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Smarter Food Labels Are On Their Way (Finally!)…But I’ve Still Got Some Gripes

Smarter Food Labels Are On Their Way (Finally!)…But I’ve Still Got Some Gripes

Tamara Eberlein | March 14, 2014

Food labels are getting a makeover—and it's about time. Other than requiring manufacturers to start listing trans fats back in…

Better Than Olive Oil? Try Heart-Healthy Sesame and Rice Bran Oils
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Better Than Olive Oil? Try Heart-Healthy Sesame and Rice Bran Oils

Devarajan Sankar, MD, PhD | March 5, 2014

You may think that olive oil is the best choice for heart health. But some compelling new research may change…

Beyond Juice—Pop Some Pomegranate Seeds

Beyond Juice—Pop Some Pomegranate Seeds

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | March 4, 2014

If you like pomegranate juice, then you are going to really enjoy snacking on the treasures within this fruit. Yes,…

Beyond Broccoli: The Healthiest Foods on the Planet That You Haven’t Tried

Beyond Broccoli: The Healthiest Foods on the Planet That You Haven’t Tried

Tonia Reinhard, MS, RD | March 4, 2014

Have you ever heard of bilberry? Enoki? What about noni or goji berry? When it comes to being loaded with…

Perk Up Your Wilted Celery (It’s Not What You Think)

Perk Up Your Wilted Celery (It’s Not What You Think)

February 24, 2014

Celery can keep its crunch for a good two weeks if it is tightly wrapped in aluminum foil. But what…

Guilt-Free Guide for Chocolate Lovers

Guilt-Free Guide for Chocolate Lovers

February 11, 2014

Happily, it’s not just OK to indulge chocolate cravings, it’s good for you, considering the many health benefits—including better heart…

Guilt-Free Chocolates

Guilt-Free Chocolates

Ellie Krieger, RD | February 10, 2014

Delicious…easy to make…and good for you! Yearning for candy but concerned about its effects on your health? Indulge guilt-free by…

Easy Desserts That Look Fancy

Easy Desserts That Look Fancy

Linda Gassenheimer | February 5, 2014

These delicious desserts are not only elegant-looking and delicious, they're also very quick to make. They’re perfect for a weeknight…

Luscious Brownies (No One Will Guess You Used a Mix)

Luscious Brownies (No One Will Guess You Used a Mix)

Linda Gassenheimer | February 5, 2014

Fudgy, cakey or crunchy, brownies are an American favorite. Here’s how to make some delicious—and easy—variations. Note: For the Molten…

Creative Cooking with Cocoa

Creative Cooking with Cocoa

Chef Ken Gladysz | February 5, 2014

Everywhere, it seems, you hear about the remarkable health benefits of cocoa, the unique and irreplaceable ingredient in chocolate. And…

Make-It-Yourself Energy Bars

Make-It-Yourself Energy Bars

Danielle Omar, RD | February 5, 2014

They’re easy, nutritious—and delicious! It’s late afternoon, and your get-up-and-go is gone. So you do what many of us do—you…

5 Best Brain-Boosting Drinks

5 Best Brain-Boosting Drinks

David Grotto, MS, RDN | January 29, 2014

Try these delicious ways to supercharge your brain... Some of the easiest-to-prepare brain foods—meaning foods that can preserve and even…

Healthy Brownies

Healthy Brownies

Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS | January 28, 2014

Have we got a healthy—and delicious—brownie for you. You can indulge your sweet tooth at that same time that you…

Craving Chocolate? Or a Burger? Here’s What Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You
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Craving Chocolate? Or a Burger? Here’s What Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You

Fred ­Pescatore, MD | January 28, 2014

It can strike when you least expect it—an overwhelming desire to satisfy a food craving. You may be desperate for…

Fast and Flavorful—Delicious Quick Appetizers

Fast and Flavorful—Delicious Quick Appetizers

Linda Gassenheimer | January 27, 2014

Here are quick, easy appetizers that take less than 10 minutes to make. Serve them for guests or as snacks…