Healthy living
Ready to eat—and live—more healthfully? We sort through the evidence on what to eat, what to avoid, and what can help prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more.
What to eat
The healthiest diets don’t just pile on the plants (like fruits and vegetables). They also limit ultra-processed foods, red and processed meats, salt, unhealthy fats, added sugars, and refined carbs.
DASH 101
The healthiest diet
In your grocery cart?
The top overrated & underrated foods
What can help
Six strategies to say no to junk food
Pay it forward
Protect your health...and the planet's
Sweet 'n Lower?
What to know as companies cut added sugars
Staying healthy
We cover the latest on how to prevent disease, avoid food poisoning, keep yourself and the planet healthy, maintain a healthy weight, and more.
What's your healthspan?
Living longer...and healthier
Phthalates & more
Which chemicals are in your deodorant, lotion, makeup, & more?
Plastic, plastic everywhere
Why microplastics are a mega problem
Recipes from The Healthy Cook
What good is healthy without delicious? That’s where our recipes from The Healthy Cook, Kate Sherwood, come in.
Crispy Tofu Salad
Also try this irresistible crispy tofu in stir-fries or as a snack with a simple dipping sauce like the ones served with dumplings or summer rolls. (To make the dumpling sauce, mix 1 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce + 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar + 1 slice of ginger. For the summer roll sauce, mix 1 Tbs. fish sauce + 1 tsp. fresh lime juice + ½ tsp. hot sauce or sweet chili sauce.)
Southwest Chicken Meatball Bowl
Tomato Lentil Soup
Chicken Mole
Black Beans & Quinoa with Roasted Peppers
Tofu Korma
More recipes from The Healthy Cook
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