When you bake more than a dozen batches of chocolate chip cookies in 48 hours, chances are you’ll eat, sleep and dream cookies. At least, that’s what happened when the EatingWell Test Kitchen cranked out upwards of 400 cookies in a quest to find out what would happen when we replaced sugar in the recipe with other natural sweeteners. The results surprised even our most expert bakers. Here’s how the cookies panned out (no pun intended)… The Classic Recipe ?...
Tired runner resting after jogging Credit: Getty Images Tired runner resting after jogging Credit: Getty Images Tired runner resting after jogging Credit: Getty Images Tired runner resting after jogging Credit: Getty Images Sodium often has a bad reputation—when you consume too much of it in your diet, that is. Truth is, sodium is an electrolyte that plays incredibly important roles in the body, such as supporting fluid balance, nerve impulses and muscle contraction....
Even in comparison with other whole grains, there’s a lot to be said about millet—loaded with nutrients, it’s a suitable substitute for less nutrient-dense and refined grains. It’s even good for people who follow a gluten-free diet. Here, we’ll tell you what it is, how nutritious it is and how to use it. What Is Millet? Millet is considered an ancient grain because it’s been harvested for food for the last 7,000 years....
Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are,” 19th-century French lawyer and politician Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once said. German researchers recently discovered this may be scientifically true—especially when it comes to those who eat or skip meat—if the data they compiled from nearly 8,000 people is an example of the general population....
beach beach beach beach Photo: Getty Images/Alex Tihonov Summertime can be kind to diabetes management. “You’re eating lighter, fruits and vegetables are fresher, and you’re naturally more active, so blood sugar tends to improve,” says Tiffany Soper, FNP, a certified diabetes educator in the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. But here’s the rub: the heat may affect people with diabetes more than those who don’t have it....
4473423.jpg 4473423.jpg 4473423.jpg 4473423.jpg If you’ve ever potty-trained a toddler, you know the value of fiber in the diet. And if you haven’t, let’s just say that regular, easy-to-pass “movements” make life easier for everyone—toddler and parents. Fiber is the crown jewel nutrient for keeping us regular—young, old or in-between. But fiber’s talents aren’t limited to just moving things along as they should within the walls of your GI tract....
The kitchen is the heart of every home. You spend so much time there you may have tucked away more items in your kitchen than you think. You don’t have to wait until spring to declutter! We’ve talked to organizational experts and compiled a list of 10 things you can say goodbye to right away. Items to Toss for Sanitary and Health Reasons Old Sponges While you can extend the life of your kitchen sponge by cleaning it with soapy water, washing it in the dishwasher or sanitizing it in the microwave (note: never put a sponge with metal in the microwave), a 2017 study published in Nature discovered that used sponges harbor the bacteria Moraxella osloensis....
There are many reasons people eat after dinner, whether because of boredom, stress, cravings or physical hunger. But, there’s also a lot of confusion about if you should eat after dinner, if it is OK to eat and what are the best things to eat at that time. Read on to find out what research and dietitians say about late-night snacking. What Experts Say About Late-Night Snacking “If you’re hungry at night, you should eat something,” says Sarah Pflugradt, M....
Just in time for Hanukkah and upcoming Christmas festivities, Mother Nature is entering the chat and is definitely making herself known this week. According to the National Weather Service, a “dangerous arctic outbreak” is likely to impact most of the lower 48 states. Frigid temperatures and “life-threatening wind chills” are expected to join snow or freezing rain in many parts of the country making travel challenging to impossible. When whipping winds meet that precipitation—especially the icy rain—power might be at-risk, too....
pomegranate cut in half with knife pomegranate cut in half with knife pomegranate cut in half with knife pomegranate cut in half with knife If you’ve ever tasted pomegranate juice, then you are familiar with the sweet, slightly sour taste of this festive winter fruit. You can eat pomegranate seeds, but the juice comes from the aril, the delicate juicy case that envelops the seeds. And there are lots of antioxidant-rich arils packed into each fruit, the pomegranates (tough!...
Jennifer Garner Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Garner Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Garner Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Garner Credit: Getty Images We love Jennifer Garner’s #PretendCookingShow series on Instagram, and the newest edition showcases an incredibly delicious dessert just in time for gift giving. In a new Instagram reel sponsored by KitchenAid, Garner shares her favorite recipe for pumpkin bread. She likes to give out gifts at the beginning of the holiday season, and these mini pumpkin loaves are perfect for just that....
When we’re craving a bit of bonus kitchen inspiration beyond what we can find in our cookbook collections and EatingWell recipe archives, we turn to Instagram—and to some of our favorite celebrity chefs, who are letting us in on their culinary adventures at home. kitchen sink cookies Credit: getty images / bill boch While we’re still firm believers that Ina Garten is the queen of quarantine cooking, she has some fierce competition for the crown from Martha Stewart....
astrology wines Credit: Getty astrology wines Credit: Getty astrology wines Credit: Getty astrology wines Credit: Getty There’s nothing wrong with having a variety of delicious wines on hand for when you’re craving a glass after a long day (in fact, drinking wine has some pretty impressive health benefits). But there might actually be a fun, new wine to explore, based on your zodiac sign (yep, seriously!). We tapped Skye Alexander, astrologer and author of Magickal Astrology, to find out the best wine to drink for your zodiac sign....
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Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach 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! When I finally stop running around and sit down to eat dinner each evening, I quickly find myself sinking into relaxation mode. All the things I said I would do after dinner—fold laundry, catch up on a few work emails and the dishes—start to feel like too much work....
2 bags of Wilde brand chips: Nashville Hot Chicken Chips and Himalayan Pink Salt and Chicken Chips 2 bags of Wilde brand chips: Nashville Hot Chicken Chips and Himalayan Pink Salt and Chicken Chips 2 bags of Wilde brand chips: Nashville Hot Chicken Chips and Himalayan Pink Salt and Chicken Chips 2 bags of Wilde brand chips: Nashville Hot Chicken Chips and Himalayan Pink Salt and Chicken Chips If I’m being totally honest, I was a little skeeved out the first time I saw a package of Wilde’s chicken chips....
Did you know that the average American supermarket stocks 28,000 products, according to the Food Industry Association? With its sizable testing and development team and a lot of curation, Trader Joe’s whittles their selection down to about 2,000 items that they stand behind—and buy themselves often. So as we enter 2021 and are restocking our pantries and refrigerators for the new year, the Trader Joe’s “crew members” have taken time to round up their MVP Trader Joe’s exclusive items....
trader joes tabbouleh hummus Credit: Instagram / @traderjoesobsessed How do we love hummus? Let us count the ways. Creamy and classic. With additional avocado. Garnished with roasted chickpeas and Marcona almonds a la Ina Garten. Pretty much any and every hummus recipe—even dark chocolate-infused—gets a big thumbs up from the EatingWell crew. (Check out our new deep-dive into the many health benefits of hummus.) So we were delighted to see another variety of the Middle Eastern bean dip join the ranks of the already-stacked snack aisle of Trader Joe’s....
1,200-Calorie Weight-Loss Meal Plan for Summer Fire up the grill and say hello to summer with this healthy 1,200-calorie diet meal plan. In this weight-loss meal plan, we focused on easy, healthy recipes that highlight summer’s best produce, so you can enjoy homemade dinners without spending a ton of time cooking. The warmer weather brings a wider variety of fruits and vegetables that are bursting with flavor, so they don’t require a lot of prep work to taste delicious....
A roasted turkey breast on a platter A roasted turkey breast on a platter A roasted turkey breast on a platter A roasted turkey breast on a platter 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....
