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Rachel Ray on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jim Spellman Rachel Ray on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jim Spellman Rachel Ray on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jim Spellman Rachel Ray on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jim Spellman Rachael Ray had one doozy of a 2021. In addition to an August house fire that essentially destroyed the upstate New York home she shares with husband John Cusimano and the hurricane-related flooding that damaged their New York City apartment that same month, the couple lost their beloved pitbull dog, Isaboo in May....

Adele recently posted a photo on Instagram standing in front of a beautiful floral arch and thanked everyone for wishing her a happy birthday. In the photo, Adele is wearing a form-fitting black dress, heels and a big smile—and looks fitter than ever. She reportedly lost 100 pounds by following the Sirtfood Diet and ramping up her exercise routine with cross-training and pilates. People reports the singer’s transformation was never about losing weight, but getting healthier for her son, Angelo....

Astrology is one of our guilty pleasures, and we can never resist reading our horoscopes—especially when it has to do with yummy cocktails! To find out the scoop on our signs, we tapped Kim Green, an astrologer based in Valdosta, Georgia. 2 cocktails on an astrology graphic background Credit: Getty / CSA Images Here’s what cocktail she says you should be sipping, according to your sign. Warning: some of these are a little too accurate....

Greek Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki 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! In the winter here in Vermont, when there are no leaves to block the view, my husband and I get a little glimpse of Lake Champlain from our bedroom window....

Trader Joe's ube pancake mix Credit: Instagram / @thesnacksoflife Rather than yes way, rosé (although the popular grocery retailer still has plenty of tasty bottles of pink wine available for purchase), Trader Joe’s trendspotters and product developers have a new motto lately: Yes way, ube. Ube, a purple sweet potato with origins in the Philippines, has been treasured for centuries for its mellow flavor and slightly nutty, vanilla-scented flavor. It’s really making a splash in the last few years, in particular, as Instagrammers adore its vibrant violet hue....

7-Day Meal Plan: Easy Cheap $3 Dinners Making budget-friendly meals that are healthy and delicious is easy with this cheap and healthy meal plan. Each of these dinners rings in at $3 or less per serving and is ready in no more than 40 minutes. The recipes use classic pantry staples like pasta, beans, brown rice and dried spices, plus a mix of fresh ingredients that make for fast and fresh meals, like the Sesame Ginger Pork Patty with Grilled Pineapple and Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl....

You’ve probably heard that eating more vegetables and less meat is healthy. Maybe you’re even feeling inspired to try eating a vegan diet—which excludes all animal products, including dairy and eggs—to improve your health or lose a little weight. Eating a vegan diet can be a healthy way to eat when your meals are full of vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains. You need a well-planned vegan diet to make sure you don’t miss out on essential nutrients or end up eating only processed vegan foods....

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mary j blige Mary J. Blige is truly a tour de force, and she reminded everyone of that during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show earlier this week. Though she recently turned 51, the nine-time Grammy Award winner seems as energetic as ever—and like she has no intentions of stopping any time soon. We took a look at the fitness, self-care and nutrition habits of the singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist to see what keeps her at the top of her game....

Balsamic-Parmesan Sauteed Spinach Balsamic-Parmesan Sauteed Spinach Balsamic-Parmesan Sauteed Spinach Balsamic-Parmesan Sauteed Spinach If I had to create a list of my favorite vegetables, spinach would definitely be at the top. Not only is spinach packed with nutrients like calcium and potassium, but it’s also been associated with impressive health benefits like lowering your blood pressure and being good for your skin. Plus, spinach can be used in endless ways, from smoothies to salads to a simple, delicious side dish....

This question is on so many minds: how can I lose belly fat…and fast? While there’s no magic formula of food and exercise to lose belly fat with the snap of your fingers, there are nutrition choices, exercises and lifestyle changes that can help. Here’s your guide to understanding exactly what belly fat is and how you might be able to reduce it over time. What Is Belly Fat and Is It Dangerous?...

If you keep Jif peanut butter on hand, you may want to check the lot code on your jar. The peanut butter manufacturer just announced a large recall of 49 products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products include a range of sizes, from 12-ounce jars to 4-pound cans, and include natural, creamy, crunchy, natural honey, no sugar added and reduced fat varieties. The list also includes various types of packaging, including to-go packs, squeezable bottles and twin packs....

Ina Garten sitting in a chair Credit: Getty Images / Brad Barket / Stringer Ina Garten sitting in a chair Credit: Getty Images / Brad Barket / Stringer Ina Garten sitting in a chair Credit: Getty Images / Brad Barket / Stringer Ina Garten sitting in a chair Credit: Getty Images / Brad Barket / Stringer Few things bring me more joy than Ina Garten and her cooking. Garten is not only the queen of delicious recipes—from cocktails to comfort food (she has an entire cookbook dedicated to comfort food)—but in recent years, she’s also become a source of joy for me outside the kitchen with her Instagram account....

Trader Joe's storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images Trader Joe's storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images Trader Joe’s storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images Trader Joe’s storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images There’s almost nothing better than sprawling out on a blanket with a basket of snacks at your side....

Trader Joe's Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit Credit: Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit Credit: Trader Joe's Trader Joe’s Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit Credit: Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit Credit: Trader Joe’s While not everyone is looking to lose weight in the new year, most of us could certainly improve on our vegetable intake—especially since only 10% of Americans eat enough produce each day!...

Step away from the faucet, folks. Washing raw chicken doesn’t clean it, but it can spread germs in your kitchen. And don’t wash other meat or fish either. Rather than getting rid of bacteria (or whatever it is you’re trying to wash off that chicken), you’re probably making the problem worse. Washing chicken actually spreads germs First, the science. Raw poultry can harbor bacteria, including Salmonella and Campylobacter. You may not have heard of the latter, but it’s linked to an estimated 2....

greek-salmon-bowl greek-salmon-bowl greek-salmon-bowl greek-salmon-bowl Sometimes inflammation is a good thing—it’s a defense mechanism. For instance, inflammation helps heal a cut. But then there’s the type of inflammation that is a slow, ongoing simmer in the background of your body. That’s called chronic inflammation and over time it will take a toll on your health and ups your risk of developing some major diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s....

spoon pouring sugar into a pile Credit: Getty / stocksnapper spoon pouring sugar into a pile Credit: Getty / stocksnapper spoon pouring sugar into a pile Credit: Getty / stocksnapper spoon pouring sugar into a pile Credit: Getty / stocksnapper You know that sugar isn’t healthy. But did you ever think about it this way: You don’t actually need sugar in your diet (if you’re generally well-nourished)? That’s because sugar doesn’t deliver vitamins, minerals or other health-benefiting nutrients....

Nuts are the perfect healthy snack, as they are not only convenient and portable, they are a great source of healthy fats, plant protein, fiber and some essential vitamins and minerals. Whether you’re following a low-carb, paleo, vegan, Mediterranean or any other kind of diet plan, nuts fit into pretty much any healthy eating pattern. Find out our top picks for the healthiest nuts to eat and why they’re so good for you....

It happens from time to time: You start telling a story, only to lose your train of thought halfway through. Or you walk into a room and can’t remember what you went in there to do. Or the harder you try to remember the name of that kitchen utensil you need to buy, the further its name slips away. Mental glitches like these happen to everyone and are understandably freaky, but aren’t necessarily a sign of cognitive decline....