Kitchen Dictionary

From tips for cooking through chemotherapy to busting healthy food myths to easy, pantry-friendly meal ideas — our team of experts covers it here.

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Onions

Smile through the tears. The power of these pungent bulbs to bring tears to your eyes upon first-chop may also be what supports your body’s immune system, and...

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Coconut Milk

If you’re in treatment, coconut flavored soups and stews can be comforting, tasty, and provide a dense source of energy to help get you through it. Coconut is...

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Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is actually “strained yogurt.” This means the whey protein is removed in the straining process, thickening its texture and leaving only casein protein. As a...

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Oats

For being one of the planet’s most common grains, oats offer some exceptional nutrition. But not all oats are equal. Steel-cut and whole grain rolled oats are lean...

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Lemons & Limes

Those tart teammates, lemons and limes, are born winners. They’re also surprisingly versatile, adding to and enhancing the flavors of just about any food while offering powerful antioxidants....

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Persimmons

Among persimmons, the Fuyu variety has been most heavily researched for its nutritional compounds, and the findings show that this autumn gem is a great addition to a...

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Chicken

Chicken is one of this country’s most popular sources of protein. Lean and adaptable, the ubiquitous bird is generally easy to cook, and provides B vitamins and selenium....

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Chestnuts

In season from October through late December, delicious chestnuts are a holiday classic, with songs written about them to boot. With more fiber than other nut varieties, chestnuts...

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Mussels

A Strong Choice By Ann Ogden Mussels are loaded with good nutrition for very few calories. They are usually restaurant food, which is a shame, not just because they so...

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Pomegranate

Interestingly, some Biblical scholars think that a pomegranate must have been the “apple” in the Garden of Eden. Pomegranate arils are a great source of vitamin C, K, folate,...

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Pecans

Pecans are a nutritional powerhouse, providing healthy fats and protein, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals including iron, copper, and a significant amount of manganese. Iron...

Global Ingredients

Almonds

The common almond has a secret life as one of nature’s most unassuming wonder foods. Grandmothers in Southern Italy and Sicily have long prized almonds and almond paste...