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Excitotoxins
By Matthew SolanThey're supposed to enhance flavor and excite your tastebuds, but could these common food additives also be overexciting your cells — and doing damage to your nervous system?
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5 Biodynamic Wines to Try
By Experience Life StaffSip, sip, hooray! Here are five organic, biodynamic, and natural wines to suit all tastes.
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A Field Guide to Nutritious Food: A Q&A With Jo Robinson
By Jill Metzler PattonEating on the Wild Side author Jo Robinson unearths the nutritional secrets of wild fruits and vegetables — and explains how to get more from today’s produce.
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5 Root-to-Stem Recipes
By Kaelyn RileyDon't toss out those carrot tops and turnip greens! These recipes will help you turn your kitchen scraps into flavor-packed nutritious dishes.
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How Climate Change Leads to Nutrient Decline
By Courtney HelgoeGlobal warming is reducing nutrients in wheat, rice, beans, and more.
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A Culinary Trend-Watcher’s Guide to the New Year
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlA glimpse into the future of our food offers some delights — and despair — for health-focused diners.
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Behind the Scenes With Komal Ahmad (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with social-justice entrepreneur Komal Ahmad to learn how she is trying to eliminate world hunger.
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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.
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What’s in Your Protein Powder?
By Kaelyn RileyIn a recent study, 70 percent of protein powders tested contained detectable levels of lead.
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Hot Lunch, Cool Salads
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlGetting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.
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When You Can’t Eat Seasonally
By Elizabeth MillardNot everyone can eat seasonally all year-round. Fermented, frozen, and canned foods are great options.
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Could Soda Taxes Combat the Obesity and Diabetes Epidemic?
By Kaelyn RileyAccording to the World Health Organization, raising taxes on sugary beverages is one way to tackle chronic disease.
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Are Spore-Forming Probiotics Safe to Eat?
By Laura FogelbergSpore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.
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The Anatomy of a Mac-and-Cheese Dinner
By Michael DregniWhat goes into a typical box of mac and cheese? Phthalates, food dyes, and more.
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Revolutionary Act 36: Read Labels
By Pilar GerasimoPay less attention to your food's calorie count and focus more on the ingredients.
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How to Find Real Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere are seven tips to make sure you are buying the real deal.
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Organic, Sustainable, and Biodynamic Wine: A Q&A With Wine Republic’s RJ Judalena
By Casie Leigh LukesA wine maestro discusses best wine practices — and offers his top picks for biodynamic reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines.
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How to Protect Your Fruits and Veggies
By Catherine GuthrieHere are five tricks to help veggies and fruits stay fresh longer.
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Revolutionary Act 33: Care Where Food Comes From
By Pilar GerasimoWhy knowing your food's history can motivate you to consume more selectively.
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Savvy Seafood Shopping
By Matthew KadeyWhether you’re at the fish counter or your favorite seafood restaurant, these tips will help you be a more confident consumer.
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Balloon Farm
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlWhat do children raised to love farmers’ markets really think of them? Their answers might surprise you.