The Best New Science for Weight Loss in 2016
We scoured through hundreds of weight-loss studies published in the past year and identified the top five most surprising, helpful, and actionable tips that could help you reach or maintain your...
View ArticleWhat It Truly Means for a Diet to Be Sustainable
Watch video on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge3K2wffw5c According to world-renowned chef and sustainability advocate Dan Barber, founder of Blue Hill and the Stone Barns Center for Food and...
View ArticleWhich Cooking Oil Is Really Best for Your Health?
When you’re prepping a meal you may use whatever oil is easiest to reach. And for the most part, it seems like you can’t go wrong. Most oils contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which may...
View Article6 Non-Diet Strategies for Healthy Weight Loss
You might be wondering why a neurologist wrote a weight loss book. It’s a valid question—one that Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D., might have asked some years ago, back in medical school, before she had...
View ArticleYou May Want to Reconsider This Popular Supplement
Grabbing a protein smoothie after a hard workout is a no brainer. Trainers have long drilled it into your head that protein plays an important role in repairing and rebuilding the muscles that you’ve...
View ArticleWhy You Don’t Need to Give Up Bread to Lose Weight
Last week Oprah set the twittersphere (and Wall Street) on fire with a video announcing that since starting the Weight Watchers program this fall she has lost 26 pounds and she eats bread every day....
View ArticleA Unique Approach to Mindful Eating
Watch video on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=082aizoV9qI These days, most people understand that what we put in our mouths affects the way we feel and operate. Being mindful of what we eat...
View ArticleShould You Be Eating More Fermented Foods?
From kimchee in Korea to kvass in Russia to dosas in South India, fermented foods are enjoyed almost daily in traditional societies, and now health professionals and enthusiasts are taking interest in...
View ArticleThe Hidden Health Factor Everyone Is Talking About
For some of us the expression, “Go with your gut,” means that you should rely on your instincts. For Erica and Justin Sonnenburg, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, it has much...
View ArticleThe Art of Seed Trials and Diversity in Sustainable Farming
Watch video on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEDoeaCY4Q Jack Algiere, farm director at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, manages and cares for all agricultural production at the...
View ArticleOn Your Fourth Cup of Coffee? New Dietary Guidelines Approve
Many Americans can’t start their day without it. A cup of coffee, or two, is essential to feeling energized and sharp. Some even choose not to say a single word til they’ve had their first sip. This...
View ArticleThe Effects of Big Agriculture on the Way We Eat
Watch video on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeJ9jt9Uxq4 In this video Jack Algiere, the farm director at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, shares with Sonia Jones, the founder...
View ArticleThe Right Way to Incorporate Eggs into Your Diet
Whether you love them boiled, fried, poached, over easy or scrambled, eggs are officially back the daily menu—though they never left for many of us—thanks to the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines released...
View ArticleWhat Are the Best Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar?
Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about different uses for apple cider vinegar. Why is apple cider vinegar superior to other types of vinegar—and how should I be using it? A: Vinegar, derived from the French...
View ArticleThe Most Important Factor in Preparing Flavorful, Healthy Foods
Watch video on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ3VVoZ0UsU A farmer who thinks like a chef when he’s planting and harvesting food is not only improving the quality of what we eat, but also...
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4 Clean-Eating Recipes to Reset Your Body
Amie Valpone put on 40 pounds over the course of five days. The 22-year-old’s small 5-foot-2 frame was suddenly retaining buckets of water in her legs for no clear reason. The bubbly blonde had also...
View ArticleThe Surprising New Thinking on Processed Foods
“Organic.” “Sustainable.” “Local.” These are terms that often make us feel comforted and provide a haloed seal of approval for the foods we eat, even when those foods include cupcakes and lollypops!...
View ArticleShould You Eat More Full-Fat Dairy?
Many have heeded this diet advice for years: Consume fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese, and eat less butter and ice cream. Choosing no- to low-fat dairy over full-fat has long been part of...
View Article4 Healthy Foods with Surprisingly Wasteful Side Effects
In a world of going green and eating clean, it’s easy to think that what’s good for your body is also good for Mother Nature. Unfortunately, some healthy staples in your diet may also be guilty of...
View ArticleDo Probiotic Products Live Up to Their Promises?
You’ve probably heard the term “probiotics” thrown around in your doctor’s office or grocery store, especially regarding some staple foods in your kitchen, including yogurt, kefir, and kimchi. You...
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