
For Your Health: Add Spice
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on November 21st, 2013 Tags: cooking, healthy eating, spicesMost countries and cultures use a range of wonderful spices to enhance the flavor and nutrition of their traditional foods. Oregano and chilies star in Mexican dishes. Turmeric, cumin, and cardamom take center stage in Indian dishes. Rosemary, mint, and coriander enhance Middle Eastern dishes. But for many typical American dishes, the spice drawer stays shut. Our most common additives — sugar and salt with …

Good Food on a Tight Budget
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on November 7th, 2013 Tags: budget, cooking, healthy eating, organic, recipeIf you’re interested in eating healthy, tasty food, but don’t have a fortune to spend, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put together a great new guide that will help you eat well and save money. I’m so excited about it, I started writing this column in my head before I even finished reading the guide!
The EWG is a nonprofit founded in 1993 by …