http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/FoodsFind stories, videos, and photos about Foods from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:05:10 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Foods14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Foods from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/30/healthmag.one.week.slimmer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/30/healthmag.one.week.slimmer/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen it comes to losing weight, the little things add up -- trying just one new thing every day can quickly make a big difference. With that in mind, we've taken science's best weight-loss strategies and created a week's worth of slimming to-do's.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:18:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20309116,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20309116,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe actress and her sister share their entertaining inspiration - mom Helga - and a favorite recipeWed, 30 Sep 2009 17:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/11/nuts.calories.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/11/nuts.calories.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextCan you eat an unlimited amount of walnuts, almonds, etc. every day?Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:40:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/smallbusiness/movable_feast.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/smallbusiness/movable_feast.fsb/index.htmI'm standing with 140 other ravenous diners outside a pigpen on Devil's Gulch Ranch, about 30 miles north of San Francisco, looking at an exhausted 350-pound sow named Penelope. She's resting, having given birth to seven five-pound piglets a few hours earlier.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/03/food.budget/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/03/food.budget/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhile your food budget may have tightened , you need not sacrifice taste and freshness to save a few dollars. Aim for the best value in terms of quality, freshness, and good nutrition to feed your family healthful foods. We'll show you how.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/06/26/o.love.loss.what.iate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/06/26/o.love.loss.what.iate/index.html#cnnSTCTextI just finished reading "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" for the 219th time. It's a quirky little autobiography in which the utterly charming Ilene Beckerman recalls her life's defining moments through the wardrobe choices she's made -- from Brownie uniform to bridal veil.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/16/best.organic.produce/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/16/best.organic.produce/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmericans spent close to $28 billion in 2008 on organic edibles, up from $1 billion in 1990, according to The Organic Trade Association. And organic foods remain an area of growth even with the rising cost of grocery items and tougher economic times.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/12/diet.repeating.foods.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/12/diet.repeating.foods.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs it OK to eat the same thing over and over, day after day? As an example - eating grilled chicken, green beans, and rice, whites of eggs, and berries. Are there any significant health risks to such monatany?Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/03/farmers.markets.hospitals/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/03/farmers.markets.hospitals/index.html#cnnSTCTextFor years, hospitals have embodied a paradox.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/more.for.your.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/more.for.your.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides.Tue, 05 May 2009 14:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/08/cl.body.boosters/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/08/cl.body.boosters/index.html#cnnSTCTextFor many, springtime means revamping exercise regimens, improving appearance, reading more books, taking on a new hobby, and improving dietary habits.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/04/01/kids.food.tourism/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/04/01/kids.food.tourism/index.html#cnnSTCTextHave your kids ever seen a cranberry bean?Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/01/healthy.snacks.on.the.go/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/01/healthy.snacks.on.the.go/index.html#cnnSTCTextMake smart food choices in an airport, at a rest stop and from a vending machine.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/31/pistachio.caution.salmonella/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/31/pistachio.caution.salmonella/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you have a stash of pistachios in your house, pistachio ice cream in your freezer or trail mix in your backpack, don't eat any of it.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/healthmag.red.meat.lifespan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/healthmag.red.meat.lifespan/index.html#cnnSTCTextBurger lovers beware: People who eat red meat every day have a higher risk of dying over a 10-year period -- mostly because of cardiovascular disease or cancer --than their peers who eat less red or processed meat, according to a new study of about half a million people.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/best.foods.for.your.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/best.foods.for.your.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextSimple food choices go a long way when it comes to your heart's health. Focusing on fresh foods full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants can decrease your risk of developing heart disease and cut your chances of a heart attack. These 10 foods will help keep your ticker in top shape.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:06:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/20/white.house.garden/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/20/white.house.garden/index.html#cnnSTCTextWant to know where the presidential produce comes from?Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/16/cl.buying.fresh.fish/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/16/cl.buying.fresh.fish/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's easy to feel overwhelmed at the fish counter. Which is tastiest? Which is healthiest? Which is the most sustainable choice?Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/13/beta.carotene.supplement/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/13/beta.carotene.supplement/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs it prudent to take beta carotene as a supplement?Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/16/oprah.habit.month/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/16/oprah.habit.month/index.html#cnnSTCTextMy habits weren't horrible, but they weren't great, either. No sodas, fast food, or cigarettes, and I ate my share of broccoli...but I also liked heavy cream in my coffee, butter with dinner, and fortifying spoonfuls of ice cream when afternoon hunger hit.Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:12:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/02/13/decaf.green.tea.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/02/13/decaf.green.tea.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs decaffeinated green tea as healthy as regular green tea? Are plums as healthy as prunes? Are fresh cranberries as healthy as dried cranberries? The "buzz" in the media is that green tea, prunes and cranberries are all extremely healthy foods. But, what if the caffeinated green tea keeps you up all night and you're not a fan of dried fruits?Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:58:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/12/menu.mood/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/12/menu.mood/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you want to put some sizzle back into your sex life, food can help you set the mood this Valentine's Day. There's nothing better than a romantic, home-cooked dinner, featuring some R-rated foods to help turn up the heat.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:40:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/homestyle/02/12/mr.wine.chocolate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/homestyle/02/12/mr.wine.chocolate/index.html#cnnSTCTextRed wine and chocolate are a darling pair these days. With all those deep, dark chocolate notes right in a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine seems like a natural match for an intensely-flavored, dark chocolate dessert.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/09/cl.peanut.butter.alternatives/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/09/cl.peanut.butter.alternatives/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe recent recall of industrial peanut butter and products that contain it sparked nationwide concern about the safety of eating many popular snack products. That's understandable, considering the average American consumes 3.3 pounds of peanut butter each year, according to USDA data.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:45:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/22/smallbusiness/smoking_out_sales.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/22/smallbusiness/smoking_out_sales.fsb/index.htmIn search of lox, gefilte fish and other traditional delicacies, generations of New England Jews have patronized Springfield Smoked Fish. Founded in 1934 in Springfield, Mass., the company produces more than three dozen fish products using recipes its founders brought from Eastern Europe. Certified kosher, the business follows strict rules in processing its herring, salmon, trout and mackerel. Should the fire go out in the smokehouse oven, for instance, only a rabbi is permitted to relight the flame.Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/20/cl.best.beef.buys/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/20/cl.best.beef.buys/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmericans love beef; we eat nearly 63 pounds per person each year. Although that's a lot, the amount is down from our 1976 high of 89 pounds. When buying beef, we tend to stick to what we know, which may be why almost 60 percent of our beef dollars go for ground beef. Even as an experienced chef, I often brought home familiar cuts. But researching my book, "Field Guide to Meat," led me to expand my repertoire to tasty, if less familiar, cuts like hanger steak and tri-tip. Soon you can do the same, knowing which cuts to choose for maximum flavor and nutrition.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:57:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/08/19/organic.cooking.pv/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/08/19/organic.cooking.pv/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you've ever found yourself in your local supermarket agonizing about whether the organic apples will be a more nutritional and greener choice than the cheaper non-organic ones, you're probably not alone.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:52:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20161129_20240086,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20161129_20240086,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnCelebrity event planner Mindy Weiss shares great ideas for three memorable celebrations under $300Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:11:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/09/healthmag.celebrity.diet.tricks/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/09/healthmag.celebrity.diet.tricks/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen you see photos of Cameron Diaz's slim silhouette or Jessica Alba's flat post-pregnancy tummy, you probably wonder just how Hollywood stars stay so lean or snap back into shape so quickly. While many swear their svelte bods come from eating right and exercising round the clock, the truth is that some celebs may go to strange and interesting lengths to get or stay pin thin. Here, the skinny on exactly what the big names do to get red-carpet ready -- from the healthy strategies you'll want to steal to the just plain wacky ideas you'll want to avoid.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/27/mf.thanksgiving.food.reasons/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/27/mf.thanksgiving.food.reasons/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen Americans sit down with their families for Thanksgiving dinner, most of us will probably gorge ourselves on the same traditional Thanksgiving menu, with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie taking up the most real estate on our plates. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/12/eu.misshapen.vegetables/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/12/eu.misshapen.vegetables/index.html#cnnSTCTextAn EU ban restricting the sale of imperfect-looking fruit and vegetables is expected to be overturned on Wednesday, allowing curvy cucumbers and knobbly carrots to return to the shops.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:51:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1850454,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1850454,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA country prone to dieting fads has convinced itself that bananas for breakfast is a magic formula for weight loss Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:35:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1846191,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1846191,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe old-fashioned practices of at-home canning, pickling and preserving are all the rage these days, with famous foodies and young urban hipstersWed, 01 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/08/26/rs.fake.it.with.takeout/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/08/26/rs.fake.it.with.takeout/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhether you're hosting a formal party or just throwing together snacks for drinks with friends, we've got ideas for transforming carryout into crowd-pleasing cuisine. Everyone will assume your sink is stacked with dirty pots and pans. (And if you keep them out of the kitchen, they'll never know the truth.)Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/26/chinn.recipes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/26/chinn.recipes/index.html#cnnSTCTextTo whet your appetite, here are a couple of Bobby Chin's favorite recipes from his book "Wild Wild East".Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:21:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1834735,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1834735,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsConsumers worried about salad safety may soon be able to buy fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce zapped with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and a few other germsThu, 21 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/15/salmonella.track/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/15/salmonella.track/index.html#cnnSTCTextFour months into a nationwide Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, investigators Thursday still couldn't say where it originated.Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/06/13/atlanta.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/06/13/atlanta.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTextFood is a huge part of any destination for me, and my home base -- Atlanta, Georgia -- is no exception.Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/02/cl.produce.preparation/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/02/cl.produce.preparation/index.html#cnnSTCTextFresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more, the way you store, prepare, and cook these foods can magnify (or preserve) their already healthful properties.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:17:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/30/cl.bringing.out.best/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/30/cl.bringing.out.best/index.html#cnnSTCTextFresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more, the way you store, prepare, and cook these foods can magnify (or preserve) their already healthful properties.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/27/rs.food.pairings/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/27/rs.food.pairings/index.html#cnnSTCTextCertain foods play well with others, while others lose strength in pairs.Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:21:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1817301,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1817301,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsToo big of a temperature difference can make a tomato literally suck water inside the fruit through the scar where its stem used to be. If salmonella happens to be lurking on the skin, that's one way it can penetrateMon, 23 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/18/news/economy/Lawrrence_Hawaii_shipping/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/18/news/economy/Lawrrence_Hawaii_shipping/index.htmEver wonder why everything at the grocery store seems to cost more these days? Blame it on, what else? - the price of fuel. The cost of shipping food is skyrocketing. And it's a domino effect from the farmer, to the shippers, to your local restaurants and supermarkets.Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/11/cl.antioxidant.juices/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/11/cl.antioxidant.juices/index.html#cnnSTCTextEating fruits and vegetables helps keep you healthy and protects against disease, but it's not always easy to consume as much produce as experts advise. Fortunately, juices can be a convenient way to squeeze in extra servings. Six ounces -- just 3/4 cup of juice -- counts as one serving of a fruit or vegetable.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:33:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_rolfe/05/22/sports.wines/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_rolfe/05/22/sports.wines/index.htmlSome men never grew up Fortunate like you Some men never found out What it takes to be a dude That's sports and wine -- Ben Folds FiveFri, 30 May 2008 21:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/07/cl.salad/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/07/cl.salad/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhile the quintessential pairing of ripe tomatoes and lettuce is certainly enjoyable, a good salad can be so much more. Adding fruits, nuts, and other well-chosen ingredients offers a welcome change. More importantly, incorporating a few more nutritious ingredients is an easy way to serve a more healthful dish.Wed, 07 May 2008 14:06:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/25/hm.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/25/hm.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you're like us, you eat out more than ever -- and, as nice as it is to not have to cook, those meals out can actually feel like work. How do you navigate the minefields of huge portions, hidden fats, and sky-high sodium levels?Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/23/cl.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/23/cl.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides. For example, a slice of 100 percent whole-grain bread is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while a slice of regular white bread is lower in all three.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/25/news/companies/boyle_chocolates.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/25/news/companies/boyle_chocolates.fortune/index.htmGood thing Google has an on-site dentist. One of the sweetest perks - literally - enjoyed by employees at the company's Mountain View, Calif. headquarters is the unlimited supply of bite-sized chocolates found in its well-stocked cafeterias.Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/25/honduran.melon/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/25/honduran.melon/index.html#cnnSTCTextHe's no Julia Child, but Honduran President Manuel Zelaya showed Tuesday he can attack a cantaloupe and U.S. government claims in a single motion.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:36:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20182478,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20182478,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnEva Longoria Parker admits to nerves on eve of star studded openingThu, 06 Mar 2008 23:42:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/09/healthmag.bad.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/09/healthmag.bad.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you've been avoiding burgers, ice cream, and pizza thinking you're doing your waistline a favor, don't. They can actually help you lose weight -- and keep it off, too. Here are the hidden slim-down perks of five foods that get a bad rap and the best way to add each one back into your diet.Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:05:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/11/28/yir.tl.best.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/11/28/yir.tl.best.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs more and more of you dream and scheme your vacations around unforgettable meals, T+L has searched far and wide -- through eight cities across four continents, to be precise -- to unearth the world's greatest new dining experiences. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:03:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/getaways/12/13/richmond.virginia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/getaways/12/13/richmond.virginia/index.html#cnnSTCTextDays and nights in Richmond, Virginia, sparkle during December more than a socialite draped in jewels. Legions of stringed lights hang like tinsel on trees. Candy-colored bulbs decorate foliage at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. And James River plantations treat guests to a colonial-style Christmas. From candlelight tours to light shows, this town offers more weekend choices than a travel agent's checklist.Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/11/30/dinner.prep/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/11/30/dinner.prep/index.html#cnnSTCTextUse five-minute windows of time to make big headway on making meals.Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/11/12/firstclass.sandwich/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/11/12/firstclass.sandwich/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's a given that most airlines don't serve meals, and airport to-go options are pathetic, so your best bet is to pack your own eats. But if you're bringing a sandwich on board (the best option because it doesn't need a container or utensils), you have to build it to last. After all, you probably won't be eating the darn thing for at least three hours.Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/09/healthmag.starve/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/09/healthmag.starve/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's 9 p.m. and you know just where that bag of peanut M&Ms is -- it's stashed in the pantry behind the ultravirtuous oatmeal and seriously fortified cereal. Out of sight, but not out of mind. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/15/eco.myths.gm/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/15/eco.myths.gm/index.html#cnnSTCTextTrue or False: Organic food is free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/02/news/companies/aurora_follow.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/02/news/companies/aurora_follow.fortune/index.htmMark Retzloff, a pioneer of the $16.7 billion organic food industry and president of Aurora Organic Dairy, lobbied for years for strict government regulation of organics. He got what he wanted - and then some.Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/09/19/aol.september.show/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/09/19/aol.september.show/index.html#cnnSTCTextThis month's Art of Life will whet even the most discerning of appetites. We are on a quest to discover some of the world's most luxurious culinary treats.Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/31/cl.worldly.advice/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/31/cl.worldly.advice/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you've vacationed in an international destination, you know that learning about its food is one of the best ways to become familiar with a new culture. But lately, Americans have also taken greater interest in global cuisine because of health benefits attributed to certain styles of eating. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/04/news/companies/gunther_organicmilk.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/04/news/companies/gunther_organicmilk.fortune/index.htmSome consumers pay $5 or $6 a gallon for organic milk, up to twice as much as the conventional kind. They're not always getting their money's worth.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/08/30/green.barbeque/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/08/30/green.barbeque/index.html#cnnSTCTextLabor Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are the most popular days to cook outside on the grill says the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Asssociation. Americans grill with a passion, the group notes, with eight out of 10 U.S. households owning a grill or smoker and half use it more than four times a month. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:25:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1657841,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1657841,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsSquishy federal guidelines on what makes a farm "organic" have advocates like Mark Kastel demanding stricter standards -- and forcing big producers to complyThu, 30 Aug 2007 22:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/homestyle/08/28/pool.party/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/homestyle/08/28/pool.party/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs Labor Day approaches, there's still time for making the last big splash of the summer with a pool party.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/09/03/100202647/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/09/03/100202647/index.htmIt's a sweet time for honeybees in the rolling hills of eastern Pennsylvania, and the ones humming around Dennis vanEngelsdorp seem too preoccupied by the blooming knapweed nearby to sting him as he carefully lifts the top off their hive. VanEngelsdorp, Pennsylvania's state apiarist, spots signs of plenty within: honeycomb stocked with yellow pollen, neat rows of wax hexagons housing larval bees, and a fertile queen churning out eggs.Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/08/23/o.men.eat/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/08/23/o.men.eat/index.html#cnnSTCTextTypically, men think about their health at one time -- during a crisis. But the problem with that wait-and-treat approach is that men are constantly responding to health emergencies rather than preventing them.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:52:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/08/20/bc.bbo.ballparks.peta.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/08/20/bc.bbo.ballparks.peta.ap/index.htmlPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Put away those hot dogs, carnivores.Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:03:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/extramustard/07/03/competitive.eating/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/extramustard/07/03/competitive.eating/index.htmlThe NFL has the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the NHL has the Stanley Cup -- and Major League Eating has the Yellow Mustard Belt, which is up for grabs again this July 4 in the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on New York's Coney Island. The event will be as hotly-contested as ever as American fan favorite Joey Chestnut seeks to take down Takeru Kobayashi's hot dog dynasty.Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/06/29/outdoor.kitchen.toh/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/06/29/outdoor.kitchen.toh/index.html#cnnSTCTextNothing makes dining outside easier than a fully equipped kitchen just steps from the house. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:18:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2007/07/01/100116626/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2007/07/01/100116626/index.htmWhole Foods, the nation's popular and fast-growing chain of "healthy" supermarkets, makes you feel good about groceries the moment you enter. Its mountains of lustrous produce, farmer's-market ambience and declared mission to provide you with the freshest natural and organic products make it seem as though you're doing a good deed for yourself and the environment. But not everything at Whole Foods is all that wholesome. And buying there could cost you a lot more than at other supermarkets—which is why some dub the store "Whole Paycheck." When you shop there, keep these pointers in mind. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/26/cl.boost.nutrition/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/26/cl.boost.nutrition/index.html#cnnSTCTextSlipping in healthful nutrients here and there can transform an ordinary diet into a nutritional all-star. We polled experts for tips on giving family meals nutritional oomph and good flavor.Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:16:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/07/09/100122335/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/07/09/100122335/index.htmSuresh Prasad sells groceries from a 12-by eight-foot store opposite a new Reliance Fresh supermarket in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. His specialties are 10-cent pastry puffs and cakes. With the supermarket drawing new customers to the area, his sales have doubled.Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:57:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/25/news/companies/organicmilk_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/25/news/companies/organicmilk_prices/index.htmPeople looking for another reason to buy organic milk besides the health and environmental benefits may get one they never anticipated - price.Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:29:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/08/news/pluggedin_Gunther_fishfarms.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/08/news/pluggedin_Gunther_fishfarms.fortune/index.htmNext time you order a shrimp cocktail, eat a bagel with smoked salmon or enjoy a tuna sandwich, know this: The world's appetite for fish is growing a lot faster than the oceans can supply them.Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/06/05/pl.organicfarming/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/06/05/pl.organicfarming/index.html#cnnSTCTextSuddenly it seems organic is everywhere. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fsb/0706/gallery.father_days.fsb/index.htmlhttp://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fsb/0706/gallery.father_days.fsb/index.htmlCelebrate Dad with the latest high-end meats, cured and cut by small companies.Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/05/22/carbonated.food/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/05/22/carbonated.food/index.htmlAdd a pinch of salt. Throw in a dash of pepper. Or -- if you really want to get your taste buds buzzing -- infuse your food with a fizz full of carbonation.Tue, 22 May 2007 17:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/17/real_estate/livingoutdoors_juneissue.moneymag/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/17/real_estate/livingoutdoors_juneissue.moneymag/index.htmPam and Mark Elmore weren't in the market for a home last summer. But when the Bend, Ore. couple happened to stop by a newly built house with a 1,000-square-foot patio, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen - fridge and range included -and a fire pit, they immediately realized they had to have it.Thu, 17 May 2007 19:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/15/cl.calories/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/15/cl.calories/index.htmlIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides. For example, a slice of 100 percent whole-grain bread is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while a slice of regular white bread is lower in all three.Tue, 15 May 2007 15:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/internet/05/08/cheese.site/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/internet/05/08/cheese.site/index.htmlCall it a cheesy publicity stunt, but one cheese maker's approach to bringing attention to a millenniums-old food-making practice has become an odd fascination on the Internet.Tue, 08 May 2007 14:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/01/news/international/indian_mangoes/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/01/news/international/indian_mangoes/index.htmThe first shipment of Indian mangoes - arguably some of the best and juiciest varieties in the world - were officially cleared for retail sale in the United States on Tuesday after an 18-year hiatus.Tue, 01 May 2007 13:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/03/23/chasinglife.recipes/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/03/23/chasinglife.recipes/index.htmlSince the 1930s, researchers have known that a diet that was both nutritious and very low in calories could extend the life in lab rats and mice. It's still unknown whether it could have the same benefit for humans, but April Smith and Michael Rae follow a calorie restriction diet in the hopes that it will.Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/03/23/allergies.kids/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/03/23/allergies.kids/index.htmlAt a routine breakfast nearly eight years ago, Maureen Yandrisevits spread peanut butter and jelly on her bagel, wiped off the knife and then spread jelly on her 11-month-old son's bagel.Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:04:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fsb/0702/gallery.Valentine_candy/index.htmlhttp://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fsb/0702/gallery.Valentine_candy/index.htmlInnovative Valentine candies made by small companies.Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:55:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/20/CL.chestnuts/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/20/CL.chestnuts/index.htmlA little trivia: The phrase "food of the gods" might well refer to chestnuts, which, legend has it, grew abundantly on Mount Olympus.Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:08:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/20/news/companies/pluggedin_gunther_labels.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/20/news/companies/pluggedin_gunther_labels.fortune/index.htmThey say you can't judge a book by its cover. All too often, you can't judge a food by its label, either.Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:24:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/13/news/tacobell_lettuce/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/13/news/tacobell_lettuce/index.htmAn ingredient used in 70 percent of Taco Bell's products, lettuce, probably caused an E.coli outbreak that sickened dozens of people in the U.S. Northeast, food safety officials said on Wednesday.Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/13/e.coli.outbreak/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/13/e.coli.outbreak/index.htmlTaco Bell reopened most of the more than 90 restaurants that it closed in the Northeast following an E. coli outbreak that sickened as many as 67 people, a company spokesman told CNN Tuesday.Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/12/e.coli.outbreak/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/12/e.coli.outbreak/index.htmlTaco Bell reopened most of the more than 90 restaurants that it closed in the Northeast in recent weeks following an E. coli outbreak that sickened as many as 64 people, a company spokesman told CNN on Tuesday.Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/11/e.coli.outbreak/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/11/e.coli.outbreak/index.htmlSixty-four cases of E. coli bacteria related to the outbreak that hit several Taco Bell restaurants in the Northeast in the past two weeks have now been confirmed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/07/perfectteeth/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/07/perfectteeth/index.html"For I tell thee, Sancho, a mouth without teeth is like a mill without a millstone, and a tooth is much more to be prized than a diamond."Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:32:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/11/01/8391423/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/11/01/8391423/index.htmSome people go back to school to study the great books. Others would rather learn how to throw a 14-inch knife, or hammer yellow-hot steel into semi-useful shapes or whip up a chocolate ganache tha... Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/10/26/cook.pumpkin/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/10/26/cook.pumpkin/index.htmlThis is the time of year when pumpkin is iconic. Between Halloween, harvest decorations, and Thanksgiving pie, it's the season's symbol.Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/10/09/tbr.organic/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/10/09/tbr.organic/index.htmlWhen Lawrence Woodward started out in organic farming he was a self-described "naive, drop-out", with a simple interest in how people eat. He did a farming course and learned to drive a tractor. He learned the hard way how to turn a conventional farm "organic."Mon, 09 Oct 2006 08:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/10/06/lycopene.cook.light/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/10/06/lycopene.cook.light/index.htmlFashion designer Bill Blass once said, "Red is the ultimate cure for sadness." Scientists haven't proven that, but they are finding evidence that the red-pigmented antioxidant lycopene, found in many fruits and vegetables -- especially tomatoes -- may play an important role in reducing risks of many diseases, including cancer.Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/10/03/buying.green.emails/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/10/03/buying.green.emails/index.htmlCNN.com asked users for their thoughts on the rise of organic foods, recycled products and eco-friendly ingredients. Here is a sampling of the responses, some of which have been edited:Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:29:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/10/02/8387511/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/10/02/8387511/index.htmHere's a business-school case study waiting to be written: a national distribution system that guarantees that a third of its goods never make it to market. That has been the problem with agricultu... Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/09/21/pumpkins.by.the.sea/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/09/21/pumpkins.by.the.sea/index.htmlIn Half Moon Bay, California, chill autumn air marks the end of summer and the start of its hottest season. "It's pumpkin time," declares Alys Shin, as she traverses Highway 1 toward the crescent-shape bay. The huge swells that build below intensify the excitement brimming in her two young sons.Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/09/07/billy.interview/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/09/07/billy.interview/index.htmlA busy life can put the squeeze on healthy eating. But that doesn't have to be the case, according to Billy Strynkowski, executive chef of Cooking Light magazine. He says cooking healthy, tasty meals at home can be done in 20 minutes or less.Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:36:00 EDT