Current Issue: June 2008
Refresh
One of my favorite summer pastimes (aside from spending as much time outside as possible) is sitting in the backyard with my kids, eating fresh organic...
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Do you get the same health benefits by drinking purple grape juice as you do from red wine?...
FRESH
Worth its salt
Today's chefs accent food with natural, flavor-enhancing salts. Known for their coarse texture, snappy taste, and high mineral content, these beautiful gourmet varieties add color and subtle flair to dishes...
The gender divide on food
Men and Women Really are from Different Planets — at least when it comes to their eating habits...
Hooked on tonics
For more than 3,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have used tonics to create balance by counteracting deficiencies or blockages, and...
Fruits vs vegetables
You may think you know the difference between a fruit and a vegetable. Fruits are sweet; veggies are savory, right? Bzzt. Botanically speaking, many plant...
Fo-ti
Also known as he-shou-wu, fo-ti is made from the starchy roots of a woody vine and is a common ingredient in many Chinese tonic formulas...
Outdoor energy snacks
Bored with the same old bar? Think outside the wrapper to replenish your strength during summer activities...
What's in Season: Watermelon
Nothing beats the sweetness of a perfect watermelon. In addition to the classic red-flesh type, look for yellow flesh, seedless, or cantaloupe-size mini varieties...
TRIPLE TAKE
How can I get rid of brain fog?
Dietitian Brain fog is not really a medical diagnosis, but people are talking about it more and more. You may have unclear thinking or trouble concentrating...
QUICK & EASY
Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Potatoes Vinaigrette, Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Vegetable Slaw, Soffrito Shrimp with Crispy Polenta Cakes...
Shrimp, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Potatoes Vinaigrette
Serves 4 / Prep tip: For even quicker cooking, cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes....
Soffrito Shrimp with Crispy Polenta Cakes
Serves 4 / Ingredient tip: Precooked polentais sold in plastic-wrapped logs. Prep tip: Chop the vegetables while the polenta cooks...
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Vegetable Slaw
Serves 4 / If you prefer, double up on tortillas to ensure tacos won't fall apart. Serving tip: Top with plain yogurt to tame the spicy heat....
FEATURES
Destination rejuvenation
Oftentimes, planning a vacation and the anticipation of it is as much a part of the fun as actually taking the trip (well, almost). It's looking forward...
Where to go: Boston, Massachusetts
Vacationing in the city doesn’t have to be hectic or unhealthy—au contraire! Greener hotels and back-to-essentials retreats offer a new take on city life...
FOOD FEATURE
Cool desserts
Mixed Berry and Mint Granita, Lemon-Ginger Slush, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Vanilla Bean Gelato, Tropical Popsicles, Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Pie...
Mixed Berry and Mint Granita
Serves 12 / This refreshing dessert can also be served as a slushy. Spoon into goblets and garnish with fresh lemon peel or mint sprigs for a partylike feel....
Lemon-Ginger Slush
Serves 8-10 / Reminiscent of frozen lemonade, but for grownups. This can also be mixed with tequila for an afternoon happy hour — we won't tell...
Dark Chocolate Sauce
Makes about ¾ cup / Excellent drizzled warm or cold over icy desserts. You can also warm it and dip fresh strawberries or bananas into the mixture for a chocolate fondue...
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Serves 10 / Substitute any number of fruits — peaches, when in season, are wonderful — or use a different flavor of yogurt, to create one-of-a-kind combinations...
Vanilla Bean Gelato
Serves 12 / In this lightened but ultrarich gelato, nonfat and low-fat milk replace whole milk. Prep tip: For intense vanilla flavor, use a whole vanilla bean (about 6 inches long) and scrape out the seeds after warming in the milk mixture. Serving tip: Top with summer berries and a dollop of Dark Chocolate Sauce ...
Tropical Popsicles
Serves 16 / Prep tips: If you prefer a less-tart treat, add more sugar to compensate for the lime juice. Vary this recipe by substituting other juices, such as grapefruit, for the orange or pineapple juice...
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Pie
Serves 10 / Perfect for your Fourth of July party. Top with fresh blueberries, raspberries, sliced peaches, or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired....
WELLNESS
Muscle up
Back pain, jaw tension, leg cramps so many common health problems involve your muscles, those powerful tissues that make up about 40 percent of your body...
PARENTING
Reduce, reuse, and let's party!
Cleaning up after a kids' party can feel like standing in the aftermath of a natural disaster. The disposable plastic cups, plates, cutlery, tablecloths...
BEAUTY
Eye for protection
Your eyes may or may not be the window to your soul, but they certainly say a lot about your health. Although it's not always possible to change the environments where you work and live, experts say these simple tweaks can keep your eyes looking and feeling healthy...
THINK ABOUT IT
Running the numbers
Since 2006, Seattle-based photographer Chris Jordan has focused on taking digital photographs that, as he says, look at “contemporary American culture through the austere lens of statistics....
