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Keeping your cholesterol levels in a healthy range can reduce your risk for heart disease. Knowing your cholesterol numbers is an important part of taking care of your heart. Here, we break down what your cholesterol numbers mean and what healthy cholesterol levels are for men, women and children. What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all cells of the body. You need it to make vitamin D, hormones and other substances....

1. Energy Bars Energy bars are shelf-stable and make a great healthy snack. KIND bars and Larabars are two brands I like. KIND is low in added sugars—their chocolate peanut butter flavor has 8 grams of added sugar and 8 grams of protein. Larabars are made with just a few simple ingredients, usually nuts and dates. 2. Oatmeal Oatmeal is not only a super-healthy breakfast food, it’s also a wonderful whole grain to use in snacks and baking....

Clean-Eating Meal Plan 2,000 Calories, fish on plate with green beans If you feel like your healthy habits have gotten off track, this simple take on a clean-eating meal plan can help you get back to the eating habits that help you feel your best. With 14 days of wholesome meals and snacks, this clean-eating meal plan is a great way to up your intake of good-for-you foods (like whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats and plenty of fruits and veggies), while limiting the stuff that can make you feel not-so-great in large amounts (think refined carbs, alcohol, added sugars and hydrogenated fats)....

Classic Chicken Soup Classic Chicken Soup Classic Chicken Soup Classic Chicken Soup Pictured recipe: Classic Chicken Soup As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, it’s time to look forward to the upcoming winter season, which means cozy nights spent indoors with family and friends, and festive nights toasting the season. But while the chill in the air makes a night in front of the fireplace seem doubly inviting, it also signifies the approach of another, less joyful season: cold and flu season....

When it comes to quick, healthy meals, there’s nothing more helpful than frozen vegetables. Not only is it an easy, time-saving ingredient, but frozen vegetables pack all the nutrition of fresh—and won’t go bad in your crisper drawer. Check out the five frozen vegetables we always have on hand. 5 Frozen Vegetables to Keep in Your Freezer Chopped Spinach Keeping a bag—as opposed to the solid brick—of these greens on hand means you can grab a handful here and there for any of your mealtime needs, like greening up an omelet or adding a vitamin K boost to a smoothie....

The holiday season can be a stressful time. From hosting relatives to buying gifts, the to-do list for a holiday gathering can quickly add up. Luckily, past and present EatingWell editors are experienced pros at cooking and hosting during the holiday season, so we’re here to lend a hand. From easy hostess gifts to quick appetizers, check out our nine must-have items from Trader Joe’s that will make the holidays a little easier....

trader joes dip Credit: Instagram / @traderjoeslist trader joes dip Credit: Instagram / @traderjoeslist trader joes dip Credit: Instagram / @traderjoeslist trader joes dip Credit: Instagram / @traderjoeslist We love whipping up DIY hummus, bruschetta, guac and homemade salsa recipes to control the quality of ingredients and customize the mix-ins, seasonings and toppings. (Everything But the Bagel Rainbow Hummus for the win!) But let’s be honest: We don’t always have the time or interest in chopping up ingredients and dirtying dishes every single time we have a snack attack....

102679811_960.jpg 102679811_960.jpg 102679811_960.jpg 102679811_960.jpg Frozen foods (or freezing foods yourself) can help cut down on food waste, save money and extend a foods shelf life. Most people worry about the food safety of thawing and refreezing, but as long as it’s done right, it’s perfectly safe. The only risk you’ll take is ruin­ing the taste and texture of the food. Here we explain how to safely thaw and refreeze foods—and when it’s best to discard something....

Headaches and migraines are not fun. But before you pop a pain killer there are certain natural remedies you can try to help relieve the pain in your head. 25 percent of people who get headaches, and 30 percent of migraine sufferers, blame certain foods and drinks. Fortunately, science can help you protect you from your next headache or migraine, naturally. Here we review 5 natural headache fixes to try, tricky dietary triggers and get to the bottom of headache myths....

two people walking backwards Credit: Getty Images two people walking backwards Credit: Getty Images two people walking backwards Credit: Getty Images two people walking backwards Credit: Getty Images You’ve heard it time and time again: Walking is one of the best forms of exercise for your body and your brain. In addition to being free and easy to do inside your home, on vacation, using poles as part of a hike, with your pup and beyond, walking has been proven to boost mood, improve fertility, promote weight loss, boost heart health and so much more....

lauren-puryear.jpg American Food Hero 2019: Lauren Puryear Who she is: Extreme couponer and founder of For the Love of Others What shes doing: Helping the hungry, one coupon at a time A year before her 30th birthday, Lauren Puryear promised herself she would do something special to celebrate the big day. Not the kind of “special” that most people think of when planning for a milestone like this-a blowout dinner party or a trip to somewhere far-flung with friends....

Since I have seasonal allergies and find that cleaning is one of my go-to anxiety-relievers, I tend to keep a pretty tidy apartment. Well, I thought I did until I saw a big cleaning trend going around TikTok that made me realize I’ve been overlooking one really important detail that relates to how I eat and drink everyday. @@darbisellshomes While we’d probably never mop our floors with a dingy, muddy mop or clean our mirrors with a dusty, dirty rag—on purpose, at least—a lot of us (me included!...

Watermelon, Orange & Cucumber Salad with Castelvetrano Olive Vinaigrette Salad can be many things—cold or hot, layered or chopped, delicate or robust—but one thing salad should absolutely never be is boring. Thankfully, turning a lackluster bowl of lettuce into one that’s brimming with texture and flavor is a whole lot easier than you think. Whether you mix up your add-ins—or even your greens—prep them differently or toss in a few unexpected ingredients, salad can quickly go from obligatory side dish to supper superstar....

Get the Recipe: Berry Chia Pudding Being constipated can be stressful! We’re all been there before and it’s no fun feeling backed up. Constipation is technically defined as 3 days without a bowel movement for most people, however, this varies widely from person to person. Some people have bowel movements several times a day while others only have them a few times a week. Because of this, many health professionals prefer to define constipation as when one strays significantly from their normal bathroom pattern, or when bowel movements are hard and may require straining....

two hands holding a heart that has been torn apart Credit: Getty Images / Peter Dazeley two hands holding a heart that has been torn apart Credit: Getty Images / Peter Dazeley two hands holding a heart that has been torn apart Credit: Getty Images / Peter Dazeley two hands holding a heart that has been torn apart Credit: Getty Images / Peter Dazeley A different kind of plaque buildup might be responsible for not only heart disease cases, but also depression, anxiety and more....

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If you are a person with diabetes, you are considered higher risk for experiencing complications associated with the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Not only that, but if you’re required to stay home, you may need to take extra preparation steps to make sure that you have supplies and medications on hand. There’s no reason to panic, though. Here, we compiled information on how to prepare if you have diabetes. Diabetes & COVID-19 People with diabetes are not more likely to contract COVID-19 than others....

With COVID-19 increasing stress and restricting our ability to get out of the house, back pain is on the rise. Our routines are off, we’re working in different spaces and sitting for prolonged periods of time (not to mention, we’re holding all of that stress and tension in our bodies!). The good news is, barring any true structural issues, most back pain can be greatly improved by getting up and moving!...

You might be surprised at how many people you know—hey, maybe you’re one of them—who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This digestive disorder impacts about 1 in every 10 of us, according to research published in the journal Nature. (To put that into perspective, IBS is slightly more common than asthma.) About 2 in 3 of those diagnosed with IBS identify as female, and about 1 in 3 identify as male, the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders reports, and about 20 to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists are related to IBS symptoms in some way....

a hand squeezing a pastry bag with deviled egg filling Credit: Shanna Jones The butterfly-shaped island of Guadeloupe is one of my favorite spots in the Caribbean region. I have always loved its intriguing mixture of French culture filtered through the Caribbean and Africa. For many years I used to journey there annually for the Fête des Cuinsinières in August. I would always stay with my friend, Maryse Pochot, in Pointe-à-Pître, the capital....