Annoying bush or healthy tea? Yaupon can be both.
Nov 1, 2024
Native American people drank yaupon tea for centuries, but the caffeinated drink was largely forgotten. Now it's making a comeback, and for some, it's available right in the backyard.
Food & Nutrition
Festive foods from afar can balance tradition and health
Oct 29, 2024
Among immigrants and their descendants, festive foods during holidays such as Día de los Muertos and Diwali help keep traditions alive. But be careful not to overindulge, health experts say.
Does the turnip's spooky tale make the veggie a nutritional trick – or a treat?
Oct 23, 2024
Anyone for turnip-o'-lanterns this Halloween? Discover the frightening history and health benefits of the cruciferous vegetable.
Latin America's rice and beans dishes provide more than deliciousness
Oct 11, 2024
Variations of the simple-sounding dish can be found across the region. Here's advice on how to enjoy rice and beans in healthy ways.
Food for thought: How diet affects the brain over a lifetime
Sep 27, 2024
Just as diet affects heart health, it also affects brain health, experts say. While researchers zero in on the best eating patterns for the brain, getting people to follow those patterns may not be easy.
Why the ancient grain quinoa became a modern nutritional powerhouse
Sep 20, 2024
Quinoa has evolved from a trendy food to a nutritional staple thanks to its protein, fiber and more.
5 ways to rethink what a 'balanced diet' means
Sep 13, 2024
Are you wondering how to eat a balanced meal? It might start with understanding what you need to balance.
What can apple cider vinegar really do for your health?
Sep 11, 2024
Social media influencers are touting the potential health benefits of apple cider vinegar. There's some evidence to back them up. But not a lot.
Good heart health early in pregnancy may offset genetic risk for complications
Sep 9, 2024
Women who maintain good cardiovascular health early in pregnancy may offset their genetic risk for high blood pressure-related complications, new research suggests.
Lessons in healthy eating from a school nutrition manager
Aug 22, 2024
It's Barbara O'Connor's job to make sure the children at her Georgia middle school have healthy options for breakfast and lunch each day. At home, she does the same for her own family.