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“Get your flu shot!” is a familiar refrain each fall since the influenza virus continues to mutate, and scientists create a different flu shot every year to protect us from the most widespread regular flu virus that’s expected to make waves. We know that COVID-19 (AKA SARS-CoV-2) has already mutated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we now have at least five variants swirling around the U....

Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Featured Recipe: Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing “Calories in, calories out” for weight loss is now considered to be a little outdated and simplistic, and how many calories you should eat to lose weight or even maintain your current weight isn’t entirely clear. To understand the nuances of losing 2 pounds per week (or losing any weight, really), you must first understand what influences how many calories you need in the first place....

Salad for a Week: Turn Your Kitchen Into the Ultimate Salad Bar Salad for a Week: Turn Your Kitchen Into the Ultimate Salad Bar Salad for a Week: Turn Your Kitchen Into the Ultimate Salad Bar Salad for a Week: Turn Your Kitchen Into the Ultimate Salad Bar Packing a lunch for work every day is one of the easiest ways to make sure you’re eating healthy and saving money....

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 am a registered dietitian and I usually skip buying organic foods. Hear me out: I have a garden, I cook every day and I absolutely care a lot about that quality of the food I put in my body....

ina garten knife Credit: Getty / NBC / Contributor This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. I think a lot of people tend to overcomplicate cooking at home. I’m typically not a fan of trendy kitchen gadgets (though I do love making 3-ingredient donuts in my air fryer), and I don’t think you need to clutter your space with useless tools like avocado pitters or banana slicers....

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Trader Joe's storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Adobe Stock / ColleenMichaels And just like that, January has up and gone, which means it’s almost time for Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you’re the consummate host or prefer to show up with a bottle of wine, a Super Bowl party is the perfect occasion to enjoy an evening of sports, top-tier commercials and some fabulous finger foods. This year, Trader Joe’s has us covered with several suggestions for frozen apps that are perfect for cooking in the air fryer, so your stovetop can be saved for a favorite buffalo chicken dip and the oven for a big batch of cookies....

figs on toast figs on toast figs on toast figs on toast If you are a cheese lover, living your life without enjoying a sharp Cheddar or a creamy Brie simply won’t do. From the unique taste and the craveable consistency to the satisfying way it can melt over pizza or a pasta dish, it isn’t hard to understand why so many people love this classic dairy food. Pictured Recipe: Fig & Ricotta Toast...

Speedy Crab Cakes 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! While I really do look forward to the change of season and all the cozy recipes fall brings, I sure will miss lots about summer! Beach days down on Lake Champlain, tomatoes fresh from the garden, and the long, sunny days....

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Trader Joe's storefront Credit: Getty / SOPA Images Trader Joe's storefront Credit: Getty / SOPA Images Trader Joe’s storefront Credit: Getty / SOPA Images Trader Joe’s storefront Credit: Getty / SOPA Images The aisles of Trader Joe’s are packed with high-protein items that can help you lose weight without sacrificing taste—and without breaking the bank. From the refrigerated section to the freezer, it’s easy to fill your cart with delicious items that can help you reach your weight-loss goals....

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Corn Corn Corn Corn It’s summer-that amazing time of year when fresh produce abounds. As a dietitian and nutrition editor I love that there’s an abundance of fresh, delicious and healthy choices. Better yet: many of summer’s fruits and vegetables are brimming with secret health benefits. Here are some of my favorites and why they’re a particularly good choice in the summer-as reported on in EatingWell Magazine: Corn: Nothing says summer like fresh sweet corn....

102679813_630.jpg 102679813_630.jpg 102679813_630.jpg 102679813_630.jpg Technically, all you need to make a delicious soup is a pot and a spoon. But cooking is much easier and faster with the right equipment. Nab these essential kitchen tools for making soup and get stirring, whizzing and slurping. 12 Essential Kitchen Tools for Making Soup Stock Pot Typically much taller than a large pot, stock pots can hold up to a whopping 20 quarts....

Visit the dairy aisle and you may notice that the number and variety of plant-based milks and yogurts have exploded recently. (Soymilk, sure. Almond milk, OK. Pea-protein milk? What even is that?) In part, this is due to a growing interest in eating more plant-based foods, which some people are drawn to for health reasons and others for environmental concerns. As more shoppers show an interest, many grocery stores are giving more shelf real estate to dairy-free varieties, swelling the milk offerings and edging out Greek and traditional yogurts....

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5873007.jpg 5873007.jpg 5873007.jpg 5873007.jpg Pictured recipe: José Andrés’ Brined Roast Turkey & Gravy If you, like me, have been counting down the days until you can start prepping for your Thanksgiving meal, there’s good news—you can pick up turkeys at Trader Joe’s and Aldi starting next week. The two stores are also filling their shelves and freezer sections with plenty of Thanksgiving sides, snacks and goodies you may want to try out yourself—including Green Bean Casserole bites from TJ’s and mashed cauliflower from Aldi....

A mural in Little Havana Credit: Passion Ward With so many cultural influences from around the globe, America just might be the most exciting, delicious place to eat. Our series, American Food Today, guest-edited by award-winning cookbook author and TV host Padma Lakshmi celebrates the rich diversity of American food. Not long ago, Padma Lakshmi found herself sitting between two Cuban tíos with drastically different life experiences— and viewpoints—at Monica León’s dining room table in Miami....

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Chair Exercises Chair Exercises When you have diabetes, including physical activity each day is important for controlling blood glucose and blood pressure and maintaining a healthy weight. Fortunately, you don’t have to leave your chair to get the benefits of exercise. Will I see results?Movements you can do from a sturdy chair improve the ability of your heart and lungs to work together to supply oxygen to your body. Increasing your activity level helps you burn more calories and use insulin (produced by your body or taken as medication) more effectively....