Bright colors, even added artificially, have a history of influencing our diet.

Test your knowledge about the dangers of the bitter cold. After that, warm yourself back up with a bowl of bread pudding.

Some foods can worsen inflammation and arthritis pain, which often underlies the need for joint replacement.

Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer that contributes to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths every year in the U.S.

In 2025, create a plan for moderate physical activity and lessen your reach for added sugars, saturated fat and sodium.

To retain spices’ quality, store them in a cool, dark place and label them with the date they were opened.

Opening up to international foods can be a very rewarding experience.

When popcorn kernels contain enough moisture and are exposed to heat, the resulting steam explodes the kernels into the white puffs we enjoy as snacks.

It is important to pay attention to recalled food, especially if you have a food allergy.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, consider ways to enjoy delicious holiday food in a health-conscious way.

Some studies have shown relationships between too little vitamin D and greater risk for cancer, diabetes, depression and other mental illnesses.

As we enter the season of holiday get-togethers, consider ways to help protect your guests who may have issues with allergens, intolerances or auto-immune diseases.

We do not always have exact answers about whether food is “safe," but there are some best practices to keep in mind regarding food safety.

Buying from food vendors at farmers markets can help support the local economy.

Buying food at a grocery store and preparing it at home is better for your bottom line and often your nutritional quality.

Suggest topic ideas for future columns and enter to win a drawing for a Field to Fork calendar.

Nuts provide protein, fiber, healthful fats, and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese and iron.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year with beautiful colors and crisp air that might promote nature walks.

Winter squash, such as pumpkins, with their dark gold or orange flesh, are particularly high in carotenoids, which our bodies convert to vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes.

A medium apple (3 inches in diameter) has about 100 calories and provides fiber, vitamins and minerals. Apples contain soluble fiber that may lower blood cholesterol levels.

Potatoes provide many essential vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and potassium.

Modern-day pickling uses brine made from vinegar, salt, water and spices.

Beans are particularly rich in protein and fiber. They are good sources of the B vitamin folate.

Too much coffee, though, can cause jitteriness and can affect sleep.

Sandwiches can include foods from every MyPlate group in one menu item.

High-protein foods can produce a toxin when kept warm at temperatures below 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Whether your pet of choice is a dog, cat, hamster, fish or other creature, you may experience some health benefits through your interactions with your pet.

Well-being includes eight dimensions: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, financial and vocational.

Meat, poultry, fish, milk and other high-protein foods spoil quickly when above 40 degrees for more than two hours, but condiments such as ketchup, mustard and steak sauce are fine to use.

To ensure food safety when canning, use safe sources of recipes from university Extension throughout the U.S., from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the current Ball Blue Book.