What do we think about choosing avocados, creamy yogurt and chocolate as a way to mind our diet and speed up our metabolism? Yes, please — if it really works. Ecosalon's 20 Foods To Boost Your Metabolism offered some unsurprising options (grapefruit and green tea), but also a few unusual choices and daytime food favorites! More

Do you love toasty coconut? And granola? Then you'll love this suggestion from Melissa Clark: make your granola with coconut oil! Virgin coconut oil not only has a number of health benefits, it also lends a warm, nutty flavor to granola. More

I'm not a huge sports fan. The Super Bowl has never been my cup of tea. But I love all of the excitement surrounding the day, I get a kick out of some of the ads, and I always love a good excuse to eat a few festive snacks. Here are 10 lighter snacks to consider! More

Need a new snack to bust out of an afternoon rut? One that corresponds with all those new year's best intentions such as eating more plants or eating joyfully?

This raw, vegan, gluten–free avocado lime mousse will take you to the tropical paradise of your grandest dreams and fill you up with health and happiness. Big promises, I know; but this recipe is that good. More

I couldn't bear to throw away all the tough outer leaves left behind from making roasted Brussels sprouts last week. So what did I do? What any enterprising and frugal home cook would do: I doused them with olive oil and made sprout chips. More

It's that time of year again where we all pack into planes, trains, and automobiles to visit family and friends near and far. And if there's one thing we've learned: you can't rely on food in airports, train stations, and truck stops. More

After carving your pumpkin this year, did you roast the seeds? If not, there are seed-roasting opportunities awaiting you in the produce aisle right now. More

Fall blew in hard this weekend, with a flutter of leaves and a gale of snow, in some places. Halloween is here too, that spooky night of mystery and play — are you throwing a party? Perhaps you're not in full party form, but you want a little treat or snack to see you through the night of the Great Pumpkin. Well, we have 15 simple treats for you today, hand-picked for autumn. They range from the sweet — peanut butter popcorn, pumpkin Rice Krispie treats! — to the salty, like Ina Garten's masterful roasted nut mix with rosemary, and homemade cheese crackers.

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A few months ago, Megan's post on savory granola got my wheels turning. A truly savory, unsweetened granola seemed like a unique, gluten-free alternative to croutons on top of soup. And indeed it is — but it is also a light, addictive snack I can't stop eating by the handful. More

Q: I saw an idea recently for a popcorn buffet, where plain popcorn is put out with various seasonings and toppings.

I want to do this for my daughter's birthday party this Saturday. Any ideas for toppings?

Sent by Tamara More