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What to Cook in a Rice Cooker (Besides Rice)

What to Cook in a Rice Cooker (Besides Rice)

Linda Gassenheimer | July 25, 2013

Automatic rice cookers are a convenient way to cook perfect rice, but they don’t have to sit empty when rice…

Are Your Pots and Pans Making You Sick?

Are Your Pots and Pans Making You Sick?

Diane S. Henshel, PhD | June 13, 2013

Cleaning out a cabinet, I came across a skillet that I had once loved but hadn’t used in ages. Though…

Holiday Delights That Are Good for You, Too

Holiday Delights That Are Good for You, Too

Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN | December 4, 2012

Welcome to the second article in our series on how to give your fattening, high-calorie holiday recipes a delicious makeover—turning…

Tea Makes a Tender Pot Roast

Tea Makes a Tender Pot Roast

November 26, 2012

Here’s a simple way to make sure your pot roast is tender and juicy. Add 2 teabags (without the strings…

The Red Wine That Does the Most for Your Health

The Red Wine That Does the Most for Your Health

Ramon Estruch, MD, PhD | November 7, 2012

Raising a glass of red wine and drinking to your health may give you a sense of satisfaction because you’ve…

Why Ugly Honey Is Better

Why Ugly Honey Is Better

Ronald Fessenden, MD, MPH | August 23, 2012

I ran to my pantry after reading a report in Food Safety News (FSN) for which researchers tested more than…

Cool Herbal Drinks—with Health Benefits

Cool Herbal Drinks—with Health Benefits

James A. Duke, PhD | August 15, 2012

Quenching a summer thirst calls for a tall, cold beverage—and what better way to satisfy that thirst than with cool…

Heart-Healthy Ice Pops and Other Treats
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Heart-Healthy Ice Pops and Other Treats

Jamison Starbuck, ND | August 8, 2012

When I see patients during the summer, I love to talk up some of the great fresh foods that they…

Benefits of Blue Tortillas
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Benefits of Blue Tortillas

Juscelino Tovar, PhD | August 7, 2012

Claims of Nutritional Benefit Is Overblown I yield to no one in my love for Mexican food, but I also…

The Best Chocolates in the World

The Best Chocolates in the World

David Rosengarten | August 6, 2012

These six chocolate makers aren’t cheap, but their sweets are among the best in the world. Here, listed in order…

Surprisingly Delicious Grains for Healthy, Creative Thanksgiving Cuisine

Surprisingly Delicious Grains for Healthy, Creative Thanksgiving Cuisine

Jane Kirby, RD, CD, CCP | July 30, 2012

Delicious, Nutritious Alternatives to Mashed Potatoes and Other Starches The original Thanksgiving dinner was nothing like the traditional feast most…

The Fuel of Aztec Warriors: Chia

The Fuel of Aztec Warriors: Chia

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | June 12, 2012

It’s a little seed with a lot of staying power. The chia seed was once an important food source for…

The Burger That Prevents Depression

The Burger That Prevents Depression

Felice Jacka, PhD | June 11, 2012

Depending on your age, you may have grown up thinking that red meat was either great for your health or…

Three-Star Chef’s One-Pot Meal

Three-Star Chef’s One-Pot Meal

Daniel Boulud | May 10, 2012

What does a celebrity chef make for his family on the one day of the week he’s not working? Something…

Walnuts or Fish Oil? How to Get the Right Omega-3s
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Walnuts or Fish Oil? How to Get the Right Omega-3s

Sujatha Rajaram, PhD | April 3, 2012

Plant and Marine Sources of Omega-3s Have Different Benefits Which is better, walnuts or fish oil? Actually, the answer is…