Nutrients
Frankenfood = Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically modified food is everywhere in America’s supermarkets and restaurants. And…
Stevia: Too Good to Be True?
This popular “natural” sweetener appears less problematic than its artificial…
Revealing Ingredients
All processed foods are not created equal — especially those that claim to be healthy.…
Probiotics at Work
Your guide to making the most of your body’s beneficial bugs — for gut health,…
Back to the Future: ’80s Food Trends Debunked
Your neon tights, parachute pants and leg warmers are long gone, so why are you eating…
Natural Ways to Fight Heartburn
Are your eating and drinking patterns giving you heartburn? Are over-the-counter…
The Case for Intermittent Fasting
How intermittently halting our food intake can improve health and metabolism — with zero…
Coffee: A Healthy Grind?
Coffee gets a bad rap, and in excess it can be trouble. But enjoyed in moderation, it has…
The New Moo: Milk Alternatives
Made from rice, soy, coconut, almonds and more, alternatives to cow's milk abound. Here's…
The Truth About Grains: Whole and Refined
When ground into flours, most grains act like sugar in the body, triggering weight gain,…
Smart Juicing
Trying to eat more veggies and fruits? Here’s what the experts say about the pros and…
Umami: The Secret Flavor
Sweet, salty, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know…
SuperGreens
Once a niche market for health fanatics, supergreens are gaining a wider audience.…
Who’s Counting?
Managing your weight isn’t just about the number of calories you eat. It’s also —…
Inside the Microwave
Microwave ovens are a marvel of modern engineering — but could they also be a menace to…
The Secret Lives of Fruits and Veggies
Do you think of apples, peaches, cucumbers and red peppers as inert, lifeless objects?…
Secret Ingredients
Most of the processed foods we eat are studded with mysterious additives. They extend…
The Vitamin D Debate
There’s been a lot of controversy lately about vitamin D recommendations. If you’re…
Shaking Out the Truth About Salt
We’re all being told to reduce our sodium intake. But some experts argue that we…
Digesting the New USDA Dietary Guidelines
Every five years the government issues an updated version of its guidelines for…
