Having grown up in Kansas City it wasn't uncommon for me to make a 40-minute trip to my local Whole Foods. Now living in Chicago there's a market on every corner and major grocery stores within an easy mass transit commute, but this weekend I still found myself driving 40 minutes to the suburbs. How far do you travel for groceries? More

We all know we should be consuming more whole grains and fewer products made from refined grains, but that doesn't make the bread aisle any less confusing. Is multigrain the same as whole grain? And where does whole wheat fit in? Here's a quick guide to these three common, sometimes confusing terms. More

Where do you find whole grains — other than Whole Foods? Health food stores are a great option if there's one in your area, but we're curious, where do you shop for these new-but-old menu items for less than $8 per pound?! More

Are organic fruits and vegetables more nutritious than their conventionally-grown counterparts? The debate has raged for years, and now the results from a four-year study conducted by scientists from Stanford University say that, no, organic produce doesn't get any extra points for nutrition. But organic food advocates say the study missed a few key points: More

Warning: the following stats are likely to make you feel pretty depressed. The USDA's recent report on food waste in America states that about 40 percent of food in the US goes uneaten. But lest we get too bogged down in the dire stats, there is some hope:

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When you bring home organic vegetables from the farmers' market or grocery store, it's tempting to just give them a quick rinse rather than a thorough washing. But they're pesticide-free, you say! And a little dirt is good for you, right? But there's good reason not to forgo the wash, according to Mother Jones. Here's why: More

During the holiday season there are bound to be local grocers offering special deals to help you save on your entertaining bill. But want to a know a secret? It doesn't get any fresher or cheaper than what's at your local farmers' markets right now. Is your freezer ready? More

Picking the right checkout line at the grocery store is always gamble, but one thing is certain: if you have a small number of items, the express checkout line is the best choice, right? Well, maybe not. When you do the math, it turns out the shortest line might be the fastest, even if the shoppers ahead of you have full carts. More

I had a pretty sheltered upbringing, culinarily-speaking. I didn't know what phở was until I was in my late 20s. I thought tacos were always made with ground beef. I'm a bit more worldly now, but I am still prone to panic when I walk into an unfamiliar grocery store and see 40 different kinds of fish sauce. More

Folks, I have a problem. It's called Withdrawal from Kansas City. Six month ago I moved away from my central Midwestern home, and I didn't plan on missing the condiment aisle at my local grocery store. I now call Chicago home, and while I'm hard pressed to find a "good" bottle of barbeque sauce, I'm learning to like new things instead (albeit begrudgingly). More