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Valentine’s Day is on its way, which means chocolate is on (pretty much) everyone’s shopping lists. While we love chocolate, we’ve become much more selective about where we’re buying our treats this year. Turns out, the brands and stores you buy from can dramatically impact the lives of cocoa farmers and the land where chocolate is grown. various chocolates in a box Credit: Jenny Dettrick/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Labor reports millions of children in Africa work under hazardous conditions growing cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate....

some healthy foods coming to Aldi in November 2022 including the Cranberry Craze frozen smoothie mix, the Sausage & Kale Cauliflower Crust Flatbread Pizza, and turkey Cooking Stock Credit: Courtesy of Brand some healthy foods coming to Aldi in November 2022 including the Cranberry Craze frozen smoothie mix, the Sausage & Kale Cauliflower Crust Flatbread Pizza, and turkey Cooking Stock Credit: Courtesy of Brand some healthy foods coming to Aldi in November 2022 including the Cranberry Craze frozen smoothie mix, the Sausage & Kale Cauliflower Crust Flatbread Pizza, and turkey Cooking Stock Credit: Courtesy of Brand...

Whether you’re a clean freak or could care less, the last few years have brought cleanliness front-of-mind for many. Sure, doing to dishes or wiping off the table may be regular steps in your post-meal routine, but what about all of the other parts of your kitchen? There are several placed in your kitchen and home that actually should be cleaned every day that might surprise you. We also spoke with Melissa Maker, cleaning expert and founder of Clean My Space, to get her top tips for keeping our kitchens squeaky clean....

30 minute 500 calorie dinners In this 7-day meal plan, healthy 500-calorie dinners make their way to the table in 30 minutes or less. The key to these quick dinners is the combination of fast recipes and simple sides, and relying on healthy convenience items, like precooked grains and canned chickpeas, to cut down even more on cook time. Ringing in right around 500 calories, these balanced meals are a healthy choice for anyone looking for healthy dinner options, and can be especially helpful for those trying to lose weight since they have the calorie totals already tallied up....

It’s frustrating when your pants don’t button, but even more frustrating when you can’t figure out why. If it seems like you eat pretty healthy and workout but are still gaining weight, keep reading to learn ten sneaky reasons you could be putting on the pesky pounds—plus what you can do to help combat the weight gain. Read More: 5 Weight-Loss Tweaks That Actually Work, According to Dietitians 1. You’ve stopped weighing yourself There are pros and cons to using the scale to track progress, but for those who have lost weight and are trying to maintain it, research shows that weighing regularly is linked to better success with maintaining weight loss....

It was once thought that lifespan was primarily determined by our genetics. While having “good” genes plays a role, your genes may only be responsible for 20% of how long you live. The rest is dependent on your lifestyle—diet, environment, activity level, social connection, and more. Modern medicine also undoubtedly contributes to longer lifespans, but aging well isn’t just about making it to a certain birthday, it’s also about living all of those years to their fullest capacity!...

Planning ahead is great, but even the best cooks can’t be expected to have every single ingredient in the universe in their kitchen at all times. And when you can’t get to the store—for example if you are social distancing—or if stores are sold out of ingredients it’s completely fine to turn to substitutions. When it comes to savory dishes, it’s generally not a big deal to substitute like for like in recipes....

I’m often asked what condiments and other flavor boosters I recommend always keeping on hand. There are so many I could name, I don’t know where to start! But if I’m forced to play favorites, here are my top picks, plus suggestions from the Test Kitchen team. These items will allow you to make faster meals by adding a ton of flavor without using lots of ingredients, and most of them can hang out in your fridge for a looong time....

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Sadly, heart disease is the #1 killer of women and men in America. According to the CDC, someone dies of heart disease every 36 seconds in the United States. Fortunately, there is so much that can be done to help keep us as healthy as possible—things like what and how much we eat, proper exercise, how much sleep we get—even our relationships and stress levels all impact our heart health. Since the foods we choose most of the time play a big role in supporting a healthy heart (and body), let’s examine some of those that maybe don’t quite get as much love as the more usual suspects....

As temperatures continue to drop with the leaves, it’s time to layer up and bask in the glory of autumn. And one of the true delights of this season is the return of warm, spice-laden drinks, which will be a particularly welcome treat for those participating in safely distanced backyard hangs. We tapped Jeanine Duval, a Montreal-based astrologer and co-founder of Edelwyn, to find out which autumnal beverages are best suited for each zodiac sign....

When it comes to trendy health foods and beverages, it’s always best to proceed with caution. Oftentimes, brands make hefty claims about the supposed benefits of their products but don’t have the science to back it up. In some cases, though, these products do actually boast some legit, evidence-based nutrition perks. Take coconut water, for instance. While it certainly isn’t the magical elixir that certain marketers and influencers make it out to be, it does contain nutrients that can boost hydration and overall health....

healthy stir-fry recipes healthy stir-fry recipes healthy stir-fry recipes healthy stir-fry recipes Cooking up a healthy stir-fry recipe for dinner is one of my favorite ways to eat more vegetables. Loading up a meal with veggies lets you eat a bigger portion size without adding a lot of calories, so you can still feel satisfied. I turn to stir-fry recipes on busy weeknights for a quick and healthy dinner that the family will actually eat....

When you’re trying to eat better or lose weight, sometimes you just want someone to tell you what to eat. Following a meal plan that’s designed by a registered dietitian is a great place to start, but first you need to calculate your daily calorie goal. How to Calculate Your Daily Calorie Goal On a daily diet of 1,200 calories, most everyone will lose weight. By calculating your daily calorie goal, you can get a more precise look at what your calorie level should be to set yourself up for successful weight loss....

For a great many Americans—some estimates put the figure as high as 70 million—getting a good night’s sleep is just a dream, alas. The reality, according to survey after survey, is that the number of hours we spend sleeping has been shrinking in recent years. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this collective dearth of sleep is currently at epidemic proportions. Moreover, we all have our own ways of coming up short on shut-eye....

Our series, Good Food for All, examines the barriers to putting healthy food on the table and what is being done to help. If there is anything the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it is that we can’t talk about food justice without talking about race, socioeconomic status and access. It is a privilege—not afforded to all—to have access to the nutrition variables that are needed to express optimal health. Putting balanced meals on the table each day is a luxury, but it should not be....

cup of espresso on designed background Credit: Getty Images cup of espresso on designed background Credit: Getty Images cup of espresso on designed background Credit: Getty Images cup of espresso on designed background Credit: Getty Images Over the years as I’ve talked to people about their diet, many tend to treat coffee like chocolate or wine: a guilty pleasure. They know coffee isn’t essential, yet they have little desire to give it up....

` just tell me what to eat logo View Series 7-Day No-Sugar Meal Plan to Have More Energy Just Tell Me What to Eat 7-Day Budget-Friendly Dinner Plan for Diabetes 7-Day Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Plan the Whole Family Will Love During pregnancy, you’re already adjusting to multiple changes with your body, and a diagnosis of gestational diabetes can feel overwhelming. Take heart that not only will you be able to sustain a healthy pregnancy but you’ll also be able to do it without following a strict meal plan....

burger and fries Credit: Getty / Lisovskaya Getty / Lisovskaya Whether you’re delayed at the airport, on a road trip, or in a pinch due last-minute schedule changes, we’ve all found ourselves needing a meal, but fast food is the only option. And while there are lots of less healthy fast food items to skip, there are also plenty of smarter options that can be incorporated into any healthy, balanced diet....

a woman exercising with a calendar beside her Credit: Getty Images a woman exercising with a calendar beside her Credit: Getty Images a woman exercising with a calendar beside her Credit: Getty Images a woman exercising with a calendar beside her Credit: Getty Images Lots of people want to lose weight fast. Whether it’s for an event, a big vacation or the start of summer—when it comes to weight loss, timing can feel like everything....