calorie and fat. Consider our tips before making your next sundae.
Eight apple-filled desserts that go way beyond apple pie.
It’s a fabulous time of year for seafood. Dig into these healthy fish recipes.
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I usually write about my favorite finds from the farmers market or my CSA box, but I also grow some of my own food. After a few years of TLC, my lemons trees have produced their first harvest. I couldn’t wait to dig in!
Investigations by the FDA and Consumer Reports found alarmingly high amounts of arsenic in rice and rice products. What does this mean about the way your family eats?
All kinds of news reports are popping up saying we’re a vitamin-D deficient nation. Is this true? If so, what does it mean and what can we do about it?
Farmers have been cross-breeding plants for 100’s of years, but what happens when scientists get involved? Here’s an introduction to genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and some insight into why they’re so controversial.
Want something more exciting than bottled beer for your game-day bash? If your friends are Bloody Mary fans, this Mexican cocktail might be a winner. Lime and hot sauce liven up the flavor without adding calories.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide nutrition advice and general healthy eating recommendations for adults and children (ages 2 and up). The guidelines aim to promote health and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Every five years the guidelines are reviewed and updated, and they form the Here are some highlights of the soon-to-be-released recommendations for 2010.