Articles by Kerry Neville

Unlike many fruits, olives have a bitter taste and are rarely eaten raw. Often, they must be cured in order to be palatable. Oleuropein, which gives olives their bitterness, is drawn out during the curing

Move over, fried chicken strips, mayo-laden potato salad and overstuffed meat sandwiches. Today’s supermarket deli food offerings are an improved trifecta of taste, variety and nutrition. Alongside traditional deli meats and cheeses in the “prepared

Nothing says summer quite like the sweet, juicy flavors of stone fruits. Whether you prefer peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots or cherries — or any of their hybrids — act quickly: Unlike apples or pears, fresh

A teaspoon here, a dash there… For people who regularly take medications, could drugs interact with the spices and herbs used in recipes? After all, it can happen with food. If an individual takes certain

Whether it’s naan in India, baguettes in France, tortillas in Mexico or lavash in the Middle East, the breaking of bread brings people together throughout the world. Bread is a significant symbol in many religions,

“Breast is best” has long been the mantra to new mothers and is a favorite among many registered dietitian nutritionists. There’s no shortage of good reasons for moms to breastfeed their infants; numerous studies point

A staple in many tropical cultures, the plantain is a surprisingly versatile fruit that appears in everything from appetizers to desserts. Plantains may resemble bananas, but their starchy flesh is less sweet, more like that

From rumors of hormones in milk causing early puberty in girls to lurking residues of antibiotic and cancer-causing agents, milk’s wholesome reputation has been rattled in recent years — giving rise to the organic milk

Sweet-tart berries deliver fiber, vitamin C and a delightful taste of summer. Berries are an important source of phytochemicals including anthocyanins and ellagic acid, which may help defend against heart disease and cancer. Though berries

In the Kitchen: It’s hard not to notice this once ignored member of the mint family: chia seeds are all the rage. From beverages to baked goods, these tiny black and white seeds from the

Whether crystals, powders, liquids or syrups, there are plenty of options to enjoy a sweet taste in today’s marketplace. While high amounts of added sugar are associated with a greater risk for obesity, type 2

For globetrotters, many tour companies specialize in culinary travel packages—from cheese making in France to visiting the colorful Cai Be floating market in Saigon to learning to make ribollita soup in Tuscany—and arrange meals, flights

Health Benefits of Avocado By Kerry Neville, MS, RD Once shunned for high fat and calorie contents compared to other fruits, avocado’s nutritional reputation is on the upswing. One ounce (or about a fifth of a