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The nutrition world is fraught with controversy about what is and isn’t good for you, but there is one thing most everyone can agree on: we should all be eating more fruits and vegetables. And you don’t have to be a mathematician to know the advice about eating five servings of fruits and veggies a day. Or do you? Researchers discovered that eating 400 grams of fruits and vegetables each day could help prevent chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and dementia....

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Pictured recipe: Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Ever wonder ‘is soup healthy’ when considering your lunch options. Turns out soup is good for the soul-and the rest of you too. Here are four healthy reasons to eat more soup. Soup’s On: Healthy Soups in 30 Minutes or Less Soup Adds Vitamins and Minerals containers Pictured recipe: Veggistrone Do you have a souper diet? (See what we did there?...

Sometimes hitting the “reset button” is just what you need to refocus and get back on track. Whether you’re just coming off of the food-filled holiday season or simply have strayed from your regular healthy routine, this 1-day meal plan will help you kick-start healthy habits and get you back to your normal routine. With delicious, no-added-sugar vegetarian meals, you’ll feel energized, refreshed and motivated to stick to your healthy habits....

Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes Dark leafy greens—like kale, spinach, chard and collards—are some of the most nutritious foods you can eat. They’re packed with fiber and vitamins A, C, E and K. One serving is 2 cups of raw greens or 1 cup of cooked. We love them in these recipes and also because they can help us stay healthy. Pictured: Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes 20 Recipes with Dark Leafy Greens Here are 5 more reasons to help convince you to eat more dark leafy greens....

Daily Harvest crumbles with Recall sticker on designed background Credit: Daily Harvest Crumbles promotional image Daily Harvest crumbles with Recall sticker on designed background Credit: Daily Harvest Crumbles promotional image Daily Harvest crumbles with Recall sticker on designed background Credit: Daily Harvest Crumbles promotional image Daily Harvest crumbles with Recall sticker on designed background Credit: Daily Harvest Crumbles promotional image Daily Harvest, the meal subscription service and online food retailer, has issued a recall of its French Lentil + Leek Crumbles, a vegan meat substitute....

Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background next to Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta Credit: Giadzy, Getty Images / CBS Photo Archive If you’re still scrambling to decide on a stuffing (or dressing) recipe to make for the holidays, don’t stress—we may have just stumbled across the perfect one for you. Plenty of families have heirloom Thanksgiving recipes they make year after year, and that includes some of our favorite celeb chefs....

6 piles of different nuts, including almonds, peanuts and cashews, on wood background 6 piles of different nuts, including almonds, peanuts and cashews, on wood background 6 piles of different nuts, including almonds, peanuts and cashews, on wood background 6 piles of different nuts, including almonds, peanuts and cashews, on wood background It’s probably no surprise that nuts offer a variety of health benefits. For a long time they were shunned by dieters because they were high in fat, but we now know that nuts are loaded with healthy fats and also can help with weight loss....

6343004.jpg Charcuterie boards are the cutest DIY food trend of the moment, but they aren’t just limited to fruit and cheese. We’ve drooled over s’mores boards and hot cocoa boards, and now pizza boards are joining the club. This charcuterie idea adds a fun twist to your usual pizza night lineup, and its customizability makes it perfect for a Sunday dinner or a Bachelorette watch party. Food blogger Samantha Bauchmann posted her take on the idea, which included premade crusts for the ultimate easy build-your-own meal....

Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli recipe on a plate The “April showers” stage of spring is in full effect here in Vermont and we have a few more rainy days on the docket for this week. But on the days where it’s supposed to be nice, I know I’m going to want to be outside the second I close my computer for the day. That means dinner needs to be quick, which is where this week of easy 15-minute meals for spring comes in handy....

mini-greenhouses-wayfair Credit: Wayfair mini-greenhouses-wayfair Credit: Wayfair mini-greenhouses-wayfair Credit: Wayfair mini-greenhouses-wayfair Credit: Wayfair The novel coronavirus has caused many of us to spend more time at home and practice social distancing guidelines. As a result, many people have begun to garden as a pleasant and time-consuming activity. While it’s fun to hang a basket of strawberry plants or grow your own tomatoes, your new plants may receive unwanted attention from your neighborhood squirrels or other pests....

A woman walking in the woods Credit: Getty Images / SeventyFour A woman walking in the woods Credit: Getty Images / SeventyFour A woman walking in the woods Credit: Getty Images / SeventyFour A woman walking in the woods Credit: Getty Images / SeventyFour You may have heard that spending time outside is one of the best $0 ways to combat stress, boost happiness and score more quality sleep. No wonder Canadian doctors began “prescribing nature” to the tune of two hours per week to improve patients’ overall wellness!...

person pouring celery/veggie green smoothie into a cup Photo: Getty Images / Foxys_forest_manufacture The New York Times recently published an op-ed by Jessica Knoll titled “Smash the Wellness Industry” and it’s been making waves. In the article, Knoll talks about “wellness” messaging being diet culture in disguise and explains some of the harms surrounding the ever-growing industry. It’s definitely worth a read, and likely will make you pause and think about some of your eating habits and question the why behind some of your food choices....

pumpkin puree in a bowl Credit: Getty Images pumpkin puree in a bowl Credit: Getty Images pumpkin puree in a bowl Credit: Getty Images pumpkin puree in a bowl Credit: Getty Images It’s that time of year—the pumpkin spice lattes are flowing, and it’s just about time to break out the pumpkin pie recipes for your Thanksgiving feast. While it’s pumpkin spice that draws us to fall’s favorite pie, it’s the main ingredient that may need some clarification when you’re browsing cans in the grocery store: pumpkin puree....

Avocado toast with burrata Credit: Photographer: Leigh Beisch, Food Stylist: Emily Caneer, Props: Glenn Jenkins Avocado toast with burrata Credit: Photographer: Leigh Beisch, Food Stylist: Emily Caneer, Props: Glenn Jenkins Avocado toast with burrata Credit: Photographer: Leigh Beisch, Food Stylist: Emily Caneer, Props: Glenn Jenkins Avocado toast with burrata Credit: Photographer: Leigh Beisch, Food Stylist: Emily Caneer, Props: Glenn Jenkins If you’re a smart sleeper, you’ve established a pre-bed routine to get your mind and body ready for slumber....

Mediterranean Diet foods Credit: Leigh Beisch Mediterranean Diet foods Credit: Leigh Beisch Mediterranean Diet foods Credit: Leigh Beisch Mediterranean Diet foods Credit: Leigh Beisch The Mediterranean diet, also known as Med diet, is what many consider the gold standard when it comes to eating. This is because olive oil intake and plant-rich eating continue to be credited with improving health and reducing risk for many chronic diseases down the road....

7-Day Superfood Breakfast Plan Make the start of every day a bit healthier by incorporating superfoods into your breakfast. Superfoods don’t have to be complicated, fussy or even expensive. Pantry staples, like oats, are rich in fiber, which helps you stay full, maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of heart disease. Here, a week’s worth of nutritious breakfast recipes that maximize nutrition without sacrificing time or budget. Day 1: Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast: Use thick-cut sweet potato slices, which deliver a boost of fiber and vitamin A, instead of bread for your morning “toast....

While no one food is a magic bullet for weight loss, there are certain foods that can help you achieve your weight-loss goals. Most of the foods included as part of a weight-loss diet have a few things in common: They’re high in fiber—which helps keep you feeling fuller longer—and have a low energy density—meaning that you can eat a decent-sized portion without overdoing it on calories. Include the following weight-loss foods as part of a healthy overall diet, and you may find it easier to achieve your weight-loss goals....

beth-robertson-martin-square.jpg American Food Hero 2019: Beth Robertson-Martin Title: Director of Commodities and Pollinator Council Lead, General Mills What she’s doing: Championing pollinators One June day in 2014, Beth Robertson-Martin found herself standing on a dirt road dividing two California tomato fields. On one side sat a farm that was nothing more than a 300-acre carpet of dried-out dirt. “It looked like a scene from Mad Max,” she remembers. “Everything was dead....

Easy Diabetes Meal Plan for Summer: 1,500 Calories Summer means longer days and more sunshine, and with that comes busier schedules, vacations and BBQs that may make it more difficult to focus on your health goals. In this 7-day diabetes meal plan, we make it easy to eat healthy and keep your weight and blood sugars in check while enjoying all your favorite flavors and activities of summer. Each day of this plan is packed with good-for-you foods, like fiber-filled whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and lean protein to help you feel satisfied throughout the day....

The winter holidays are a time for indulging in favorite comfort foods and seasonal sweets, whether it’s a mug of hot chocolate, a cozy spiced cider muffin or a few decorated Christmas cookies when celebrating with friends and family. We’re all about building up a no-cook holiday dessert board so everyone can help themselves to delicious treats. But if you’re looking for a simple cookie recipe that will add some homemade snowy splendor to your holiday party, we have just the pick for you....