Mushroom Mania
With their savory umami flavor, earthy aroma, and hearty, meaty texture, mushrooms are having a “moment” in the food scene. They are nutritious, versatile,...
Microwave Safety
Q: Do microwaves alter food at the molecular level, and does this make the food unsafe to eat?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN,...
Myth of the Month: 
Canola oil is bad for you and should be avoided
A lot of negative things are said about canola oil. Let’s look at the facts:
Myth 1. The extraction process leaves dangerous compounds. To make...
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- NewsBites: Sodium reduction
and blood pressure; whole grains and type 2 diabetes. - Avoiding Frailty
- Special Report: Plant Power
- Tofu??
- Featured Recipe: Sriracha Sesame Tofu Sandwich
- Q&A: Is pasta bad for health?
- Myth of the Month: Locally grown produce is more nutritious
A Dietary Pattern That’s Good for the Planet is also Good for You
A dietary pattern that is good for both human health and the health of the planet was proposed in 2019 by the EAT-Lancet Commission,...
Reducing Sodium Intake Lowers High Blood Pressure–You Can Do It!
If you have high blood pressure, you’ve probably been told to decrease your intake of sodium (the major source of which is salt). Some...
Whole Grains Associated with Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
A review and analysis of available research concluded that eating whole grains may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers...
Plant Power!
It’s indisputable: plant-based dietary patterns low in ultraprocessed foods are good for health. Unfortunately, nearly all of us could do with a lot more...
What is Selenium?
Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil, water, and in certain (mostly whole) foods, including Brazil nuts, tuna, and eggs. An...
Eat Edamame!
The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as early as 1100 BC. It didn’t take long for...