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salmon salad theprep 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! With all the leftover Halloween candy I’ve been munching on for the past two weeks, my body is seriously craving veggies to try and find some balance. And with Thanksgiving coming up and more holidays soon after, I know I need to prioritize them now to feel my best....

Raspberry-Peach Trifle Cake Have you ever wished you had just one more thing to use your wineglasses for? Look no further, Nancy Meyers has you covered. This brilliant trick that has been popping up around the internet helps you easily portion and serve individual slices of cake … without a knife. In fact, the hack uses wineglasses to “cut” a cake into the perfect size for one person, while showcasing the beautiful layers of the baked good....

Go ahead, use your noodle. We never stopped doing just that, but we also know that a solid chunk of Americans (about 15% or so, according to a February 2020 survey by the International Food Information Council) will at least try to stick to a low-carb or keto diet this year. If weight loss is your goal by living the low-carb life, you might want to rethink your strategy, scientists now say....

pretzels in white bowl shot overhead Credit: Tetra Images / Getty Images If you are a person living with diabetes, snacks are an essential part of your daily meal plan. Snacks help keep blood sugar in check, especially if you have a long span between meals. Choosing the wrong snacks can spike your blood sugar levels which can have long-term effects, but won’t make you feel good short term, too....

It’s no secret that eating vegetables is good for your health. Even though the specific nutrients found in vegetables vary between types, all varieties offer health benefits. Eating the recommended five servings of produce a day and including a variety of sources helps you get in the vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants your body needs to thrive. Pictured Recipe: Roasted Mushrooms with Brown Butter & Parmesan “There are some vegetables that have more nutrients than others....

Pumpkin flavor is popping up just about everywhere right now, from the Starbucks drive-thru to the aisles of Trader Joe’s. While we can’t wait to get our hands on some of these products, it wouldn’t really be fall without some new items from one of our go-to stores: Aldi. The store teased the return of pumpkin season at the end of August, and now products are starting to roll out, including pumpkin spice treats and desserts, coffee and hard cider....

fit vine wines Credit: Instagram / @fitvine_wine fit vine wines Credit: Instagram / @fitvine_wine fit vine wines Credit: Instagram / @fitvine_wine fit vine wines Credit: Instagram / @fitvine_wine Inspired by some painful post-Napa-cab headaches, Mark Warren and Tom Beaton co-founded FitVine five years ago with one mission: offer vinos of many varieties that have less sugar but the same alcohol level as their competitors. The California-based wine company now sells 13 different blends or varietals of sparkling wine, rosé, whites and reds, all emblazoned with a runner holding a glass and bunch of grapes on the label....

a photo of Dolly Parton Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images a photo of Dolly Parton Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images a photo of Dolly Parton Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images a photo of Dolly Parton Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images It’s no secret that scammy companies hawking instant weight loss solutions and bogus supplements haul out all kinds of goofy, fraudulent tactics to lure in customers—including stamping a celebrity’s name on their products. Oprah faced that problem back in 2022, when a diet gummy company used her name and image without permission in online ads....

figs As the sun sets on summer fruit, the chill in the air opens up a whole new world of produce–crisp apples, tart cranberries and juicy pears are just a few of the fall fruits you can choose from this season. This handy guide tells you what each offers nutritionally and helps you choose the tastiest fall produce at the farmers’ market. Apples Instant Pot Apple Crisp Pictured Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Crisp Sweet, tangy, juicy and flavorful, an apple is nature’s perfect snack, especially when they’re straight off the tree in the fall....

a photo of the Weight Watchers app on a phone Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of the Weight Watchers app on a phone Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of the Weight Watchers app on a phone Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of the Weight Watchers app on a phone Credit: Courtesy of Brand WeightWatchers (WW) is an old favorite when it comes to losing weight. The program has been through plenty of changes over the years—including two makeovers since 2019—but it still has plenty of endorsements....

Being optimistic, eating these 9 foods (beans, whole grains and salmon for the win!) and following these 7 secrets have all been proven to help improve the chances that we’ll lead longer, healthier lives. And now, new research adds another detail that certainly can’t hurt in our overall longevity landscape. A study published June 16 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that having higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood is associated with a life expectancy of 5 years longer than their low-omega-3 peers....

Salmon and tuna may get all the love, but don’t forget about tilapia. The mild-tasting white fish is consistently left out of the conversation, and it shouldn’t be. A recent market report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations indicated that tilapia is the fourth most commonly eaten fish variety in the U.S. Pictured Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Grilled Tilapia Recipe So, what does tilapia offer in terms of nutrition?...

The Mediterranean diet may be the healthiest diet in the world. Rather than a strict meal plan, it’s a way of eating that emphasizes enjoying whole foods and regular physical activity. Here, we give you a blueprint to follow the Mediterranean diet-whether you want to make small changes or overhaul your entire way of eating. Read More: 8 Ways to Follow the Mediterranean Diet for Better Health What Is the Mediterranean Diet?...

Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bryan Bedder / Utro_na_more Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bryan Bedder / Utro_na_more Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bryan Bedder / Utro_na_more Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Bryan Bedder / Utro_na_more We love that Ree Drummond is all about helping her fans make the most of their time and money....

Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Long gone are the days where agriculture made up 70% of the workforce. Today, 70% of Americans are spending eight hours (or more) each day in front of a computer—and then more time sitting in front of a TV when they get home. While technology has enabled us to make some incredible advances, our bodies are suffering the consequences of our modern sedentary lifestyles....

lemon panko chicken Credit: Ali Redmond Pictured recipe: Lemon-Panko Chicken Recipe Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where 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. As a dietitian on a budget with limited pantry space, I know a thing or two about making my ingredients go further....

Officially, Friendsgiving became a word in January 2020. Unofficially, it’s been in use for years before being added to the formal lexicon. According to Merriam Webster, “Friendsgiving is a mashup of the word ‘friend’ and ’thanksgiving’ that refers to a large meal among friends eaten during the Thanksgiving season. The level of formality is dependent on the participants, but the word first appeared around 2007 as an informal replacement for the holiday typically spent with family....

ebelskiver pancakes Getty / nschatzi | Credit: Getty / nschatzi My breakfasts are kind of lame during the week. I usually opt for something healthy-ish and easy like scrambled eggs, overnight oats or avocado toast, so by the weekend I’m ready for a more indulgent, special breakfast. That’s why I am going to start treating myself to pancake balls. My mom used to make pancake balls when I was a kid in this special pan, and I always loved them....

Thanks to decades of research that dove into the best exercise for weight loss, we now know that both strength training AND cardio are crucial pieces of the weight loss (or maintenance) pie. Gone are the days when fitness buffs would pedal away for hours on end on the elliptical. Strength training not only keeps us strong and able to tackle tasks like lifting heavy bags of groceries to climbing several flights of stairs, but it also stokes us up with muscle cells that burn far more calories than fat cells....

Getting your kids to eat their fruits and veggies is easy when it’s as delicious as the recipes in this vegetarian meal plan. Following a vegetarian diet is a healthy way to eat that packs in tons of nutritious foods, for people of all ages. Eating more plant-based foods as a kid and throughout life can help to prevent health issues down the road, like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, thanks to the extra fiber that comes from plenty of fruits, veggies, whole grains and beans, and the healthy fats that come from nuts and seeds....