What’s the Best Way to Clean a Kitchen Sponge?
By John SpaydeKitchen sponges can spread germs. Try throwing them in the dishwasher, boiling them, and even microwaving them to zap bacteria.
101 Way: 37. Ignore Labels
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Revolutionary Act 37: Ignore Labels
By Pilar GerasimoHelpful tips for making sense of dubious food-marketing claims.
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Stevia: Too Good to Be True?
By Catherine GuthrieThis popular “natural” sweetener appears less problematic than its artificial counterparts, but it could still have health consequences of its own.
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Eating by the Numbers
By Dennis CassThe new ANDI and NuVal food-rating systems strive to make healthy choices easier. But they can be misleading, too. Here’s how to make sense of the numbers - and their limitations.
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Eat at Your Own Risk: The Truth About Tainted Health Foods
By Joseph HartSome 76,000 Americans get sick from contaminated food each year. Recent revelations indicate that even some trusted organic brands have been undermined. Here’s how our food supply got in trouble, and how you can protect yourself and your family.
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Superfoods
By Frank ClancyFood makers are adding vitamins, minerals and other beneficial ingredients to conventional foods, but the value of such enhanced products is still a matter of debate.
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A Good Long Look
By Kim EricksonTake a moment to scrutinize your bath and beauty products. Their ingredient labels may reveal some ugly truths.