Food Trends

Rooted in multiple cultures for more than 5,000 years, garlic has had diverse roles.

Mahi-mahi is a thick, firm fish with a hearty, almost meaty texture and a mild to moderate flavor.

Since its creation, the grill basket has been produced in many forms and sizes to accommodate specific foods.

Along with being a source of important nutrients including omega-3-fatty acids, protein and vitamin D, eating seafood may lead to better brain and heart health.

Yogurt has been a part of the human diet for thousands of years, with its name thought to originate from the Turkish word yoğurmak, meaning “to thicken, coagulate or curdle.”

Yogurt isn’t just a powerhouse of nutrition, it’s a workhorse in the kitchen, handy for many ingredient substitutions.

Grain berries are a good substitute for rice in recipes and add flavor and a springy texture to salads, baked goods such as bread and muffins, soups, chilis or stews.

Meat extenders can boost the flavor, budget-friendliness, sustainability and nutrient-richness of tacos, kibbeh, meatballs, sloppy Joes, lasagna and burgers.

The trend toward plant-based protein and meat alternatives continues to gain traction among consumers, but Americans do not appear to be giving up meat entirely — with beef in particular remaining a popular protein source.

The mildly sweet, crunchy carrot has evolved from its Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins.

As its name implies, a peeler removes the peel or skin from fruits and vegetables.

In the late 1800s, J.W. Reed patented the dough kneader and roller, which helped bakers and chefs knead and evenly roll out dough while also limiting the contact with food using bare hands.

The history of the date is as rich as its flavor.

Look around the supermarket, and you’ll find a rainbow of shelf-stable dried fruits — in the baking aisle, international aisle or as freeze-dried fruits in the produce section.

The cheese knife is a must-have tool for the connoisseur and the everyday cheese fan alike. Cheese knives come in many different shapes, forms and sizes, each suited for specific types of cheese.

From acorn and butternut to delicata, kabocha and spaghetti, winter squash is a cinch to prepare with these cooking tips and tricks.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in June about the safety of vinpocentine, a compound found in some dietary supplements.

Golden berries, also known as ground cherries, husk cherries and cape gooseberries, are characterized by their papery outer layer which protects a bittersweet, juicy berry that is golden in color. They are in the same genus as tomatillos, hence the similar appearance.

Tempeh versions of burgers, sloppy joes and meatloaf reflect an American spin on a centuries-old Indonesian staple.

Our grandparents once pickled produce out of necessity, but today, pickling has returned as a trendy hobby.

Available in various designs, sizes and materials, tongs are an essential tool for any kitchen.

In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a final rule allowing customers to obtain nutrition information for food and beverages including alcohol in some restaurants and other comparable retail food establishments.

Is freshly juiced celery the secret to clearer skin, improved digestion and weight loss?

A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, cucumber is technically a fruit, developing from the flower of the plant and containing seeds.

With food waste and the health of the environment becoming more important in shopping, cooking and eating decisions, it’s time to revisit canned foods as eco-friendly pantry staples and a way to add extra appeal to meals.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recently updated sodium and potassium Adequate Intake, or AI, levels for healthy people.

The can opener itself has undergone many changes since Warner’s original design, but remains a staple in kitchens.

A sweet and tangy fruit indigenous to the southern regions of Brazil and Paraguay, pineapple has no relation to apples or pine.

Wooden slabs have served as a cutting surface for food preparation since the prehistoric ages.

Native to South America, cassava is heavily relied upon as an energy source in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Steam, poach, marinate and more with these healthy kitchen hacks for preparing tasty turkey, chicken, duck and Cornish hens.

Invented by Mark Hyman. MD, in 2014, the pegan diet is a hybrid of paleo and vegan diets.

It’s not only the country’s most popular poultry, but also the most populous bird on Earth.

Also known as chufa nuts, Earth almonds and earthnuts, tiger nuts are not actually nuts but roots of the African plant yellow nutsedge, or Cyperus esculentus. Popular in Spanish and Mexican cuisine, tiger nuts taste

Aside from the superstar status of kale, most hearty leafy greens can be a tough sell for consumers. Here are some prep tips and culinary tricks to elevate the appeal of collards, Swiss chard, mustard

Touted to reverse signs of aging, reduce joint pain and speed up healing, collagen is a new darling of the supplement market. Rich in protein, collagen supplements are made by cooking the connective tissues of

Originally patented by Alice May Knight of England in 1916, the saucepan continues to be a staple cooking tool more than a century later.

A headless, primitive ancestor of wild sea cabbage, collard greens lack the social media fame of their close relative kale, but collards are beloved by cooks who appreciate affordable, delicious and nutritious greens. The official

Whether you call them cookie sheets, baking sheets, jelly roll pans or sheet pans, these classic kitchen tools can be found in nearly every home and professional kitchen alike. A go-to for baking cookies and

Commonly called “keto,” the ketogenic diet refers to any diet therapy that creates the metabolic state of ketosis. It is defined as: High in fat: typically 80 percent or more of total calories Moderate in

The word “banana,” credited to the African Wolof language, stems from the Arabic word banan, meaning finger. Originating in Southeast Asia, the banana planted new roots in the Middle East, West Africa and Europe, and

Whether you like bananas firm or ripe to the edge of mush, you’ve likely seen bananas go to the dark side. Here are tips and tricks to save them, plus ways to enjoy past-their-prime bananas

Fresh herbs in the fridge can turn brown overnight, and dried herbs in the spice drawer become bland in flavor and aroma after just a few months.

Originally patented by Alice May Knight of England in 1916, the saucepan continues to be a staple cooking tool more than a century later.

With the help of consumer surveys and annual sales data, RDNs can keep up with the most recent supermarket trends that affect people’s health and wellness.

This FNCE® session will explore how different representations of food may affect consumer perceptions and the potential unintended consequences of glorified and exaggerated food imagery.

Cilantro, also known as coriander or Chinese parsley, is a leafy green herb commonly used in Asian, Caribbean, Indian and Latin American cuisine.

Like tomatoes, eggplants start as flower buds that bear plump, seed-filled fruits and are members of the nightshade plant family, Solanaceae.

White, yellow, green or red — no matter the color, onions can add depths of flavor to virtually any cuisine.

From chopping and dicing to pulverizing and puréeing, the food processor offers a world of culinary possibilities.

As the most-consumed seafood and the top seafood import in the United States, shrimp has earned impressive accolades.

Get the scoop on whether honey is a cure-all for allergies, why some types may boast more antioxidants and how honey may be stored for decades or longer.

So often, shelf-stable bags of beans end up sitting in the pantry indefinitely. Use these tips to cook them with confidence.

Since aluminum foil is sturdy yet malleable, it helps keep light, oxygen and moisture away from foods. This can help prolong foods’ quality and aid in safe storage.

These buried jewels are among the oldest known cultivated vegetables, possibly originating in prehistoric times in Europe or western Asia.

Going beyond peanut butter, nut butters have become more widely available and made with more varieties of nuts than before.

The air fryer is a relatively new countertop appliance designed to give foods a desirable crunchy exterior, without the added hassle or large amounts of fat that deep-frying requires.

Butternut, acorn and other winter squash seeds are tasty when toasted. Eat them on their own or served atop roasted or steamed vegetables.