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Target store DIANE MACDONALD/GETTY IMAGES | Credit: DIANE MACDONALD/GETTY IMAGES While carbs are an important part of a healthy diet, cutting back on refined carbs (like candy, white bread and sugary snacks) can be beneficial to your health. For those seeking to lower their carb intake and focus on healthy low-carb living, we tapped two of our own experts, Assistant Digital Nutrition Editor Jessica Ball, M.S., RD and Senior Digital Nutrition Editor Lisa Valente, M....

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Clean eating doesn’t have to be expensive—in fact, many nutritious foods are exceptionally budget-friendly, like oats, nut butters and beans. This healthy meal plan on a budget exemplifies just that. Simple steps, like making your own salad dressings and cooking the majority of meals at home, can save a ton of money long-term—even if it feels like an investment up front at the store....

spaghetti squash with roasted tomatoes beans and almond pesto Pictured Recipe: Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes, Beans & Almond Pesto Forgoing gluten has been touted by celebrities and professional athletes as a healthful way to lose weight, boost your mood, improve overall health and ramp up athletic performance. And the public has taken notice: surveys suggest that nearly one in three Americans want to reduce the gluten in their diets, with other research estimating that those who were on a gluten-free diet without medical necessity nearly tripled from 1....

Starbucks Pistachio Latte on a designed background Credit: Starbucks No matter the season, you can depend on Starbucks to have a tantalizing drink on the menu that matches the weather—whether it’s a peppermint mocha for holiday cheer or a pumpkin spice latte to match the changing leaves. And now that we’re leaving the holiday season behind us, Starbucks is bringing back a favorite winter drink: the pistachio latte. Starbucks describes the drink as featuring “cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and rich brown butter paired with espresso and steamed milk, specially crafted to keep coffee lovers comforted in the new year....

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes 2020 taught us many lessons, including that sometimes life’s simple pleasures are the best. From warm, tender homemade sourdough bread to upgraded yet unfussy comfort food à la Ina Garten, what’s on our plate can totally transform the day. And it need not be expensive or at a five-star restaurant to do so. While potatoes and sweet potatoes may not have seen a shortage to the same level of toilet paper, yeast or flour, we certainly have found ourselves cooking with them a lot more in the last 12 months....

You probably think of Target as the place to stock up on paper towels, grab-and-go snacks and some stylish Joanna Gaines tableware. But this year, the retailer has expanded its offerings to now distribute COVID-19 vaccines—and starting Friday, May 14, to sell some seriously stunning houseplants and plant care tools. Target teamed up with plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter to launch a lush-ous line of flora to fill out your home decor....

a portrait of Kanchan Koya Credit: Courtesy of Subject a portrait of Kanchan Koya Credit: Courtesy of Subject a portrait of Kanchan Koya Credit: Courtesy of Subject a portrait of Kanchan Koya Credit: Courtesy of Subject Kanchan Koya, Ph.D., is the founder of SpiceSpiceBaby, author of The Spice Spice Baby Cookbook and a video producer for Buzzfeed Tasty. Recently, Koya has partnered with Little Leaf Farms and hosted a cooking demonstration where she whipped up two salads: a savory Vegan Cobb Salad and a seasonally sweet Spiced Up Fall Salad....

There are so many factors that contribute to the weight, shape and size of our bodies. One of the main contributors is our genes, which write the code for all of our traits. Genes are different from person to person, and our weight set point is no exception (AKA the weight range that our bodies prefer to be in). Some of us are genetically predisposed to have smaller bodies, and some of us have genes that can put us at a higher risk for obesity....

We’ve talked before about how H.O.T. collagen is right now. The industry is expected to grow a little over 6% in the next few years, with a projected industry value of $7.5 billion by 2027, according to Grand View Research. Collagen is the “it” ingredient these days. After all, it’s now a regular add-in to items like smoothies and smoothie bowls at your gym café or neighborhood smoothie shop. Even big smoothie chains, like Smoothie King and Jamba Juice, have developed new smoothies with collagen for athletes, weekend warriors and whoever else wants to reap the benefits of collagen....

When it comes to predicting the next big thing in food and nutrition, none of us has a crystal ball. After two years in a pandemic, with supply chain shortages and new variants impacting our everyday choices and lifestyle, there’s a lot of uncertainty about what will happen next. Despite all that, there’s still a lot of exciting stuff happening in the world of food and nutrition. Here at EatingWell, we have an inside scoop when it comes to food trends and innovations hitting the market....

Peach Drawing Peach Drawing Peach Drawing Peach Drawing The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an upheaval of most people’s normal routines. People may find themselves working from home and nearly everyone is practicing social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Many people have lost their jobs and schools have also been forced to close, impacting families across the country. In the U.S., 22 million children rely on their school to receive a proper breakfast or lunch and more than 11 million children live in “food insecure” homes, which means there is not enough food for everyone to lead a healthy life....

Weight-Loss Diets Reviewed for People with Diabetes Weight-Loss Diets Reviewed for People with Diabetes Weight-Loss Diets Reviewed for People with Diabetes Weight-Loss Diets Reviewed for People with Diabetes It’s only natural that certain weight loss books and programs appeal to some people more than others. Different plans might work better for different people, and finding what fit best is an individual choice. Whether you love to cook from scratch, the microwave is your best friend, you’re looking for a complete overhaul, or want to take small steps, there’s a diet plan that can help you succeed....

a group shot of Whole Foods' 2023 food trends items Credit: Whole Foods Market There may still be a few months left on the calendar, but Whole Foods Market is already looking ahead to 2023. Each year, the company’s Trends Council, a group of more than 50 experts including local foragers and global buyers, releases their most anticipated food trends for the next year. Last year’s trend predictions included things like hibiscus, mocktails and turmeric....

As a born-and-raised Florida girl, I grew up drinking iced coffee year-round. And even though I’ve since moved to Alabama, where the weather gets much colder, I’m still known to be sipping a cold brew through mid-November. I’m a big fan of fancy and pricey iced lattes and cold brew from coffee shops. However, my wallet is not. So, in an attempt to save some money, I’ve been trying to make my iced coffee at home....

File this under “unexpected celebrity career trajectory.” When she appeared in 1994’s The Mask or 1998’s There’s Something About Mary, we never would have guessed that Cameron Diaz would become a majorly talented culinary ace a couple decades later. Today, though, after watching her rock Instagram demos for everything from an elote-inspired roasted corn salad to her homemade “cheesy” vegan popcorn, we’re ready to start the petition to get Diaz her own cooking show....

chicken Featured Recipe: Greek-Style Chicken Salad Size Up Salad Bar Serving Spoons Most spoons and tongs in salad bar ingredient containers hold 2 tablespoons, so you can count as you dish them up. Smaller spoons found in toppings such as nuts and sunflower seeds hold about 1-1/2 teaspoons, which is enough to add crunch without excess calories. * Salad Bar Extra: Sugar snap peas cost 50 percent less on a salad bar than regular retail....

Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: NBC / Getty Images As we self-quarantine at home to help control the spread of COVID-19, our normal routines are being upended. Whether you’re out of a job, working from home, or suddenly teaching your kids math, it’s safe to say that our day-to-day lives have shifted....

Looking for a way to upgrade that canned tuna in your pantry? We have a few ideas. These TikTok recipe ideas take full advantage of the convenient and inexpensive pantry staple. Bonus: Canned tuna is actually super healthy-it packs protein and hard-to-get nutrients such as selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Here’s how to take canned tuna to the next level, according to TikTok. 8 Ideas for Canned Tuna Spicy Tuna Bites @@missabbeyeats TikTok user @missabbeyeats shared this recipe, a quick riff on tuna salad that’s served on cucumber slices with a side of soy sauce....

Whether you already follow a vegetarian diet or are just looking to go meatless sometimes, this vegetarian meal plan makes it easy to eat meat-free and reach a healthy weight. Eating more plant-based foods is a great way to boost your health. A vegetarian diet has been shown to reduce your risk of certain diseases, too. For example, a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that diets high in plant foods and lower in animal foods are associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have it....

Can eating certain fruits and vegetables do more harm than good? The short answer is no, but that’s the question some are asking when it comes to tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and other produce in the nightshade family. And avoiding nightshades could mean cutting out some of our favorite foods—hello, salsa and marinara sauce! So we did a deep dive into the research on nightshades to understand why they’ve been labeled “bad” or “inflammatory” by some and if eliminating them is really necessary for good health....