Seafood is good for you. That’s no surprise. But it’s not easy to find species that don’t contain mercury, PCBs, PFAS, or other contaminants, aren’t overfished, and aren’t linked to human rights abuses. In her new book The Fish Counter, NYU professor emerita Marion Nestle tackles those and other issues. (The book goes on sale on June 6, but you can pre-order it now.)
Healthy, hearty, heart-friendly recipes to keep you warm and nourished all winter. Explore The Healthy Cook Kate Sherwood’s most delicious seasonal dishes.
Are these the 10 best foods? Nope, but they're 10 of the best foods. In fact, there are plenty more healthy staples. Almost any fruit or vegetable or bean is a winner. Enjoy!
Which seafood causes the least damage to the planet? It’s complicated.
“We looked at five environmental pressures for aquatic foods: greenhouse gas emissions, nitrogen runoff, phosphorus runoff, freshwater use, and agricultural land use,” says Jessica Gephart, assistant professor of environmental science at American University.
Gephart and her colleagues examined data from 1,690 farms and 1,000 fishery records worldwide.5
Why do health experts recommend eating seafood once or twice a week? Among the reasons: You’re in good company. In studies that track thousands of people for years or decades, frequent seafood eaters have a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Kate Sherwood
One of the healthiest diets—it’s endorsed by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and other health authorities—is DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
When was the last time you walked into the supermarket and made a beeline for the bulgur or cabbage? These underrated stars aren’t just delicious and healthy. They’re also relatively unprocessed, inexpensive, and versatile.
Why do some less-than-healthy foods get all the attention? Clever—or misleading—marketing doesn’t hurt. Here are five overrated foods, plus five underrated stars that deserve a spot in your grocery cart.
