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Jennifer Esposito's new gluten free bakery is open. The People Behind the Food Interested in going gluten-free? Get tips and a recipe from actress Jennifer Esposito, who just opened a gluten-free bakery.
grill 5 Guilt-Free Grill Tips for Your BBQs

When you grill, are you making the best meats you can? Avoid a side of carcinogens with these five healthy, guilt-free grill tricks.

IMG_4484 Summer Recipes: Vegetarian, Vegan & Flexitarian

Ready for summer? Try our vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian recipes from the Clean Plates restaurant guides and cookbook.

Clementine-beverly-hills.thumbnail.6q85e Clementine

Clementine is a rather hidden retreat in the back of the UTA Plaza. Full Review »

happyegg2-550x366 Food Talk: The Happy Egg Co.

Do happy hens lay better eggs? Read about this Certified Humane company, and you decide.

glutenfreenoodles 5 Gluten-Free Alternatives to Pasta

Going gluten-free, or just want a more nutritious alternative to plain pasta? Try these non-whole wheat alternatives.

clean-plates-freaky-oranges Freaky Facts about Conventional Orange Juice

Is your orange juice hiding something from you? Check out these weird facts about conventional OJ.

Clean plates eating fruit Tasty Trivia

Think you know your fruits and veggies? Take our quiz to find out whether you're a produce prodigy!

canola2 Is Canola Oil Healthy?

Is canola oil heart-healthy, or something to be avoided? Get the facts on this popular cooking oil.

freebies 4 Food Freebies

Grab these online freebies, and kick-start your journey to a cleaner diet.

rose Flashes in the Pan, 3.29.13

Can you taste a name? Which gluten-free food has been recalled? And what supplement could lengthen your life? Find out in this week's news roundup.

AniPhyo Food Talk: Raw Food Chef Ani Phyo

Ever considered eating raw? Learn about the lifestyle and get a BLT recipe from raw food chef Ani Phyo.

freebies 5 Food Freebies

Grab these online freebies that will kick-start your journey to a cleaner diet.

beansbeans Dear Clean Plates: How Can I Prepare Beans to Avoid Discomfort?

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. The more you eat... uh-oh. Try our tips to make "the musical fruit" go mute (and become more digestible)!

Photo by Andrea Nguyen Dear Clean Plates: Why Do I Get MSG Reactions from MSG-Free Food?

Is there MSG hiding in your food? You might be surprised. Here are some secret ingredients to watch out for.

Restaurant-LA Budget Bites: dineLA Restaurant Week

Did the holiday season put your spending habits in check? Avoid buyer's guilt during Restaurant Week, when you can dine on three- and four-course meals without breaking the bank.

harley 550x300 Food Talk: Harley Pasternak

Celebrity trainer and nutritional consultant Harley Pasternak shares his secrets to a healthy diet.

Headshot Food Talk: Bryan Kest

What does a star yogi eat? Surprise: it may not be what you think.

ug1 On Our Radar: Urban Garden

Are you familiar with fattoush, lebneh or zaatar? Discover them all at a new Middle Eastern spot on Fairfax.

Mulholland-Falls1 Warm Toast: Culina's Holiday Cocktail

Toast the season West Coast style with a spicy, citrusy cocktail recipe from one of LA's chicest Clean Plates-approved restaurants.