Smart Bites

By Anne Palumbo My husband and I now get most of our protein from plant-based foods: legumes, quinoa, chia seeds, tofu and dairy products.

My cheese-loving friend has sworn off cheese for a while, saying it’s “too caloric, too fatty, too tempting.” She’s not the first to go

When I was a child, the only peas I ever ate were canned, and the only reaction I ever had was ick! Mushy and

By Anne Palumbo Whether you’ve had a bad day, a painful break-up or a normal day dogged by the chills, we all have comfort

By Anne Palumbo Every December, my husband and I let down our “meat guard” and consume a cut of beef that we rarely eat:

By Anne Palumbo Every early November, my family has the most absurd conversation. We talk about Thanksgiving sides as if they were open for

By Anne Palumbo When my kids were young, I used to call all fruit “nature’s candy.” The nickname won them over, especially when it

By Anne Palumbo Eat more walnuts and you just may live longer. That’s the message from a recent study at Harvard that explored the

By Anne Palumbo If you haven’t eaten beets in a while, you might want to head to the nearest farmer’s market.  This in-season veggie,