Eat Well

Lentil, Goat Cheese, and Beet Salad

This simple but delicious recipe, which provides a good amount of protein from the lentils, can be a meal in itself. You can use either homemade roasted beets (start...
added sugars

Subtracting Added Sugar

New evidence is constantly coming out debating the benefits and risks of alcohol, whether low-carb or low-fat diets are better, and how much water we really need to drink....
Farro With Wild Mushrooms

Farro With Wild Mushrooms

Farro is an ancient grain with a texture similar to that of barley. Farro’s slightly nutty flavor is underscored by the earthiness of dried wild mushrooms and sage. The...

Acai: Little Berry, Big Claims

Trendy superfoods come and go—remember grapefruit, kale, pomegranate juice, goji berries, and ancient grains? Although healthful, none of them lived up to their hype as miracle foods with the...
Black Bean & Yellow Squash Stew

Black Bean & Yellow Squash Stew

A small amount of peanut butter stirred into stews offers a lot of bang for the buck: The roasted, rich flavor permeates the entire stew and at the same...
Lion’s mane

Lion’s Mane: The Big Roar

Lion’s mane has been lighting up all over social media—thanks in part to Amazon's hit British show Clarkson’s Farm, in which the celebrity presenter, Jeremy Clarkson, cultivates this edible...
Chilled Calamari & Scallop Salad

Chilled Calamari & Scallop Salad

This dish is a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, plus selenium, vitamin B₁₂, and vitamin C. After skillet-steaming the scallops and squid in a small amount of...
Dietary protein

Protein: A Key to Aging Well

Dietary protein is still having a moment—and that moment doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. It’s everywhere, from high-protein diet plans that are still popular (Atkins, Whole 30,...
Sweet potato salad with mango-curry dressing

Sweet Potato Salad With Mango-Curry Dressing

Instead of white potatoes and mayonnaise, this potato salad features sweet potatoes (rich in beta carotene) and a spicy-sweet curried dressing. 1½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into...
store-brand groceries

Store-Brand vs. Name-Brand Groceries

The price of nearly everything we buy has gone up significantly in recent years. But even though inflation has slowed and other items have become more reasonable, the cost...