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No shade to plain ole’ PB, but if you’re eating an apple a day, you’re probably ready for a few new paring ideas. Reach for one of these along with the fruit to mix up your healthy snack routine. Apples are one of nature’s most snackable, portable, and good-for-you snacks. Their sweet-tartness and juicy-crisp texture go with just about anything. Explore the flavor map with these easy matchups. 9 Things to Pair with an Apple These perfect pairings go beyond the classic apple plus peanut butter to deliver healthy new ways to enjoy this ever-favorite fruit....

beer waste Credit: Georgia Glynn Smith/Getty Images beer waste Credit: Georgia Glynn Smith/Getty Images beer waste Credit: Georgia Glynn Smith/Getty Images beer waste Credit: Georgia Glynn Smith/Getty Images Drue Newfield, Havre, Montana’s wastewater plant manager, was simply looking for a way to improve the efficiency of his plant without burdening taxpayers when he found an unsuspecting solution—beer waste from a local brewery. Newfield said his plant had just received a $12 million upgrade, but it wasn’t enough to improve the nutrient removal system that relies on microbes to remove phosphorus and nitrogen from the water supply....

wine wine wine wine Each year, we learn more about how alcohol impacts the body. While the health benefits of moderate drinking have been proven time and time again (and we’re fond of sipping a glass of red wine with dinner), doctors certainly aren’t giving you a Rx to start drinking if you don’t already. And all of the general alcohol consumption recommendations—up to one drink per day for women and two per day for men, per the latest CDC guidelines—are for healthy adults over 21....

food w purpose Credit: Neal Santos When Owen Taylor moved to Philadelphia in 2012 to marry Christopher Bolden-Newsome, he was inspired by the city’s urban farms—in particular those cultivated by immigrants and refugees. Taylor had years of experience doing food justice work and Bolden-Newsome was a farmer. Together they wanted to find a way to support the efforts of those communities. “I invited people from five Philly farms to come to my kitchen table,” Taylor says....

jennifer lopez Credit: Getty / NBC / Contributor jennifer lopez Credit: Getty / NBC / Contributor jennifer lopez Credit: Getty / NBC / Contributor jennifer lopez Credit: Getty / NBC / Contributor Jennifer Lopez is 51 years old, though you’d probably never guess it just by looking at her. The star is in amazing physical shape and has nearly perfect skin, making her look decades younger than she actually is....

Got a spill to clean up? A wineglass that needs hand-drying? Or do you simply need to dry your freshly washed hands? In these situations, and many more, you probably reach for a dish towel. Dish towels are indispensable in the kitchen thanks to their all-around usefulness. And because of their frequent use, it’s important to keep them clean. Read on to find out how often you should be washing your dish towels—plus, get tips for washing them properly....

Gnocchi is a delightfully fluffy Italian potato dumpling. Like most other pastas, it can make a humdrum meal more fun. Making them at home may seem complicated, but they’re easier to roll out than you might think. Before you get started, you’ll need fully cooked russet potatoes to use with these instructions. (For a full list of ingredients to go with these instructions, check out our recipe for Homemade Potato Gnocchi....

GettyImages-686764563-960-960.jpg Credit: Bima Ramadhani/EyeEm/Getty Images GettyImages-686764563-960-960.jpg Credit: Bima Ramadhani/EyeEm/Getty Images GettyImages-686764563-960-960.jpg Credit: Bima Ramadhani/EyeEm/Getty Images GettyImages-686764563-960-960.jpg Credit: Bima Ramadhani/EyeEm/Getty Images News flash: Most of us eat w-a-a-a-y too much added sugar-around 17 teaspoons a day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s nearly three times more than the limit the American Heart Association recommends of 6 teaspoons a day for women (and around 9 teaspoons for men). All that sweet stuff not only packs on pounds but also can hike up your risk for heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases....

Baked Oatmeal with Pears Baked Oatmeal with Pears Baked Oatmeal with Pears Baked Oatmeal with Pears I love breakfast, but I’m not so great at eating it—especially on weekdays. Time tends to fly right by me in the morning, and I’m lucky if I remember to finish that cup of coffee and answer the email I’ve been staring at blankly for 30 minutes. Whenever I can, I try to think ahead about breakfast, prepping burritos I can reheat in the microwave or setting up overnight oats before I go to bed....

Padma Lakshmi and green juice Credit: Getty Images Padma Lakshmi and green juice Credit: Getty Images Padma Lakshmi and green juice Credit: Getty Images Padma Lakshmi and green juice Credit: Getty Images Cucumber season is upon us, and there are so many recipes on our to-make list—everything from cucumber salads and sandwiches to dips and even lemonade. Now Padma Lakshmi, television host, producer, cookbook author and Instagram chef extraordinaire, has shared another tasty recipe to add to the list....

Who doesn’t love shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market?! They have such a great variety of wholesome, high-quality and sustainably sourced products—all at very affordable prices. Plus, you can find over 300 Sprouts locations across 23 U.S. states, so there’s likely a store near you. Whether you’re a foodie, a fitness enthusiast or a parent looking to stock up on a variety of kid-friendly products, Sprouts has something for everyone. To help you navigate through those perfectly crafted aisles, and choose the right products for you, we’ve put together a list of the best healthy foods at Sprouts, according to dietitians....

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. If you follow Padma Lakshmi on social media, watch her on TV or read her books, you know how much she loves great food. So, you won’t be surprised to learn that even her everyday breakfast has little touches that make it a special meal....

Remember baked potatoes? I’ll admit I almost forgot about them amidst the grain-bowl carb-swap cauliflower craze. Baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—starchy, warm and filling, they’re the perfect antidote to a chilly autumn night. It’s amazing how something so wholesome, so available and inexpensive could be so delicious too. But it’s true. And baked potatoes are also healthy. baked potato toppings you haven't tried What about the carbs, you say?...

Raise your hand if you’re glad dinner parties are back! There are few things that bring us closer together than sharing a meal and opening our homes to others. That said, we all know how much work it can be to host, even if the party makes it well worth the effort. For this reason, it can be tempting to show our appreciation and try to be helpful when someone is hosting us....

Watermelon may be the taste of summer, but with a little planning, prep and help from your freezer, you can enjoy its juicy sweetness all year long. Yes, that’s right, watermelon is freezer-friendly. Freezing won’t allow you to bite into a crisp and tender wedge of watermelon in the middle of winter, but it will allow you to make a Creamy Watermelon Smoothie or Watermelon Gazpacho. And it’s a super-simple process....

a photo of a floating hot dog with mustard on top Credit: Getty Images a photo of a floating hot dog with mustard on top Credit: Getty Images a photo of a floating hot dog with mustard on top Credit: Getty Images a photo of a floating hot dog with mustard on top Credit: Getty Images While genetics play a major role in our overall health outcomes, study after study proves that what we eat and drink can move the needle to either spike or slash our risk for a wide variety of chronic diseases....

romaine lettuce leaves Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir romaine lettuce leaves Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir romaine lettuce leaves Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir romaine lettuce leaves Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir It’s official: TikTok is my new go-to source for finding fun and unique kitchen hacks. From discovering a useful tool for cutting watermelon to this trick for cleaning greasy containers, I’m constantly scrolling through videos looking for the next big find....

Citrus-Arugula Salad From Easy Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad to Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Relish, arugula adds a delightful peppery note to any dish. However you plan to enjoy fresh arugula, make the most of it by storing it properly. Read on to find out how to store arugula—plus, find out if you can freeze arugula. What to Look for When Buying Arugula Arugula comes in bunches with stems attached as well as prewashed in bags or containers....

A woman's hands cooking spaghetti and meatballs in a skillet Credit: Getty A woman's hands cooking spaghetti and meatballs in a skillet Credit: Getty A woman’s hands cooking spaghetti and meatballs in a skillet Credit: Getty A woman’s hands cooking spaghetti and meatballs in a skillet Credit: Getty I’ll never forget the first time I had questionable Italian food. In high school, a friend’s mom made meatballs for a sleepover, and I looked at them with confusion: The meat was dry, and the sauce was more of a tomato paste....

Photo of the Blitz Torte with Orange Curd & Meringue recipe Credit: Brooke Siem Pictured recipe: Blitz Torte with Orange Curd & Meringue I come from a long line of women who hate baking. My mother is the sort of strange specimen who would choose to take a food replacement pill three times a day if it meant she never had to use an oven again. And every time my mother’s mother was obligated to get near a bowl of butter and sugar, my grandmother’s mood soured into a dark, angry energy that pushed everyone out of the house....