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` food for the heart logo View Series Balanced Eating for Better Blood Pressure Can You Eat Cheese If You Have Heart Disease? Following a DASH Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk by 10%, a New Study Suggests—Here Are 7 Recipes to Help You Get Started How Can Your Cholesterol Levels Impact Your Dementia Risk? If you’re looking to sum up a heart-healthy diet in one sentence it’s this: “Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, fish, nuts and legumes and low in salt, sugar and saturated fats,” says Linda Van Horn, Ph....

By Nicci Micco @niccimicco By Laurie Herr @laurieherr Call it the Battle of the Carbs. On one side are good-for-you carbohydrates—found in fruits, vegetables, dairy and whole grains—that your brain and body need. Then there are the less healthy carbs—the ones in doughnuts, white bread, soda and other sugary, processed foods. Over time, filling up on refined carbohydrates raises your risk of heart disease and diabetes, not to mention eating too many can lead to weight gain....

border collie puppy eating dog food from a bowl Credit: Vstock LLC / Getty Pet owners like to treat their fur babies like real babies, but the parallels don’t just end with how adorable they are and how much we love them. Considering food, toys, clothing and waste disposal, both tend to suck up a lot of natural resources. “When it comes to pets, the industry as a whole does tend to generate quite a bit of waste that has the potential to be environmentally harmful,” says Mark Freeman, D....

7-Day-High-Fiber-Meal-Plan-1500-Tile630_2.jpg This 7-day high-fiber meal plan has it all planned out for you to make it simple and delicious to get your fiber fill every day. Fiber is a nutrition rock star with some pretty amazing health benefits. Research credits eating more fiber with weight loss, healthier gut bacteria, more regularity in your gut (aka better poops), a healthy heart and decreased risk of diabetes. So if fiber can do all that, why are 95% of Americans still not getting enough?...

sponge Chances are you have a microwave sitting somewhere in your kitchen. They’ve gotten smaller over the years, but even the most svelte version takes up precious real estate. It’s time to put that baby to work. Here are 7 unexpected uses for your microwave: 1. Cook Fish Cook a steak in the microwave and you’ll end up with shoe leather. Fish, on the other hand, can be cooked perfectly in the microwave....

We all know how uncomfortable being constipated can be. Constipation is technically defined as three days without a bowel movement for most people. However, this varies widely from person to person. Surprisingly (or maybe not), 14% of the world’s population experiences chronic constipation. The lack of dietary fiber and fluids in the diet are two culprits that lead to constipation. The current Dietary Guidelines suggest including at least 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day, yet, according to a news release from the American Society for Nutrition in June 2021, only 7% of the U....

Fresh chanterelle mushrooms on rustic table with onions and dill Credit: Getty Images We’re crazy about chanterelle mushrooms—the nutrient-packed meaty morsels that make vegetarian dishes even committed carnivores will enjoy. Learn how they grow, where to get them, their nutrition perks and how to cook with them. What Are Chanterelle Mushrooms? Chanterelle mushrooms grow mostly in the wild. They’re mustard-yellow in color and are loosely shaped like a funnel. They’re toothsome in texture and have an earthy-savory flavor....

6014A.jpg In my house, I’m the lunch lady. One of the tasks that fall on my side of our family’s “chore chart” is to pack lunch for our son. This may not seems like a big deal, but I take my job very seriously. While we’re apart for the day, I want him to have food that’s healthy, tasty and will feed his developing mind. But which foods will deliver the nutrients he needs for healthy cognitive function and memory?...

Trying to cut down on food waste? (USDA research shows that Americans toss 30 to 40% of the food we grow and manufacture.) Or limiting trips to the grocery store to slow the spread of the coronavirus? Attempting to keep your supermarket bill more budget-friendly? These pantry staples, which will last nearly indefinitely when stored properly, deliver on all three fronts. Stock up on these pantry items, then mix them with the long-lasting produce you have handy for easy dinners in a pinch....

Giada De Laurentiis next to spring pasta in a skillet Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Gregg DeGuire Giada De Laurentiis next to spring pasta in a skillet Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Gregg DeGuire Giada De Laurentiis next to spring pasta in a skillet Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Gregg DeGuire Giada De Laurentiis next to spring pasta in a skillet Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Gregg DeGuire Little makes it feel more like spring has finally, officially, gleefully arrived more than seeing fresh asparagus popping up in the vegetable garden or at the farmers’ market....

Leaves of Swiss chard on white, marble background Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir Leaves of Swiss chard on white, marble background Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir Leaves of Swiss chard on white, marble background Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir Leaves of Swiss chard on white, marble background Credit: Getty Images / Claudia Totir How to choose the best chard Chard is sold in bundles. Look for firm stems and bright and glossy leaves free of blemishes, yellow or brown spots....

Broccoli, alfalfa and bean sprouts show up on sandwiches and wraps on the regular. You can find them at the grocery store, but while the sun is shining, it’s pretty easy to grow them at home. With a few simple tools you probably already have, you can have fresh sprouts anytime you want. How to Grow Sprouts in a Jar 1. Soak the Seeds Add 1 teaspoon of sprout seeds to a pint- or quart-size mason jar....

Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images From picnics and patio dinners to hikes and bikes, so much of the social isolation factor of the first few months of the pandemic has been aided by summer—and the warm temps that come with it. But as we head into fall and winter, our quarantine queen Ina Garten is back with some great guidance that will keep the safe get-togethers going a month or two longer....

News View Series 8 Healthy Products to Find at Trader Joe's in February Over 400 Types of Ready-to-Eat Salad & Sandwich Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Padma Lakshmi Just Made This Coconut-Braised Cabbage That's Perfect for Chilly Nights Are Erewhon Smoothies Healthy & Are They Worth the $20 Price Tag? Grocery stores are doing their best to keep their customers and employees safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic....

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) just released a survey jam-packed with the insider details about how 1,011 Americans eat, drink and shop during this unique, ever-changing year. While the report is full of interesting details about how Americans are eating differently during the pandemic (cooking at home more often, washing produce more thoroughly) and how many feel well versed in the current dietary guidelines (less than one in four), what we found most fascinating was the data about diets....

trader joes air plants Credit: Instagram / @traderjoesobsessed trader joes air plants Credit: Instagram / @traderjoesobsessed trader joes air plants Credit: Instagram / @traderjoesobsessed trader joes air plants Credit: Instagram / @traderjoesobsessed Along with victory gardens to grow your own produce (and avoid the potential germs at the supermarket), houseplants are having a major moment in 2020. Whether it’s because we could all use a little more nature indoors since we’re staying at home more than usual or because we’re seeking calm hobbies, many seed shops and plant nurseries are seeing sales jump at a rapid clip....

Any casual viewer of the Food Network knows what’s about to happen when Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, mentions adding fresh herbs to a dish she’s making. The camera will glide out into Garten’s dreamy green space with its squared-off hedges and dense thickets of fresh herbs and bright flowers. For all of 10 seconds, it’s as if the cameraperson has taken us to a higher plane of existence, where everything is wild, yet manicured, beautiful and edible....

Pictured Recipe: Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal What Is Inulin? If you’re in the habit of reading food labels, you may have noticed inulin listed as an ingredient on packaged food items and wondered what it was. In a nutshell, inulin is fiber. It can help you feel satisfied after eating and might help control your blood sugar levels. It’s found naturally in certain foods and is added to others to increase the fiber content and help with texture....

5957broccoli2_225.jpg We all know to eat our veggies-but does cooking do in the nutrients? See our healthy cooking tips for broccoli Broccoli frequently earns a top spot on “superfoods” lists. This is partly because it delivers a healthy dose of sulforaphane, a compound thought to thwart cancer by helping to stimulate the body’s detoxifying enzymes. According to recent research in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, raw broccoli provides significantly more of this beneficial nutrient than cooked....

self care bath Getty / Tammy Hanrattyn | Credit: Getty / Tammy Hanratty ` obsessed logo View Series My Favorite Restaurant Gave Me Their “Pink Panther” Cocktail Recipe—and It’s as Delicious as It Is Pretty I Buy This Plant Every Spring—Here’s Why You Need One, Too This Kitchen Appliance Has Helped Me Eat Healthier and Get Dinner on the Table Faster This Plant-Based Milk Is So Good in Lattes That I Buy It in Bulk...