Eat Well
What’s Up, Jack(fruit)?
Jackfruit is popping up as a plant-based meat alternative in supermarkets and on restaurant menus—and one that’s considered more sustainable from an environmental perspective. That might leave you wondering...
Recipe Corner: Barley With Cilantro & Garlic
A puree of scallions, cilantro, garlic, and fresh ginger gives this creamy barley dish its distinctive flavor. If you’d like to make this dish vegetarian, substitute carrot juice or...
Got Gallstones?
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that sits under and is connected to the right lobe of the liver. It stores bile, a substance made in the liver...
Recipe Corner: Mapo Tofu
This Chinese dish comes from Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan Province. This province is known for its spicy cuisine and especially for use of the eponymous peppercorn, which...
Around the World in 20 New Recipes
Looking for new recipes to start off the New Year on the right foot? Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation with an educational mission, has released its latest cookbook in...
Should You Deep-Six Fried Foods?
We don’t only appreciate fried foods like French fries, chips, and tempura for their flavor. We also love the crispness. But it seems there’s a price to pay if...
Spicy Fish Chowder
Cod is a great choice for chowders and fish stews. It has a sturdy texture that can stand up to being “stewed.” It also comes in large steaks, so...
Allulose: The New Low-Calorie Sweetener on the Block
I recently bought a yogurt that was sweetened with allulose. What exactly is this sweetener, and is it safe?
You’re probably familiar with so-called non-nutritive sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose,...
Baked Apples & Sweet Potatoes With Crunchy Topping
No marshmallows on top of these sweet potatoes—just apples, apple juice, and a crisp, slightly sweetened oat topping. Serve it up for a healthier Thanksgiving Day side dish or...
An Uber Tuber to Try for T-Day
Tired of turnips at Thanksgiving? Sick of sweet potatoes? For a delicious, perhaps novel, alternative, consider sunchokes—a.k.a. Jerusalem artichokes, even though they don’t hail from Jerusalem but rather are...
