Eat Well
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
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 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...
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Warm spices, such as cumin, cinnamon, and coriander, are typical of many Moroccan dishes and marry well with the sweet carrots and currants in this salad. Timing alert: Although...
So, You Want to Take a Calcium Supplement …
Have you ever been told to take a calcium supplement by a healthcare provider, only to be overwhelmed by the number of options available in stores and online? Calcium...
Manhattan Shellfish Chowder
James Beard once called Manhattan clam chowder “a vegetable soup that accidentally had some clams dumped into it.” Indeed many Manhattan chowders seem to be just that. Here we...
Summer Squash Parmesan
The problem with most baked dishes called “Parmesan” or “alla Parmigiana” is that the breaded ingredients are invariably pan-fried in a good deal of oil (or butter) before being...
Lab-Grown Meat: The Future Is Here
Meat from animals is a great source of protein—and a regular part of many people's diets. But it can be expensive to produce and unappetizing to those who believe...
Crab, Grapefruit & Avocado Salad
This main-course salad is similar to a classic dish called Crab Louis. The origins of the dish are disputed (several West Coast chefs have been credited with the invention),...
Bah-Bah-Bah, Bah-Bah-Berberine
Berberine—a compound extracted from a variety of plants, including barberry, goldenseal, and tree turmeric—has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, mostly to treat gastrointestinal issues....
