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14-Day Clean-Eating Meal Plan: 1,500 Calories 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)....

January 1 holds magical powers for some. Unlike the 364 days prior, it offers a fresh start for those of us who live by the calendar. Many of us take this as an opportunity to turn over a new leaf with a New Year’s resolution. Exercise more and eat better are the two most common (very valiant) resolutions year after year. Unfortunately, just 6% of the 26,151 Americans involved in a 2018 YouGov Omnibus survey completely stuck to their resolutions after six months....

Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where assistant 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. Easter is fast approaching. Even though your celebration might look a little different than usual, any reason is a good reason to celebrate and make a festive meal for those you care about....

Delta Burke Credit: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Delta Burke Credit: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Delta Burke Credit: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Delta Burke Credit: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images This article was originally published on Diabetic Living Magazine’s website in 2018. Burke is now retired and no longer giving media interviews. We updated this story to the best of our ability. We thank her for sharing her story and wish her well....

Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale Eating healthy for diabetes doesn’t have to break the bank. In this budget-friendly diabetes plan, we map out a week of meals and recipes with both your blood sugars and wallet in mind. You’ll find recipes using plenty of pantry staples and affordable ingredients to get the most out of your grocery list. Speaking of grocery shopping—we included a printable list in this plan and aimed to keep the final total for the week around $100, not including pantry staples....

Have you or your holiday dining companions already had your fill of gingerbread, sugar cut-out cookies and thumbprint cookies? Well our culinary icon Ina Garten says we should let them eat cake…coffee- and bourbon-spiked cake, that is. And the Honey Bourbon Cake is not just about those caffeinated and boozy boosts, one Food Network fan says alongside a five-star review: “I am a BIG fan of spice cakes, which I feel this really is....

woman drinking a pink drink out of a Starbucks cup Credit: Starbucks Starbucks has big plans for the next eight years. Today the company announced it will phase out its single-use cups by 2030 as part of its plan to slash unnecessary waste and reduce its carbon footprint. But that doesn’t mean Starbucks staples like drive-thru service, order ahead and holiday cups will be going anywhere. The brand plans for all customers in the U....

hands holding bottle of sunscreen With Memorial Day unofficially kicking off summer, and with quarantine season 2 months in, many Americans are itching to enjoy the great outdoors. But as you prepare to head out, don’t forget to cover up. Far too many of us don’t: About 5 in 6 men and 2 in 3 women fail to regularly apply sunscreen prior to being in the sun for more than one hour, reports the CDC....

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A recent update to the Environmental Working Group’s interactive water database found 610 sites across 43 states have contaminated water-affecting an estimated 19 million individuals. The EWG worked alongside the Social Science Environmental Research Institute at Northeastern University to document publicly known places where a particular set of manufacturing chemicals known as PFAS have contaminated local tap water. According to the database, Michigan has the most contaminated water sites-a whopping 192-with California and New Jersey at a distant second and third with 47 and 43, respectively....

an illustration of a heart with two bandaids on it Getty Images / Big_Ryan / Elinalee | Credit: Getty Images / Big_Ryan / Elinalee 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?...

Chard is often overshadowed by other leafy greens like spinach and kale despite the array of eye-catching colors displayed in its stems and in the veins of its leaves. Also known as just plain chard, this cruciferous vegetable and member of the beet family shares traits with spinach and kale and has qualities that you would look for in a vegetable: widely available, quick cooking time and excellent nutritional value. Read on for more answers to the question, what is chard?...

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succulents Credit: Getty Images/DuKai photographer succulents Credit: Getty Images/DuKai photographer succulents Credit: Getty Images/DuKai photographer succulents Credit: Getty Images/DuKai photographer Being a plant lady has given me always given me a lot of joy, but it’s been especially nice having plants around when I’m spending more time at home. Having something to care for and keep up with has been productive, reassuring and stabilizing during times when it can feel hard to catch a break....

It’s likely that you’ve heard of the term “cholesterol” before, and you’re not alone if it makes you feel a little confused. From the low-fat diet era to the current day keto-lovers, there seems to be mixed messaging around cholesterol and how it impacts your health. For starters, let’s define it—Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in our blood that our body needs to help make hormones, produce vitamin D, digest food and more....

There is no standard definition for a low-carb diet. It is simply a diet that is lower in carbohydrates than what is recommended or than what most people consume. The Dietary Guidelines recommend that 45-65 percent of calories come from carbohydrates. So any diet with carb intake less than 45 percent of total calories is considered a low-carb diet. What are carbs? full bowl of pasta with “The Beet” logo on top Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients in our diets....

Salad Greens Salad Greens Salad Greens Salad Greens If you’ve never tried gardening, because you don’t have space or don’t know how to get started, here’s good news: some plants grow surprisingly well in pots. Start small with a mini herb garden and salad greens on your windowsill or some cherry tomatoes and peppers by the back door. Now you have no more excuses not to grow some of your own food!...

Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken Pictured recipe: Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet—an eating pattern that prioritizes lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains and plenty of fruits and veggies—comes with some pretty impressive health benefits. Research consistently reports its effectiveness at protecting our heart and brain as we age, decreasing our risk for diabetes and helping to make maintaining a healthy weight easier....

Whole-Grain Salad with Charred Broccoli, Spring Onions & Parsley-Sumac Vinaigrette Whole-Grain Salad with Charred Broccoli, Spring Onions & Parsley-Sumac Vinaigrette Whole-Grain Salad with Charred Broccoli, Spring Onions & Parsley-Sumac Vinaigrette Whole-Grain Salad with Charred Broccoli, Spring Onions & Parsley-Sumac Vinaigrette Are Carbs Really “Good” or “Bad”? It’s fair to say that carbs are a hot topic these days. Die-hard keto advocates will tell you they feel better without them, whereas the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) recommend that you get 45 to 65% of your calories from carbs every day....

Whenever I cook Mexican food, I usually make a burrito bowl to help lower the carbohydrate count of my meal. By eliminating the tortilla, I can instead enjoy more of the delicious filling. But now, a new option from Mr. Tortilla has me rethinking my next taco night. According to a press release, Mr. Tortilla’s new low-carb tortilla is perfect for anyone looking to cut back on carbs. The wheat-flour tortilla contains 3 grams of carbohydrates, 15 calories, 0....