Go all in with alliums (Links to an external site)

Garlic, onions, leeks, shallots: If you’re looking to infuse a dish with some piquancy, all of these vegetables will do the trick — and all of them are alliums. “Alliums are fundamental in adding depth, complexity and flavor to a vast array of dishes. They are often the foundational ingredient in many cuisines around the […]

Kick off the new year with bright citrus fruit

Bright citrus fruits.

Piling your plate with cheerful citrus fruits will bring a load of color and a heap of nutrition to even the grayest winter day. Plus, if adopting healthier habits is on your to-do list for 2024, adding more citrus is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to accomplish your goal. “A new year means […]

Oat-so-good: So many reasons to opt for oats

A colorful assortment of fruits and oats displayed in bowls, creating a vibrant and healthy snack option.

Oats and oatmeal have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, as overnight oats and granola bowls turned trendy seemingly out of nowhere. But Yin Cao, ScD, MPH, associate professor of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine, points out that humans have been incorporating oats into their diets since the Paleolithic era. “Packed with complex […]