Experience Life : Healthy Eating

Good Earth

By Catherine Guthrie — 2008-10-01

Soil is not just a neutral medium in which to grow food. The nutrient density of the food we eat is directly influenced by the quality of the soil in which it is grown.

Fermented Freedoms

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-10-01

Is kitchen pickling destined to become a thing of the past? Not if Sandor Ellix Katz has his way. Find out why preserving homemade foods may soon be back in style.

Root Vegetables

By Cary Neff — 2008-10-01

Bring color and warmth to your table with autumn's earthy harvest.

Progressive Eaters, Unite!

By Courtney Helgoe — 2008-10-01

America's food industry is in the midst of a dramatic culture shift that's challenging everything we've been taught about eating. Here's how to take advantage of this exciting new movement and eat more healthfully than ever before.

A Better Bag Lunch

By Robin Miller — 2008-09-01

Unhappy with questionable school lunch fare - or just looking for some healthy noontime options? Here are some lunches you and your kids can feel good about.

The Clever Cook

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-09-01

Cookbook author Robin Miller shares her tips and tricks for preparing wholesome, delicious meals that leave plenty of time for goofing around and hanging out.

Tomatoes

By Cary Neff — 2008-09-01

Delight your senses - and nourish your body - with these succulent, vine-ripened treats.

Food Habits That Age You

By Catherine Guthrie — 2008-08-01

Set aside your obsession with calories, carbs and fat grams for a moment and consider this: Some unhealthy eating habits do worse than make you fat and tired - they age you from the inside out.

All Grown Up

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-08-01

In The Food You Crave, cookbook author Ellie Krieger offers quick, healthy and practical recipes for busy families.

Fresh Herbs

By Cary Neff — 2008-08-01

With vibrant flavor and concentrated nutritional power, fresh herbs offer a bouquet of delights.

Beyond Grains

By Robin Asbell — 2008-06-01

Looking to curtail your wheat intake? Here are five less-ordinary whole grains to try out - for your health, for your taste buds and just for the sake of variety.

Let There Be Salad

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-06-01

There's no end to the creative and delicious things you can do with packaged salad greens - if you use your imagination.

Mango

By Cary Neff — 2008-06-01

A sumptuous, tropical delight that's rich in antioxidants and sweetly refreshing.

Local Hero

By Laine Bergeson — 2008-05-01

Celebrity chef Nathan Lyon is a huge fan of clean, local food. He's also a pro at cooking food that makes people delightfully, deliciously happy.

Break the Fast-Food Habit

By Kristin Ohlson — 2008-05-01

Not only does fast food tend to be unhealthy, but some of its ingredients are downright addictive. Here's how to kick the habit.

The Spa Treatment

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-05-01

Canyon Ranch chef Scott Uehlein uses “Nutritional Intelligence” and healthy whole foods to create spa-quality meals.

Cucumbers

By Cary Neff — 2008-05-01

Crisp and nutrient-rich, cucumbers refresh your body inside and out.

The Clean-Eats Pantry

By Robin Asbell — 2008-05-01

Stocking your kitchen with healthy, easy staples is the best way to guard against regrettable food compromises. Here are some items worth building into your grocery list, plus expert tips on how you can use them to make mealtime magic - fast.

Lunch Makeovers

By Linda Knittel — 2008-04-01

Is your midday meal too often a nutritional compromise? Here's how to rebuild your lunch from the ground up.

Fishing Expedition

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-04-01

Chef Lucia Watson's innovative techniques put local fish dishes within reach - even for urban types.

Wild Mushrooms

By Cary Neff — 2008-04-01

These mysterious delicacies offer deep, earthy flavors and a wealth of nutritional value.

Closer to Home: 5 Steps Toward Eating Local

By Joseph Hart — 2008-04-01

Reaching out to local farmers and producers for your sustenance may be easier than you thought. Here's a 5-step guide to finding, eating and savoring the local foods that nourish you, your community and the planet we all call home.

The Whole Thing

By Catherine Guthrie — 2008-03-01

Enriched this, supplemental that. Look behind the hype and you'll discover that whole foods deliver nutrition that “fragmented” and “isolated” nutrients simply can't beat.

A Vacation in Your Kitchen

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-03-01

In need of a break from the same ho-hum recipes you've been cooking for years? Cookbook author James Oseland offers helpful tips that will transport your taste buds to the islands of the Orient.

Quinoa

By Cary Neff — 2008-03-01

High in protein and gluten-free, quinoa may just become your new favorite whole grain.

Time to Cook

By Helen Cordes — 2008-03-01

Cooking at home is one of the most reliable ways to shift your life in a healthier direction. But where does a busy person find the time? Here's how you can make good food, fast.

A Fresh Look at Vegetables

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-02-01

Stuck thinking of veggies as a side dish - or worse, a garnish? Patricia Wells shows us how to put these delicious, nutritious powerhouses center stage at any meal.

A Fresh Look at Vegetables

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2008-02-01

Stuck thinking of veggies as a side dish - or worse, a garnish? Patricia Wells shows us how to put these delicious, nutritious powerhouses center stage at any meal.

The Simple Way to Slim

By Catherine Guthrie — 2008-02-01

Subsisting on low-calorie foods and skipping meals is no way to lose weight - and no way to live. Instead, we should rid our diets of toxins and inflammatory irritants. As a byproduct of cleaning up our bodies, we'll shed extra pounds.

The Fit Way to Weight Loss

By Gina DeMillo Wagner — 2008-02-01

Tired of yo-yo dieting and endless hours on the treadmill? The secret to real and lasting weight loss is simpler than you think.

Salt

By Cary Neff — 2008-02-01

It's so much more than a pinch of flavor.

Poor Substitutes

Kristin Ohlson — 2007-12-01

Low-calorie food replacements have promised to make our weight-loss dreams come true, but research indicates that these pseudo-foods rarely deliver. In fact, they may set our weight-loss efforts back.

An Adventure in Spices

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2007-12-01

Caught in a bland culinary rut? Chef and author Floyd Cardoz's spicy perspectives promise to spur some serious creativity in your kitchen.

Yams

By Cary Neff — 2007-12-01

Nutritious and naturally sweet, these tropical tubers make a terrific addition to any menu.

Raise Your Food Consciousness

By Courtney Helgoe — 2007-12-01

Feeling confused about what to eat? Unsure about which foods are safest, best for you and best for the environment? Join the club - then join the ranks of a new group of informed eaters and good-food advocates who are bringing a variety of better, clearer, more satisfying choices into view - and within reach.

Phyto Power

By Alyssa Ford — 2007-11-01

Phytochemicals - plant-based micronutrients that contain protective, disease-preventing compounds - might just be the best-kept secret in nutrition.

Vital Nourishment

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2007-11-01

Looking to enhance your vitality - or to rebuild it after a health crisis? Author and cancer survivor Rebecca Katz sees great-tasting whole foods as a natural and delicious place to begin.

Jicama

By Cary Neff — 2007-11-01

A healthy, crunchy treat that perks up snacks and meals while expanding your produce-aisle options.

Living Strong With Cancer

By Catherine Guthrie — 2007-11-01

When an otherwise healthy, fit person who has “done everything right” receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel unfair on many levels. Still, experts say, don't ditch your healthy habits now - they may be some of your strongest allies in recovery.

Real-Age Eating

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2007-10-01

Don't assume that aging equals poor health, says John La Puma, MD. With a healthy diet, you can turn back the clock.

Pumpkin Seeds

By Cary Neff — 2007-10-01

These tasty seeds add a rich flavor, crisp texture and nutritional punch to almost any meal.

Garden-Variety Protein

By Linda Knittel — 2007-10-01

Drop that cheeseburger - and discover the power of plants. You'll get protein and reap a rich nutritional harvest.

Feed Your Family Healthy

By Helen Cordes — 2007-09-01

Getting your family to eat right can be tricky. Here are the clever tactics – and expert wisdom – that can help you rise to the top 5 challenges.

Learning to Read Labels

By Anjula Razdan — 2007-09-01

Help your kids decode food packaging and labels and you'll equip them with a healthy-living skill they can use forever. And you might notice less whining – starting now.

Groovy Goodness

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2007-09-01

Once derided as "hippie food," millet, amaranth, quinoa and other healthful ingredients can be combined to create delicious meals for us all. Chef Heidi Swanson shows us how.

Apples

By Cary Neff — 2007-09-01

Any way you slice them, they're healthy and delicious!

On the Wild Side

By Alyssa Ford — 2007-08-01

If you're seeking the truest, most powerful foods on Earth, look to your prehistoric palate.

Eat It Raw!

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2007-08-01

Tired of toiling over a hot stove or settling for microwaved meals? Try food in its uncompromised, unadulterated state, and you may never go back.

Garlic

By Cary Neff — 2007-08-01

With its robust, complex flavor and healthful qualities, garlic can add zest to any meal – and help ward off disease.

Eating for Energy

By Kathy Summers — 2007-06-01

Running on empty? Drop that candy bar and fuel up on healthy foods that keep you going strong.

Everyday Exotic

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2007-06-01

Eager to explore all the exciting new produce at your local market? Bon Appétit's new cookbook shows you the lay of the land.

Beets

By Cary Neff — 2007-06-01

Colorful, delicious and easy to prepare, beets are chock-full of disease-fighting nutrients.

Eat Clean

By Linda Knittel — 2007-05-01

Reducing your daily intake of toxic compounds can make a dramatic difference in your health.

The Ethical Kitchen

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl — 2007-05-01

Chef and author Jay Weinstein serves up environmentally friendly culinary advice.

Peas

By Cary Neff — 2007-05-01

A surprisingly rich source of protein and good carbs, peas make a versatile and delicious addition to any menu.

All About Oils

By Anjula Razdan — 2007-04-01

Some fats and oils are good for us – and critically important to our health. Others are just plain bad. And with some fats, it depends. Here's how to make sense of this slippery subject and make the very best choices about what you put into your body.

Starting Points

By Dara Moskowitz — 2007-04-01

Have you considered a move toward healthier, whole-food choices? Authors Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry share insights and ideas to get you eating in the right direction.

Asparagus

By Cary Neff — 2007-04-01

This sturdy green vegetable has a surprisingly delicate flavor – and packs a powerful nutritional punch.

In With the Good, Out With the Bad

By Anjula Razdan — 2007-04-01

Dr. Mark Hyman weighs in on the top-five foods to eat regularly – and the top five to avoid.

Right on Schedule

By Dara Moskowitz — 2007-03-01

Too busy to cook? Not if Jacques Pépin has his way.

Lentils

By Cary Neff — 2007-03-01

These nutritious legumes are versatile, delicious and easy to prepare.

The pH Factor

By Jack Challem — 2007-03-01

Some foods make you acid. Some foods make you alkaline. But why should you care? Here's what everyone should know about the body's delicate acid-alkaline balance.

The Shopping Cart Cure

Interview by Anjula Razdan — 2007-02-01

Determined to start the year healthier? Wellness and weight-loss expert Mark Hyman, MD, advises us to beware the pitfalls that await us in the grocery aisles.

Eat, Drink and Weigh Less

By Dara Moskowitz — 2007-02-01

Science has rejected fad diets once and for all and is now spreading the good word: Eating plenty of fresh, whole foods is the key to sustainable weight loss – and to feeling great.

Kiwi

By Cary Neff — 2007-02-01

A true superfood, kiwifruit is a nutritious, versatile treat that will delight your taste buds.

Celebrate Your Fitness Success

By Experience Life Staff — 2006-12-01

Before you rush into setting health and fitness goals for the year ahead, stop and appreciate what you've already accomplished.

The Food-Mood Connection

By Jack Challem — 2006-12-01

Yes, your eating habits play a big role in determining your disease risks. But did you know that they also have a huge effect on your state of mind?

Feed Your Friends

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-12-01

Whether you're entertaining dozens or planning an intimate celebration for a few of your favorite pals, there's an art to creating experiences both you and your guests will enjoy.

Winter Squash

By Cary Neff — 2006-12-01

Celebrate winter with the warm aroma and rich flavor of these nutritional powerhouses.

A Return to Real Food

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-11-01

In our rush to embrace conventional dietary wisdom, have we needlessly abandoned authentic fare? Nina Planck thinks its time we took a long, honest look backward.

Pomegranate

By Cary Neff — 2006-11-01

Once you learn the secrets of the pomegranate, its beauty, flavor and nutrition will keep you coming back for more.

Feed Your Genes

By Jack Challem — 2006-11-01

You know that your genes are central to your health. But did you know that they have their own nutritional needs? Discover how the emerging field of nutrigenomics may help us nourish our DNA - and lower our risk of certain diseases.

Delving Into Digestion

By Elson Haas, MD — 2006-11-01

They say you are what you eat. But what happens to your food after you eat it counts every bit as much. Here's why what you don't know about your digestive system can hurt you.

Weight-Loss Rules to Rethink

By Virgil McDill — 2006-10-01

Forget what you've been told. Forget what you think you know. Start breaking the rules, and you might just start making some headway.

Role Reversals

By Anjula Razdan — 2006-10-01

Healthy eating isn't about eliminating favorite foods from your diet. It's about creating more exciting roles for the foods your body likes best. Discover how to make healthy foods the star of any meal – while keeping your flavor favorites in the wings.

The Virtues of Variety

By Elson M. Haas, MD — 2006-10-01

Are you eating the same five or six foods every day? Stop! Enjoying a range of diverse fruits, veggies and lean proteins can help you correct chronic nutrient deficiencies – and even avoid food intolerances.

Courage, In the Raw

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-10-01

When it comes to breaking out of ruts and assumptions, food writer Gael Greene knows how to do it – both in the kitchen and in life.

Dark, Leafy Greens

By Cary Neff — 2006-10-01

From Swiss chard to broccoli rabe, dark, leafy greens come in all shapes and sizes. What they have in common: great flavor, supreme nutrition – and (yes!) easy-prep appeal.

Kid-Friendly Fats

By Nancy Duncan — 2006-09-01

The skinny on essential fatty acids.

Eggs

By Cary Neff — 2006-09-01

A familiar and formerly maligned food enjoys time in the spotlight – as one of nature's most nutritious and delicious culinary pleasures.

Sugar Breakdown

By Catherine Guthrie — 2006-08-01

When it comes to evaluating sugar's negative health impacts, the threat of extra pudge is just the beginning. Even great health threats – including inflammation-based diseases – may lurk at the bottom of the sugar bowl.

Avocado

By Andrew Zimmern — 2006-08-01

Nutritional power and dining pleasure – all in one versatile, ready-to-eat package.

To Your Heart's Content

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-08-01

Eating heart healthy doesn't have to be a drag or an exercise in denial. Particularly if you get some in-kitchen help from a reliable big red resource.

Ageless Vitality

By Eliza Thomas — 2006-08-01

With age comes wisdom. And if you make wise choices, it can also come with robust health and fitness, great energy, and a generous dose of satisfaction. Discover the variables that play the biggest role in determining your vitality for a lifetime - and why it pays to start focusing on them now.

Time to Eat

By Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD — 2006-06-01

Wondering what to eat before and after your workouts? Learn the essentials of fueling for optimal energy, recovery and health.

Latin Inspiration

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-06-01

This summer, host your perfect fun-in-the-sun fiesta. All you need are finesse and a few fabulous details, Latin-style.

In Season

By Susan Perry — 2006-06-01

You know that in-season fruits and vegetables are especially good for you, but just how much nutrition hangs in the balance? Perhaps more than you realized.

Powder Power

By Susan Perry — 2006-05-01

With dozens of different kinds on the market, and an ongoing debate about their potential benefits, protein powders present a consumer conundrum. Which, if any, protein supplement is best for you?

Kitchen-Smart Kids

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-05-01

Want your little ones to grow up knowing how to cook? Serve up a healthy dose of food literacy, starting now.

Fresh, Frozen or Canned?

By Susan Perry — 2006-04-01

While fresh produce is generally best, with a little nutritional know-how, you can eat healthy from your market's freezer case and canned-foods aisle, too.

Veggie Love

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-04-01

Hate veggies? It's time for you (and your kids) to start feelin' the love.

Holistic Approach

By Erin Peterson — 2006-04-01

Ready for a healthy change, Kevin Gustafson sought the support he needed. By combining a nutrition plan and exercise program, he got impressive results.

Food Trap!

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred — 2006-03-01

Office parties. Vending machines. Desktop candy jars. Power lunches. They can spell nutritional disaster for the average working person. Learn how you can sidestep fattening fare and feel better – starting now.

Love Your Lunch

By Christine Ingram — 2006-03-01

When cafeterias, vending machines and fast food fail to satisfy, a sack lunch can save the day – if you pack it right.

Eat Famously

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-03-01

When it comes to fueling for success, the secrets of Hollywood celebs provide some surprisingly real food for thought.

Fat Chance

By Susan Perry — 2006-02-01

Until recently, consumers had no way of knowing precisely how much trans fat lurked in their favorite foods. But now, a new food-labeling regulation gives us all a better shot at eliminating this danger from our diets.

The Responsible Roast

By Dara Moskowitz — 2006-02-01

Turned off by the ugliness of agribusiness meat production? A few wise, family-owned farms and ranches are still out there doing the right thing – and the results are downright tasty.

Cholesterol Myths

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2005-12-01

Cholesterol may be the most vilified -- and misunderstood -- nutrient in our food. Here's how to unravel the myths.

Life of the Party

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-12-01

The perfect dish for your holiday event? Nutritious, tasty, satisfying nuts.

Fork in the Road

By Pilar Gerasimo — 2005-12-01

Wake up and smell the statistics. America's eating has gone bonkers, and it's up to us to stop the madness.

Tea Time

By Ann M. Bauer — 2005-11-01

Praises abound for this unassuming, down-to-earth beverage: Experts tell us it helps prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, maybe even wrinkles. And it's not all hype, either – tea really is a nutritional powerhouse.

Basic Foods

By Tricia Cornell — 2005-11-01

During the convenience-driven, newfangled-food frenzy of the past half-century, many nourishing essentials like bone broths, legumes, root vegetables and sprouted grains all but disappeared from American plates. Now they're coming back – and starting a contemporary legacy of their own.

True Simplicity

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-11-01

Tyler Florence want to make your yummy, easy home cooking more delicious than a kitchenful of $50,000 cabinets.

Superfoods

By Frank Clancy — 2005-10-01

Food 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.

Real, Live Flavor

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-10-01

Cultured foods not only offer rich taste, they're also full of friendly microorganisms that keep your body chemistry in balance.

Hormonally Challenged Milk?

By Linda Knittel — 2005-09-01

Dairy-industry growth hormones boost milk production, but raise questions - like What if they wind up in the milk we drink? Here's what you should know about the research into possible risks, including early-onset puberty and antibiotic resistance.

Cooking Up a Blue Streak

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-09-01

You want fast, easy way to get more fresh, nutrient-pack foods into your kids' diets. Blueberries may be the path of least resistance.

Great Grains

By Jeanne Mettner — 2005-08-01

Did you give up on grains entirely when you cut down on carbs? Or are you a white-bread and refined-flour junkie? Either way, it might be time to take a closer look at the value of whole-grain goods.

Seeking Comfort

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-08-01

For most of us, "comfort food" translates to heavy, fattening, regret-it-later fare. An accomplished Italian chef explains how it can take on an entirely different meaning.

Building a Better Body Image

By Helen Cordes — 2005-08-01

Neurotic about your body? For your kids' sake, deal with it. The body burdens of parents are easily passed along – and lived out by their children.

The Taste of Contentment

By Cindy Kuzma — 2005-08-01

That supersized meal may leave you stuffed, but are you satisfied? Nutrition experts dish on how you can get more enjoyment from eating - and how you can eat better in the process.

Cheese Whiz

By Linda Knittel — 2005-06-01

Is muenster a beast? Is gouda any good? The right cheese choices make a difference in your diet.

Crunch Time

By Suzannah Olivier — 2005-06-01

When reality bites, eating right becomes essential. Stress and worry deplete your nutritional stores, destabilize your blood sugar and reduce your stamina. Here's what you need to know about building and maintaining a well-rounded diet that can withstand the pressure.

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Make Pancakes

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-06-01

Yes, you do have time to make something from scratch. In fact, it just might make your day.

Fast Track Liver Detox

By Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS — 2005-05-01

Whether you're trying to drop unwanted pounds or flush out unwelcome toxins, you need a healthy liver to make it happen. Here's how to keep this overachieving organ in optimal shape.

I Can See Clearly Now

By Gary Legwold — 2005-05-01

Most of us take our eyesight for granted. But without proper care, nutrition and protection, our eyes are vulnerable to damage and degeneration. Find out what you can do to keep your vision crisp, even as you age.

Handle With Care

By Victoria Freeman, PhD — 2005-05-01

The nutritional value of your fruits and veggies depends on how they've been handled - from the field to the fridge.

Feast Your Eyes

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-05-01

Behind that old saying "my eyes were bigger than my stomach" stands a basic food truth: Visual appeal counts for a lot.

Weighing Heavy Metals

By Catherine Guthrie — 2005-04-01

Mercury in fish and dental fillings. Lead in old paint. Cadmium and arsenic in industrial wastes. There's a lot of talk about heavy-metal toxins these days. But how worried should you be, really? And what can you do to protect yourself?

The Path to Your Plate

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-04-01

One of America's most celebrated chefs gives credit where credit is due - to the growers of high-quality food, to the land that gave it life and to the myriad efforts that bring it to our table.

Do & Dine

Angela Pirisi — 2005-04-01

Looking to improve the palatability of your fitness routine? Maybe you need a side of social interaction - and a standing date for dinner.

What's the Buzz?

By Linda Knittel — 2005-03-01

Do you Look to sugar and caffeine for a lift? Need 'em to get through the day? Here's why these well-known stimulants may be more than your system can handle.

The New Power Lunch

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-03-01

Star chef Anthony Bourdain on why the power lunch of yesterday is dead, And why a more satisfying and expressive dining trend deserves to live.

All About Absorption

Victoria Freeman, PhD — 2005-02-01

Knowing how your body absorbs nutrients can help you fuel Your workouts – and your life.

Delving into Diets

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2005-02-01

They're hard to follow and easy to hate. Research suggests that most diets backfire in the long run, and some can even be hazardous to your health. Yet for some people, diets deliver decent results. So what gives? We explore what really makes diets effective when they do work – and what's to blame when they don't.

The Scoop on Tomato Soup

By Dara Moskowitz — 2005-02-01

This all-American wintertime comfort food is also a bowl full of nutrition.

Energy Crisis

By Jennifer Barrett — 2004-12-01

Is your body experiencing an energy shortage? Learn how your system creates and uses energy and you'll have a better shot at ramping up production to meet demand.

A Better Way to Improve Mood?

By Victoria L. Freeman, PhD — 2004-12-01

More people than ever are medicating for mood disorders, but there may be a more natural approach that's just as effective.

Celebrate Your Success

By Experience Life Staff — 2004-12-01

Before you rush into setting health and fitness goals for the year ahead, stop and appreciate what you've already accomplished. A quick look back may be the best tool in evaluating what steps to take next.

Holiday Health on the Side

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-12-01

Forget the cream of mushroom soup and onion crisps. These rustic dishes will jazz up your main course and have guests coming back for guilt-free seconds.

Snooze Foods

By Linda Formichelli — 2004-11-01

What you eat (and what you don't) can have a powerful influence on how well you sleep.

A Breed Apart

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-11-01

This holiday season, consider breaking with your supermarket-turkey ritual. Opt instead for an older tradition – a "heritage" bird.

Food Fright

By Kim Erickson — 2004-10-01

The food industry has turned out some scary stuff in recent decades, but that doesn't mean you have to stand quaking in your kitchen. Here's how to take the fear out of your food choices – and put common sense back in.

Cholesterol Myths

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2004-10-01

Thought you knew everything about cholesterol? Perhaps you should think again.

Hard to Swallow?

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-10-01

Reasons to find the courage to face the foods that freak you out.

Shopping Cart Makeover

By Karen Cicero — 2004-09-01

Want to feed your family right? Start at the supermarket. This eight-week guide provides the shopping know-how you need to give your cart a healthful overhaul - without facing a mutiny from your family.

Kids & Carbs

By Linda Knittel — 2004-09-01

Reduced-carb diets are helping millions of people lose excess weight. But what's right for some adults may be all wrong for their children.

Good to the Core

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-09-01

It's apple season. what better way to celebrate than by making family-friendly apple dishes with your children?

The Lowdown on Plant Sterols

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2004-08-01

Get the latest on these cholesterol-lowering compounds - and learn the best ways to get an extra helping.

The Joy of Not Cooking

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-08-01

Living foods provide your body with the very best raw materials for greater energy, vitality and mental clarity.

Fighting Inflammation

By Catherine Guthrie — 2004-08-01

Some aging factors are beyond our control, but one of the biggest - inflammation - needn't be. Here's how you can extinguish the flames of chronic inflammation before they ignite.

Sizing Up Smoothies

By Michelle Gagnon — 2004-06-01

How healthy are these health drinks, really? find out what makes a smoothie worth drinking - and what might make some smoothies worth rethinking.

All Fired Up

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-06-01

Want to get excited about outdoor cooking? Grill some fresh fish.

The B's Have It

By Vicki T. Hyatt — 2004-05-01

B vitamins are powerful nutritional multitaskers, essential for energy production, brain function and a great deal more. Here's what you need to know about putting Bs to work for your.

Could It Be Something You Ate?

By Michael Gerrish, MS — 2004-05-01

Find out if overlooked food allergies or intolerances might be interfering with your weight-loss and fitness goals.

Doing It Light

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-05-01

Some simple tips for making your meals -- and spirits -- a bit less weighty.

Too Much of a Good Thing?

By Heidi Kotansky — 2004-04-01

Americans are downing protein more than ever. But How much protein do you really need? Maybe not as much as you think.

Spring Forward

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-04-01

Plentiful in springtime, dark greens are a fine way to coax your diet from its winter doldrums.

The Lure, The Lie

By David Schimke — 2004-03-01

Salads! Yogurt! Grilled chicken! It sounds so alluring. But wherever there's a massive marketing plan, there's also often a catch. So is it safe to go back to the drive-thru?

Food For Food's Sake

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-03-01

The slow food movement is showing our eat-on-the-run society why it should take the time to select and create fresh, high-quality meals.

Baked or Fried: Acrylamide?

By Alison Levitt, MD — 2004-03-01

Acrylamide, a cancer-causing agent, has shown up in a variety of fried foods, but also in healthier baked and roasted items, including home-cooked meals. Should we be alarmed? Here's a look at what we know about acrylamide, its risks and whether we need to take action.

Good Salmon Sense

By Andrew Zimmern — 2004-02-01

Which is better – wild caught or farm raised? Explore the pros and cons of America's favorite fish.

Big Fat Controversy

By David Schimke — 2004-02-01

Expert fats researcher Dr. Mary Enig offers surprising insider views on good fats, bad fats and the "food police."

Conquering the Kitchen

By Andrew Zimmern — 2003-12-01

Don't buy into all that "I can't cook" nonsense! You just need a few simple skills and a little kitchen savvy.

Carbs: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

By Gary Legwold — 2003-12-01

Carbs have gotten a rotten rap lately, partly because they're frequently lumped into one big-bad category. But not all carbs are nasty! Find out which are worth befriending, and which are better to let go.

The Well-Stocked Pantry

By Andrew Zimmern — 2003-10-01

What you have on your shelves has a big influence on what your family members put in their bellies.

Getting Your Kid to Eat (But Not Too Much)

By Kathleen Zogelman — 2003-10-01

How to play the right role in your child's eating choices.

Lunch Break

By Elizabeth Larsen — 2003-10-01

You thought school lunch was bad when you were a kid? You should see it now.

Multiple Choice

By Matthew Solan — 2003-10-01

Is it better to: A) Worry about whether your kids are eating their vegetables; B) Give them a daily multivitamin just to be safe; or C) All of the above?

Fork in the Road

By Pilar Gerasimo — 2003-08-01

Wake up and smell the statistics. America's eating has gone bonkers, and it's up to us to stop the madness.

Making Adjustments

By Andrew Zimmern — 2003-08-01

Recipe retrofitting is one way to cut back on unwanted sugars and fats. But it's not always your best strategy for healthier eating.

What Sugar Problem?

By Gary Legwold — 2003-08-01

People keep harping about how hideous sugar is for your health. Can it really be as bad as they say?

Crunch Time

By Andrew Zimmern — 2003-06-01

Don't like vegetables? Then you don't know what you've been missing. For the sake of your body, it's time you figured it out.

The Diet Dilemma

By Elizabeth Larsen — 2003-06-01

Every body is unique, and yet most eating plans promise results for everyone. Sure, you want to eat right, what's right for you?

Stirring Stir-Fries

By Andrew Zimmern — 2003-06-01

Stir-frying cooks up intense flavors in minutes. Here are a few tips that will make you a wok master.

Gut Check

By Bob Beale — 2003-06-01

There's a whole universe of bacteria and fungi inside your body, particularly in your intestinal tract. The good news? A lot of them are your friends.

Delving into Digestion

By Elson Haas, MD — 2003-06-01

They say you are what you eat. But what happens after you eat it counts every bit as much. Here's why what you don't know about your digestive system can hurt you.

Excitotoxins

By Matthew Solan — 2003-04-01

They'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?

False Fat

By Elson M. Haas, MD — 2003-04-01

Allergy-like food sensitivities may be the blame for at least part of your pudge. Lay off your problem foods and you could lose unwanted pounds and inches - fast.

A Game of Chicken

By Andrew Zimmern — 2003-02-01

Pumped with chemicals and raised in cramped quarters, most supermarket chickens these days are a sad joke. But don't despair! You can still rustle up an old-fashioned chicken dinner that is delicious, nutritious and totally satisfying!

CLA: Can This Fatty Acid Help You Get Thin?

By Matthew Solan — 2003-02-01

Fans of the nutritional supplement CLA believe it does. Here's the skinny on how CLA works and how you can best incorporate it into your fitness regimen.

Take Care of Yourself!

By Elson M. Haas, MD — 2003-02-01

Don't take two aspirin and call this doctor in the morning. He'd rather see you nourish, protect and heal your body for real.

Sweet on Squash

By Andrew Zimmern — 2002-12-01

Don't turn up your nose at this venerable vegetable. It's one of the season's most lovable delights!

Glutamine

By daniel Larraya — 2002-12-01

This amino acid promises much – for mind, muscle and immunity. Can taking glutamine really help you?

The Joy of Eating Well

By Janine Whiteson, MSc, and Margaret Churchill, MA — 2002-12-01

Eating can keep us alive or kill us in our tracks. It's an art, a science, an outright obsession. So why can't we seem to get it right? Here, two experts slice the enigma of edibility into bite-size pieces.

Hedonism: It's What's for Dinner

By Dara Moskowitz — 2002-12-01

A diminutive food critic sinks her teeth into one of life's greatest pleasures.

Coming Home to Your Foodshed

By Dennis Cass — 2002-10-01

Look closely into the complex implications of "making the world your supermarket," and you'll likely gain a new appreciation for the advantages of eating closer to home.

Taking Stock

By Andrew Zimmern — 2002-10-01

Too busy to make and eat nourishing foods? Maybe you're too busy, period. Stock-making can help you recover a pace worth savoring.

Individualized Nutrition

By Lani Willis — 2002-10-01

The ideal diet, the spot-on supplement strategy – can a few simple tests help you carve out the one and only nutritional program that's perfect for you?

Love at First Bite

By Andrew Zimmern — 2002-08-01

Simple yet sublime, the innocent strawberry has teh power to seduce all of your senses at once.

Atomic Age

By Daniel Larraya — 2002-08-01

Your cells take a beating from free radicals. Antioxidants help you fight back.

Conscious Eating

By Margaret Churchill — 2002-08-01

Are you feeding your hunger, or just feeding your face? Maybe the thing your appetite craves isn't more food, but more attention.

Parent Trap

by Eileen Behan, RD — 2002-06-01

Marketers want your kids to eat more junk food. You want to see your kids grow up strong and healthy. How will your family face the challenge?

The Splendid Stalk

By Andrew Zimmern — 2002-06-01

With its elegant, slender shape and delectable flavor, asparagus has stolen many a food lover's heart. But can it appeal to your kid's picky palate?