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“Food is ammunition,” says the poster from World War I. “Don’t waste it.” One hundred years ago this year, the war ended. It was so horrifying, so unlike anything mankind…
For all the different sugars out there — white, brown, demerara, turbinado, powdered, superfine and more — it’s a little surprising that they all come from the same source: a…
It’s easy to get into a rut of preparing and eating the same meals week after week. While this is usually okay, it’s troublesome if the diet is too restrictive…
(THE CONVERSATION) – Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, but the jury is still out on whether these chemicals are harmless. Also called non-nutritive sweeteners, these can be synthetic — such as…
If you are looking for a good excuse to eat a pile of chips, store shelves are brimming with them. It seems nearly everything in the produce aisle — whether…
(TNS) – How do you ensure a knockout meal? You could rely on outdated recipes from faded cookbooks, or you could harness science to construct a flawless menu that also…
(Washington Post) – Long-gone are the days when skipping breakfast was something to brag about. Why would anyone skip the most important meal of the day? Test scores and attention…
“Clean eating” is one of those terms we hear a lot, but don’t have a clear definition for. It’s often used to describe food that is less processed; some people…
(Washington Post) — It seems as though nutrition news is ever-changing. Official guidelines say one thing about what to eat, but diet books and bloggers may offer different advice —…
With springtime comes the desire to shed those few extra pounds. This year, new obesity research is making it easier to find a pathway that is right for us. There…
I love salad. What makes a great salad? Fresh, crisp produce. What makes a salad extraordinary? Balance and surprise. Take for example a stunning salad made from four citrus fruits,…
Sharing food has power. It opens dialogue, connects people, and encourages more balanced eating. Sharing meals is a beneficial experience for people of all ages, from children and teens to…
The history of food in the United States can be divided into two periods: before David Fairchild and after David Fairchild. Fairchild, who lived from 1869 to 1954, was a…
Many children are growing up lacking basic food skills — the complex, inter-related set of skills necessary to provide and prepare safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate meals for one’s family.…
My kids enjoyed a good laugh at my expense while at the grocery store the other day. Apparently, I was taking way too long in the olive oil aisle. I…
How often have you tossed the dinner salad? And, I am not talking about tossing it with dressing! If I had a nickel for every time that I’ve seen the…
My Instant Pot obsession started innocently enough, with a resolution to finally crack down on processed food. Guess what? Unprocessed food takes time and attention. A good pot of brown…
You know that pizza you tucked into last night but would feel far too guilty to eat for breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Get over it and…
While sifting through the pyramid of familiar nubby-skinned avocados at the store, you may have noticed them stacked nearby. Large, bright green and smooth-skinned, they resemble the avocados you know…
Seaweed has gone from something hidden in sushi to a food people are eating and enjoying plain. Though perhaps only recently introduced into the mainstream diet, seaweed has been used…