Plant-based foods are cheaper and provide more nutrients per dollar than other foods.

Buckwheat: Love it or leave it? Buckwheat has a strong flavor, it's true. But I suspect it's the way the pseudo-cereal is cooked that has...

Fresh peaches are still in the markets, and until apple pie makes it way into the Fall season, let's enjoy a sweet peach, bubbly and...

Ancient grains are a nutritional step above modern wheat, as I noted in my previous post. In this second part of my series on ancient...

Ancient grains have been around for thousands of years, long before they were used to drive up sales in the cereal aisles. The ancient...

Blueberries and strawberries were shown to be best at protecting the brain. Dementia is not a normal part of aging, according to researchers

I'm a big fan of shortcuts, especially when it comes to including whole foods. So I'm calling this recipe my Ridiculously Easy Fruit...

Do you spend too much time reading the Nutrition Facts label on food products when shopping? Are you unsure of which ingredients are...

By now, you've heard that probiotics can be beneficial for our digestive system. These friendly bacteria promote the good life in our...

When I suggested to my nutrition undergraduates that they try one day without meat, one student burst out, "But what are we going to...

Jackfruit is the love of the vegetarian and vegan community, and rightly so. But is it a good protein substitute for meat? Let's look at

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If you've reduced the amount of meat you eat but are still missing that meaty flavor, here's a quick way to add in a umami flavor. The...