Most of us have heard we should be drinking red wine for its heart health benefits, but a new study out of King’s College London gives us just one more reason to enjoy our favorite vino—better gut health. A group of researchers studied the gut-health impacts of beer, cider, red wine, white wine and spirits on nearly 1000 female twins and found that red wine drinkers had a more diverse microbiome than non-red wine drinkers....
overhead photograph of heads of garlic on slate background A little bit of garlic in a dish can go a long way—and also really elevate your meal. Its pungent scent and identifiable taste can be traced back to garlic’s abundant sulfur compounds. It’s those same compounds that give this little allium its robust health properties. But is garlic really the disease-fighter you think it is? We dug into the science and found a few reasons to add more garlic to your diet....
You’re already greener for making your coffee at home instead of driving to the coffee shop and burning fossil fuel. Could you do more? Here, experts’ tips on brewing greener: Buy From a Local Roaster Buy from a local roaster to reduce the impact of “coffee-miles-traveled” to your cup, says Kimberly Lord Stewart, author of Eating Between the Lines: The Supermarket Shopper’s Guide to the Truth Behind Food Labels (St. Martin’s Press, 2007)....
Yogurt is typically made from dairy or dairy alternatives, and to my knowledge there’s no meat inside (after all, I can’t taste it, smell it or see it listed as an ingredient on the label). So I’ve always just lumped yogurt into the “vegetarian” lifestyle category as a meatless source of satiating protein, bone-building calcium and delicious flavor. Yet, I was browsing the Internet to look up interesting food facts (yes, that’s quite fun for me!...
Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where associate nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life I think I can speak for many of us when I say this summer and early fall has been a bit of a blur. With full schedules, travel plans and about a million weddings to attend, there have been several nights when I just haven’t had the time to cook a full meal from scratch....
Whoa, whoa, whoa. We think the world is big enough for both avocado and cauliflower toast, but one comment on an Ina Garten recipe had us running to our kitchens to DIY! The aforementioned recipe is one starter featured in Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks (buy it: $17.21, Target), and on a rerun of Garten’s always-gold show. “I’m turning ordinary vegetables into extraordinary dishes,” Garten says, introducing the produce-centric episode of Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics that aired in the fall of 2021 on Food Network....
Mindy Kaling in her kitchen Credit: Instagram / @mindykaling Mindy Kaling in her kitchen Credit: Instagram / @mindykaling Mindy Kaling in her kitchen Credit: Instagram / @mindykaling Mindy Kaling in her kitchen Credit: Instagram / @mindykaling I am not a morning person, so I’m always on the lookout for fast and easy breakfasts. Whether it’s recipes like Muffin-Tin Spinach & Mushroom Mini Quiches or Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs, I love to meal prep breakfast in advance....
The popularity of coconut doesn’t end with coconut water. A variety of coconut-derived ingredients-from coconut oil to coconut flour and coconut milk-are increasingly being used in home kitchens, restaurants and packaged foods. But can a food so rich in calories and laden with saturated fat be healthy? Here are the health benefits and cons of coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut flour, coconut water, coconut meat and coconut flakes. Plus get delicious coconut recipes to use them....
slow-cooker white bean, spinach & sausage stew 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! I’m whipping out my slow cooker for this week of easy dinners and I couldn’t be more excited. With some colder weather in the forecast here in Vermont, these cozy dinners are just the thing to warm me up at the end of a long day....
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? TikTok has been our go-to source for satisfying cleaning videos lately, from the best way to clean stainless steel appliances to this 3-ingredient cleaning solution that makes your oven sparkle....
Become a Carb Expert Become a Carb Expert Along with the diagnosis of diabetes comes a new vocabulary. One of the most frequently used – and misunderstood – terms is “carbohydrate.” “Confusion about carbohydrate still reigns,” says Johanna Burani, R.D., CDE. “People I counsel are surprised to learn milk, yogurt, and fruits contain carbohydrate and are convinced that pasta, bread, and ice cream ’turn to sugar’ and shouldn’t ever pass their lips again....
an illustration of a food scale and measuring spoons Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a food scale and measuring spoons Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a food scale and measuring spoons Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a food scale and measuring spoons Credit: Getty Images If you’ve ever flipped over a package of food, you’ve probably seen the term “serving size” on the label and wondered if that’s the amount you’re supposed to eat....
a photo of a bowl of mirin alongside rice Credit: Getty Images a photo of a bowl of mirin alongside rice Credit: Getty Images a photo of a bowl of mirin alongside rice Credit: Getty Images a photo of a bowl of mirin alongside rice Credit: Getty Images Mirin is a Japanese cooking essential. Much like miso or Japanese mayo, it can be used in a variety of ways. So, what exactly is this slightly sweet, golden-hued liquid?...
a photo of a hand holding up a chocolate bar Credit: Getty Images It’s happened to just about all of us—you open up a bar of chocolate for a treat, a bag of chocolate chips to make cookies, or a tin of homemade chocolate bark, and discover that the chocolate has a weird-looking white coating. What is that stuff? And is your chocolate still safe to eat? The white coating that forms on the surface of chocolate is called bloom, and—here’s the good news—it’s perfectly safe to eat....
Whether you’ve made a resolution to eat more veggies in the new year or are just trying to eat a bit healthier, there’s a common misconception that eating healthier means you’re doomed to spend more money at the grocery store. While there are lots of delicious specialty foods, expensive grass-fed meats and fancy drinks that can send your grocery bill skyrocketing, some of the healthiest foods at your local supermarket are actually the cheapest....
3 cook books on a designed background When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 10 years ago, one of my biggest concerns was how to adjust my cooking practices to fit my new medically required lower-carb lifestyle. As a passionate home cook, I often relied on easy carbs like pasta and rice to be the basis for meals, so I knew I was going to have to turn my daily cooking practice on its head, but I also knew that I was going to need to expand my cookbook shelves to accommodate some specialty titles....
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Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce Credit: Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce Credit: Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce Credit: Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce Credit: Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD A great-tasting veggie burger is more than just the sum of its parts. When done right, homemade veggie burgers deliver bigger flavor and superior texture than their premade counterparts....
ripe avocados in a bowl Credit: Casey Barber We love avocados’ creamy texture and taste, their versatility in recipes (especially recipes that are as easy as putting avocados on toast or making guacamole), and all of the stellar health benefits of avocado. But finding a ripe avocado at the store is not a sure bet every time. Avocados don’t start to ripen until they’re off the tree, so sometimes we have to wait for them to ripen before we use them....
Katie Lee Biegel on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Slaven Vlasic Katie Lee Biegel on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Slaven Vlasic Katie Lee Biegel on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Slaven Vlasic Katie Lee Biegel on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Slaven Vlasic Calling all volume eaters! If you’ve ever dreamed of sitting down to a massive bowl of chicken Alfredo pasta without eating up your entire day’s calorie and fat content in one meal, WW rep/cookbook author/TV host Katie Lee Biegel has your solution....
