Smart Bites

By Anne Palumbo   First, a confession. I loathed mushrooms as a kid. Too spongy, too slimy, too gross. But these days, I can’t

By Anne Palumbo   Despite its deep roots in Thanksgiving history, cranberry sauce is one of the least-liked Thanksgiving dishes. If you’re thinking “Oh,

By Anne Palumbo   Soon, the undeniable mascot of autumn will be everywhere. From jack-o-lanterns to pies, breads to pumpkin-spice lattes, the season wouldn’t

By Anne Palumbo   Cognitive health is on everyone’s mind these days, including my own. Bolstered by studies that strongly suggest a close link

By Anne Palumbo   This summer, this hotter-than-ever summer, I’ve decided to bump up my water consumption by eating it. That’s right, I’m going

By Anne Palumbo   Sometimes it pays to be less refined and coarse, especially when it comes to nutrition. I’m barking about whole grains—an

By Anne Palumbo   I don’t eat a lot of meat these days, but when I do, it’s usually chicken and if it’s chicken,

By Anne Palumbo   Although strawberries are available year-round, nothing celebrates the warmer weather in Upstate New York quite like homegrown strawberries. From our

By Anne Palumbo   Basmati rice is my go-to rice, and here’s why: it’s healthier than popular white rice; it boasts a subtle, nutty

By Anne Palumbo   As winter drags on, many of us slump into a winter funk. Me? I’ve taken whining to an indecent level