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A house in a beautiful landscape Credit: CARSON DOWNING You may think of nature conservation as something that happens “out there” in national parks and preserves, not in your own backyard. But collectively, our lawns comprise more acreage than all of the national parks in the continental U.S., and much of it is an ecological dead zone, according to Doug Tallamy, Ph.D., an entomologist at the University of Delaware and author of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard....

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., and research suggests an anti-inflammatory diet is one of the best approaches to preventing and reducing risk. This is because most all forms of heart disease—from hypertension to atherosclerosis to blood clots to heart attacks and strokes—are driven and worsened by underlying chronic inflammation. The mechanism works like this: Poor diet habits and a sedentary lifestyle over a period of time irritate the body, leading to the development of underlying inflammation....

two EatingWell recipe photos beside each other of the Coconut Flour Pancakes and Green Goddess salad Credit: Coconut Flour Pancakes: Jen Causey. EatingWell collage. two EatingWell recipe photos beside each other of the Coconut Flour Pancakes and Green Goddess salad Credit: Coconut Flour Pancakes: Jen Causey. EatingWell collage. two EatingWell recipe photos beside each other of the Coconut Flour Pancakes and Green Goddess salad Credit: Coconut Flour Pancakes: Jen Causey....

theprep 10-10 Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! It really is amazing how many dishes we end up going through each day. With breakfast through dinner (not to mention snacks) at home these days, it’s no surprise. So, the last thing I want to do at the end of the day is more dishes....

If you’re eating a vegetarian or vegan diet or just trying to eat less meat and more plants, vegetarian protein sources make it easy to get your protein fill. Protein is a key nutrient for growing and maintaining muscles and keeping your skin and hair strong and healthy. It also helps keep you full. Even though people wonder where vegetarians get their protein, it isn’t hard to meet the required amount on a vegetarian diet....

Various Trader Joe's products in bags Credit: Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Trader Joe’s has a pretty incredible fan base and it’s not hard to see why. They offer tons of tasty products at a great price and their customer service is top-notch. We love how convenient their products make getting meals on the table every day, and we always keep a few essentials stocked in the freezer and pantry for those days when there’s no time to get to the store....

Katie Lee Biegel is a chef, TV food critic, co-host of Food Network’s The Kitchen, cookbook author, wife, new mom and WW (formerly called Weight Watchers) ambassador. It’s safe to say that she wears many hats, so we were curious to learn more about how she sticks to a healthy diet while balancing her upcoming cookbook and life as a new mom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what she had to say....

On This Page Personalize Your Diet Stay Hydrated Nutrition and Calories Matter Foods To Limit Prepare Yourself Bottom Line When we get sick with the common cold, soup tends to become our best friend. If we’re knocked down by the flu, we may only be able to stomach bland foods. But what should you eat when you have COVID-19? Just to be clear—there is no magic diet that will help....

Eating a protein-rich snack might be the key to having your snacks actually fill you up. “It’s an important nutrient, helping to fill you up, and eating protein regularly throughout the day will help keep your energy levels up,” says Chris Mohr, Ph.D., RD, of MohrResults.com. Because protein slows the digestion of carbohydrates, it prolongs the release of carbs and, thus, the energy you get from those carbs. “Including protein in your snacks will help you fight the afternoon slumps and, of course, fuel those (hopefully) hard-working muscles,” adds Mohr....

Quinoa Quinoa’s nutrition profile makes it stand out. This whole grain is packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins. Learn more about why it’s so good for you. Quinoa has claimed a place in the nutrition world’s spotlight, but this whole grain (which is technically a seed) is actually not new at all. In fact, quinoa has been cultivated for about 5,000 years and is native to South America. The earliest growers and harvesters of quinoa were certainly onto something back then, as this powerhouse seed is packed with nutrients, easy to prepare, and versatile in the kitchen....

At any given time, I usually have a lemon or lime sitting in my refrigerator. I like to add the bright flavor of citrus to my roasted vegetables, and it’s a great addition to marinades for chicken or shrimp. But sometimes, it can be difficult to get enough juice out of my citrus. Either the fruit isn’t soft enough or it’s been sitting too long in my refrigerator and has dried out....

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You may recognize Sanjay Gupta, MD, as CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent. He’s also a neurosurgeon who published a new book Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age with tips on how to protect your mind as you age. When promoting the book he appeared on the podcast, Armchair Expert, and shared his number one tip for keeping your brain sharp. He shares that it’s never too early or too late to start taking care of your brain and hones in on five areas that can help you keep your brain healthy....

Salad is a go-to meal if you’re trying to lose weight, since it tends to be lower in calories and pack lots of nutrients from fresh produce. But let’s face it: There’s nothing worse than a boring or dry salad. You need a delicious dressing to add moisture and flavor to your bed of greens. Plus, the fats in salad dressing helps your body absorb the nutrients in your salad. However, the dressing you choose can hinder, rather than help, your health goals if it’s too high in calories, saturated fat, sugar or sodium....

cherry tomato pasta in blue bowls Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! It feels like summer has only just begun, but I can already feel fall slowly creeping in. And as much as I love fall—it’s the most beautiful time of the year here in Vermont—I’m soaking up these last few weeks of warm weather....

Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! You might think that making cozy and tasty recipes requires a long grocery list. However, with just the right ingredients and pantry staples, it doesn’t take much to prep a delicious meal. This week’s recipes use delish sauces, precooked proteins and ready-to-use veggies creatively to make cooking a breeze....

homedics uv sanitizing phone light Credit: HoMedics This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. It’s no secret: Your cell phone is probably covered in germs. Research says a mobile phone can be 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. This isn’t all that surprising, considering 74% of Americans use their cell phone on the toilet regularly, according to a survey from BankMyCell....

Casey Wilson against designed background Credit: Duffy Higgins Casey Wilson against designed background Credit: Duffy Higgins Casey Wilson against designed background Credit: Duffy Higgins Casey Wilson against designed background Credit: Duffy Higgins Casey Wilson likes to get spicy. The Happy Endings actress and essayist—her 2021 memoir was an instant New York Times bestseller—just teamed up with Hellmann’s spicy mayo to inspire your next meal with a kick and serve as the brand’s official Spicy Ambassador (a title Wilson says she wants plastered on her gravestone)....

When my cholesterol numbers climbed out of the normal range, my doctor prescribed me a statin and strongly advised me to take it. My high cholesterol is genetic—I exercised and my diet was already pretty good. Nonetheless, I told her I wanted to try diet first, and she reluctantly gave me six months to bring those LDL levels down. As a health writer, I had read the research on plant-based diets and heart disease....

There are so many reasons to love Aldi, whether you’re into the store’s healthy foods at lower prices or fun monthly Aldi Finds. Because of its affordable groceries and unique offerings, Aldi has a serious fan following—so much so that over 360,000 regular customers (71% of those who voted said they shop at Aldi at least once a week!) have voted on their most-loved products. The results were compiled into the “Fan Favorite” awards program, which was originally started in 2019....