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Asian Vegetables With Exceptional Health Benefits

Asian Vegetables With Exceptional Health Benefits

Steven V. Joyal, MD | May 21, 2014

I stood in the supermarket produce aisle, admiring the lush array of fresh vegetables of all colors, shapes and sizes.…

The Truth About Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners

The Truth About Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners

Karen ­Collins, MS, RDN | May 21, 2014

We all know that getting too much added sugar carries a slew of health risks—from weight gain and heart disease…

Great Recipes for Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower and Asparagus

Great Recipes for Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower and Asparagus

Ellie Krieger, RD | May 19, 2014

Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and asparagus are the three vegetables I get the most complaints about. Here’s an easy recipe for…

These Homemade Condiments Are Good For You
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These Homemade Condiments Are Good For You

Marjorie Fitch-Hilgenberg, PhD, RD, LD | May 19, 2014

And other nutrients in your diet Sauces, marinades and sandwich spreads (commonly known as condiments) have long been relegated to…

Kimchi, Sauerkraut and Other “New” Superfoods

Kimchi, Sauerkraut and Other “New” Superfoods

Delia Quigley | May 13, 2014

These fermented foods are great sources of healthful probiotics. Ask an American to name a good food source of healthful…

Spirulina: The Superfood You’ve Never Heard Of

Spirulina: The Superfood You’ve Never Heard Of

Jennifer Adler, MS, CN | May 13, 2014

Spirulina slows aging and prevents chronic disease When you think of a superfood, you probably think of salmon or blueberries—not…

Quit the Clean-Plate Club
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Quit the Clean-Plate Club

Susan Albers, PsyD | May 12, 2014

Out and about the other day, I had a hankering for a curried chicken sandwich. I bought one at the…

Simple Secrets to an E. Coli-Free Kitchen
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Simple Secrets to an E. Coli-Free Kitchen

Christine M. Bruhn, PhD | May 9, 2014

After the recent E. coli food poisoning scare in Europe, a coworker told me that she was washing her raw…

The Healthiest Hummus: Garlic, Lemon. Yummm

The Healthiest Hummus: Garlic, Lemon. Yummm

Dana Jacobi | May 7, 2014

Classic hummus is made from chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), tahini (sesame seeds ground to a paste), garlic, lemon…

Flavored Vinegars and Oils You Can Make at Home

Flavored Vinegars and Oils You Can Make at Home

Linda Gassenheimer | May 6, 2014

Flavored oils and vinegars are a quick and easy way to add taste and variety to your recipes. Oils can…

Chocolate Extravaganza: Cocoa Barbecue Sauce, Salad Dressing and More

Chocolate Extravaganza: Cocoa Barbecue Sauce, Salad Dressing and More

Shara Aaron, RD, and Monica Bearden, RD | May 5, 2014

Healthful, unique and delicious ways to enjoy this favorite food Chocolate tastes great—and it’s good for you, too. Its antioxidant…

Delicious Good-for-You Dinners to Make in 15 Minutes or Less

Delicious Good-for-You Dinners to Make in 15 Minutes or Less

Linda Gassenheimer | May 5, 2014

Yes, healthy meals bursting with flavor can be made in minutes! The trick is to let others do much of…

Powered-Up Smoothies for Health

Powered-Up Smoothies for Health

May 5, 2014

They might seem like warm-weather beverages, but smoothies are a great, healthful drink any time of the year. What’s particularly…

Delicious Fruit Desserts with a Twist

Delicious Fruit Desserts with a Twist

Linda Gassenheimer | May 5, 2014

Here are some delicious and unusual ways to enjoy fresh fruit desserts without adding sugar or artificial sweeteners. All recipes…

Great Kitchen Gadgets

Great Kitchen Gadgets

Linda Gassenheimer | May 5, 2014

Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen! These gadgets make great gifts for your friends—or yourself. SmartKettle by…