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Pass the Pepper, Lose the Fat

Pass the Pepper, Lose the Fat

Ui-Hyun Park, PhD | June 30, 2014

Piper nigrum Linne, the plant that gives us black pepper, has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries to reduce…

Delicious Spice Rubs (and Burger Mix-Ins)

Delicious Spice Rubs (and Burger Mix-Ins)

Linda Gassenheimer | June 30, 2014

Spice rubs and mixes are an easy way to add wonderful flavor to foods. They can be made in advance…

Hungry Girl’s Low-Cal Party Favorites

Hungry Girl’s Low-Cal Party Favorites

Lisa Lillien | June 30, 2014

Party snacks don’t have to be loaded with calories to be tasty. Lisa Lillien has made sure of that. Her…

Beans, Beans Without the Gas…The More You Eat, the Less You Pass

Beans, Beans Without the Gas…The More You Eat, the Less You Pass

June 27, 2014

We love beans, but we hate the intestinal gas they create! There are numerous ways to cook dry beans to…

Recipe Makeovers Make Good Use of Greek Yogurt

Recipe Makeovers Make Good Use of Greek Yogurt

Rebecca ­Scritchfield, RD | June 25, 2014

As I was talking with Rebecca Scritchfield, RD, LD, a Washington, DC–based dietitian, I mentioned that I had tried substituting…

Chickens Bought at Farmers’ Markets Harbor Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria

Chickens Bought at Farmers’ Markets Harbor Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria

Catherine Nettles Cutter, PhD | June 23, 2014

The week I spent in the hospital fighting food poisoning ranks among the worst weeks of my life. I was…

6 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

6 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

Linda Gassenheimer | June 23, 2014

Vegetables never tasted so good! Vegetables don’t have to be boring, especially during grilling season! Here are six recipes that…

If You Can’t Eat Fish, Nuts, Soy, Dairy or Gluten
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If You Can’t Eat Fish, Nuts, Soy, Dairy or Gluten

David Grotto, MS, RDN | June 19, 2014

What to Eat for the Same Health Benefits You may know about all the health benefits of fish, nuts, soy,…

Don’t Rinse the Chicken…and Other Secrets to Avoiding Food Poisoning
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Don’t Rinse the Chicken…and Other Secrets to Avoiding Food Poisoning

Richard Besser, MD | June 19, 2014

Here’s the dilemma: Kale, spinach and other leafy greens are some of the most healthful foods you can eat…but they…

Whole Grains You Haven’t Tried Yet…Some Are Gluten-Free

Whole Grains You Haven’t Tried Yet…Some Are Gluten-Free

Julie Miller Jones, PhD, CNS, LN | June 19, 2014

You know that you’re supposed to eat whole grains, but many people just don’t like whole-wheat pasta, whole-wheat bread or…

Best Nuts for Your Health…

Best Nuts for Your Health…

David Grotto, MS, RDN | June 18, 2014

They Lower Risk for Heart Attack, Cancer, Cataracts and More Nuts are some of the healthiest snacks you can eat.…

What to Do with Lettuce (Besides Make a Salad!)

What to Do with Lettuce (Besides Make a Salad!)

Linda Gassenheimer | June 18, 2014

It's lettuce season, and there are lots of crispy, healthy greens available. But you don't have to limit yourself to…

Bottom Line Guide to Great Grilling

Bottom Line Guide to Great Grilling

June 17, 2014

Nothing beats the smell of barbecue wafting through the air…especially when it comes from your own backyard. But don’t grill…

Mangosteen, Longan Berry and Other Healthy Tropical Fruits

Mangosteen, Longan Berry and Other Healthy Tropical Fruits

Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, LD | June 16, 2014

Add Variety to Your Diet with Tropical Fruits There’s something about the tropical climate that grows foods that are especially…

Carambola, Cherimoya, and Other Healthy Fruits You Really Ought to Try

Carambola, Cherimoya, and Other Healthy Fruits You Really Ought to Try

Steven V. Joyal, MD | June 16, 2014

Are you feeling like you're in a fruit rut—apples and blueberries are getting boring? So now that summer is upon…