Eating for the Environment in Five Simple Steps
The food choices you make can have a real impact on the environment. Growing crops and raising animals for food creates about a quarter...
Should You Avoid Grains?
Word on the street (or at least on the internet) is that grains—all grains—are bad choices. But research consistently associates higher intake of whole...
Swiss Chard Orange Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
Salad:
1 bunch (about 3 cups chopped) baby Swiss chard (or other green, such as spinach or kale)
2 medium oranges, peeled and chopped
¼ cup pumpkin seeds...
Chrononutrition
You probably know the saying, “you are what you eat,” but, according to the latest research, you may also be when you eat. “Your...
Roasted Pear and Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
8 medium pears (d’Anjou or Bartlett), peeled and diced
4 cups diced butternut squash (2.5 to 3 lbs squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed)
¾ cup diced...
Muscle Building, Sports Performance, and Diet
If you want to build muscle, excel at a sport, or simply get the most out of regular physical activity, experts say some popular...
Daily Walnut Intake Improves Cholesterol Makeup
A new randomized controlled trial increases our understanding of why regular nut consumption is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and deaths. The...
Bulgur Salad with Chickpeas and Herbs
1 cup coarse bulgur
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup...
Food Manufacturers Asked to Voluntarily Lower Sodium to Improve Public Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released voluntary sodium reduction goals for the food industry. According to the FDA, “this guidance is intended...
The Artificial Sweetener Sucralose May Increase Food Cravings
A recently published randomized controlled crossover trial found that the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite. The study, which included 74...