Nutrients
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…
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?…
The Vitamin D Debate
There’s been a lot of controversy lately about vitamin D recommendations. If you’re…
Secret Ingredients
Most of the processed foods we eat are studded with mysterious additives. They extend…
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…
Upgrade Your Lunch
We gave three food-savvy nutritionists a challenge: Take three predictable lunches and…
A Big Fat Mistake
New research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease.…
Sugar Shock
The average American now consumes some 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. And our sweet tooth…
Glutathione: The Great Protector
Find out why this little-known antioxidant is key to fighting toxicity and premature aging…
3 Simple Shifts
Looking for low-effort ways to eat healthier These three small adjustments can make a…
Eating by the Numbers
The new ANDI and NuVal food-rating systems strive to make healthy choices easier. But they…
CoQ10: The Miracle Molecule
With an astonishing array of applications, CoQ10 offers something for virtually everyone -…
Gluten: The Whole Story
Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac …
All About B Vitamins
The ultimate in well-connected catalysts, B vitamins work together to trigger critical…
