Nutrition pyramids are supposed to be graphical representations of a healthy diet. But whose? The latest guidelines issued by the U.S. government emphasize eating more fruits and vegetables and less …
Sitting Pretty
For me, the word ergonomics has always called to mind carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain. But what does it mean exactly? The science of ergonomics finds the best fit between a person and the …
Kitchen Plastics Guide: How to Identify Safe Food Storage Products
Last month we wrote about plastics and the potential health hazards some can present for food preparation and storage because of the inclusion of the chemicals biphenyl-A (BPA) and phthalates. Here we …
Yoga for Aching Backs
Sitting at a desk all day? Driving a long commute, or maybe simply rolled out of bed a little funny? Backache afflicts 90 percent of all U.S. adults at some point in their lives, and 50 percent report …
Plastics in the Kitchen: Are They Safe?
Plastics are widely used in the kitchen, from containers for leftovers to dishware, cutlery, baby bottles, even the coating inside canned foods. But recent research has shown that the chemical …
Rebecca’s Winning Seafood Paella
This recipe won the 2nd-place ribbon at the Fallas festival in Valencia described here. Ingredients½ lb monkfish or other white fish, cubed into 1" pieces 1/2 lb calamari, chopped into …