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We hear a lot about fermented foods and how healthy they are. But what health benefits do they actually offer? Do they pose any dangers? Which ones are best? And if you want to eat fermented foods, can you safely make your own?

Evidence of the link between urinary tract infections and foodborne pathogens has mounted for decades, but you wouldn’t know it from federal policy.

Eating a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and the environment. And as plant-based diets increase in popularity and acceptance, more and more people are turning to them. Curious about starting (or optimizing) a plant-based diet? Discover what to eat and avoid on a plant-based diet, its benefits for your health and the environment, and ways to implement it into your life for optimal success.

Is gluten toxic, a harmless indulgence, or part of a healthy diet? We know that people with medical conditions like celiac disease need to go gluten-free, but what about everyone else? How do you know if you’re gluten intolerant? Or gluten-sensitive? This article discusses what gluten is, why some people follow a gluten-free lifestyle, and whether there are benefits to going gluten-free even if you don’t have celiac disease.

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a growing food trend, but is it a passing fad or a food worth adding to your diet? Can we take seriously a food that sounds and looks more like a conversation piece? Here’s a look into this exotic fruit and what the research says about what it has to offer.

Beets may be messy to cut and sometimes have dull, dirty exteriors. And you may not have eaten them since you were a kid, and they came sliced or diced from a can. But there’s more to beets than meets the eye. So what’s so great about these root vegetables? What are the health benefits of beets? And how do you use them?

Have you heard of alliums? The most common ones are onions and garlic. These veggies have some incredible benefits. In this article, you’ll see exactly why Allium vegetables are so good for us (most of us, anyway). And you’ll learn easy ways to get more of them in your diet.

The word “detox” has many uses. But what is a detox? Do detox regimens work? And can detoxifying foods help you cleanse your body without relying on powders, pills, and expensive concoctions?

Spices can add fabulous flavor. But new research is telling us that these five healthy spices can also fight Alzheimer’s, inflammation, cancer, migraine headaches, stomach problems, and type 2 diabetes. Add culinary delight to your meals with these 5 fabulously healthy spices!

Sweet potatoes are a favorite food. But are sweet potatoes good for you? And should you be eating them year-round? Here’s what you need to know about sweet potato nutrition, sweet potato health benefits, and more.

You’ll find nutritional yeast in many plant-based recipes. It may look like a shaker of flakes you would feed to a pet fish, but it’s not fish food! So what is nutritional yeast? And can it be a healthy addition to your meals?

Kombucha tea can be a fun and fizzy drink. But should you drink it for your health?