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Coronavirus and Your Well-Being View Series After Losing His Sense of Smell from COVID-19, an Italian Gastronomer Discovered How to Get It Back How to Know If You Should Wear a Mask, According to New CDC Guidelines Walking Can Help Boost Antibodies After Your Flu or COVID Vaccine, According to New Research Maskc Has Discounted All the Masks on Its Website by 25%—Including KN95s Have you seen that sensational viral social media post about how storing plastic bottles of hand sanitizer in your car might be a fire hazard come summer?...

What you eat—or don’t—can play a big role in your digestion and ultimately your overall health. Add these foods to your diet for healthy digestion. Did you know that the health of your gut could actually be a window into the rest of your health? In recent years, research has linked what’s happening along your digestive tract to a number of health outcomes—from inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and skin conditions to type 2 diabetes and brain health....

Your lunch choices may be the culprit holding you back when you want to lose weight. So often, you’re rushed and pressed for time—or eating at your desk. And while it may not be ideal, a rushed lunch doesn’t have to stop you from achieving your goals. In fact, there are some ready-to-use foods that are simple to throw together and can help you reach your weight-loss goal. And, guess what: You know (and probably love) all of them....

1-Day Vegetarian Healthy Pregnancy Meal Plan 2,200 Calorie Eating healthy foods during your pregnancy can take a little bit more thought, as your body needs more nutrients and energy. And if you already follow a certain way of eating, like a plant-based vegetarian diet, there are even a few more nutrients to consider. To make meal planning easier, we created this one-day plan of healthy vegetarian meals for pregnancy to help you get the nutrition you need....

4 Aldi products on a designed background Credit: Aldi 4 Aldi products on a designed background Credit: Aldi 4 Aldi products on a designed background Credit: Aldi 4 Aldi products on a designed background Credit: Aldi There’s a lot going on at Aldi this month—from adorable Mother’s Day-themed cheeses to keychains meant for your cart quarter—and even more is coming in May. The affordable grocer is still promising to have some of the lowest prices out there, so looking for these finds could be a good way to stay on budget with rising inflation....

1400-Calorie Meal Plan: Low Carb Low-carb diets have taken center stage as the go-to strategy for losing weight and staying healthy, with diets like Whole30, the ketogenic diet and Atkins reigning supreme. And while research does suggests that the combination of a low-calorie, low-carb diet can be an effective strategy for losing weight, you don’t need to cut carbs as low as some of these trendy diets recommend in order to lose the weight....

Cashews in a bowl Credit: Getty Images / Vladislav Nosick / 500px Native to South America, this cream-colored, kidney-shaped tree nut is now grown in other tropical areas around the world like Asia and India. So-called “raw” cashews (which have been cooked, but not browned or roasted), as well as roasted cashews, are commonly used in Asian cooking. They’re also a popular snack. Now, thanks to the growing trend of plant-based eating, you can find cashew butter, cashew milk and vegan dishes aiming to mimic dairy-based products like cashew cheese and cheese sauce (try “cheesy” cashews in our Vegan Mac & Cheese and Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo)....

illustration of diet board game with text the man who tried every diet Credit: Gemma Correll ` Transformed logo in blue and yellow on blue background View Series How One Woman Is Inspiring Moms to Eat Better, Work Out and Be Smarter with Their Money 10 Lessons I Learned from My Weight-Loss Journey How These Two Sisters Prioritized Their Health and Lost Over 100 Pounds Each During 2020 How Working Out at Home Helped Me Get Stronger Than Ever...

What is a low-histamine diet and should you try it? We talked to NYC-based dietitian Isabel Smith, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. to get the details. Most people who suffer from allergies are familiar with antihistamine medications, which reduce the body’s inflammatory response to pollen, dust mites or animal allergies and help keep sneezing, watery eyes, hives or runny nose at bay. But you may not know that the body makes its own histamines, which are chemicals your immune system releases in response to a “trigger” or allergen....

7-day sugar-detox meal plan 7-day sugar-detox meal plan 7-day sugar-detox meal plan 7-day sugar-detox meal plan Hit reset and get your healthy eating habits back on track with this simple 7-day sugar-detox meal plan. Slashing your sugar intake can help stabilize energy levels, curb an overactive appetite (which is especially helpful when trying to lose weight) and prevent chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even certain cancers....

If you’re a food lover, you probably have some idea of what your next meal will be. We used to joke on family vacations that as we were eating breakfast, we were already planning our lunch and dinner for the day. I not only love food, but I work as a nutrition editor for EatingWell, so food is on my mind a lot of the time. That doesn’t mean I always know what I’m going to eat next....

Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! We’re at that point in the summer where I’m starting to get nervous that it’s all going by too quickly! So, for the next few weeks, I’m going to soak up all my favorite things about summer—the warm evenings enjoyed in my backyard, bike rides down to the beach and, obviously, all the amazing food....

Fredericks and Mae Citronella Hanging Coil Fredericks and Mae | Credit: Fredericks and Mae Fredericks and Mae Citronella Hanging Coil Fredericks and Mae | Credit: Fredericks and Mae Fredericks and Mae Citronella Hanging Coil Fredericks and Mae | Credit: Fredericks and Mae Fredericks and Mae Citronella Hanging Coil Fredericks and Mae | Credit: Fredericks and Mae | Credit: Fredericks and Mae After more than a year apart, many of us are itching to reunite with loved ones and catch up once we’re fully vaccinated....

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We know that aerobic activity is important for muscle strength, a healthy heart and to give your lungs a workout. Scientists are discovering another fascinating way something as simple as walking can improve your health: by increasing blood flow to your brain, which may, in turn, lower your risk for dementia. When 70 men and women between age 55 to 80 with diagnosed mild memory loss followed a specific exercise program for one year, the blood flow to their brains increased, according to a March 2021 study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease....

By Laurie Herr @laurieherr By Caroline H. Gottesman If you’re serious about lowering your blood pressure, you may already know to ditch high-sodium foods like deli meats, full-sodium canned soups and frozen pizzas. Ditto for unhealthy fats and sugar-filled sodas and other beverages, which can add extra inches to your waist and hike up your risk of hypertension. But what about foods you need to eat more of? Research shows that eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables plus lean protein can help prevent and control high blood pressure....

5-Day Diabetes Meal Plan for Weight Loss Lose weight and keep your blood sugar steady with this healthy easy diabetes diet meal plan. Each of the five days offer healthy meals and snacks that are balanced for carbohydrates, protein and fiber to help keep you blood sugar steady while you lose weight. Each meal contains 2-3 carb servings (30-45 grams of carbohydrates) and each snack is around 1 carb serving (15 grams of carbohydrates)....

Walking is one of the healthiest and most accessible ways to move your body. It can improve blood sugar, boost your heart health and can even help you live longer. One study found that walking just three times per week could significantly reduce dementia risk, too. Best of all, walking is totally free, requires no gym and can take as much or as little time as you have to spend. That said, there are a few things that can prevent you from making the most of your walk....

Coconut oil is known for its high fat content and nutty flavor. It’s a popular and extremely versatile cooking oil that can be used in everything from stir-fries to peanut butter cookies. And coconut oil isn’t just popular in recipes—it can also provide some impressive benefits for your hair and skin. Coconut oil is great for hair in particular because it has a high concentration of lauric acid, a kind of fat that your hair can easily and quickly absorb....

A Week of Easy 400-Calorie Dinners A Week of Easy 400-Calorie Dinners A Week of Easy 400-Calorie Dinners A Week of Easy 400-Calorie Dinners Slim down while staying satisfied with the healthy 400-calorie dinners in this 7-day meal plan. Loaded with veggies, lean protein and whole grains, these meals will keep you feeling full all evening long so you’ll be less likely to crave late-night snacks. To round out the rest of your day, pair these low-calorie dinners with healthy breakfasts (like these satisfying high-protein breakfasts) and easy lunch recipes (like these packable lunches for the workweek)....