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Articles - Health
 
Okra Lovers Unite

Eat to heal: Okra, the people's vegetable, is a potent antioxidant with a special place in our hearts. By Sarah Khan

The Queen of Spices

Cardamom, treasured for flavor and immune system benefits, is due for a shift to organic cultivation. By Sarah Khan

Japan's Ancient Diet Food

In Japan, ancient foods made from seaweed and yams provide nutrition with few calories. By Sonoko Sakai

Say Goodbye to ‘Low Fat'

How the 'low-fat' trend fueled an unhealthy switch to more carbs and salt. By Martha Rose Shulman

Cinnamon Stimulus Plan

Eat to Heal: Cinnamon can perk up your appetite, and new organic methods protect those who cultivate it. By Sarah Khan

Puerto Rican 'Eggnog'

Eat to Heal: Coquito infused with ginger might be just what the doctor ordered for the holidays. By Sarah Khan

Rx From the Earth

Oakland-based doctor Preston Maring made farmers markets a public health issue. By Judith Weinraub

Nutmeg, the Holiday Spice

A key ingredient in pumpkin pie, nutmeg can also be found in traditional remedies and modern medications. By Sarah Khan

Basil's Many Benefits

Eat to Heal: Prized in Asian medicinal traditions, basil may boost the immune system. By Sarah Khan

Herb Bunch with a Punch

Eat to Heal: Parsley, bay leaf and thyme can be tied into a healthful 'bouquet garni' for cooking. By Sarah Khan

In Search of Good Eggs

Concentrated industrial farming is largely to blame for widespread contamination of eggs. By Terra Brockman

Cilantro's Edgy Power

Eat to Heal: Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds are rich in disease-fighting antioxidants. By Sarah Khan

Top Chefs Go to School

A pair of former 'Top Chef' contestants take on school lunch woes in Washington D.C. By Mackie Jimbo

Fed Up With School Lunch

In her school lunch blog, anonymous teacher 'Mrs. Q' goes to the table to take on poor nutrition issues. By Jess Kapadia

Turmeric vs. Cancer

Eat to Heal: The spice turmeric can reduce inflammation, combat toxins, even battle cancer cells. By Sarah Khan

Changing Baltimore’s Diet

Antonia Demas' "Food Is Elementary" program makes cooking sizzle for kids, but hurdles remain. By Mackie Jimbo

The Power of Black Pepper

Eat toHeal: New medical research joins Ayurvedic tradition in recognizing pepper as a healing agent. By Sarah Khan

Physician on a Mission

The Harvard doctor behind Healthy Kitchens/Healthy Lives opens the kitchen for lessons in nutrition. By Louisa Kasdon


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