Blooming Cocktails - February, 2012
Floral components have been rooted in cocktail culture for years. The violet in creme de violette, for example, was the floral addition that gave ...
7 Stress Busters - November, 2011
Cope with the holiday hustle by arming yourself with these soothing scents and tasty foods...
Vines and Vinyasa - August, 2011
At first blush, yoga and wine might not appear to have much in common. One is an ancient practice that trains the mind and body to attain peace. The other...
What's Up With All the Milks? - June, 2011
It's the one thing in your fridge you'd think would be simple, but with dozens of trendy new choices out there, you need this moo-juice cheat sheet...
Nutrition Imprinting - May, 2011
Since the 1950s, most American babies' first solid foods -- per pediatricians' advice -- have been safe, bland, refined rice cereal and high-heat processed...
Read the Fine Print! - April, 2011
Twenty years ago, no one scrutinized cereal boxes to compare calories in competing brands. They couldn't--prior to the Nutrition Labeling and Education...
How Healthy is Soy Really? - February, 2011
Packed with high-quality protein, fiber and other good-for-you phytochemicals, soy seems to be a naturally healthful choice. But despite its healthy...
Energy Foods - February, 2011
Got the mid-afternoon sleepies? When a good old-fashioned catnap isn't possible, most of us head straight for coffee or chocolate--anything to help bolster...
Foods to Ward Off Garlic Breath - December, 2010
Garlic is delicious, but its dragon-breath aftereffects last days. New research suggests certain foods may offer a remedy. Studies show that parsley...
Can Kids Blame Pesticides for ADHD? - October, 2010
Organophosphate pesticides -- commonly used on fruits and vegetables (and also for indoor pest control) -- could increase the risk of attention...