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,…
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These crunchy 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…
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 2018 study, researchers randomly assigned 53 women to either a “to-go” group (which was told before they…
Here’s how to find a creamer that won’t turn a 10-calorie cup of black coffee—or even a 30-calorie coffee with half and half—into a milkshake. Don’t pour it on Most…
It’s the most famous mango you’ve never heard of. Honey mangos are small golden oblongs—about half the size of traditional mangos—with smooth, velvety flesh. Why we love them: They’re typically…