Doeden: Edible chia seeds give pudding a powerful nutritional punch

When a friend of mine told me her husband was at the grocery store picking up some chia seeds, I did what anyone who watched television in the 1980s would do. I sang. "You mean, ch-ch-ch-chia?" The catchy tune of the singing chia pet commercial popped right out of my mouth.

Cool drinks to keep Japan chilled this summer

With Japan's notoriously hot and sticky summer just around the corner, drinks firms here are releasing new products designed to keep consumers cool.

Competitors juggle 'Plates' in reality show

Around the World in 80 Plates, a new cooking-themed competition show on Bravo, is basically a big bowl of reality-TV stew. It has a little of everything.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Spring brings the fresh taste of rhubarb

Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, rhubarb has many health benefits and is a tasty basis for chutney and desserts.

Anneli Rufus: Can Bananas Save Your Life?

A new study suggests that eating three bananas a day could cut your risk of having a stroke by 21 percent.