May 1, 2008
Snack appeal
Just the other day, I arrived home to find my children jubilant about a new snack our babysitter had introduced to them. I immediately assumed it had to involve some serious chocolate for them to be so smitten, but I was wrong...
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Raw-food movement, Sweet Potato Pancakes with Rosemary feedback, Vitamin D Disease article reference...
FRESH
Drink it up
Most children would choose sugary soda over water any day. In fact, soft drinks — which are linked to tooth decay, skin problems, and poor concentration in kids — constitute the biggest source of refined sugar in the American diet...
Lead-proof your plates
You've tossed suspect toys and lunchboxes, but there's another place lead could be lurking: in your dinner plates. The FDA allows manufacturers to finish plates with glazes that contain lead at the amount of...
Help for chip addicts
Craving something quick and crunchy? These satisfying treats have less saturated fat than conventional chips. Many are still high in sodium, though, so munch in moderation...
Niacin
WHAT IT IS: Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is found in nuts, eggs, fish, dairy, poultry, legumes, and enriched cereals...
A new way to get your vitamins
Fruits and Vegetables packed with vitamins, and how to sneak it into your diet...
The new allergy reality
They May Be Dietary Staples, But Milk And Eggs are also the most common triggers for childhood allergies. And although researchers used to believe that...
What's in Season: Radicchio
Beautiful ruby-and-white radicchio (also called Italian or red chicory) often appears as a color accent in salads...
TRIPLE TAKE
Q&A: How can I manage my cholesterol naturally?
Dietitian: The American diet puts us at risk for heart disease and a host of other ailments because it is high in saturated fat and low in fiber the perfect...
QUICK & EASY
Mexican food
16 MINUTES: Serrano-Lime Chicken Fajitas; 30 MINUTES: Chiles Rellenos and Bean Casserole; 35 MINUTES: Spinach and Onion “Enchiladas”...
Spinach and Onion “Enchiladas”
Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 6. Prep tip: In the morning, put the package of frozen spinach in the sink to defrost....
Chiles Rellenos and Bean Casserole
Ready in 30 minutes. Serves 10. Prep tip: If you can get fresh roasted green chiles, they're an excellent choice. Serving tip: Accompany with corn tortillas or serve over rice....
Serrano-Lime Chicken Fajitas
Ready in 16 minutes. Serves 4. Serving tip: Set out bowls of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, minced scallions, and diced tomatoes to top these flavorful fajitas....
FEATURES
The nutrition link
Watching his 5-year-old son participate in a holiday pageant at school last December, Gary Greaves says he was blown away by how much Brandon had changed since first being diagnosed with autism in 2005...
FOOD FEATURE
Grains for energy
A lot of people think of energy as a buzz — the kind you get from sports drinks, coffee, and refined carbs like sugar and white bread. But that kind of energy is short lived and often followed by the all-too-familiar crash and burn, leaving you feeling more tired than ever...
Quinoa with Mixed Vegetables
Serves 8. Quinoa, a staple of the Incas, is a gluten-free whole protein and a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and fiber....
Sprouted Spelt and Seed Bread
Makes 1 loaf, about 12 slices / This is an upgraded, 21st-century version of Essene bread, a delicious, chewy, nutty whole-grain bread. Sliced ahead of time, it packs well and makes good fuel for hiking and traveling ...
Amaranth with Chipotle and Mushrooms
Serves 8 / The first time I tried amaranth, I hated it. Then I realized that its unique earthy flavor and odd texture require specific treatment, as in this Mexican-oriented dish. I think of it as a sort of Aztec polenta...
Lebanese-Style Bulgur Salad
Serves 8-10. Bulgur is precooked cracked wheat, requiring only the addition of water to reconstitute. This twist on traditional tabbouleh includes sun-dried tomatoes, flax oil, and spinach...
Buckwheat and Calamari with Mango and Roasted Peppers
Serves 6. Buckwheat is very light when prepared this way, almost like a warm salad. Ingredient tips: Sriracha is a common, fiery red Thai-food condiment; Mirin is Japanese cooking wine. Look for both in the Asian food aisle...
Wild Rice Pilaf with Water Chestnuts and Pistachios
Serves 8. Low in fat, wild rice is high in protein, the amino acid lysine, and fiber. It is also a good source of potassium, phosphorus, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. And it's delicious...
WELLNESS
Allergy tamers
Ahh, spring — time to pull out tank tops, sandals, and, unfortunately, tissues. More than 26 million Americans know allergy season has arrived when...
PARENTING
Smart snacks
Your kids just walked in the door, ravenous. They head straight for the fridge and grab … an apple or a few mini-carrots and a big glass of organic milk. Sound hard to believe?...
BEAUTY
Hair patrol
What Frizzy-Haired Person Hasn't Coveted A Bone-Straight Mane? And was there ever someone with ultrafine tresses who didn't wish for voluminous curls? Like it or not, when it comes to hair, you need to make the best of what you've got...
THINK ABOUT IT
Moby: Veganism is a way of life for this Grammy-nominated musician
Moby, 42, has been a vegan for more than 20 years. As a New York City DJ and a vocal advocate for animal rights...
