Salad lovers unite! Cool off with this roundup of healthy summer salad recipes sure to refresh your taste buds. Perfect for outdoor cookouts or anytime that empty salad bowl calls to you.

Inspired by health, and ethical and environmental concerns, more and more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But how do veggie burgers and plant-based meats stack up? We know they can be better for animals and the environment, but what about your health? This article evaluates the pros and cons of popular plant-based meat options.

Ask someone how to prevent heart disease, and they might tell you to avoid trans fats and animal products. Liver disease: Moderate alcohol intake. Lung ailments: Breathe clean air, and don’t smoke. But what about your brain? What can you do, right now, to optimize your brain health — and protect your brain from diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia?

What exactly is the ketogenic (or keto) diet? Is it effective for weight loss? Does it show other benefits? Is it healthy or safe? Here’s what the science really says.

Bee populations continue to decline, threatening the global food supply. But by choosing bee-friendly plants for your garden, you can help bring back the bees and enjoy the (literal) fruits of your labor.

Having a BBQ or cookout this 4th of July or summer? Before you do, consider these tips to make your outdoor celebration healthier and more sustainable.

Farmers market veteran, or perhaps a newbie? Whatever your experience, check out our farmers market guide to get the lowdown on how to make the most of this healthy and sustainable food tradition.

Pesticides on food are being monitored — but see why some pesticide risks are being missed.

People are going nuts about almonds. Consumers are eating more and more of them, and growers are struggling to keep up with demand. But many environmentalists are concerned about the amount of water that’s used in almond production. Are they a delicious food for the world — or an environmental disaster? Read on to find out.

Nobody’s arguing that hot dogs are a health food. But most people enjoy one (or several) every now and then. They can’t be that bad, right? Brace yourself: Let’s take an unflinching look at what hot dogs are made of and how they might affect your health.