Modern innovation and lightning-speed travel have enabled many to eat unrestricted by the seasons. Craving squash in July, or asparagus in December? The grocery store has it. Even farmers’ markets carry a few off-season items—such…
Before I was a doctor, I was a mom to three little children. I started medical school when my kids were aged five, three, and 10 months old, which—perhaps not coincidentally—is the same year I…
Research suggests that cooking at home using plenty of plant-based whole foods, like vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, is one of the healthiest ways to eat. But let’s face it, for many of us, it…
Multiple studies have shown that many Westerners just aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. In 2017, for example, the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) reported that only about one in 10 American adults are…
People struggle to eat enough vegetables for a myriad of reasons. For some, it’s due to a lack of access—you can read more about food apartheid here—while for others, it’s due to personal preference. For…
Ina Garten has worn many hats during her time. She used to work for the White House in the 1970s, but after falling in love with French cuisine, she left the government sector behind and…