Diet and Nutrition

A 3-ounce serving (45–60 percent cacao) of dark chocolate has 7 mg, or about 39% of the daily valueAdobe StockYou know iron is critical for building red blood cells and many other physiological functions. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to eat liver (or...

Pierre ThiamFor all you fans of quinoa out there (and those who have yet to enjoy it), I have a special treat to propose—fonio, the most excellent ancient grain that you’ve probably never heard of. And it comes with a special bonus: in addition to being...

Adobe StockEven when Halloween and Thanksgiving aren’t just around the corner, there’s a world of good reasons to cook with fresh pumpkin. “Pumpkins are grown on every continent except Antarctica,” explains DeeDee Stovel, author of Pumpkin: A Super Food for All...

Chef Monique Costello transformed her own health by emphasizing anti-inflammatory foods in her diet.Wellness chef and former restaurateur Monique Costello is a firm believer in the power of nutrition. While she always thought she ate well, it wasn’t until she...