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a group of Mediterranean Diet foods that include steak, shrimp, berries, artichokes, yogurt, seeds, pasta, nuts, eggs, and olive oil Credit: Ali Redmond Amid all the superfoods and fad diets, one style of eating consistently comes out on top as the best: the Mediterranean diet. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, it was ranked as the best diet to try by U.S. News & World Report. It earns first-place rights for its impressive roster of health benefits, including heart protection, weight regulation and cancer reduction....

chocolate covered candy Credit: Getty / Dontstop chocolate covered candy Credit: Getty / Dontstop chocolate covered candy Credit: Getty / Dontstop chocolate covered candy Credit: Getty / Dontstop Flip around the label to peep at the ingredient list on candy corn, Whoppers, Milk Duds, Jelly Belly jelly beans, Raisinets or Goobers and you’ll see sugar in some form, of course, some colors and some synonym of food-grade shellac, which also goes by the name pharmaceutical glaze, resinous glaze or confectioners’ glaze....

Peanut Butter & Hemp Banana Credit: Johnny Autry Pictured recipe: Peanut Butter & Hemp Banana Tasty, satisfying and easy to pack, there’s no questioning why bananas are America’s top-selling fruit. Bananas are packed with health benefits, including lowering risk of heart disease and decreasing blood pressure (just some of the reasons why one dietitian never leaves the grocery store without them). Here are five healthy snack ideas with a banana that make a good thing even better....

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’ve all heard it. And while maybe we’ve shrugged off such simple advice, what if that’s all that was needed? While it’s not quite that simple, it’s not that complicated either. A poll of 2,000 Americans conducted by FreshlyFit found that about 2/3 of those surveyed of have ditched the “big ticket” changes for smaller, more achievable ones. It’s likely a sign of the times—living through a pandemic is overwhelming enough!...

Aldi plants Credit: Aldi Aldi plants Credit: Aldi Aldi plants Credit: Aldi Aldi plants Credit: Aldi Whether you’re just starting out with some low-maintenance houseplants or you’re harvesting a bounty of veggies from your vertical tower garden, gardening—in any form—is an easy way to relieve stress and beat boredom (two things most of us could benefit from right now). That’s why we can’t get enough of house plants—especially these adorable ones hitting Aldi shelves this week....

a woman checking her glucose levels Credit: Getty Images a woman checking her glucose levels Credit: Getty Images a woman checking her glucose levels Credit: Getty Images a woman checking her glucose levels Credit: Getty Images Diabetes is so common that, as of January 2022, 11.3% of Americans have it. And 38% of Americans have prediabetes. While these statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sound grim, being diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it....

Fresh herbs of all kinds are fleeting. We’ve all had the experience of reaching into the fridge only to find what was once a bountiful bunch of fresh herbs now wilted and dying. Some are quicker to slip away than others. The worst offender in the withering department is basil. Its moist and delicate leaves bruise and mold so easily that unless you plan on using it immediately, is it even worth the investment?...

If you’ve written off walking as a workout for weight loss, you should reconsider. The old-school advice to burn as many calories as you can in a workout is out. The new science is here: If you want to lose weight and keep it off, burning 500 calories at once on the treadmill is not the only way. Instead, create a small calorie deficit through your diet and increase activity in a way that’s sustainable and doesn’t leave you ravenous....

There’s nothing like kicking back on the couch and taking in a few reruns of Barefoot Contessa—Ina Garten’s long-running Food Network show. But if you, like many of us Ina Garten superfans at EatingWell, have seen just about every episode of Garten’s show, you’ll be thrilled to hear that a new season of the beloved show is coming back to Food Network on Sundays this fall. As Garten wrote in the caption, you can enjoy the second episode of the new season at 12:30 p....

3 milk bottles in front of the side of a cow with the sky in the background Credit: Getty Images / Maren Caruso / Peter Finch ` the beet logo with illustration of a beet on white background View Series Why It’s Actually Rude to Compliment Someone’s Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian No, You Don’t Need to Do a “Detox”—Here’s What a Dietitian Says The #1 Dessert for Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian I’m a Dietitian, and I’ll Never Give Up Dairy—Here’s Why...

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? Jennifer Garner comes by her healthy habits (including smoothie breakfasts, salad lunches and a biscone or slice of pumpkin bread for dessert every so oven for #balance) very honestly....

jessica alba Credit: Getty / Phillip Faraone / Stringer jessica alba Credit: Getty / Phillip Faraone / Stringer jessica alba Credit: Getty / Phillip Faraone / Stringer jessica alba Credit: Getty / Phillip Faraone / Stringer Celebs, they’re just like us! Fighting with their blenders, trying to sneak nutrition into their picky eater kiddos…Jessica Alba shares all that and more—oh yes, and a delicious-looking açai bowl recipe—in one of her most recent YouTube videos with pal Lizzy Mathis....

roasted cranberry squash cauliflower salad roasted cranberry squash cauliflower salad roasted cranberry squash cauliflower salad roasted cranberry squash cauliflower salad Losing belly fat can help you feel less bloated and more comfortable in your skin, and beyond just that, there are a number of other benefits that may serve as extra motivation to stick to this delicious plan. Extra weight in our midsection, also called visceral fat, can become dangerous, as it’s a type of fat that surrounds our vital organs and increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes....

Since the early pandemic stock-up-palooza of March 2020, frozen food sales have been going strong. With more Americans cooking at home (rather than dining out) and shopping less frequently, frozen food sales jumped more than 17% year over year, according to statistics from the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA). And as we learned from the top pick in the recently announced 2021 Trader Joe’s Customer Choice Awards, this trend certainly rings true at Trader Joe’s....

Costco storefront https://www.eatingwell.com/syndication/can-you-get-your-costco-membership-revoked-banned/costco-store-pl-square/ | Credit: Getty Images Costco storefront https://www.eatingwell.com/syndication/can-you-get-your-costco-membership-revoked-banned/costco-store-pl-square/ | Credit: Getty Images Costco storefront https://www.eatingwell.com/syndication/can-you-get-your-costco-membership-revoked-banned/costco-store-pl-square/ | Credit: Getty Images Costco storefront https://www.eatingwell.com/syndication/can-you-get-your-costco-membership-revoked-banned/costco-store-pl-square/ | Credit: Getty Images | Credit: Getty Images When you think of Costco, you probably picture bulk packages of toilet paper (… especially after the spring of 2020), perhaps the food court snacks or maybe the $4.99 rotisserie chicken. But we’re firm believers that you shouldn’t snooze on the wine selection at the warehouse store....

woman shopping at a grocery store Credit: Getty Images woman shopping at a grocery store Credit: Getty Images woman shopping at a grocery store Credit: Getty Images woman shopping at a grocery store Credit: Getty Images It’s no secret that inflation is making food costs rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of food has risen 10.4% between June 2021 and June 2022—and you’ve likely noticed that on every trip you’ve made to the grocery store lately....

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! Here in Vermont, it’s finally hit the point where I don’t need to wear my down jacket on my early morning walks, which feels like a big milestone! And with all the trees filling out with leaves and more and more flowers sprouting in my garden, I’m craving summer now more than ever....

chickpea curry With so much focus on Thursday’s big feast, I always find myself scrambling to get dinner on the table in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Given all the cooking that’s about to happen, I need some quick and easy dinner ideas to fill out the week. That’s where this menu comes in handy, with fresh and light 15-minute meals Sunday through Wednesday, a tasty Thanksgiving menu for Thursday, plus a healthy dinner idea for how to use up leftovers creatively the next day....

Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad What is a potluck, really, but an excuse to share good food and conversation with friends and family? A potluck is more than just a dinner party: It’s a collaborative meal between the host and guests. Of course, once you’ve decided to host one, you’ll need to tell your guests what to bring to your potluck. In this article, we’ll explain what a potluck is, and how to host a potluck without sacrificing good nutrition....

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. I used to be a morning person. In college, my most productive hours were in the morning before my roommates woke up. But, full disclosure, I fell away from it in in the past year....