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The MIND diet is a list of 10 food groups that have been associated with a significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s.

Bone broth is like chicken soup on steroids, and it's particularly rich in healing nutrients.

Clean Eating’s Katie Parla caught up with chef and pasta aficionado Evan Funke during a recent trip to Italy to pick his brain on Italian pasta traditions and the secret to hand making the perfect bowl of noodles. An LA native and alumnus of Spago Beverly Hills, Rustic Canyon and Bucato, Funke apprenticed under master pasta maker Alessandra Spisni of La Vecchia Scuola Bolognese, learning the time-honored techniques of handmade pasta. His new pasta-centric restaurant, Felix (Felixla.com), opens this winter in Venice, California.

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One analysis of the studies that looked at the phenomenon found an antioxidant reduction of up to 18% depending on the type and amount of milk used.

Coconut palm sugar – also known as coconut sugar – doesn’t actually come from coconuts but from the flowers of the coconut palm tree.

Ghee is simply butter minus the milk solids and water, but it has a long-standing reputation as one of the healthiest cooking fats available. Should you be eating more of it?

Clean eaters, rejoice. 
There’s another food label popping up that can help you 
go a step further in your journey to better health: biodynamic. Though still an emerging trend (as organic 
was once), biodynamic is making its way to grocery shelves where it’s reshaping the food conversation from the ground up. Here’s what you need to know about the sustainable farming method, why it’s a better-health 
choice and how you can find 
producers and stores near 
you that carry it.

Use these ideas to save money and produce less waste around your home.

Considered a superfood, turmeric is the spice that gives Indian food and curries their characteristic golden-orange color.

Chef Nathan Lyon of the Clean Eating Academy explains how to remove the stringy silver skin from a pork tenderloin.

When you choose sustainable seafood you are doing your part to protect our oceans, lakes and rivers. So, how do you find it in your neighborhood? Chef Nathan Lyon of the Clean Eating Academy explains.

To eat or not to eat? CE's nutrition expert Jonny Bowden tackles the perplexing topic of vegetable oils.

Are you always forgetting your keys or struggling to remember the names of people you've just met?

From buttery blue crab cakes to sweet, briny oysters to grilled fish tacos with spicy salsa, there’s no question that people love eating seafood. However, if we want to continue enjoying seafood, we have to protect and preserve the ocean and environment.

Chef Nathan Lyon of the Clean Eating Academy shares his hot tips for storing fresh fish. The secret is ice. Lots of it.

Out of 
14 participants, only one maintained weight loss while four are now heavier than when they started the show.

I always assumed that coffee doesn’t belong on a clean diet since everyone’s always trying to “detox” from caffeine.

Tosca Reno is taking us back to our ancestral ways and is talking greens and the importance of incorporating them in the diet.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Kate Parham Kordsmeier

Let CE's nutrition mogul Jonny Bowden answer all your health and food questions with proven science, cold hard facts and a good dash of reason.

CE's nutrition mogul Jonny Bowden answers the question about bulletproof coffee with proven science, cold hard facts and a good dash of reason.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Kim D'Eon

And other burning nutrition questions du jour answered by revered 
nutrition expert Dr. Jonny Bowden.

Don’t leave that garnish on the plate! It might be the most nutritious thing you eat today.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Kari Peters from GI 365

To celebrate Earth Day, we compiled a list of toxin-free household cleaners you can make at home. Swap your store-bought dish soap, household scrub and multipurpose cleaner for these clean, homemade alternatives.

Our resident dietitians, Erin Macdonald and Tiffani Bachus, answer your burning nutrition questions in their monthly column: Ask the Dietitians. Here are their top 10 tips for eating clean and getting lean.

Make one of these vegetarian dry bean recipes for dinner tonight. They all have a hands-on time of 20 minutes or less.

Eating less meat is better for your budget, the environment and your waistline. Our dietitians explain why you should make Meatless Monday a habit.

Research into nutrigenomics is paving the way to highly personalized, gene-specific diets.

The nutrition myth buster Jonny Bowden explains the slimming power of a high-fat diet.

Food is one of life’s great pleasures. And it’s really a pleasure when the foods we eat are not only incredibly delicious and satisfying but hold the potential to transform our life and our world.  Check out these 10 no-fuss ways eating green can help you stay lean as you step into a higher level of health.

Both natural and processed sugars have 4 calories per gram, which can add up quickly.

Eat less. Move more. Is weight loss really as simple as that? Our dietitians discuss the metabolism-boosting benefits of a regular exercise routine.

Want to lose weight? Don't skip breakfast. Our dietitians explain how to boost metabolism with the right mix of macronutrients.

What is red palm oil? Is it healthy?

Sprouts are regaining popularity as a health food, but I'm still concerned about the risk of E. coli associated with them. Should I be?

What are some common artificial food additives and preservatives I should watch out for on food labels to make sure that what I'm eating is clean?

Are some people genetically programmed for obesity?

Microgreens are popping up in my local farmers' market. What are they? Do they have any nutritional value?

Fermented foods contain numerous, powerful health benefits. Learn how to incorporate them into your clean-eating lifestyle. (It's easy, and yummy!)

Some extra virgin olive oils hold up to heat better than others. Learn why this is the case, and how to wisely select and use this liquid gold.

So you want to start eating meatless once a week, but you're worried you won't get enough protein to keep you feeling full. Here are the best meatless sources of protein.

What is the difference between sprouted wheat bread and whole-wheat bread? Is one more nutritious?

I've heard conflicting information about whether or not coconut oil is good for me. Is it clean?

I eat fish twice a week, as recommended by the American Heart Association. Do I still need to take a fish oil supplement?

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Amy Sheree

Barbecue season is on the horizon – what are my options for spicing up food without resorting to store-bought condiments?

There are a lot of different organic labels, and they are not created equally. Learn what they all mean.

GMO foods are legal in the US, and they everywhere. But should we be eating them?

Is it true that some teas are toxic?

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Jesse Lane Lee from Jesse Lane Wellness

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Christal Sczebel from Nutritionist in the Kitch.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Monique Volz from Ambitious Kitchen.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Sarah Bambey from Pretend Health Freak.

The relationship between intestinal health and overall good health – including a healthy brain – is receiving a great deal of attention these days.

Look 10 years younger by going sugar-free and rolling out the greens.

Find out why we go for high-calorie and high-carb foods after a sleepless night.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Food52

Discover the surprising and lesser-known healing 
properties of hot peppers.

There are many factors to consider: availability of fresh produce, time on hand, and the quality of the canned produce in the market, among others. Here's how to make the right choice.

Chef James Smith of the Clean Eating Academy shares his top 5 tips for the home cook. Learn how to make perfect scrambled eggs, puree garlic on your cutting board and make any pan a nonstick surface.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Lauren Toyota & John Diemer from hot for food.

Chef James Smith of the Clean Eating Academy shares his all-time favorite kitchen tools.

Grain Brain and Wheat Belly say grains are the root of some diseases. Should I stop eating them?

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Russ Crandall from The Domestic Man

CE Academy Instructor Chef James Smith demonstrates how to cut a pepper in the coolest way ever!

In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, is it safe to eat sushi and other Pacific seafood?

A Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA) is a great way to get farm-fresh fruits and vegetables all summer long. Here's what you need to know to choose the right one for you.

Get creative in the kitchen! Chef James Smith of the Clean Eating Academy discusses the art of creating a recipe and personalized menu.

"My passion to teach students about an ingredient, where it comes from and how it's grown creates a real connection to food."

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Ali Maffucci from Inspiralized.

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

Can sparkling water really be part of your daily water intake?

Kombucha is a fermented drink made from sweetened black or green tea that contains a mixed culture of bacteria and yeasts, which is a good source of probiotics.

Our resident nutrition expert has the answers to your breakfast diet questions and concerns.

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Jenni Hulet from The Urban Poser

In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Adriana Harlan of Living Healthy with Chocolate.

Learn about the much-buzzed-about Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet plan were started by Dave Asprey, an American technology entrepreneur who lost 100 pounds from his plan.