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Down in the dumps? Here’s what to eat to feel your best and how to handle pesky cravings. Here’s the scenario: You’re feeling down in the dumps, and are convinced the only thing that will make you feel better is chocolate. Should you eat it, or not? This dietitian says to go ahead and eat it. Chocolate is the No. 1 food that may help boost your mood, and we often crave it because “it’s highly palatable, very sweet and produces an optimal mouthfeel,” according to the authors of “The Effects of Chocolate on Cognitive Function and Mood: A Systematic Review....

Though it might not be as trendy as some other nutrients, fiber is a critical part of a healthy eating pattern. It provides several benefits, like supporting healthy digestion, increasing beneficial gut bacteria, lowering risk of chronic disease and even promoting healthy weight management. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend getting between 28 and 34 grams daily, but most Americans are missing the mark. Snacks are a great place to start if you’re trying to up your fiber intake....

A phone screen with the WW program home page on it floating on a designed background Credit: WW My Day WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) just announced the rollout of PersonalPoints, their most individualized and customizable program yet. According to a media release from WW, “It’s the first time in the company’s history where no two plans are alike, making it easier for members to achieve their goals and sustain them over time....

an illustration of a stomach full of fresh vegetables Credit: Getty Images / Volodymyr Kryshtal / istetiana an illustration of a stomach full of fresh vegetables Credit: Getty Images / Volodymyr Kryshtal / istetiana an illustration of a stomach full of fresh vegetables Credit: Getty Images / Volodymyr Kryshtal / istetiana an illustration of a stomach full of fresh vegetables Credit: Getty Images / Volodymyr Kryshtal / istetiana There are so many different fad diets that it can be hard to keep track....

Salmon & Avocado Salad Salmon & Avocado Salad Salmon & Avocado Salad Salmon & Avocado Salad Pictured Recipe: Salmon & Avocado Salad Fat, heart health and carbs are all topics in nutrition that have been up in the air over the last several decades. One relatively consistent piece of advice has been that reducing your intake of saturated fats can help reduce the bad cholesterol in your blood, which can lower your risk for heart disease....

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? TikTok sure has brought to light some fun trends this year, from the viral baked feta and cherry tomato pasta, the luxurious Dalgona whipped coffee trend and the various takes on the delicious quesadilla wrap hack....

4 VW buses parked next to vineyards Credit: West Wine Tours 4 VW buses parked next to vineyards Credit: West Wine Tours 4 VW buses parked next to vineyards Credit: West Wine Tours 4 VW buses parked next to vineyards Credit: West Wine Tours Travelers from around the globe come to visit California’s idyllic Wine Country each year to sample the region’s best vino, indulge at Michelin-starred restaurants and bike through the picturesque countryside....

baking soda Credit: Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm baking soda Credit: Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm baking soda Credit: Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm baking soda Credit: Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is one of the most versatile kitchen ingredients around. While most people use it as a leavening agent in baking, baking soda can also be used in the kitchen for surprising cooking uses, as well as for cleaning....

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a collage of illustrations of some of EatingWell's Top 10 Food & Nutrition Trends 2023 including kelp, a Spritz cocktail, purple tomatoes, and Yuzu Credit: Illustrations: Getty Images; Collage: Cassie Basford a collage of illustrations of some of EatingWell's Top 10 Food & Nutrition Trends 2023 including kelp, a Spritz cocktail, purple tomatoes, and Yuzu Credit: Illustrations: Getty Images; Collage: Cassie Basford a collage of illustrations of some of EatingWell’s Top 10 Food & Nutrition Trends 2023 including kelp, a Spritz cocktail, purple tomatoes, and Yuzu Credit: Illustrations: Getty Images; Collage: Cassie Basford...

Anti-Inflammatory Tonic The momentum behind functional foods and wellness elixirs is at an all-time high. Touted as having the power to do everything from restoring gut health to boosting immunity and fighting inflammation, their cure-all claims are often backed by little serious science. In lieu of the pricy supplements, we’re mixing up a more affordable antidote that is both healthy and homemade-our Anti-Inflammatory Golden Tonic. A tonic, by definition, is a concentrated combination of ingredients that have the potential to enhance or restore health....

Gone are the days of zucchini just being an overabundant green squash in our summer gardens. Today it’s a low-carb hero—standing in for pasta in dishes that are traditionally more carb-heavy and serving as a delivery device for other favorite foods and ingredients (we’re looking at you, Zucchini Cacio e Pepe, Zucchini Pizza Boats and Garlic-Parm Hasselback). But zucchini deserves accolades for more than just its low-carb status. Like most vegetables, it’s a nutrient powerhouse....

From tart lemon bars to fluffy biscuits, Joanna Gaines certainly knows her way around the kitchen. While I love seeing her savory recipes, like the go-to late snack she enjoys when her kids go to sleep, it’s the sweet treats that tend to catch my eye (and make my mouth water). And one recent recipe that caught my attention: Jo’s Pear Bread. Over the weekend, Gaines shared the recipe on her Instagram, and I immediately wanted to try it....

Here at EatingWell, we love chocolate. From our One-Bowl Chocolate Cake to our Chocolate Avocado Shake, there is no shortage of ways to use this popular ingredient for a delicious treat. It is also the first comfort food that people turn to, on good and bad days. Better yet, chocolate (especially dark chocolate) has some impressive health benefits, from boosting mental sharpness to helping reduce diabetes risk. Chocolate might actually have some heart healthy benefits, as well....

Whether you’re on a low-carb meal plan or just want to find a tasty way to sneak more veggies into your diet, Trader Joe’s new gochujang stir-fry made with zucchini spirals has you covered. @TraderJoesList spotted this veggie-based stir-fry at their local Trader Joe’s store and shared it on Instagram. The stir-fry mixture is chock-full of veggies, including zucchini spirals, carrots, broccoli, red bell peppers, green beans and edamame. The frozen veggies come coated in an umami sauce made with soy sauce, gochujang, ginger, garlic and sesame oil....

Giada De Laurentiis Giada De Laurentiis Giada De Laurentiis Giada De Laurentiis Just like her fellow Food Network show host Ina Garten, who has recently opened up about the fact that she’s so over doing dishes and a fan of queen-sized cosmos, the more we get to know about Giada De Laurentiis, the more we love her. As part of her new partnership with Marshalls’ Share WOW, Get WOW initiative, we were lucky enough to hop on a Zoom with De Laurentiis in early October....

Earlier this week with positivity rates skyrocketing from coast to coast and case counts topping 1.4 million in one day, we asked, “So will everyone eventually get COVID-19?!” It’s a distinct possibility with how easily and rapidly the omicron strain spreads, but the scientific community isn’t ready to say with certainty that this influx of cases is what will get us to that elusive herd immunity that might help life return to something closer to normal (or as “normal” as things can be, considering 842,000 and counting Americans have tragically already died from the coronavirus)....

Covid vaccine bottle next to a cocktail with a plus sign then another bottle Credit: Getty Images / Yevgen Romanenko / Jonathan Kantor If you’re wondering whether or not having an alcoholic drink after getting the COVID vaccine or a booster shot is a good idea––will weaken your body’s immune response?––the short answer is that it depends on how much alcohol you drink and how often you drink it. There’s some solid research that shows chronic, heavy alcohol use will impact your immune system response and lower your immunity....

Kohlrabi Soup Although there’s no quick fix to lose inches in your midsection, research shows that eating certain foods, like peanuts, green tea and kefir, can help burn belly fat and promote weight loss. Another trick that can help with weight loss—maintaining a healthy gut, with a wide variety of good bacteria. People who have plenty of healthy gut bacteria tend to have a higher metabolism, slimmer waistlines and a lower risk of diseases like diabetes and hypertension....

Healthy Make-Ahead Lunch Meal Plan for the Work Week A little meal prep can go a long way to guarantee you have a healthy week of meals at the ready. With this make-ahead lunch meal plan, some light prep at the beginning of the week sets you up for 5 days of delicious lunches, perfect for the busy work weeks. The recipes in the plan are simple to make, easily portable and use similar ingredients, which helps to keep the shopping list short and the grocery bill reasonable....