Healthy on the Blog
Wild-caught vs. farm-raised salmon: Which to buy?
One of the more confusing food choices is whether to buy farmed or wild-caught salmon. We take a look at the pros and cons.
Rants and Raves from Beverly: Current food trends, tips and news
Beverly weighs in on restaurant trends, a better way to brew oatmeal and the benefits of coffee.
Lentil chili makes it easy to give up meat for a meal
If you’re trying to get more vegetarian dishes into your diet, Lentil Chili is a great place to start.
Kindly reminder: Beans' benefits bear repeating
So beans are cheap. Duh. But fast forward to your digestive system and they’re practically a miracle cure.
Which is better, ground turkey or ground chicken? All breast meat or a mix?
Do you ever substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for ground beef in your recipes? We're looking for some cooking advice!
Does Michael Pollan matter? Come join the conversation!
Michael Pollan is to food what Al Gore is to Global Warming. Come join our conversation about if and why we need to pay attention to what Pollan has to say.
Reducing your sodium intake: It's all in the details
Food companies like Campbell’s and ConAgra have been reducing the amount of sodium in canned soups and entrees over the past few years without telling us.
Easy and healthy Edamame Soup is a hit with our readers!
Lots of people emailed to tell us how much they loved Edamame Soup.
Hooray for Healthier Cream-of Soups! How do you use them?
The main ingredient of America's first Desperation Dinner was, no doubt, a can of cream of mushroom soup. Now, finally, there's reduced-fat, reduced-sodium version.
Here's a healthy cookie to lighten up that jar!
We wondered if we would miss the butter in our favorite version of Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies. The answer? Read and find out!
Edamame: An easy, healthy appetizer. Just hold the worms!
Thanks to the glories of frozen vegetables and the younger generation of Americans who are obsessed with healthy foods, edamame has moved into the mainstream.
How I gained 10 pounds in a delectible month: Was the weight really worth it?
Spending a month studying Spanish in Buenos Aires came with a bonus: An extensive food and restaurant culture and 10 pounds to prove it! Any advice?
Pre-washed salad greens need another round in the spinner
Homemade produce washes let you enjoy your salads without fear of toxins.
Can Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes make a whole meal?
This steakhouse favorite is considered a side dish in a restaurant but our recipe for Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes makes a filling entree.
Are simple salad combos still the best?
Call us old-fashioned, but some flavor combos never need to change. Take this Southern summertime salad packed with red-ripe tomatoes and crisp cooling cukes. It's addictive.
When is it safe to baste meat in its own marinade?
Should you baste meat while cooking it or not? Here’s out quick overview of how we decide based on guidelines from the USDA.
Local Food and Local Knowledge with Liza Gyllenhaal: Pass the peas, please
Every stage of a pea’s life is pretty to look at — just as every part of the pea itself is delicious to eat. Guest Blogger Liza Gyllenhaal shares her favorite recipes and tricks for her backyard bounty of freshly picked peas.
Is it possible to make a healthy pizza?
Kids love pizza, but nutritionally speaking, pizza doesn’t love kids. Can you make a healthier pizza at home that kids will actually eat? After scouring nutrition panels on various ingredients and testing recipes for a couple of days our answer is: We hope so!
The Daily Plate can be a powerful nutritional tool
Lance Armstrong wants to turn you into a nutrition expert with a few clicks of your mouse. His free online calorie-counter, food diary and nutrient tracker is almost as awesome as Lance himself.
Sleepy people aren't hungry but still likely to get fat
If you’re sleep deprived, you’re not as hungry, but you tend to gain weight anyway. How fair is that?
Eight hours of sleep a night? In your dreams.
A quarter of all adults are sleeping eight hours a night? Who are these people?!
Is Banana Bread Worth the Calories?
At a certain age, you have to ponder whether eating the Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is worth the calories.
