Spices Help Fight Fat, Heart Disease

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Good news for spicy-food fans: A new study from Penn State reveals that adding spices, like tumeric or cinnamon, can cut out fats in certain foods. The results of researchers tests can add a... read more

Easy Red Pepper Hummus

Posted by Maryse Chevriere, Special Contributor
Red Pepper Hummus
For when you want the red pepper flavor, but don't want to go to the trouble of roasting. Click here to see 6 Dip-Worthy Hummus Recipes. .. read more

Berry Baked Oatmeal

Posted by Rachel Cannon H..., Special Contributor
Berry Baked Oatmeal
This easy breakfast or brunch dish is chock-full of mixed berries and topped with yummy oats mixed with egg whites and brown sugar. It's delicious, easy on the waist, and not to mention..... read more

Reinventing the Chicken Breast

Posted by Will Budiaman, Editor
Warm Chicken with Green Beans and Chard
Chicken breast is fantastic. Chicken breast is just plain boring. Chicken breast is healthy and economical. Chicken breast is OK, but it's not something to order when eating out. For goodness... read more

New Supermarket Scanner Banishes Bar Codes

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Shorter lines at the supermarket? Yes please.
Bar codes are so 2011. At least that's what the Toshiba Tec's newest supermarket scanner is aiming for. The scanner, rather than using a laser to scan a bar code on a product, uses camera-... read more

Veggie Lovers Unite on Dole's Salad Circle

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Could this be your salad?
If you're one to Tweet or Instagram a picture of the salad creation you're eating, a new salad-only social network may be the place for you. Dole's newly launched Salad Circle gives... read more

Friendly Fermented Foods

Posted by Phil Lempert Su..., Special Contributor
Kimchi
Going back in history, fermentation was one of the only ways to preserve food and ensure that populations were able to consume vegetables in the winter. It’s possible that the health benefits... read more

Keep Your Cholesterol in Check

Posted by Phil Lempert Su..., Special Contributor
Bowl of Almonds
Cholesterol is one of those "gotta have it, but don’t want to have too much, or the wrong kind" kind of nutrients. Cholesterol is absolutely necessary for the formation of certain... read more