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Let’s see a show of hands if you grabbed extra disinfecting wipes or sprays last spring when you were lucky enough to spot them on shelves! ✋🏿✋🏼✋🏾 Hey, you’re not alone—but we’re here with a little nudge to remind you to inspect your stash. That’s because disinfectants and other cleaning products do actually expire. (ICYMI, here’s the difference between disinfecting, sanitizing and cleaning.) Unlike food expiration dates like “best by” and “sell by”—which often refer to an impact on flavor rather than safety—expiration dates on disinfectants can actually mean the products begin to lose their effectiveness....

News View Series 8 Healthy Products to Find at Trader Joe's in February Over 400 Types of Ready-to-Eat Salad & Sandwich Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Padma Lakshmi Just Made This Coconut-Braised Cabbage That's Perfect for Chilly Nights Are Erewhon Smoothies Healthy & Are They Worth the $20 Price Tag? While we needed a bit of a break after early-pandemic banana bread-palooza, we’re feeling more inspired than we have in months after watching mom/home cook/Fixer Upper star/Magnolia Table author (buy it: $16....

If you’re trying to lose weight, spacing your calories out strategically during the day between breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks can help you feel satisfied after each meal. These delicious 400-calorie lunches fit nicely into a 1,500-calorie day-a calorie level most people will lose a healthy 1 to 2 pounds per week when following. Plus, we made sure they have plenty of fiber and protein, both of which help you feel full (no more hunger pangs)....

Young Woman Looking For Items Down Supermarket Aisle Credit: Getty Images / Tom Werner Young Woman Looking For Items Down Supermarket Aisle Credit: Getty Images / Tom Werner Young Woman Looking For Items Down Supermarket Aisle Credit: Getty Images / Tom Werner Young Woman Looking For Items Down Supermarket Aisle Credit: Getty Images / Tom Werner During the grocery store rush hour, you might not have the time to flip over every box of granola bars on the shelf to figure out which one is the healthiest....

Many of us drink coffee to get that much needed early morning jolt of brain power, but we also know coffee can be just as stimulating to our digestive systems. While this popular beverage has long been thought of as a great way to get things moving, no one has really been able to identify why-that is, until now. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston recently conducted a study to discover why coffee makes such a useful digestive aid, and presented their findings at this year’s Digestive Disease Week....

Stasher Bags in different colors sitting on a bench with cacti and a desert background Credit: Stasher Bags What Are Stasher Bags? Stasher bags are reusable storage bags made from durable and safe silicone that were created to reduce single-use plastic, namely those plastic sandwich bags that seem convenient but are SO wasteful and not even that good at their job. Stasher bags not only do a better job of keeping your food secure and super fresh—the tight seal prevents any leakage from happening and keep things like crackers fresh and crunchy for much longer—they’re also safe to use in the microwave and oven and take the place of the plastic bag needed for sous-vide cooking....

Eating healthy with diabetes is easy and delicious with this 7-day diabetes diet plan, and works well as a type 2 diabetes meal plan. The simple meals and snacks that makes this plan so simple and realistic to follow feature the best foods for diabetes, like complex carbohydrates (think whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables), lean protein and healthy fats. The carbohydrates are balanced throughout each day with each meal containing 2-3 carb servings (30-45 grams of carbohydrates) and each snack containing around 1 carb serving (15 grams of carbohydrates)....

The Only Formula You Need to Make Mouthwatering Healthy Buddha Bowls The Only Formula You Need to Make Mouthwatering Healthy Buddha Bowls The Only Formula You Need to Make Mouthwatering Healthy Buddha Bowls The Only Formula You Need to Make Mouthwatering Healthy Buddha Bowls Pictured recipe: Green Goddess Buddha Bowl Buddha bowls are one of the year’s most popular meals-and for good reason! They’re healthy, affordable and easy to make....

overhead shot of reusable face mask on wooden backdrop Credit: Rike_ / Getty Images overhead shot of reusable face mask on wooden backdrop Credit: Rike_ / Getty Images overhead shot of reusable face mask on wooden backdrop Credit: Rike_ / Getty Images overhead shot of reusable face mask on wooden backdrop Credit: Rike_ / Getty Images I’ve learned a lot about face masks in the past few months. My first mask was a bandana folded and tied with hair ties and I’ve come a long way since then....

It is no surprise that finding the time and energy to prioritize health and weight loss as a parent can be challenging. It can feel like you have no time left in the day to take care of yourself, while taking care of everyone else. However, a few tweaks to your meals can make the biggest difference when it comes to achieving your health goals—like weight loss. Here you’ll find key tips about how to lose weight the healthy way, even as a busy parent, plus a build-your-own meal plan to help you reach your goal....

bowl of capers Credit: Getty Images You may see them jarred or canned in your supermarket and place some in your cart, or you may pass right by them altogether. Either way, you likely have plenty to learn about capers. Read on to find out more about their taste, uses and health benefits—and, most importantly, to answer this question: what, exactly, is a caper? What are capers? Capers (Capparis spinosa) are the flower buds of the aromatic caper bush that grows naturally in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, dating back to 600 B....

Many people trying to lose weight have found themselves on the never-ending quest for protein-rich foods. We know protein can help with weight loss-it is more satisfying than carbs and fat, and will help keep you feeling full. Higher-protein diets are linked with lower BMIs and smaller waists and protein helps build muscle and boost metabolism. Recipe: Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie It’s recommended that we get 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of your body weight....

Since most of us are spending more time at home, you may have noticed that you’ve been making more trips to the kitchen in search of a satisfying snack. According to previous research from California Walnuts, studies show that about one in two Americans confess they are snacking more than before the pandemic began, and two in five of those expect to see this behavior continue after the shelter-in-place mandates are lifted....

Everything-Seasoned Almonds Credit: Jennifer Causey Everything-Seasoned Almonds Credit: Jennifer Causey Everything-Seasoned Almonds Credit: Jennifer Causey Everything-Seasoned Almonds Credit: Jennifer Causey Eating a handful of almonds a day may significantly boost your gut health, according to a new study conducted by King’s College London. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and found that snacking on whole almonds every day promoted more regular bowel movements throughout the week....

It’s no secret that interest in plant-based diets is booming. In fact, more than half of Americans are looking to curb their meat and dairy consumption and eat more produce, according to a recent survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. Yet many active people are concerned that going meatless (or almost meatless) won’t give them enough of the quality protein they need to build muscle and recover from their workouts, says Natalie Rizzo, M....

By Devon O'Brien By Sara Haas, RDN @Twitter ` Good food fast logo View Series Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services Best Meal Delivery Services 5 Easy Snack Ideas You Can Pack in a Mason Jar 9 Healthy Salads to Order from Popular Fast-Food Chains Eggs are the perfect, budget-friendly staple to keep on hand for many reasons. First, they have some great health benefits, including being a good source of vitamin B12 and choline, serving as a complete protein and more....

woman running outdoors Credit: Getty Images woman running outdoors Credit: Getty Images woman running outdoors Credit: Getty Images woman running outdoors Credit: Getty Images Weight loss has always been a numbers game: numbers on the scale, number of calories in a meal, number of dollars spent on the latest fad diet. But a recently released New Mayo Clinic Diet report reveals that not concentrating on the numbers may be your best bet for getting healthier in the long term (you can take the Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment yourself here)....

anti-inflammatory foods around a COVID cell Credit: Getty Images anti-inflammatory foods around a COVID cell Credit: Getty Images anti-inflammatory foods around a COVID cell Credit: Getty Images anti-inflammatory foods around a COVID cell Credit: Getty Images According to the CDC, “long COVID” refers to symptoms that persist for several weeks or months after having the virus. Most symptoms are often mild and new (meaning their onset was during or after COVID-19), but they’re persistent enough to keep you from returning to your usual pre-COVID-19 state of health and feeling like yourself....

tomato and smoked mozzarella sandwiches How to buy the healthiest breads, pasta and more when you’re eating clean. The idea behind eating clean is focusing on the healthiest foods in each category. That means fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy proteins and fats and whole grains. When it comes to the carbohydrates in your diet, stick to healthy ones. That means whole grains over refined grains and sugar. Whole grains deliver fiber, antioxidants and inflammation-fighting phytonutrients....

When it comes to complementing your muscle-building efforts in the gym, many people think you need to eat protein, followed by protein, and then more protein. However, the notion that high protein intake alone builds muscle is one of the biggest misconceptions in the fitness world. Instead, your body requires a balanced diet rich in various nutrients from various food sources to optimize muscle building. Though protein is essential for muscle growth, you also need carbohydrates to fuel your body and muscles for optimal performance....