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When things taste better, people eat them. In an important application of this basic idea, Juliana Cohen and her colleagues increased veggie consumption at a s…

Water is already a power drink. But infused with fruit, herbs, and veggies, it’s a whole new level of nutrients and flavor. I like to think of water as the u…

Do you want to feel more energized this summer? One key is to focus on hydration. In addition to having more energy, being properly hydrated can help improve y…

Growing up, orange juice was a staple on our breakfast table. And juice has continued to be part of my morning routine ever since. A  6-oz. glass of OJ suppli…

Have you ever gone most of the day only to realize that a drop of water has yet to touch your lips? If you’re thinking ‘yup, that sounds like me’ to your…

Here’s a good behavioral science question: What kinds of New Year’s resolutions are actually successful?  It turns out there is research on this. The conc…

When something is a habit, it’s easy to do. That’s because habits are automatic behaviors – things we do without even thinking about it. Habits are bette…

Growing up, Waldorf salad, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie all appeared annually on our Christmas dinner table. Ingredients in these dishes lik…

Come January 1, millions of Americans will make resolutions to change their eating behavior. Come February 1, the vast majority will have given up. Behavior ch…

Growing up, my dad always had a jar of sour dill pickles in the refrigerator. He enjoyed the crunch, and taste and they also put more produce on his plate. The…

People should always follow these practices: Wash leafy greens well under running water for 20 seconds. Packaged, triple-washed leafy greens should not be re-…

I continue to recommend that people eat lettuce and leafy greens of all kinds. People should definitely follow the advice of the government right now and not e…