Eat Well

To B12 or Not to B12? That Is the Question

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is essential for energy production, healthy blood, and nervous system functions, with recent research shedding interesting new insights into its role...

Grilled Mackerel

This rich-tasting fish—an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids—is not only good for you, it’s also considered a more sustainable source of seafood. A...
How to Buy Eggs

How to Spot a Good Egg

Eggs have weathered some stormy times in recent years, with prices flapping up and down since 2023 due to recurring outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) that have caused...
Stir-Fried Sweet Potatoes

Stir-Fried Sweet Potatoes

Potatoes often get a bad rap, but they’re actually a good source of nutrients—including vitamin C, potassium, some B vitamins, and fiber (especially when eaten with the skin). Sweet...
Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe

Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe

The slight bitterness of broccoli rabe is tempered here by the sweetness of raisins. If you prefer, substitute milder broccolini for the broccoli rabe. All of the broccoli rabe...
Planetary Health Diet

A Diet That’s Good for You and the Planet

If people who eat a typical Western diet switch to a largely plant-based one, it could make a big difference in their personal health. And if we all make...
effects of excess sodium

Beyond Hypertension: Other Reasons to Reduce Sodium

By now, most of us know that Americans consume too much sodium—more than 3,300 milligrams daily, on average—in the form of sodium chloride (aka salt). That's well above the...
Tabbouleh

Time for Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a Lebanese salad made with bulgur (a partially cooked cracked wheat that consists of whole-wheat kernels), lemon juice, tomatoes, and a considerable amount of fresh parsley and...
dietary guidelines

Eat More Meat? Not So Fast!

Every five years since 1980, the federal government has issued an updated set of dietary guidelines. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the secretary of the Department of Health and Human...
Sweet & Spicy Broiled Tofu

Sweet & Spicy Broiled Tofu

Here’s a recipe for those who still insist that tofu dishes are flavorless. Timing alert: The tofu needs to marinate for at least 6 hours. 15 ounces extra-firm tofu ...
seed oils

Don’t Believe the Bad Rap on Seed Oils

In 2024, the American Heart Association (AHA) published an article asserting that "there's no reason to avoid seed oils and plenty of reasons to eat them.” In the Make...
Broiled Halibut

Broiled Halibut With Fresh Tomato-Tangerine Sauce

Fresh basil, chives, and tarragon add wonderful herbal tones to this quick, uncooked sauce made with chopped fresh tomatoes and tangerine juice. Though the sauce is best with fresh...