5 New Diets Everyone is Talking About - October, 2008
Yes, you can lose weight even if you've got to cook for a crowd or dine on the go. We've got the latest diet plans that really work. We know, we've tried them...
Tea for Two - October, 2008
The ritual of making and drinking tea has been practiced for tens of thousands of years, and for good reason. It's a calming and low-calorie treat any time, and one with countless...
Eat to Win: Can Food Enhance Performance? - August, 2008
Track and field Olympian Marion Jones was America's darling during the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, bringing home three gold medals and two bronzes...
Oroya Wine Bridges the Gap Between Wine and Sushi - August, 2008
When it comes to pairing sushi with a beverage, sommeliers have historically had trouble finding the right match for the cuisine's complex flavors...
3 Antidotes to Overeating - June, 2008
We're all guilty of overindulging sometimes - an extra helping of potatoes here, a wedge of key lime pie there. But loading up on calories forces your body into...
Earth-Friendly Wines - April, 2008
In a ceremony on Sonoma Mountain in spring, the Benziger family buries a cow horn packed with a homeopathic paste of silica (a pale pink...
Hello Stanols, Hello Sterols! - February, 2008
When your cholesterol levels run high, many favorite foods are forbidden. Butter, whole milk, full-fat cheese, milk chocolate: all out. But now, some of these same foods -- and others, like granola bars and yogurt -- are being fortified...
The ABC's of Slim - January, 2008
Ready to ditch some pounds? A is for alcohol. You booze, you lose: A daily serving of hooch may be better for keeping off weight than abstaining. Alcohol may increase leptin, a hormone that curbs your appetite for sweets....
Liquid Lunch, Improved - November, 2007
No longer restricted to an aperitif, the cocktail is moving toward the center of the plate - literally. In fact, many bartenders are going as far as loading cocktails with healthful fruits, vegetables and even steak...
Kitchen Thermometers - November, 2007
Using a thermometer to ensure certain foods reach a safe temperature is a must- especially when preparing turkey....