- Nutrition -
How to Cook Beans
By Rebecca KatzEconomical and versatile, dried beans are easier to prepare than you might think.
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- Food Culture -
Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad
By Heidi WachterKomal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she’s looking for recruits to join her movement.
- Nutrition -
What to Make This Thanksgiving
By Experience Life TeamWe dug into our archives for this easy, festive, and delicious Thanksgiving menu.
- Nutrition -
Coping With Salicylate Sensitivity
By Michael DregniIf you’re eating healthy and still suffering from health issues, salicylic acid may be to blame.
- Gut Health -
How to Stay Regular Without Laxatives
By Laine Bergeson BeccoMillions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.
- Food Culture -
How Can I Be a Gracious Dinner-Party Guest With Food Restrictions?
By Jon SpaydeAn etiquette consultant offers four tips to make it easy for everyone.
- Success Stories -
Richard Morris’s Success Story
By Richard MorrisOne man shares how he reclaimed his health — and lost more than 150 pounds — by embracing whole foods and his family’s agrarian roots.
- Fitness Tips -
What’s in Your Protein Powder?
By Kaelyn RileyIn a recent study, 70 percent of protein powders tested contained detectable levels of lead.
- Honestly, Dara -
Hot Lunch, Cool Salads
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlGetting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.
- Nutrition -
Beyond Gluten: Could It Be Wheat Sensitivity?
By Jill Metzler PattonSome claim it’s the staff of life. Others say we should avoid it. Take a closer look at this ubiquitous and controversial grain.
- Nutrition -
How to Cook With Fresh Herbs
By Rebecca KatzThink beyond the garnish! Fresh herbs can add big flavor — and nutrition — to your favorite dishes.
- Gut Health -
10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics
By Catherine GuthrieHere’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.
- Gut Health -
10 Tips to Tackle Candida
By Laine Bergeson BeccoCandida overgrowth can cause a wide range of health problems, but these troublemaking fungi respond well to natural treatments.
- Gut Health -
Is Your Kombucha the Real Thing?
By Michael DregniPeople spend millions of dollars on the popular fermented tea, but several recent lawsuits question whether the commercial brews are actually good for you.
- Nutrition -
How to Find the Healthiest Dark Chocolate
By Michael DregniHere are nine tips to help you find the healthiest and best-tasting dark chocolate.
- Nutrition -
Chocolate-Cherry-Chia Granola Bars
By Marnie Hanel and Jen StevensonUse Bing cherries for these hearty bars from The Campout Cookbook.
- Weight Loss -
Can Intermittent Fasting and Protein Cycling Slow Down the Aging Process?
By Naomi WhittelThe author of a new book, Glow15, describes how an innovative dietary combination can help you lose weight and keep your cells youthful.
- Honestly, Dara -
All’s Fair at the State Fair
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlFestival foods have a special place in food culture — as long as we enjoy them only once a year.
- Nutrition -
Is Dark Chocolate Actually Good for Us?
By Michael DregniDark chocolate is hailed as a health elixir. Is this more hype than reality?
- Nutrition -
How to Cook With Summer Berries
By Rebecca KatzTossed in a salad, baked in a crisp, or eaten fresh by the handful, these juicy fruits are bursting with healthy possibilities.
- Nutrition -
When You Can’t Eat Seasonally
By Elizabeth MillardNot everyone can eat seasonally all year-round. Fermented, frozen, and canned foods are great options.