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Pictured recipe: Sicilian-Marinated Olives Sodium is an essential mineral in our diets, but it’s also something most of us eat too much of. Over time, too much sodium can increase your risk for high blood pressure, kidney problems, heart disease and stroke. So, it’s often best to keep your sodium intake in a healthy range to protect your body from long-term complications (learn more about starting a low-sodium diet). The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300mg per day (about the amount found in one teaspoon of salt) and is moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500mg per day....

Woman potting vegetable plants on a back patio Credit: Getty Images / AleksandarNakic ` Thrifty logo View Series The 6 Best Budget-Friendly Antioxidant-Rich Foods, According to a Dietitian I’m a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite High-Protein Casserole Recipes I’m a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite New Soup Recipes The 6 Best Budget-Friendly Anti-Inflammatory Foods, According to a Dietitian Woman potting vegetable plants on a back patio Credit: Getty Images / AleksandarNakic Woman potting vegetable plants on a back patio Credit: Getty Images / AleksandarNakic...

There are many variables involved in how long you live, but by following a healthy lifestyle, staying active and eating a nutrient-packed diet, you can help slow the aging process and perhaps even stave off age-related diseases, including osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. (Looking for a beauty boost? Try these 12 Anti-Aging Foods to Make Your Skin Look Years Younger.) Start right now by including more of these antioxidant-rich foods to your diet....

If feeling super anxious about important life moments—a looming work deadline, family coming to visit, going on a date—has you spending exorbitant amounts of time on the throne leading up to the big event, you’re not alone. “Stress pooping is essentially an anxiety-induced bowel movement,” says Isaac Tourgeman, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Albizu University in Florida. “As if the stress itself isn’t bad enough, some people also have to contend with embarrassing and uncomfortable instances of urgency and unwanted pooping....

Collage of vegetables including Kohlrabi, salsify, jicama, romanesco, taro, and dandelion greens Clockwise from top left: Kohlrabi, salsify, jicama, romanesco, taro, dandelion greens | Credit: Getty Images / Jakob Fridholm / Floortje / Stockbyte / Enrique Díaz/7cero / Kathy Dewar / Brian Yarvin Collage of vegetables including Kohlrabi, salsify, jicama, romanesco, taro, and dandelion greens Clockwise from top left: Kohlrabi, salsify, jicama, romanesco, taro, dandelion greens | Credit: Getty Images / Jakob Fridholm / Floortje / Stockbyte / Enrique Díaz/7cero / Kathy Dewar / Brian Yarvin Collage of vegetables including Kohlrabi, salsify, jicama, romanesco, taro, and dandelion greens Clockwise from top left: Kohlrabi, salsify, jicama, romanesco, taro, dandelion greens | Credit: Getty Images / Jakob Fridholm / Floortje / Stockbyte / Enrique Díaz/7cero / Kathy Dewar / Brian Yarvin...

A top view of a Filipino Feast Credit: Jenny Huang The first—and only—time one of Yana Gilbuena’s guests asked for a fork and knife, it didn’t sit well with the chef. She had just given her spiel about the Filipino tradition of eating only with your hands to 80 pop-up diners eagerly awaiting the forthcoming feast at a church in Washington, D.C. But in the kitchen, news that a man was insisting on utensils put an abrupt halt to her meal preparations....

chocolate covered strawberries Chocolate-covered strawberries are a perennial favorite for holiday treats, romantic gifts, or just as a way to let someone know they’re special. These decadent sweets are much easier to make than they look: just a dip and a drizzle, and you’re done. Follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make chocolate-covered strawberries in your favorite combination! (Want to kick it up a notch? Check out how to make How to Make Chocolate-Covered Prosecco Strawberries here....

As temperatures rise this summer, it’s important to be vigilant about protecting yourself from the heat. For elderly folks, those with pre-existing heart conditions and people who are overweight, the American Heart Association says that a heat wave is more than just uncomfortable—it can also be hazardous. A 2020 study in Circulation, the American Heart Association’s flagship journal, found that deaths from cardiovascular disease occur more often in extreme heat. Because your body tries to cool itself down by moving blood underneath the skin, your heart has to work hard to keep your blood pumping....

‘Tis the season for healthy eating, and it’s certainly welcome in our homes after all the baking, feasting and imbibing that comes with the holidays. Whether you’re following a certain weight-loss plan in the new year or you’re just looking for a tasty new snack, Aldi is coming out with some great healthy options this month that will help you stick to your healthy eating goals. Check out our top picks, below....

buffalo chicken wing whole against a mint green background buffalo chicken wing whole against a mint green background buffalo chicken wing whole against a mint green background buffalo chicken wing whole against a mint green background You’ll be the star of your Super Bowl party when you show up with a tray of perfectly cooked and sauced chicken wings. To help, we tested a bevy of store-bought sauces and narrowed down the list to seven sauces we can get behind....

We are near the one-year mark since the COVID-19 lockdowns began in the U.S. While this comes with an array of emotions, increased vaccination efforts across the country have sparked hope. As the vaccine becomes more widely available and instances of serious illness decrease, restrictions can start to become more relaxed and life can potentially become more social. Though it may not mean immediately returning to “normal life” and all the activities we enjoyed before COVID-19, it is an encouraging step in the right direction for a better year....

Holiday Crudité Wreath Holiday Crudité Wreath Holiday Crudité Wreath Holiday Crudité Wreath It’s time to put the final touches on your holiday menus—but that doesn’t mean you’ve figured out exactly how you’re going to serve everything. Chances are, you’ve still got to dig all the right serving dishes out of the cabinet and decide when to prepare the recipes you’ve picked out so that everything is ready when your family and friends arrive for dinner....

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We haven’t even “fallen back” yet, but many Americans have already consumed their yearly quota of pumpkin spice lattes. (This isn’t just us, right?!) Since the coffee drink with a major following has been available on the Starbucks menu for more than 2 months, some devotees of the java brand have been jonesing for a refresh. Well you need not wait any longer, as the winter holiday menu just launched....

hand holding a can and an illustration of a gut Credit: Getty Images hand holding a can and an illustration of a gut Credit: Getty Images hand holding a can and an illustration of a gut Credit: Getty Images hand holding a can and an illustration of a gut Credit: Getty Images If you’ve been hanging out with us here at EatingWell for a bit—or seen any commercials for yogurt or kombucha in the last decade—you probably feel like a pro in all things probiotics....

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You may have heard that turmeric is loaded with health benefits and that you can use turmeric for inflammation. And it’s true: the spice is getting a reputation as a nutrition powerhouse, potentially protecting against Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, arthritis and depression. You may know turmeric best as the spice in many curry dishes, lending warm and peppery notes and golden color. Although it has been around for thousands of years, turmeric has recently surged in popularity and might just be one of the hottest nutrition trends-you can now find turmeric teas, golden milk, turmeric shots and more....

parent and child eating breakfast together Credit: Getty Images parent and child eating breakfast together Credit: Getty Images parent and child eating breakfast together Credit: Getty Images parent and child eating breakfast together Credit: Getty Images Many parents are struggling this back-to-school season with preparing and providing healthy breakfast options for their kids, according to a new survey commissioned by General Mills Big G Cereals. Released in August 2022, the survey found that the majority of parents don’t believe that their children are getting enough nutrients in their diet and that, due to pricy grocery bills and inflation, their ability to provide healthy breakfast foods to their children is limited....

moms chili Pictured Recipe: Mom’s Chili Dried red kidney beans and cannellini beans (white kidney beans)—are pantry staples and healthy to boot, adding protein, fiber and iron to your daily meals. When cooked until their centers are creamy, these beloved legumes go into delicious veggie burgers, fresh salads, rice dishes and, of course, chili. Whether you have cans of prepared beans or bags of the dried ones stacked (neatly, of course) in your pantry, red kidney beans and cannellini beans are always good to have on hand....

Mildred Oliver's Nut Cake Credit: Joy Howard My first lengthy trip to New Orleans was in the early 1990s. I was invited to speak at a conference given by the Hermann-Grima historical house. The house was then helmed by Jan Bradford, a tiny, dynamic woman who was backed by a group of volunteers who brought the house to life. Located on a side block in the French Quarter, the house dated back to 1831....