Jennifer Pirtle

Planet Organic: Red

You pride yourself on eathing healthily and buying organic. But what if your weekly shopping has notched up more air miles than you have? This feature examines the ethics of eating. Available for reprint.

Shop Smart: Heart-Healthy Living

Stroll through the grocery aisles and you'll find labels proclaiming the health benefits of everything from buttery spreads to chocolate bars. But are these susbstances, billed as natural cholesterol-busting wonders, really everything they're cracked up to be?Available for reprint.

Picking a Pepper: Martha Stewart Living (Sept 2006)

Vitamin-packed red peppers are the sweetest sort. Learn how to flame-roast, bake and grill them in healthful appetizers and main dishes in this "Fit to Eat" column.

Tropical Turnabout: Yoga Journal (June 2006)

Although the humble coconut has long been a staple of traditional Southern Indian cuisine, in the West it's been seen as a pariah: high in saturated fat and, therefore, bad for our hearts. But it turns out that the Indians may have been right, as this brief news piece explains. Available for reprint.

Smart Desserts: Martha Stewart Living (June 2006)

Great-tasting layer cake, chocolate pudding and more - each made more healthful. Find out how in this "Fit to Eat" column.

Yogurt Culture: Martha Stewart Living (May 2006)

With its high levels of protein, calcium, magnesium and vitamins B6 and B12, low-fat plain yogurt is the nutrient-dense beginning to many flavorful recipes, as this "Fit to Eat" column explains.

Oh Yes, You Can: Every Woman (February 2006)

If you're like most people, you use canned foods from time to time. Sure, they're convenient, but are they healthy, too? This feature explores how the can's contents really stack up against fresh and frozen. Available for reprint.

Papaya Bliss: Martha Stewart Living (Feb 2005)

Nothing transports you to the tropics quicker than the taste of a ripe papaya. But its sweet, buttery taste provides more than just a virtual vacation: It also carries powerful nutrition, as explained in this Fit to Eat feature.

Soups to Warm Body and Soul: Alternative Medicine (Jan 2006)

During the cold, dark months of winter, few things are more comforting than a steaming bowl of homemade soup. Wonderfully consoling and nourishing, soup is the balm of nearly every culture, fortifying the body and healing the soul. Here is a trio of healing favorites from around the globe. Available for reprint.

Multiple Meals: Martha Stewart Living (Nov 2005)

It sounds like a recipe for excess: eating five or six meals a day instead of the standard three. This Fit to Eat column explains why having more small dishes can be a good way to get the nutrients you need and even reduce your risk of consuming too much.