Articles on Healthy Eating
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Articles
Q&A with Saee Koranne-Khandekar
Expert Indian cook explains food's
emotional role and curry leaves' scent.
Food as Medicine
A culinary prescription
for health.
Healthy Fasting
When done right, fasting offers many health benefits.
Sugar and Lifestyle Diseases
Discover how excess sugar intake
fuels health problems, from
weight gain to diabetes.
Heart Health Support
A heart-healthy diet reduces risk
of cardiovascular disease and
supports long-term wellness.
Q&A with Dr. Sheil Shukla
The Chicago physician on how food and nutrition works as
preventive medicine to support overall
health and fight lifestyle diseases.
Kids’ Healthy Lunch Ideas
Learn to pack nutritious kids’ lunches!
Q&A with Laura Fuentes
Laura Fuentes on helping kids form
a healthy bond with food early on.
Q&A with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya
The Ayurvedic scholar on daily
healthy habits and why you
are what you digest, not eat.
Q&A with Abhijit Banerjee
The Nobel Laureate on cooking
mindfully and consciously.
Q&A with Dr Rupy Aujla
The doctor on the role of behavioral psychology
in eating, Ayurveda, and healthy food habits.
Q&A with Dr. Gary Deng
A wellness expert on how diet diversity is the first step
to develop health habits and boost immunity.
Q&A with Shoba Narayan
The James Beard Award winner
on blessed foods that evoke the soul.
My Experiments with Spelt
Spelt: A nutritious wheat alternative through history.
Q&A with Divya Alter
A New York Ayurveda chef shows
how food heals body and emotions.
Facts About Fats and Oils
A guide to healthy cooking
with fats and oils.
Understanding Carbs
Carbohydrates provide energy
and sustain bodily functions.
Aging & Longevity
Nutrition is key to healthy aging.
Nutrition for Women
Discover how foods affect
fertility, hormones,
pregnancy, and women's health.
Q&A with Melissa Petitto
Dietitian Melissa Petitto explains
how adaptogens ease stress.
The Brain Food: Brahmi
Northeast India's nutrient-packed herbs
like brahmi boost brain health.
Healthy Hemp
Connect to heritage cooking with hemp.
Echoes from the Grinding Stone
A Goan grinding stone makes spices
release rich flavors and textures.
Plant-Based Protein
Protein is vital for
keeping our bodies healthy,
and cell repair and recovery.
Insights with Mulberries
Picking mulberries can
help to forge bonds with
the earth for wellbeing.
Spices for Gut Health
Discover the spices for
gut health, aiding
digestion and nutrition.
Oh My Gourd! A Culinary Epiphany
A garden can teach you a great deal,
both about life and healthy eating.
Q&A with Vijay Kumar
Semma's chef on authentic South Indian
dishes, cooking as therapy, and healing.
Q&A with Sean Sherman
Sioux chef creates a wellbeing blueprint
from Indigenous wisdom.
Q&A with Sandor Ellix Katz
The author explains how fermentation
enhances nutrition and teaches life lessons.
Q&A with Rodney Dunn
Tasmanian chef on connecting to earth,
sharing food, and the herb lovage.
Q&A with Preeti Mistry
The California chef shares tips on
ginger, salads, and cooking with love.
Q&A with Pierre Thiam
Pierre Thiam shares his love for okra,
food as medicine, and a tidy kitchen.
Q&A with Nik Sharma
Nik Sharma on nigella seeds' magic,
seaweed snacks, and the term "healthy."
Q&A with Nevin Halici
Award-winning author Nevin Halici
on Sufi culinary wellness as worship,
sharing meals, and her love of yogurt.
Q&A with Nadiya Hussain
Nadiya Hussain shows how cooking
can be a true art of creativity.
Q&A with Michal Korkosz
Michal Korkosz on his passion for
Polish cooking and its veggie delights.
Q&A with Maunika Gowardhan
Maunika Gowardhan shares how
khichdi soothes and a thali reflects life.
Q&A with Maggie Beer
The Australian culinary icon on
whole foods for brain health.
Q&A with Lukas Volger
Veggie burgers deserve a place on
your table, says the Brooklyn chef.
Q&A with Lisa Howard
Expert on how healthy fats
aid vitamin absorption for
better health.
Q&A with Karman Meyer
The nutritionist breaks down how
food and ingredients improve sleep.
Q&A with Karen R. Koenig
The eating psychologist on the ties
between stress and emotional eating.
Q&A with Jenny Rosenstrach
The blogger on how eating less meat
helps both people and the planet.
Q&A with Irena Stein
Gluten-free and fiber rich arepas
fuel Venezuelan life.
fiber and are gluten-free.
Q&A with Hetty McKinnon
The vegan chef on comfort food as
meditation, and her love for salads.
Q&A with Ghillie Basan
Author on vegetarian Moroccan food,
and health gains from slow cooking.
Q&A with Emily Weeks
Wellness expert on foods that heal,
fighting inflammation, disease relief.
Q&A with Dina Begum
Begum on Brick Lane markets' charm
and the soothing calm of fennel tea.
Q&A with Dan Buettner
Buettner on the Blue Zones' wisdom:
eat whole foods and taste rules.
Q&A with Colleen Taylor Sen
The Chicago culinary scholar on
India's food and healing traditions.
Q&A with Charmaine O’ Brien
A food historian on India's rise
as an evolving culinary superpower.
Q&A with Bryant Terry
Food justice advocate and vegan chef
shares his pantry faves and wellness tips.
Q&A with Bonnie Chung
The entrepreneur shares Japanese culinary
mindfulness, healing, and her love for miso.
Q&A with Anna Voloshyna
The Ukrainian author discusses slow food,
her favorite herb, and cooking for Zelensky.
The Joy of Maple Syrup
Stress less over dessert mistakes. Practice brings sweet rewards!
Chai Is Life
Chai is ritual, soul, and part of me.
Blessed Bhog at Puri
Explore sacred foods
from India's largest
temple kitchen.
Pranayama & Mindful Eating
Yogic breathing aids in digestion
and metabolism while eating.
Things Are Starting to Gel
Our columnist tests agar-agar, a meat-free gelatin option.
Fermented Goodness
Just ask my grandmother,
how fermented foods
can keep us healthy.
Nutrient Wealth of Herbs
Discover the health and
flavor benefits of herbs.
The Food Sabbath
Gather loved ones around
for mindful eating traditions.
Mushroom Speed
Gathering morels in the woods
is a gentle way to slow down.
The Soothing Ritual
of Leaf Tea
Making tea is a
mindful activity
that is also a
delicious medicine.
Roselle, a Backyard Superfood
The “wonder leaf” as a
healing plant
of everyday life.
Smoke & Food
A smoker can broaden
your culinary repertoire.
Gluten-Free Baking
Tiger nuts: Fiber-rich, nutritious flour substitute.
On Fermentation and Waiting
Fermentation makes veggies taste great,
teaching patience and perseverance in life.
Chasing Pandan
Pandan is high in antioxidants and can
ease digestion and reduce inflammation.
Fallen from the Sacred Tree
The fragrant mahua flower remains
a source of medicine and myth in India.
Medicinal Magic of Nongmangkha
For Northeast India's indigenous people,
nongmangkha heals with antibacterial powers.
The Purslane Passport
Discover how a humble weed sparks
connections, insights, and climate hope.
The Wilderness Within
Reconnecting with nature
nourishes the mind and soul.
Generational Greens
Leafy greens, a tradition passed
for generations of health and care.
Mustard Greens & Gardening Wisdom
Treasure your failures, for even a fruitless garden
can offer abundance.
Spring’s Fleeting Flowers
Spring in North India is short, yet full
of abundant flowers, fruits, and seeds.
The Forest of the Sea
Consume seaweed in
ethical and nutritious forms.
The Garden as a Place of Solace
A garden can connect you to your family,
and show you the path to a new career.
Tiny Gardens Bring Big Joy
Edible gardens in the smallest of spaces
bring joy and improve your health.
The Tao of Dough
Baking with whole-wheat Sonora flour
deepened my connection to home life.
Kelp Is on the Way
Sugar kelp holds huge promise
for a sustainable future of food.
Autoimmunity
& Inflammation
Choose whole foods
to fight inflammation
and build immunity.
Nutrition for Brain Health
Right food boosts
cognitive function.
Key to Hydration
Water impacts brain function,
digestion, and skin health.
Eat Right for Better Sleep
Discover foods that help
you rest through the night.
Nutritional Power of Fruit
Fruit is packed with
antioxidants, boosting
immunity, skin, and hair.
Sports Nutrition: Peak Performance
Nutrition is key for athletes for
training, stamina and recovery.
Basics of Vegan Eating
Turning vegan heals the earth,
and supports your heart and gut.
Men’s Health & Nutrition
Learn about men’s nutritional needs
for better health and wellbeing.
Mugwort Dreams
& Dumplings
Grow mugwort for healing,
dreaming, and new ways
of cooking it.
Q&A with Hawa Hassan
The chef on the benefits of fiber
and the joys of seasonal eating.
Healing with Dal-Chawal
In India, rice and lentil dishes
form the basics for a healthy diet.
Dia(spore)ic Cooking
Recipes connects us, but adapting local,
seasonal ingredients redefines traditions.
The Importance of a Quiet Place
Moving from Hong Kong to Taipei,
to find the joys of a garden and
its bountiful and healthy gifts.
To Cook, To Hope,
To Understand
A daughter heals her
relationship with her mom
by cooking together.
Rice is Life
Across India, rice is a
metaphor for holistic
wellbeing and nourishment.
Fermentation: A True Marvel
Fermentation can be a mindful practice.
Homemade Healthy Snacks
Healthy snacks offer
energy and wellness.
Healing Ayurvedic Diet
An Ayurveda guide to
good health, balanced
nutrition and healing.
Pro-and Prebiotics
for the Gut
Learn about the components
that boost your gut health
Tea & Wellness Rituals
Tea ceremonies across Asia
offer calming ways
to reduce stress and anxiety.
The Mindfulness of Mortars
Mortars bring you closer
to your food and to good health.
How Sweet It Is
Jaggery delivers mineral-rich
delight to your day.
Healing with Panjiri
When nothing could heal me,
my mother’s panjiri did.
Kitchen Scent
A perfumer finds this
Bulgarian egg dish
stirs food memories.
Citrus Can Transform You
Planting yuzu seeds led a couple
down a fruitful path.
Q&A with Najat Kaanache
The pilgrim chef
blends Moroccan flavors
with global cuisine.
Miraculous Mushrooms
Mushrooms are easy to cook,
and delicious and nutritious too.
Brewing Kombucha
Fermentation can be a
transformative process
for mind and body.
The Other Mississippi River
Foraging goes beyond wild food;
it builds a bond with nature.
Child Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Introduce kids to diverse foods,
to build a healthy
nutritional foundation.