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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts With so many alternative milks and soy products appearing on grocery store shelves lately, it should come as no surprise that veganism is on the rise-about 3 percent of the U.S. population claims to be following a vegan diet, up from 2 percent in 2012, according to a 2018 Gallup poll....

Vegan Substitutes for Holiday Baking Vegan Substitutes for Holiday Baking Vegan Substitutes for Holiday Baking Vegan Substitutes for Holiday Baking Pictured Recipe: No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies What to swap for eggs, dairy and butter to bake vegan treats. Vegan baking can seem tricky. You need to replace eggs, butter, dairy and any other animal-based products in traditional recipes. But once you learn what you can swap in, it becomes easier to bake up vegan treats....

two ingredient dough two ingredient dough two ingredient dough two ingredient dough Pictured recipe: Two-Ingredient Dough You don’t need to be a kitchen pro to make this two-ingredient pizza dough. You also don’t need any special equipment, fancy techniques or several hours to let the dough rise. Sound too good to be true? We thought so too, until we tried it. Then we couldn’t stop riffing on delicious ways to use it....

a tub of margarine next to a stick of butter with "vs" written between Credit: Getty Images / Science Photo Library / cveltri a tub of margarine next to a stick of butter with "vs" written between Credit: Getty Images / Science Photo Library / cveltri a tub of margarine next to a stick of butter with “vs” written between Credit: Getty Images / Science Photo Library / cveltri...

boozeballs christmas tree ornaments MyMealivos Festive Boozeballs Fillable Christmas Baubles have received an average 5-star rating from 70 reviews, and for good reason: The affordable tree ornaments deck the halls and raise spirits all at once. Each sturdy, leak-proof plastic ornament holds up to 50 milliliters of your desired beverage of choice. (To put that into perspective, it’s a nicely portion-controlled 1/15 of a standard bottle of wine or 1/7 of a can or bottle of beer....

While lunch is often an afterthought when it comes to meal planning, what you eat midday can make a big difference in how you feel all afternoon. Trade up your deli sandwich with a bag of chips for some of these foods to get more added health benefits for your lunch, without spending too much time in the kitchen. 1. Canned Tuna “Seafood is packed with protein, helping you feel full and satisfied....

Diet and exercise are two key aspects of successful weight loss, but there’s another important factor that tends to get neglected-sleep! Adults need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep each night, yet the CDC estimates that at least one-third of U.S. adults log less than seven hours. woman lying in bed with a sleep mask on Photo: Getty / Westend61 When it comes to weight loss, the effects of not getting enough shuteye go way beyond being a little tired or less productive....

I love salad. The way the ruffles of leaves hold onto flavor-dense dressing. The crunch of raw vegetables. The tenderness of add-ins like dried fruit, hard-boiled eggs, roasted beets and beans. All of these add a change in texture as they hide in the folds of my greens. Every bite can be a perfect one with an even toss. And, I think most people would agree, I love how I feel after I have a fantastic salad: refreshed, satisfied and like I did something good for me....

The beginning of September brings all kinds of joys—more tailgating, cooler weather and, yes, a whole new slate of Aldi finds. You can always count on the budget-friendly retailer for fun, affordable items that will shake up your routine in the kitchen. (Just check out this roundup of fall exclusives for further inspiration.) Aldi foods Credit: Courtesy of Brand This month, the chain is bringing in plenty of flavors that suit the transition from summer to fall, like sweet corn, crisp apple and cinnamon, so you can ease yourself into the new season....

A Sunday Meal-Prep Plan for When You Only Have 30 Minutes A Sunday Meal-Prep Plan for When You Only Have 30 Minutes A Sunday Meal-Prep Plan for When You Only Have 30 Minutes A Sunday Meal-Prep Plan for When You Only Have 30 Minutes Don’t jump ship on your meal prep when you’re super busy! Instead, tweak your meal-prep plan to maximize your time. Focus on tasks that yield big returns to help you eat healthy during the week....

aldi fried pickle chips Credit: Aldi aldi fried pickle chips Credit: Aldi aldi fried pickle chips Credit: Aldi aldi fried pickle chips Credit: Aldi Nearly every state fair has been understandably cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and limited gathering sizes. If you’re missing the grandstand rides and crowds of people, we (unfortunately) can’t do much to help there. But on the food front, Aldi has you covered....

Many of us have had the same morning routine for years and might not be eager to change it. While brushing our teeth in the morning is typical dental hygiene for most, there’s a lingering debate about whether to brush before or after breakfast. Woman brushing teeth at mirror Credit: Getty Images / Ridofranz Thankfully, Anna Peterson, a dental hygienist, is putting the age-old question to rest. They suggest that the correct time to brush your teeth is before you eat breakfast, which may come as a shock to those who have always done it after....

hands pouring beer from a bottle on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Trimmer hands pouring beer from a bottle on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Trimmer hands pouring beer from a bottle on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Trimmer hands pouring beer from a bottle on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Trimmer Whether you enjoy it on the golf course, après ski, at the ballgame or at a picnic, little says “leisure” more than cracking open a cold beer....

grilled pizzas grilled pizzas grilled pizzas grilled pizzas Beyond a chance to get outside, learning how to grill pizza can result in the tastiest pizza recipe you’ve ever made. Lightly charred spots are just the beginning–by cooking your pizza on a grill (and benefitting from the extra heat that an oven can’t match) you’ll get a crispy crust and perfectly melted toppings. The secret to grilling success? Have all your ingredients ready to go before you head out....

grandma grandma grandma grandma Photo: Jessica Ball These days, anything that helps you feel good should be a high priority. For me, to start my day I have been walking a lot to help center myself. Where I live, in Burlington, Vermont, there are signs all over the sidewalks similar to the one above with a simple but important message: wash your hands, call your grandma. One I had been doing regularly and diligently, one I had not....

Some research has hinted that eating within certain windows, aka intermittent fasting or IF, might align better with our circadian rhythms and may improve blood sugar and cholesterol and boost longevity. For this reason, IF has been having a moment over the last decade. Celebrities from Jennifer Aniston to Jimmy Kimmel have given it a shot, and dozens of diet books have been released explaining how to follow one of the plans, be it the 5:2 method, 16/8, eat-stop-eat or the warrior method....

a collage of prepackaged food items that are part of the recall Credit: Getty Images a collage of prepackaged food items that are part of the recall Credit: Getty Images a collage of prepackaged food items that are part of the recall Credit: Getty Images a collage of prepackaged food items that are part of the recall Credit: Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration just announced a substantial recall of over 400 types of ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks, yogurt and related products....

When Gary Acuff cooks, he uses two pairs of tongs. Acuff isn’t a chef with TikTok’s greatest new cooking hack—he’s a professor emeritus of food microbiology at Texas A&M University who now runs his own business, Acuff Consulting LLC. He has spent a long and distinguished career studying the bacteria that wreaks havoc on our GI tracts, and he has pretty much ruined anything but well-done hamburgers for me. Now he’s telling me why I should use two pairs of tongs to cook....

A solid night of shut-eye is so crucial for our body and mind, yet most of us don’t get what we truly need. Many Americans report sleeping only about seven hours a night, and lots of us log even fewer hours, which is when it becomes unhealthy. “Adequate sleep helps to allow your body to perform all the regulatory and maintenance functions it needs to function properly. Healthy sleep also helps set the stage for many domains of health,” says Michael A....

Turns out, there might be another solution for staying healthy when it feels like you don’t have time to exercise. The evidence for short bursts of activity has been mounting for some time. (Remember the 7-minute workout?) But now there’s research showing that even really small sessions can have bona fide benefits. They’re called exercise snacks. “And they’re somewhere between that short walk to the water cooler in pre-pandemic times and high-intensity interval training,” says Scott Lear, Ph....