Food & Health News

Eating clean foods rich in amino acids – like lean red meats 
and plant-based protein – could be even more beneficial 
for your heart than researchers first recognized.

Love it hot? Eating clean spicy foods one or two days a week might reduce your risk of death from cancer, heart and respiratory system diseases.

Overwhelmed by the proliferation of news about probiotics? Here's what you need to know about them, and how you can take advantage of probiotics (and prebiotics) to improve digestion, fend off disease, and maximize nutrient absorption.

An increasing number of studies show that what you consume has a profound impact on not only your body but also your brain. Here are the best foods and supplements for eternal happiness, and some other positive side effects, too.

Inadequate sleep is linked to reduced immunity, increased insulin resistance, poor digestion, hormonal imbalance, increased inflammation and weight gain. These six tips can help you get the rest you need to stay healthy and happy.

Cancer doesn't have to be inevitable – an astounding one-third​ of the most common cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle. Our comprehensive advice from leading experts can help you maximize your health and reduce your risk.

Learn which foods are best to avoid and what foods to incorporate into your diet to help prevent cancer.

Kick refined grains to the curb. The Mediterranean diet focuses on whole varieties only, reducing your risk of stroke, diabetes, heart disease and 
weight gain, numerous studies show.

Take it from the Harvard Medical School: Beans and legumes can help control blood sugar, improve weight control and lower blood pressure. The Mediterranean region has long relied on beans and legumes for adding protein and fiber to soups and stews.

Fresh produce is packed with nutrients that nurture your heart while staving off stroke, cancer and the weight gain that can come from energy-dense foods, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Step away from the pantry and open your fridge instead (and get familiar with your local farmers’ market):

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, selenium and protein, but low in total fat, fish and seafood are 
a staple of healthy, clean eating around the world.

Oils, nuts, seeds and other healthy fats, known for their powerful anti-inflammatory properties, get a prominent place in the Mediterranean diet.

Harness the power of plant-based 
foods to improve your health and benefit the environment.

America’s premier naturopathic doctor, 
Michael Murray, ND, shares his top 5 nutritional aids for thriving good health and disease prevention.

Having that vitamin c-packed orange at breakfast might help you slash your heart disease.

Diversifying your diet might help you live longer and avoid serious health conditions. Here are the foods you should be mixing into your meals.

CE's veteran supplement sleuth Sarah Tuff Dunn 
explores the promised health benefits of algae.

These proven nutrients will keep you seeing clear for years.

I’ve heard about a new technique for cooking 
rice where your body absorbs fewer calories from the rice. Fact or fiction?

If you’ve ever stared gaping at the open fridge as the clock clicks 10 pm, there’s a solid reason why.

Why does the nutritional label on plain Greek 
yogurt state there is sugar even when sugar isn’t listed in the ingredient list?

You may want to think twice before bingeing on fatty foods.

Stay cool in the 
heat with these 
nutrient-packed 
bevvies.

From beef jerky to dairy alternatives, all of these 
scrumptious foods and snacks are 100% clean.

Get the rest of your body beach-ready with these moisturizing and sun-protecting products.

Will cooking create nutrient-rich vegetables?

Is the over-consumption of Vitamin D actually dangerous?

The doctor sheds some light on the latest calcium research.

Learn how to limit your intake of carbohydrates.

Our resident nutrition expert has the answers to your questions and concerns about flaxseed and fish oils.

These 6 nutrients reduce wrinkles, clear acne, and lower skin cancer risk.

Let good health bloom with these six plant extracts and oils.

Seems like everyone's going gluten free. Should you?

Sometimes stress is unavoidable, but the long-term effects can cause over-eating and poor heart health. Here are six ways to reduce the stress in your life.

Ever wondered what makes your produce "organic?" Our resident farmer, Mary Milsap Brower of Bluestem Farm, explains all.

Understand the detoxification process with naturopathic doctor Rachel Corradetti.

Until recently, fat was considered the root of all dietary evil. It’s been blamed — and in some quarters, continues to be blamed — for obesity, heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. But fat has quietly been making a comeback.

Watch out for these foes of eating clean.

The best tips and research on immunity boosters and how it can help you stay healthy and happy this winter.

Clean Eating editors predict what will be hot in the food scene this year with exclusive insight from the NEXT Natural Products Industry Forecast and the Sterling Rice Group.

The sassy, spicy superfood has numerous health benefits and gives your cooking a kick!

It's long been believed that low-fat dairy is the choice for healthy lifestyles, but recent research is proposing the opposite to be true.

Take your favorite recipes south of the border by adding one (or more) of these popular Mexican ingredients.

Your slow cooker isn't just for stews anymore - use your favorite winter appliance to make a variety of sides all year long!

What if you could enhance the absorption rate of one food's star nutrient by pairing it with a food that quite literally brings out the best in it? You can! Try these perfect pairings for optimal nutrient absorption and health.

Oh happy day! Recent studies offer two more reasons to eat dark chocolate daily.

Studies are showing that eating more vitamin K can reduce the risk of diabetes in adults.

Follow Chef Jo’s professional tips for creating the best patty you’ve ever made!

Find out why you should be adding more of this powerful B vitamin to your diet!

Bring the pizzeria menu home with these ingredient combinations, an international parade of pizzas sure to have the family shouting "mama mia"!

Broccoli is great and all, but when you team the powerful veggie with a little spice you get next-level protection!

There's nothing quite like water to hydrate our bodies, inside and out! Add some flavor to your H2O without adding sugar, salt or additives!

Leftover polenta can be almost more versatile than when freshly made!

Your cooked sweet potatoes do double duty when you take them from last night's leftovers to the starring role on tonight's dinner table.

Austin is a city full of young, active residents with many fine options for eating well. Whether you’re in town for live music, business or just a fun night dining out, try the following for clean meals.

Try these all-natural tricks for boosting your memory.

Leftover roast chicken adds heft to simple grain and vegetable salads, and the remnants make a flavorful soup stock so readily that you may end up roasting chicken for the leftovers alone!

Our top 10 eating-out strategies that will save your wallet and your waistline.

Confused about how to sweeten your foods and keep them clean? We've got five natural sweeteners that work like a charm!

Clear up common skin complaints from the inside out!

Portland has taken center stage in recent years with a strong dining scene that thrives on locally produced foods. Check out these eateries when visiting the City of Roses.

Tea sandwiches need not be the fodder of fancy or formal affairs. Strip the table of linen and china and try these tiny sammies for a surprisingly light snack.

While the classic basil variety is usually the one that hooks us, pestos are a great opportunity to get creative – and nutritious - in the kitchen.

Add this often under-appreciated ingredient to your meals for an extra kick of antioxidants.

Get back to the origin of the noodle with these great pasta picks!

Use wild rice instead of white to up your antioxidant intake.

Thanks to a recent study at Penn State, pistachios just got healthier.

The pinkish hue of salmon and shrimp packs a huge antioxidant punch!

Add citrus fruit and vinegar to your diet to help the fight against fat.

Here are 7 easy ways to make your kitchen greener, while also saving on the green in your wallet.

See why garlic is still king of the antioxidants.

Eating chicken can elevate your mood and help you have a good night's sleep.

We're busting the myths surrounding beans.

Feed your higher brain functions with blueberries.

A closer look at all the sides of soy and soy supplements.

We use research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health to grade the scientific evidence of soy's benefits.

Each month, we publish the dishes and ingredients that our readers thought were most delicious!

There's nothing more annoying than realizing you're short on an ingredient mid-recipe! Here's a list of common substitutions.

There's more to whole grains than brown bread! Chef Jo offers a tour of the world's finest lesser-known grains.

We all know fresh is best, but how exactly do you choose perfect produce and keep it that way at home? Follow our tips to make the most of your plums, mangos, apricots, peas, new potatoes and arugula!