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When you have diabetes, it can be tough to find an eating plan that works for your lifestyle. It can be tempting to turn to trendy, low-carb diets like keto or Atkins for quick weight loss or to help you better manage your blood sugar. But are they really the best diets for diabetes? (Spoiler: Nope!) The U.S. News & World Report recently came out with their list of the best diets for diabetes in 2022, and seven diets made the top five spots (including two ties for second place and a three-way tie for fifth place)....

Don’t get me wrong, I am primarily a coffee drinker (check out my nutritionist-approved hack to make pumpkin spice coffee in 30 seconds). That said, there is nothing that helps me feel more relaxed and focused in the afternoon or evening like a hot cup of tea. Tea also has an impressive array of health benefits, like improving your sleep, helping manage diabetes and more. It can even help you out if you are trying to lose or maintain your weight....

For much of the pandemic, gyms have been flagged by experts for being high-risk environments for transmission. After all, you are breathing heavily and many times in a poorly ventilated indoor space. So as case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, many of us are likely looking forward to spending more time working out again at our local gyms. As a professional Barre Instructor and Manager at The Bar Method Brooklyn, I witnessed firsthand what it was like shutting down in March of 2020 as well as the planning and procedures that were thoughtfully implemented to re-open safely for clients....

Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza When you want a delicious dinner with minimal effort, grab a sheet pan. Sheet-pan meals are quick and easy to throw together, often requiring you to just prep the ingredients before letting the oven do the cooking. We’ve pulled together a five-day dinner plan that uses a sheet pan to help you eat healthy throughout the week. Each recipe makes at least four servings and requires just 15 minutes or less of active time, so you can kick back and enjoy a tasty dinner with ease....

light beer on a table Credit: Getty Images/Cavan Images Let’s be real—many of us are carving out some time for adult beverages these days. With sports like football and basketball back for your viewing enjoyment, you can jump right back into tailgating season. And what would tailgating be without beer? However, drinking heavy IPAs throughout the day can have less-than-pleasant side effects and repercussions. Lucky for us all, three breweries have created new lower-alcohol beers that allow you to have the best of both worlds....

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cucumbers and seedlings cucumbers and seedlings cucumbers and seedlings cucumbers and seedlings Watch: Tips for healthy salad ingredients Homegrown vegetables and herbs bring fresh flavors to summertime meals. Growing vegetables might seem like a lot of work if you got a late start on your garden this year, but many of the following easy-to-grow varieties can be sown after the last spring frost and thrive throughout the growing season. You can enjoy these herbs and vegetables freshly picked from the garden or cook them up using some of our recipes....

Restaurants, schools, hotels, universities and more have been forced to close their doors because of COVID-19. That’s millions of meals no longer being served from restaurants and food service, which have different supply channels than our grocery stores. Many farmers were left without buyers for their produce and milk, and that led to food being wasted—and a lot of it. Here’s a closer look at what’s going on and how government agencies and nonprofit organizations like the USDA and Feeding America are working to help save food and the farmers who grow and harvest it....

Cooking artichokes may seem intimidating, but don’t let that get in the way of experiencing the grassy, sweet taste. With this step-by-step guide, you can learn how to cook artichokes like a pro. Plus, get delicious recipe ideas, from stuffed artichokes to grilled artichokes, and learn when artichokes are in season. How to Cook Artichokes How to Steam Artichokes Place artichokes stem-end-up in a steamer basket over 2 inches of water in a large, deep pot....

black licorice in a pile Credit: Getty Images/Jose A. Bernat Bacete black licorice in a pile Credit: Getty Images/Jose A. Bernat Bacete black licorice in a pile Credit: Getty Images/Jose A. Bernat Bacete black licorice in a pile Credit: Getty Images/Jose A. Bernat Bacete The most controversial thing about black licorice used to be the flavor of the candy. But a recent report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that a man in Massachusetts passed away from a heart arrhythmia last year, after consuming black licorice every day for weeks....

summer mediterranean meal plan The Mediterranean diet is seen as one of the healthiest ways to eat, with its emphasis on getting in plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, lean protein and healthy fats (especially the healthy omega-3 fats you find in salmon, nuts and olive oil). An added bonus: the Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of red wine. It’s an easy eating plan to follow, especially during the lush summer months when fruits and veggies are at their prime....

sesame_310.jpg sesame_310.jpg sesame_310.jpg sesame_310.jpg Why run out to buy an ingredient you forgot at the grocery store, especially if you only need a little bit? Even if I write a grocery list, I tend to miss things and end up discovering my mistake mid-recipe, when dashing out to the grocery store would be a) impractical and b) really annoying. So what do I do? After I finish grumbling to myself, I whip out the best substitution I can find in my fridge, especially if I only need a little bit....

Eggs. salad greens, peppers, and polenta Credit: Casey Barber When I tell people I work in food media as a recipe developer, writer and photographer, I typically get two reactions: “That sounds so fun!” and “How do you organize it all?” And while it is fun most of the time, a recipe developer’s schedule can be unpredictable. I do my best to create weekly meal plans for myself and my husband, but the specifics of what we’ll be eating are frequently based on what my clients want....

“Ina does it again!” We’ve uttered those words many times about these 24 Ina Garten recipes we can’t stop making and more. We found the same sentiment hanging out in the nearly unanimous five-star reviews for a certain low-fuss, high-reward Ina masterpiece that was recently received another very worthy moment in the sun on the Food Network YouTube page. Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes “is the perfect comforting weeknight dinner,” Garten says as she kicks off the how-to demonstration which aptly airs as part of the “Weeknight Dinners” episode of Barefoot Contessa: Modern Comfort Food....

Oysters are a polarizing food. Some people associate them with luxury and romance, while others can’t stand the texture. Oh yeah, and did we mention they are actually still alive when you eat them? If you are a fan of the raw shellfish, a recent recall out of Washington state is definitely worth noting. On July 16th, Washington state issued a recall for oysters harvested from the Samish Bay growing area in Puget Sound....

slices of banana bread on a plate slices of banana bread on a plate slices of banana bread on a plate slices of banana bread on a plate Take 60 seconds to scroll through your Facebook and Instagram feeds. Go ahead, we’ll wait. If our collective networks are any indication, you probably saw oodles of coronavirus news stories, some cute snapshots of parents homeschooling their kiddos and plenty of mouthwatering images of baked goods....

white logo for LivingWell with Diabetes on pink background We’re so excited to launch LivingWell with Diabetes, an improved, expanded section of EatingWell.com dedicated to diabetes-focused recipes, healthy eating and lifestyle content. You won’t find a lot of medical jargon here, or confusing information, just a one-stop shop to help you manage your diabetes deliciously every day. It’s nutrition content you can trust, backed by research and reviewed by nutrition experts....

102114346_nutrition_label.jpg You’ll never read a food label or nutrition facts label the same way after you learn what food labels really mean I’ve loved food labels almost as long as I’ve loved food. As a child, I would scrutinize the packages of everything I ate, while I ate, to the dismay of everyone else at the table. I would quiz my younger brother on the amounts and percentages of nutrients in the foods (“Chris!...

1-Week Meal Plan of Healthy Budget-Friendly Lunches for Work 1-Week Meal Plan of Healthy Budget-Friendly Lunches for Work 1-Week Meal Plan of Healthy Budget-Friendly Lunches for Work 1-Week Meal Plan of Healthy Budget-Friendly Lunches for Work A little lunch-packing effort goes a long way to save some extra cash. This easy 5-day plan includes packable, healthy lunch ideas for each day of the workweek. They’re easy to prepare, plus they’re more affordable than what you’d pay for prepared food or takeout....

frozen lemonade in two glasses Credit: Casey Barber Here at EatingWell, we spend a lot of time following food trends—for one thing, we’ve gotta know what the people want in terms of recipes, so we can give it to them! And, honestly, with all the chaos in the world, following food trends is a delightful distraction. Here are foods and drinks to put on your radar this summer. Whipped Coffee—and Whipped Everything Else If you haven’t climbed on board the social media sensation dalgona trend, we’re ready to give you a hand with our primer on How to Make Whipped Coffee, plus recipes for a Whipped Coffee Mochaccino and Vegan Whipped Coffee....