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Martha Stewart on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Monica Schipper / StockArtRoom Speaking as someone who treats Thanksgiving as if it were my own personal Olympic Games, there is literally nothing more important in my life than what I serve on that holiest of food holidays: Turkey Day. For the next week or so, I will dedicate at least 50% of my brain power to the cooking schedule, my refrigerator capacity and the odds and ends still on my Thanksgiving grocery list....

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selena gomez Credit: Getty / Tibrina Hobson / Stringer selena gomez Credit: Getty / Tibrina Hobson / Stringer selena gomez Credit: Getty / Tibrina Hobson / Stringer selena gomez Credit: Getty / Tibrina Hobson / Stringer Actress, singer and beauty entrepreneur Selena Gomez is aiming to add another skill to her resume: Cook. She’s been brushing up on her culinary skills so much during quarantine, in fact, that HBO Max tapped her to host a new food show....

Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where assistant 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. By mid-February, we can all agree that spring is getting closer (even if it doesn’t feel like it in Vermont). After the doldrums of December and January where I only want to eat warm foods in a bowl, I start to crave foods that are fresh and light....

Trader Joes grocery store entrance with sign Credit: ABLOKHIN/GETTY IMAGES Trader Joes grocery store entrance with sign Credit: ABLOKHIN/GETTY IMAGES Trader Joes grocery store entrance with sign Credit: ABLOKHIN/GETTY IMAGES Trader Joes grocery store entrance with sign Credit: ABLOKHIN/GETTY IMAGES Have you ever wondered how trendsetting products like Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, Cauliflower Gnocchi and Hold the Cone! ice cream end up in Trader Joe’s stores? It’s not a fluke—the process takes a lot of (delicious) work, including ample vetting by Trader Joe’s employees....

containers containers containers containers Recipe to Try: Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms When you hear “carbohydrates,” you may envision white bread, rice and pasta and think these are foods to limit or avoid. But have you heard about complex carbohydrates and how they can be part of a healthy diet? Read on to find out what complex carbohydrates are. What are Carbohydrates? Everyone needs carbohydrates—they’re your body’s preferred source of energy....

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 10% of Americans eat the recommended daily servings of vegetables. This means many of us are missing out on the nutrients that vegetables deliver, especially potassium and fiber. How many servings should you be eating? It depends on your calorie needs, age, and gender. Generally, an adult should aim for 2½-4 cups of vegetables a day, according to the USDA’s MyPlate....

Welcome to the first trimester of pregnancy, complete with morning sickness, exhaustion, breast pain and all the carbs. Before you even see a positive test, your body is already changing. And, even though it’s an exciting time for most expecting moms, the physical symptoms can be a real drag. We break down what is actually going on in your body during those first 13 weeks, which nutrients to load up on, and what to do if you feel sick from sunup to sundown....

ravioli in a shallow bowl with pinenuts and sage Butternut Squash Ravioli | Credit: Jennifer Causey Three years ago, I went through one of the roughest patches of my life. I was getting divorced. Moving out of my home. And things at my job as a food editor had come to a head and I ended up leaving that as well. For the first time in 16 years, I was single....

14-Day Gluten-Free Meal Plan: 1,200 Calories; grilled pork with peach salsa With 14 delicious days of healthy meals and snacks, this gluten-free meal plan makes it easy to stick to your diet. Over the course of this plan, you’ll get your fill of healthy whole foods—some that you’ll prep from scratch and others that you can buy from the store (see our Shopping Tips for finding the healthy gluten-free versions of packaged foods)....

Woman flips a steaming hash brown in a cast iron pan Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images Woman flips a steaming hash brown in a cast iron pan Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images Woman flips a steaming hash brown in a cast iron pan Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images Woman flips a steaming hash brown in a cast iron pan Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images Did you know that iron-deficiency anemia, a common condition in which blood lacks healthy red blood cells, affects more than 1....

frozen bell pepper Credit: Getty Images frozen bell pepper Credit: Getty Images frozen bell pepper Credit: Getty Images frozen bell pepper Credit: Getty Images Have you ever come home with a sleeve of bell peppers only to realize that you only need one for your recipe? Whole bell peppers can last at least five days in the refrigerator, but sometimes even that’s not enough time to figure out what to do with the extras....

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chicken burrito bowls chicken burrito bowls chicken burrito bowls chicken burrito bowls Pictured recipe: Chicken Burrito Bowls When you receive a diagnosis like diabetes, the first thing your care team will probably want to talk about is your diet—and specifically, how many carbohydrates you’re getting on a daily basis. That’s because carbohydrates play an outsized role in the management of diabetes, as their breakdown in your digestive system causes your blood sugar to rise....

Slice them up for salad or pickle them in your favorite brine; cucumbers are a delicious kitchen staple no matter how you enjoy them. We love their crisp, refreshing flavor, which is celebrated in many different dishes from cultures all over the globe. While there’s no arguing about their value in culinary applications, you may be wondering, are they actually good for you? Let’s explore cucumber nutrition and the potential health benefits of cucumbers....

making sandwiches on a cutting board with Stasher sandwich bags Credit: Stasher ` View Series Why Kids Don’t Eat Enough Seafood and How They Can Enjoy It 5 Easy Snack Ideas You Can Pack in a Mason Jar The Number of Teens Diagnosed with Prediabetes Has Doubled in the Past 2 Decades—Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know Kids Who Don’t Eat Meat Are Just as Healthy as Kids Who Do, New Research Says...

A woman applying lotion to her arm on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jordi Salas / Tuul & Bruno Morandi For many of us, winter is the most dreaded season of the year—and for good reason. If we’re not cooped up indoors, we’re scraping ice from our cars’ windshields. If we’re not scraping ice, we’re sweating under layers of clothing. And if we’re not sweating, we’re probably shivering as we battle the inevitable cold, flu or even COVID....

target grill Summer is the perfect season for outdoor cooking. Whether you’re cooking over a campfire in the woods or over a fire pit in your backyard, open-flame cooking is a fun summertime activity. But one issue that often arises with open-flame grilling is uneven cooking, since it can be difficult to create a level surface for your pan. Luckily, we’ve found the perfect solution to make open-flame cooking way easier....

theprep pesto ravioli 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! As much as I love cooking, I sure do hate to do it some weeks. The little bit of energy I do have is typically spent by lunch and come dinnertime, I’m done. And if my husband’s in the same mood, it’s either cheese and crackers or takeout (and you can only do so much takeout)....

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