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squash at grocery store Credit: Getty / Kyle White / EyeEm squash at grocery store Credit: Getty / Kyle White / EyeEm squash at grocery store Credit: Getty / Kyle White / EyeEm squash at grocery store Credit: Getty / Kyle White / EyeEm As soon as you start to see squashes on display in grocery store, you’re thinking fall. But did you know that the early and off-season winter squashes on shelves—the acorns and butternuts and kabochas—that give you visions of warm soups and chilis, might still be from last year?...

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Chowing down on six or more servings of dark leafy greens a week could help fend off Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This 1,500-calorie meal plan gets you halfway there and delivers just over three servings of healthy greens like kale, spinach and romaine (yes, even romaine!). Leafy greens are packed with health-boosting nutrients and antioxidants including potassium, folate, calcium and beta carotene, which help to protect against age-related cognitive decline in addition to fending off certain cancers and chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease....

` the beet logo with illustration of a beet on white background View Series Why It’s Actually Rude to Compliment Someone’s Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian No, You Don’t Need to Do a “Detox”—Here’s What a Dietitian Says The #1 Dessert for Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian I’m a Dietitian, and I’ll Never Give Up Dairy—Here’s Why When it comes to eating vegetables—Mom was right. They’re good for you!...

Just like everyone, I have busy days and end up hungry and in desperate need of a snack. When it comes to packaged snacks, I like something with protein, fiber and nutrients to fuel my body, but also want my snacks to taste good. Picking packaged snack foods at the grocery store or convenience store on a whim can get expensive over time, and can lead to food waste with excess packaging....

Pictured Recipe: Whole-Wheat Sourdough Bread You may remember the sourdough craze from early quarantine days, or celebrities like Ina Garten plugging easy, homemade salad dressings. Cooking everything from scratch, may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be (it also doesn’t have to be everything). There are so many foods that I much prefer to make myself instead of buying the prepared version, especially now that I am spending more time at home....

Ina Garten is our favorite Melissa McCarthy BFF, dishwasher rule-breaker, pandemic entertaining advisor…and so much more. We’ve turned to her advice about so many other things—from what to make for dinner to how to perk up date nights at home—and now we’re turning to her approved-products list for thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas! Whether the moms in your life are as big of fans of Ina as we are or simply love to cook or entertain, we bet you’ll find something that will warm her heart and fit her style here....

peanut butter energy balls Oats are a pantry staple for many reasons: they’re an affordable whole grain, they can be gluten-free, and they’re an irresistible breakfast food. A warming bowl of oatmeal is a surefire way to get the day started right and gives you energy to power through your morning tasks. But these high-fiber, protein-packed flakes may be enjoyed far beyond the breakfast hour. Oats are an adaptable addition to so many dishes, whether they are the spotlight ingredient or snuck into food for extra nutrition and fill-you-up goodness....

canned soup feature canned soup feature canned soup feature canned soup feature Canned foods typically get a bad rap for being too processed or high in sodium, but canned soups can be a nutritious source of vegetables and lean protein. While a can of soup doesn’t scream “satisfying meal,” with a few key additions, you can hack a can of soup into a meal that hits the spot. Plus, get our pointers on how to find the healthiest soups on the shelves....

force of nature coronavirus Credit: Force of Nature force of nature coronavirus Credit: Force of Nature force of nature coronavirus Credit: Force of Nature force of nature coronavirus Credit: Force of Nature No matter where you live, you’re probably a little wary of grocery shopping during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Whether you’re shopping yourself or having food delivered, you might’ve read advice to wipe down all of your groceries in order to kill any lingering coronavirus....

Sure, walking can get you from point A to point B. But we’re also learning from a growing body of research that walking regularly (just three or more times per week ) can reduce dementia risk, and even a few minutes per day might help you drift off to sleep quicker and easier. How much we walk makes a difference, but how fast we walk is vital, too, according to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Obesity....

gingerbread house Getty / Ariel Skelley | Credit: Getty / Ariel Skelley gingerbread house Getty / Ariel Skelley | Credit: Getty / Ariel Skelley gingerbread house Getty / Ariel Skelley | Credit: Getty / Ariel Skelley gingerbread house Getty / Ariel Skelley | Credit: Getty / Ariel Skelley | Credit: Getty / Ariel Skelley The holiday season is usually everyone’s busiest time of year, full of parties, trips to the theater and family reunions....

Jennifer Lopez Credit: Getty / Jeff Kravitz Jennifer Lopez conquers the Super Bowl stage with the energy of the fittest collegiate athlete. She completes 10-day “detoxes” that include zero sugar, gluten, grains, processed foods, dairy, alcohol, caffeine or legumes, (aka she goes 10 days without any coffee, cocktails or chocolate). Oh yes, and her birth certificate says she’s 50. 🤯 With all that in mind, you might guess that Jennifer Lopez is superhuman....

Bowl of Classic hummus recipe Pictured Recipe: Classic Hummus 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. When my weeks start to ramp up, I am all about whole food snacks that have minimal prep. When planning my snacks for the week, I make sure that both protein and produce are involved to keep them healthy and filling, while also hitting the flavors I want....

Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Aldi storefront Credit: Getty What do we love about Aldi? Pretty much all of it—especially come fall, when the brand releases all sorts of warmly spiced, deliciously-scented and beautifully festive products. There are dozens of Aldi staples we swear by, but our ears always perk up when the brand announces their limited time-only “Aldi Finds” for the month....

A portrait of Molly Baz next to a sparkling clean baking sheet Credit: Ward + Kweskin, Getty Images / duckycards A portrait of Molly Baz next to a sparkling clean baking sheet Credit: Ward + Kweskin, Getty Images / duckycards A portrait of Molly Baz next to a sparkling clean baking sheet Credit: Ward + Kweskin, Getty Images / duckycards A portrait of Molly Baz next to a sparkling clean baking sheet...

two kids playing in a sprinkler shaped like a watermelon Ty Mecham/Food52 | Credit: Food52 two kids playing in a sprinkler shaped like a watermelon Ty Mecham/Food52 | Credit: Food52 two kids playing in a sprinkler shaped like a watermelon Ty Mecham/Food52 | Credit: Food52 two kids playing in a sprinkler shaped like a watermelon Ty Mecham/Food52 | Credit: Food52 | Credit: Food52 With many of the 48 contiguous states in the thick of a scorching summer heat wave at 10 degrees or more above average for weeks on end, there’s never been a better time to drink ALL the water, cool off with a nightly scoop of nice cream and spend as much time indoors or in the shade as possible....

Recipe: Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes, Beans & Almond Pesto Most people who try to lose weight have good intentions. They start strong, but end up losing steam and any weight they may have lost comes creeping back. We looked into the latest science to find out how people can actually lose weight the right way and keep it off. Instead of crash dieting and burning, here are 10 weight-loss tips that really work....

While some belly bloating is normal, like during your period and after eating a very large meal, other times, it’s not normal. If you’ve been feeling bloated lately, one of these three things might be to blame. Here’s what you can do to help fix your bloat. In my twelve years working as a dietitian in gastroenterology practices, I’ve met more bloated bellies than I can count. I even wrote an entire book, The Bloated Belly Whisperer, about all the different medical reasons that someone might experience chronic bloating....

Taco night wouldn’t be the same without crispy, crunchy taco shells. But the store-bought versions have more calories, fat and sodium than I’d like. So when I need to get my crunchy tortilla fix, I cook my favorite dishes at home and serve them with healthier homemade taco shells, bowls and tortilla chips. They’re not hard to make, but I’ve got a few tips and tricks to share. With the help of just a little oil or cooking spray, here are 3 fast and easy ways to transform your healthy corn tortillas into crispy hard taco shells, cute crispy taco bowls and crunchy tortilla chips....