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Natural vs. Organic: What's Truth and What's Hype?

In a world where burgers are "now made with real beef," carrots are labeled cholesterol-free and sugary drinks are sold as vitamin supplements, what's hype and what's healthy?

Posted 7/14/2009 10:00:00 AM By: : 67 comments 60,960 views

25 Cheap, Healthy, and Delicious Foods

Watching your wallet and your waistline can be tricky, but we've scanned the shelves and roamed the aisles and found 25 foods that are nutritious and affordable.

Posted 3/25/2009 6:00:00 AM By: : 154 comments 155,099 views

Meat-Free Fridays: Tofu--Tasteless Blob or Tasty Protein?

Think of tofu as the other white meat. Like chicken, it's a versatile protein, a blank canvas on which to test your culinary prowess.

Posted 3/20/2009 6:04:01 PM By: : 183 comments 23,549 views

Family Eating: Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Getting kids to eat vegetables can be tricky, especially if it's not always been part of the mealtime routine. Is this a struggle in your household?

Posted 3/20/2009 8:59:22 AM By: : 86 comments 20,571 views

Quick Tips: Make Your Beans Less Musical

Beans are full of fiber and protein, but many people are afraid to eat them because of the musical side effects. Find out how to quiet your beans.

Posted 2/24/2009 2:20:00 PM By: : 108 comments 69,905 views

Stuck in a Snack Rut? It's Time to Break Out

Forget those 100-calorie packs. Check out these filling and original snacks.

Posted 2/17/2009 1:00:00 PM By: : 92 comments 26,102 views

Read the Label: The 411 on Olive Oil

Have you taken a look at your olive oil label lately? Cold-pressed, organic, light olive oil. Extra-virgin olive oil. Expeller-pressed organic oil. What do all those terms mean?

Posted 2/15/2009 4:00:00 PM By: : 112 comments 16,862 views

Quell That 3 p.m. Sweet Tooth

It's 3 p.m. and you're jonesing for a sweet treat. Bypass the doughnuts and step away from the vending machine. Try one of these dozen sweet treats instead!

Posted 2/5/2009 2:00:00 PM By: : 193 comments 32,874 views

9 Ways to Eat the Mediterranean Way

Maybe it's the olive oil, maybe it's the diet, or maybe it's the spectacular views of the ocean, but the Mediterranean region is known for good health and longevity.

Posted 1/28/2009 6:00:00 AM By: : 92 comments 20,751 views

Stuff We Love: Trader Joe's Harvest Hodgepodge

Trader Joe's Harvest Hodgepodge is my favorite mix of frozen vegetables. And, at $1.99 a bag, it's pretty affordable.

Posted 1/12/2009 6:06:52 PM By: : 162 comments 44,443 views

11 Healthy Party Appetizers

Did you know that overindulging on the weekends can lead to weight gain of nine pounds a year?
To stay on track and still have fun, serve some of these healthier party foods.

Posted 12/23/2008 12:14:31 PM By: : 48 comments 44,772 views