Food & Nutrition Editorial Team

Food & Nutrition Editorial Team

Food & Nutrition Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

Added Sugar: How It Hides and What Labels Don't Make Obvious
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Added Sugar: How It Hides and What Labels Don't Make Obvious

8 min read
Eating Well on a Tight Budget: Principles That Hold Up
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Eating Well on a Tight Budget: Principles That Hold Up

6 min read
Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Consistently Under-Eat
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Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Consistently Under-Eat

6 min read
Intermittent Fasting: What It Is, What It Isn't, and What the Research Says
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Intermittent Fasting: What It Is, What It Isn't, and What the Research Says

6 min read
Micronutrients Worth Knowing: A Plain-Language Reference
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Micronutrients Worth Knowing: A Plain-Language Reference

5 min read
Navigating Healthy Eating: From Food Groups to Eating Patterns
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Navigating Healthy Eating: From Food Groups to Eating Patterns

9 min read
Nutrition Myths That Refuse to Die
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Nutrition Myths That Refuse to Die

6 min read
Plant-Forward Eating vs. Full Vegetarianism: Key Differences to Understand
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Plant-Forward Eating vs. Full Vegetarianism: Key Differences to Understand

6 min read
Protein at Every Meal: Why Timing and Distribution Matter
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Protein at Every Meal: Why Timing and Distribution Matter

6 min read
Reading a Nutrition Facts Label Without Getting Lost
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Reading a Nutrition Facts Label Without Getting Lost

6 min read
Starting to Eat Healthier When You Don't Know Where to Begin
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Starting to Eat Healthier When You Don't Know Where to Begin

8 min read
The Difference Between Hunger, Appetite, and Cravings
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The Difference Between Hunger, Appetite, and Cravings

7 min read
Weekly Grocery List Audit: Building a Cart That Reflects Your Goals
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Weekly Grocery List Audit: Building a Cart That Reflects Your Goals

6 min read
What a Balanced Plate Actually Looks Like
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What a Balanced Plate Actually Looks Like

7 min read
Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When Wheat Gets Processed
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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When Wheat Gets Processed

6 min read
Why Meal Prep Falls Apart (and What Makes It Actually Work)
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Why Meal Prep Falls Apart (and What Makes It Actually Work)

5 min read
A Plain-Language Guide to Cooking Terms That Trip People Up
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A Plain-Language Guide to Cooking Terms That Trip People Up

6 min read
Building Flavor Without a Long List of Ingredients
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Building Flavor Without a Long List of Ingredients

6 min read
Cast Iron vs. Stainless Steel: Choosing the Right Everyday Pan
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Cast Iron vs. Stainless Steel: Choosing the Right Everyday Pan

6 min read
Food Safety Rules That Home Cooks Quietly Ignore
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Food Safety Rules That Home Cooks Quietly Ignore

6 min read
How to Read a Recipe Before You Ever Touch an Ingredient
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How to Read a Recipe Before You Ever Touch an Ingredient

6 min read
Kitchen Tools Worth Owning Before Anything Else
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Kitchen Tools Worth Owning Before Anything Else

6 min read
Knife Skills Every Home Cook Should Know
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Knife Skills Every Home Cook Should Know

7 min read
Pantry Staples That Make Last-Minute Meals Actually Possible
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Pantry Staples That Make Last-Minute Meals Actually Possible

6 min read
Roasting, Baking, and Broiling: What Actually Happens Inside Your Oven
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Roasting, Baking, and Broiling: What Actually Happens Inside Your Oven

6 min read
Salting Food at the Right Moment Changes Everything
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Salting Food at the Right Moment Changes Everything

8 min read
Simmering vs. Boiling: The Difference Your Soups and Sauces Need
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Simmering vs. Boiling: The Difference Your Soups and Sauces Need

6 min read
Tasting as You Cook: The Skill That Separates Confident Cooks from Hesitant Ones
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Tasting as You Cook: The Skill That Separates Confident Cooks from Hesitant Ones

6 min read
The Mise en Place Habit That Makes Cooking Far Less Stressful
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The Mise en Place Habit That Makes Cooking Far Less Stressful

6 min read
The Real Reasons Your Eggs Keep Sticking to the Pan
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The Real Reasons Your Eggs Keep Sticking to the Pan

5 min read
What the Maillard Reaction Is and Why Every Cook Should Understand It
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What the Maillard Reaction Is and Why Every Cook Should Understand It

7 min read
Why Your Pan Temperature Matters More Than Your Recipe
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Why Your Pan Temperature Matters More Than Your Recipe

7 min read
Antioxidants in Food: What They Are, What They Do, and Where the Evidence Stands
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Antioxidants in Food: What They Are, What They Do, and Where the Evidence Stands

9 min read
Bioavailability: Why the Nutrients Listed on a Label Aren't Always the Nutrients You Absorb
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Bioavailability: Why the Nutrients Listed on a Label Aren't Always the Nutrients You Absorb

8 min read
Emulsifiers in Packaged Foods: What They Do and Why They're There
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Emulsifiers in Packaged Foods: What They Do and Why They're There

8 min read
Fermentation From the Inside Out: What Happens to Food Before It Reaches Your Plate
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Fermentation From the Inside Out: What Happens to Food Before It Reaches Your Plate

8 min read
Food Additives Decoded: A Plain-Language Reference to Common Label Ingredients
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Food Additives Decoded: A Plain-Language Reference to Common Label Ingredients

5 min read
Food Preservation Methods Compared: Canning, Freezing, Drying, and Fermentation
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Food Preservation Methods Compared: Canning, Freezing, Drying, and Fermentation

6 min read
How Ultra-Processed Food Is Defined — and Why the Definition Is Still Debated
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How Ultra-Processed Food Is Defined — and Why the Definition Is Still Debated

9 min read
Key Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Food Study You Read About in the News
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Key Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Food Study You Read About in the News

5 min read
Natural vs. Artificial Flavors: The Label Distinction That Confuses Everyone
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Natural vs. Artificial Flavors: The Label Distinction That Confuses Everyone

5 min read
Reading a Nutrition Facts Panel Without Getting Tripped Up
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Reading a Nutrition Facts Panel Without Getting Tripped Up

6 min read
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: Two Types, Very Different Jobs
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Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: Two Types, Very Different Jobs

6 min read
The Maillard Reaction: Why Browned Food Tastes Better
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The Maillard Reaction: Why Browned Food Tastes Better

8 min read
The Science of Satiety: What Makes a Meal Feel Filling
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The Science of Satiety: What Makes a Meal Feel Filling

8 min read
What the Glycemic Index Actually Measures — and What It Doesn't
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What the Glycemic Index Actually Measures — and What It Doesn't

8 min read
Why Cooking Destroys Some Nutrients but Unlocks Others
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Why Cooking Destroys Some Nutrients but Unlocks Others

7 min read
Widespread Beliefs About Sugar That Food Science Doesn't Fully Support
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Widespread Beliefs About Sugar That Food Science Doesn't Fully Support

6 min read