“Lower glycemic index than cane sugar,” boasts the package of Nutiva Coconut Sugar. That may sound good…but it doesn’t mean much. In theory, glycemic index (GI) measures how much a…
Category: What to Eat
Nothing says summer like stone fruits—named for their hard pit—like peaches, plums, and nectarines. But one member of the group—fresh apricots—often gets lost in the crowd. And that’s a shame,…
These little vegetables are quite possibly the most refreshing low-cal snack around. Cucumbers may not compare to, say, leafy greens in the nutrient department. But—repeat after us—all veggies are good…
When was the last time you walked into the supermarket and made a beeline for the bulgur or cabbage? These underrated stars aren’t just delicious and healthy. They’re also relatively…
Sparkling water has all the bubbly and none of the sugar of soda. But is there a downside? “Sparkling water is made by pumping carbon dioxide into water,” explains John…
Want a pasta that’s made of legumes instead of grains? Try this one. Who wouldn’t want pasta made out of fiber-rich, protein-packed bean or lentil flour rather than ordinary white…
These four steps hit the key elements of a flexitarian diet. Want more info? See our interview with Harvard’s Walter Willett about the “Grandparents’ Diet.” Step 1. Start with plants.…
Why “super firm” tofu is worth a try “Super firm” or “high protein” tofu is denser than water-packed tofu, so it can go straight from package to pan, with no…
How much water do you need? “You’d think we’d have a one-sentence answer,” says Colleen Muñoz, assistant professor of health sciences at the University of Hartford. “But it’s much more…
Dining out? A doggy bag offer might help you eat less. In a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 53 women to either a “to-go” group (which was told before they ate…