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People keep asking me if Halo Top ice cream is healthy. Halo Top, is low-calorie light ice cream (Enlightened and Breyer’s Delights are similar) that claims to be healthier than regular ice cream because of their pint’s low-calorie count and slightly higher protein content. But is Halo Top actually better for you? Let me just say that I love ice cream. Going out for a cone is a weekly summer activity and there’s usually a pint or two in my freezer (yes, dietitians eat ice cream)....

6352796.jpg Protein plays an important role in muscle development and eating plenty of protein keeps us feeling full, which can help prevent overeating and keep our weight in a healthy range. The Mediterranean diet has similar effects on weight (thanks to healthy protein sources and high-fiber foods) in addition to other healthy benefits, like decreasing risk for dangerous health conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Combine the two and you set yourself up for a healthy, balanced approach to weight loss and healthy eating....

easy fried rice recipe easy fried rice recipe easy fried rice recipe easy fried rice recipe Growing up, having fried rice for dinner was synonymous with “fridge clean-out day,” meaning that any leftover vegetables and proteins from the night-or week-before were on their way to the wok. Those leftovers might be pieces of Chinese roast pork, bits of leftover chicken and baby bok choy, gai lan (Chinese broccoli) and corn-but when mixed with scrambled eggs and oyster sauce, they made homemade fried rice that was ready in under 20 minutes....

Ina Garten on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Taylor Hill Ina Garten on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Taylor Hill Ina Garten on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Taylor Hill Ina Garten on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Taylor Hill If you hadn’t heard, today is Ina Garten’s birthday. While we could celebrate with some sweet treats, like her Honey Bourbon Cake or toast-worthy Pomegranate Gimlets, we’re more tempted by the recipe Garten shared today on Instagram: her Chicken Pot Pie Soup....

men serving at cafe Credit: Cafe Ohlone men serving at cafe Credit: Cafe Ohlone men serving at cafe Credit: Cafe Ohlone men serving at cafe Credit: Cafe Ohlone Prior to 1776, the residents of California’s coastal East Bay and Carmel Valley were members of the Ohlone tribe. Then the Spanish colonizers arrived and, 18 years later, they violently forced the Ohlone to relocate to Mission Dolores in San Francisco. At the mission, the Ohlone struggled to gather traditional foods to prepare tribal recipes....

Pictured recipe: Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa High blood pressure is a concern for many Americans—about 47% of adults in the U.S. have hypertension or are taking medicine for hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). However, only one in four adults with hypertension has their condition “under control.” Consistently high blood pressure can eventually damage arteries and increase risk for heart disease, so it’s important to do what you can to lower your risk....

a photo of Oprah Credit: Getty Images a photo of Oprah Credit: Getty Images a photo of Oprah Credit: Getty Images a photo of Oprah Credit: Getty Images Oprah Winfrey is no stranger to endorsing products she thinks her fans will fall in love with—after all, her new slate of “Favorite Things” just arrived in time for holiday shopping. But disreputable companies have been known to fake Oprah’s seal of approval, and she’s setting the record straight on one nefarious example....

More than 35% of Americans fall short on sleep (getting an average of less than seven hours per night), according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that may seem like an efficient way to sprint through life, this habit is certainly not doing our health any favors. Research shows that sleep deficiencies can increase risk for a whole host of health challenges, including but not limited to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and kidney disease....

GEFU Digital Radio Roast Thermometer With Timer Credit: Sur La Table We’re already getting our plan together for this Thanksgiving—from special additions to the menu to budget-friendly kitchen tools that will make your holiday incredibly easy. Whether you’re spending the big day with friends, family or some combination of the two, making the menu as delicious and as easy as possible is our top priority. And if your Thanksgiving lineup features a roasted or smoked turkey at the center, you might end up spending half of your time checking on the bird until it’s fully cooked....

trader joe's roasted vegetables Credit: Instagram / @traderjoesfl We’re always on the lookout for fresh ways to get our five-a-day. Lately, we’ve been all about that midday salad life, but even the most nutritious among us cannot live on salad alone. So we were delighted to learn about one of the newest additions to the Trader Joe’s summer 2020 product lineup, thanks to @traderjoesfl: ready-to-eat, pre-roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Made with just broccoli or cauliflower, olive oil, sea salt and black pepper, these vacuum-sealed refrigerator packs come in four-serving packages—perfect for a family dinner or nearly a week’s worth of meal-prepped lunches....

One-Pot Coconut Milk Curry with Chickpeas ` 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 One-Pot Coconut Milk Curry with Chickpeas One-Pot Coconut Milk Curry with Chickpeas One-Pot Coconut Milk Curry with Chickpeas In this 7-day meal plan, we map out a week of vegan recipes with diabetes in mind....

If you want to start eating a vegan diet or just curious what a day of vegan eating would be like, this 1-day 1,800-calorie vegan meal plan is the perfect way to try out a plant-based diet. Even if you’re not vegan, eating more plant-based foods is just a good idea all around. There are no animal products in these meal ideas. Instead, you’ll fill up your plate with a balance of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes-a healthy approach to eating....

a collage of banana in the background with a glucose meter Credit: Getty Images a collage of banana in the background with a glucose meter Credit: Getty Images a collage of banana in the background with a glucose meter Credit: Getty Images a collage of banana in the background with a glucose meter Credit: Getty Images The banana is a highly versatile, delicious fruit that’s easy to digest and touted for its many health benefits, such as protection against oxidative stress and chronic disease due to its high fiber and antioxidant contents....

Honey is a pantry staple that can be found in most people’s homes. It’s a versatile ingredient that you can use to make everything from drinks and baked goods to savory dishes. But a little goes a long way, and one jar can last months, if not years. Is that, well, OK? Can honey go bad? If so, when and how do you know if your honey is bad? Here are all the details about the golden sweetener and whether it ever expires....

person placing kimchi on their meal Credit: Getty Images person placing kimchi on their meal Credit: Getty Images person placing kimchi on their meal Credit: Getty Images person placing kimchi on their meal Credit: Getty Images Full of probiotics, kimchi is a fermented favorite that has been a must-have in Korean kitchens for generations. There are hundreds of kimchi recipes, varying from region to region in Korea—or wherever the kimchi is being made—and depending on what is seasonally available....

Avocado & Corn Salad Your daily avocado toast may be doing more than simply getting you through your morning to-dos—a new study claims that eating one fresh avocado every day changed women’s abdominal fat to be healthier. The study, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and published in The Journal of Nutrition, found that an avo a day for 12 weeks led to women seeing reduced levels of visceral fat, the kind of fat that encases the internal organs and is linked to higher risk of inflammation, heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes....

One the most plentiful and versatile fruits (yes fruits!) of late summer, tomatoes are tasty addition to meals any time of day. You can blend them into an omelet, bake them in a summer veggie strata, slice them for a simple salad, or puree them into a zesty gazpacho. And don’t forget all the saucy possibilities—from classic red to bright and citrusy salsa! No matter what you’re making, you’ll need to prep your tomatoes before you start cooking....

I recently travelled to Norway and made visits to two major cities: Oslo, the nation’s capital, and Trondheim, the country’s third largest city and the nation’s food capital. And while this was my third trip to this Scandinavian wonderland, I had never really paid super close attention to the food scene. I felt I was lacking in my complete understanding of this once-prominent Viking haven, so I decided I needed to go with the intent of immersing myself into the country’s food culture while channeling my own Norse roots....

Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images One of our favorite parts of winter is celebrating soup season! We love tossing our ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and coming home to a cozy, nourishing meal after work. Ina Garten is all about the soups this time of year too (celebs, they’re just like us!...

a photo of Padma Lakshmi Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images a photo of Padma Lakshmi Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images a photo of Padma Lakshmi Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images a photo of Padma Lakshmi Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images Padma Lakshmi is back again with another delicious recipe, and this one is perfect for the winter months. In a new Instagram reel, Lakshmi shares her “simple, aromatic” recipe for Coconut-Braised Cabbage, a simple dish that when served over rice, grains or legumes, comes together as a balanced and delicious plant-based meal....