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You can nibble on goji berries, whip up noni juice smoothies and stock your shelves with antioxidants. But if you’re looking for what really works for optimal health and disease prevention, the best approach is to focus on foods that are rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals. …

We got a very late start here in Colorado, with heavy snow and freezing temperatures well into May. But after a hot, hot July, we made up for it. At the hot and sunny peak of summer, Colorado produce really shines. You’ll find an abundance of fresh, local …

Feeling a little foggy? It may be a normal part of getting older, or it may be something more serious. It’s typical in aging to lose some mental sharpness. With aging, the brain cells begin to deteriorate, and essential fuels aren’t delivered as efficiently. But …

Right about now—officially eight weeks into the school year—is when I get really, truly tired of making sandwiches. I need inspiration, a blast of creativity that will transport me from the mundane world of PBJs and into the exotic land of caramalized apples, roasted beets …

We fear cancer and are appalled by growing rates of diabetes. But heart disease is still the number-one killer of both women and men. You already know the usual advice for heart health: eat right, don’t smoke, exercise regularly, lessen stress. What does that mean …

You know fiber’s important, but you may not be getting enough. In fact, most Americans get only 4 to 11 grams of fiber a day—a fraction of the recommended 25 to 38 grams. Part of the problem is, we still eat too many processed foods. …

A high-quality oil can take any dish from so-so to spectacular. Every well-stocked kitchen should have at least three different selections, in addition to olive oil: a sturdy oil for high-heat cooking, a neutral oil for dressings and baking, a flavorful oil for international dishes, …

Here’s a sweet account of everyone’s favorite dessert! We Americans eat more than 1.74 billion gallons of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet every year—or about 14 quarts per person. That’s a lot of frozen fat and sugar. Not that I’m maligning ice cream—who doesn’t …

As summer days lengthen and temperatures soar, it’s the perfect time to eat – and cook – outdoors. But fears over carcinogenic compounds may have some of us retiring the barbie for good. The problem: when meat, poultry or fish are cooked at high temperatures, …

We fear cancer and are appalled by growing rates of diabetes. But heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of both women and men. You already know the usual advice for heart health: eat right, don’t smoke, exercise regularly, lessen stress. What does that …