Smart Bites

Eating healthier tops many New Year’s resolutions lists, and who can blame us? We’ve been forced to consume all kinds of sinfully rich treats

My husband and I eat a lot of mussels throughout the year and especially during the holiday season. We like them because they’re inexpensive,

What’s a kumquat? If that question popped into your head, you’re not alone. My husband thought it was a root vegetable. My friend thought

Some foods serve up a little amount of a lot. While no superstar in any one nutrient, these foods boast decent amounts of many.

Why reach for a pear? Besides how refreshing and delicious a crisp pear can be, pears are a super source of fiber and a

Cherry tomatoes, like all tomatoes, often make superfood lists, a designation that cheers my heart, my eyes, my skin and my constant worry about

Some people see crab the same way they do white pants: a summertime fancy to be enjoyed from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Me?

A cross between snow peas and regular green peas, sugar snap peas have a lot going for them. One, the entire pea is edible,

With swimsuit season right around the corner, many of us are looking to drop a few pounds. But how do we stick to our

Is Greek yogurt better than the regular one? Like many baby boomers, I grew up on white rice — at home, in restaurants, at