Stress eating is a common practice during life’s more intense moments. And it’s not just stress—anxiety, depression and even feelings of sheer bliss can give us a hankering for certain foods. In a time of life that feels more uncertain than ever, enjoying our favorite comfort foods is a simple way to ease some of the stress and burden associated with this global pandemic. But why do those cravings come in the first place?...
As the afternoon rolls along (or drags on, depending on your take), the office candy bowl sees an uptick in traffic. But a new study shows that it’s not sugar, but protein that you should reach for to beat an afternoon slump. The study, from the University of Cambridge in England and published in the November 2011 issue of Neuron, found that while glucose (sugar) blocks certain neurons that help you feel awake, the amino acids in protein prevent that from happening....
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Zucchini If you’ve been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or suspect you have it, you might feel a little overwhelmed by all of the—often conflicting—information out there about how to manage the condition and which diet plan to follow. Don’t stress though. Here are foods and drinks to eat and avoid and how to help make your diet work for your IBS. Pictured recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Zucchini What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome In fact, IBS itself can be difficult to understand....
Over the past few months, chef and restaurateur José Andrés has worked tirelessly to give back to his community. When the novel coronavirus began impacting Americans in March, the chef’s non-profit, World Central Kitchen, pivoted its mission to provide meals for communities in need. World Central Kitchen has helped keep restaurants open and donated meals across 155 cities. And now, Andrés has turned his charitable sights to another cause: voting....
Portrait of Nigella Lawson on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Aaron Davidson To keep things easy on herself, she makes several small plates such as hummus, crudites, guacamole and sauteed prawns (similar to our Garlic-Sauteed Shrimp) for her guests. While everything she makes in the episode looks incredible, the recipe that interested me the most was her go-to cocktail that requires just two ingredients: a bottle of moscato d’Asti and five limes....
Salmon Rice Bowl Credit: Ali Redmond Carbs seem to get the spotlight when it comes to eating for diabetes. And while it is true that the type and quantity of carbohydrates you eat can profoundly impact your blood sugar management, this isn’t the only macronutrient you should be focusing on for a healthy eating pattern. Proper protein consumption can help a person with diabetes by improving blood sugar levels, helping promote satiety and preserving lean body mass....
Jillian Hishaw kneeling to examine plants on a farm Credit: Sean Busher Jillian Hishaw kneeling to examine plants on a farm Credit: Sean Busher Jillian Hishaw kneeling to examine plants on a farm Credit: Sean Busher Jillian Hishaw kneeling to examine plants on a farm Credit: Sean Busher According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, people of color own less than 5% of America’s 2 million farms. Jillian Hishaw helps aging black farmers and other historically disadvantaged groups retain their land....
2 cups of coffee on a marble surface with a dark background Credit: Jennifer Causey The second greatest cup of coffee I have ever had in my life—the runner up to Numero Uno—had disgusting thick chunks of heavy cream floating on the surface, surrounded by big beads of oily butter where the cream had melted from the heat of the liquid. The coffee had been brewed, if you can call it that, using a spaghetti colander lined with paper towels—the only tools I could find to work with in the cabinets of the vacation rental on earth’s most remote and unfathomable edge: in José Ignacio, a rare gem of a seaside village in Uruguay....
Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jon Kopaloff Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jon Kopaloff Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jon Kopaloff Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Jon Kopaloff Where there’s smoke there’s fire—and when it comes to smoked salt, New York Times-bestselling author, Top Chef host and model Padma Lakshmi is on fire in the kitchen....
From kori-kohi to whipped coffee, the last year has been buzzing with viral TikTok beverage trends. And as we look ahead to chillier weather and the holidays, one has stood the test of time: hot cocoa bombs! These globe-shaped chocolate balls melt into warm milk, releasing a filling of hot cocoa mix, marshmallows and sometimes other flavors or mix-ins. It’s not only mesmerizing to watch, but also delicious to drink! And while you can certainly DIY them at home, they’re starting to roll out at grocers just in time for cooler weather....
Carrots, second only to beets in sugar content, are probably enjoyed most often in their purest form than in any other way—scrubbed, peeled and munched on raw. Most carrots are orange, but there are yellow, purple, white and red varieties as well—and they come in an array of shapes and sizes, but they all taste the same. The sweetness of carrots pairs well with the savory members of their plant family, including dill, parsley, chervil, cilantro, coriander, fennel, anise and cumin, like in this Hot Moroccan Carrots recipe....
bottles of Microcosmic Probiotic Power Dish Soap with graphic background and the word "Obsessed" bottles of Microcosmic Probiotic Power Dish Soap with graphic background and the word "Obsessed" bottles of Microcosmic Probiotic Power Dish Soap with graphic background and the word “Obsessed” bottles of Microcosmic Probiotic Power Dish Soap with graphic background and the word “Obsessed” 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....
A hand placing an egg carton in a shopping basket Credit: Getty Images / Yurdakul / redrhino78 Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where associate 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 know it can be polarizing, but I love grocery shopping....
McDonald’s® McPlant on a designed background Credit: McDonalds, Getty Images / SOPA Images McDonald’s® McPlant on a designed background Credit: McDonalds, Getty Images / SOPA Images McDonald’s® McPlant on a designed background Credit: McDonalds, Getty Images / SOPA Images McDonald’s® McPlant on a designed background Credit: McDonalds, Getty Images / SOPA Images Next month, McDonald’s will offer its first meatless burger, the McPlant, at select locations across the U.S. While it’s important to be mindful of your fast food consumption, it doesn’t need to be considered “off-limits” and can be part of a healthy lifestyle....
Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks Credit: Englightened Snacks Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks Credit: Englightened Snacks Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks Credit: Englightened Snacks Bada Bean Bada Boom snacks Credit: Englightened Snacks A lot of snacks come through the office at EatingWell, so it takes a whole lot for them to be memorable (We’ll never forget you, Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups). However, one surprising snack has not only impressed us, but has helped get us through those 2 p....
Costco Storefront Credit: Getty Images Costco Storefront Credit: Getty Images Costco Storefront Credit: Getty Images Costco Storefront Credit: Getty Images Attention Costco shoppers! There’s a new collection of Warehouse Savings deals, and I added many of them to my own personal shopping list. I’m excited to see several things I already send along in my daughter’s school lunch and keep on hand for emergency meals, as well as perfectly portion-controlled desserts for when someone (ahem, my husband) needs something to satisfy his (daily) sweet tooth....
Woman applying sunscreen on her arm Credit: Getty Images / Carol Yepes Woman applying sunscreen on her arm Credit: Getty Images / Carol Yepes Woman applying sunscreen on her arm Credit: Getty Images / Carol Yepes Woman applying sunscreen on her arm Credit: Getty Images / Carol Yepes When Kristen Oelschlager, RN, chief operating officer at Castle Biosciences, learned about her cancer diagnosis, she was shocked. What she thought was a simple spot on her left temple turned out to be melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can lead to death, according to the National Cancer Institute....
4473427.jpg 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! For each of the last six years, the Mediterranean diet has won the “Best Diet Overall” in the U.S. News & World Report’s best diets list, and for good reasons. Research has shown that following the Mediterranean diet can help you lower LDL cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and more....
On This Page Can I Snack and Still Lose Weight? What If I'm Hungry in the Evening? 1. Almonds 2. Grapefruit 3. Chickpeas 4. Grapes 5. Chocolate 6. Popcorn 7. Yogurt 8. Hummus 9. Oatmeal 10. Dried Fruit The Bottom Line While you may have been taught that snacking is a no-no when trying to lose weight, there are several benefits to including snacks in your diet. For example, eating a snack between meals helps curb your hunger so that you don't inhale your dinner when you finally sit down to eat a meal....
Keep your cool with this week of easy no-cook dinners. The recipes in this meal plan require just a little prep work and no oven, stove, grill or microwave are required, so you can stay cool, calm and collected when the weather heats up. It’s easy to eat your veggies raw, but for things like cooked grains and protein grocery store shortcuts, like pre-cooked rice packets and rotisserie chicken, are key....
