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Nourishing the Body, Mind, and Beyond

Original illustration of figures interspersed among produce by Fiorella Quaranta

The foods we choose matter, shaping our health from head to toe Fact checked by Jim Lacy Illustrations by Fiorella Quaranta What we eat is far more than fuel. Nutrition weaves through every system in our body, influencing not only how we feel day to day but also our long-term risk of chronic disease. From protecting […]

The Better Side of Bitter Foods

Bitter Foods, Chicago Health Magazine Online

As a flavor, bitter often gets a bad rap, however, bitter foods like arugula, frisee, rapini, and their respective bitter edges are showing up on menus and the vegetable aisle of supermarkets. We are starting to “get it” — bitter flavors are important to our sense of taste. They help balance sweet, salty, and sour […]