The United Nations of Yogurt
It all started with Greek yogurt. Once available only in specialty stores, in the past decade it has come to dominate the yogurt aisle in just about every grocery store. Its success has opened our...
View Article6 foods and drinks that will get you through the holidays healthfully
Photo by Jennifer Chase It’s no coincidence that the holiday season overlaps the darkest weeks of winter. It’s that way by design. The parade of cookies, cakes, chocolates, cheesy dips, bacon-wrapped...
View Article10 Ways Ideas About Healthy Eating Have Changed
(Photo Credit:Photo by Anna Pelzer on Unsplash) Healthy isn’t what it used to be. I don’t mean that in the whiplash-inducing way all the clickbait headlines out there would have you think. Despite the...
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Surprising Ways to Use Canned Beans
I have always kept a huge variety canned beans in my cupboard – black beans, chickpeas, white beans, pinto beans, lentils, and more. My friends used to make fun of me about it, but now that we’re...
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Seven Surprising Ways to Use Pesto
A dollop of pesto is like flavor magic, instantly transforming everyday ingredients with its herbaceous savory essence. There are many variations of pesto, but the classic is made with basil, olive...
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Chicken Breast
Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post After countless meals of dry, bland chicken breast, you might think that’s just the sacrifice you have to make when you are trying to eat healthy....
View ArticleFive Mistakes That Can Ruin a Summer Cookout
Photo: Vincent Keiman on Unsplash I have a confession to make: I sometimes find it hard to relax at a summer cookout or pool party. While other guests are chatting away and happily sipping on cold...
View ArticleEllie’s “Usually, Sometimes, Rarely” Food Lists
No single food eaten occasionally will ruin an overall good diet, so instead of thinking of foods in absolute terms–good/bad, clean/sinful, healthy/unhealthy– try taking a wider-angle view of your...
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Why You Should Stop Trying to Lose Weight
(Photo: Natalie Grainger) As someone who has personally suffered from and eventually escaped the diet roller coaster, and who has professionally been on a mission to help others get off it too, it’s...
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The Mediterranean Diet Isn’t Just About What You Eat, It’s Also How You Eat
The magic of the Mediterranean diet is that it manages to satisfy chefs and nutritionists at once. With its bounty of vegetables and fruit; garlic and herb seasonings; beans, nuts, and ancient grains;...
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