Articles by Cara Anselmo

Welcome spring with this fresh and flavorful salad. The tangy bite of radishes is complemented by salty cheese and juicy, sweet citrus.

With carrots, parsley and anise, celery belongs to the plant family umbellifers.

This is a high-quality, beautiful, functional and versatile piece of cookware that promises to last a lifetime.

Thought to have originated 5,000 years ago in India, yoga is a discipline with physical, mental and spiritual components. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit yuj, which means to yoke, join or bring together.

Product Reviewed: Omega 8006 Juicer While I enjoy an occasional carrot-ginger-orange juice from my local health food store, I’ve never tried making my own. Smoothies? Yes. But cold-pressed, pulp-free, fresh vegetable or fruit juice? Not

This soup is incredibly simple to make and, when paired with a green salad, it’s a perfect lunch or light dinner. If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper! Chickpea Soup

Product Reviewed: JK Adams Herb Chopper and Bowl When the New York Times featured an article on chopped salads, I knew the craze had hit the city hard. From chain shops to corner delis, salads

When the World Health Organization recently issued a report saying processed meat is a carcinogen and red meat is a probable carcinogen, the world took notice. Diets rich in processed meat (such as hot dogs, ham,

I live in New York City — not the coldest of the cold, but not always the most pleasant climate for winter outdoor activities. My friends in Minneapolis, Anchorage, Chicago, and Buffalo: I applaud you

As a lead-in to its annual Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion, Olive Garden created a stir online a few weeks ago with its Never Ending Pasta Pass. For a mere $100, the pass lets you

In my work in oncology nutrition, I’ve heard these five statements from both patients and healthcare providers alike. Following are brief explanations to help clarify what’s sensible and evidence-based, versus what’s unfounded. 1. “Women who

BPA, or bisphenol A, is a chemical used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins that has come under scrutiny for potential harmful health effects. Developed as a synthetic estrogen in the 1890s and granted GRAS

As both a yoga teacher and nutritionist, I’m often asked what the best diet for yoga is. While I don’t believe there is a definitive, “one-and-only-one” yogic diet (in the same way there is no

Whether the conversation is about cancer or vegan diets or just plain tastiness, everyone has something to say about soy. There’s a lot of misinformation out there — perhaps from well-meaning sources, but potentially troublesome