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Sap dripping from tap into bucket Sap dripping from tap into bucket Sap dripping from tap into bucket Sap dripping from tap into bucket The water industry has tapped, quite literally, into new territory: maple water. Touted for boosting exercise performance, rehydrating twice as fast as plain water, and curing hangovers, does maple water live up to the hype? Read on to find out what it is, where it comes from, how it stacks up nutritionally and if you should be drinking it....

Well stocked pantry with a variety of pots and cans Credit: Getty Images / Studio CJ Well stocked pantry with a variety of pots and cans Credit: Getty Images / Studio CJ Well stocked pantry with a variety of pots and cans Credit: Getty Images / Studio CJ Well stocked pantry with a variety of pots and cans Credit: Getty Images / Studio CJ Hey, sometimes you don’t see the fine print “refrigerate after opening” on the jar’s label....

various seasonal drinks from Aldi Credit: Courtesy of Brand various seasonal drinks from Aldi Credit: Courtesy of Brand various seasonal drinks from Aldi Credit: Courtesy of Brand various seasonal drinks from Aldi Credit: Courtesy of Brand Fall is all about cinnamon, spice and cider—maybe including some hard cider, too. For those of us excited to bring lots of autumn flavors into our kitchens, starting in the wine-and-beer aisle is an easy way to do it....

Mother And Daughter Gardening Credit: Getty Images / filmstudio Mother And Daughter Gardening Credit: Getty Images / filmstudio Mother And Daughter Gardening Credit: Getty Images / filmstudio Mother And Daughter Gardening Credit: Getty Images / filmstudio As the weather warms up, gardening is on our minds. It’s a fun and rewarding hobby that even has some health benefits associated with it, like lowering stress, increasing physical activity and protecting against dementia....

4513586.jpg Since the onset of COVID-19, we’ve been hearing an onslaught of information about how we should be taking care of ourselves. From Pinterest-worthy home organization projects to getting your body into top shape, with all of this extra time at home, bucket lists of activities have been making the rounds on social media. And that’s where the train can go off the rails. Making the most of this time means that somehow, we need to do more and chase better version of ourselves....

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Day After Detox Meal Plan Still feeling full from yesterday’s feast? Nurse your food hangover with this whole-foods-packed 1,200-calorie meal plan. This balanced day of eating will help you to feel healthy, refreshed and back to your normal self in no time. Looking for more? Don’t miss our 14-Day Clean-Eating Meal Plan and 1,200-Calorie Weight-Loss Plan Breakfast Ricotta Yogurt Parfait Breakfast (272 calories) • 1 serving Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait (1 1/4 cups) A....

Having diabetes doesn’t mean you can never have dessert again. With some simple swaps and diabetes-friendly dessert recipes, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without sending your blood sugar soaring. Desserts may seem off-limits since many are high in sugar, but remember that for people with diabetes the total number of carbohydrates of a meal or snack matters more than the total sugar. That means dessert can still fit into your diet—with a few adjustments....

a photo of the Dunkin Brownie Batter Signature Latte Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of the Dunkin Brownie Batter Signature Latte Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of the Dunkin Brownie Batter Signature Latte Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of the Dunkin Brownie Batter Signature Latte Credit: Courtesy of Brand Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dunkin’ released a new special beverage available to rewards program members....

coffee_sugar_CL.jpg I hear of a new health benefit of a different food virtually every day as associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine: Broccoli could fight cancer! Coffee may help you live longer! But what I hear about less often is how various foods interact-and, therefore, act-when you eat them together. Some foods, like iron-rich beans and calcium-packed cheese, fight for absorption in your body of their respective key nutrients when you eat them at the same time....

woman in plank pose Credit: Getty Images/lechatnoir woman in plank pose Credit: Getty Images/lechatnoir woman in plank pose Credit: Getty Images/lechatnoir woman in plank pose Credit: Getty Images/lechatnoir We are all spending more time at home and, for many of us, that means working from home (or teaching kids who are schooling at home, too). Zoom meetings and back-to-back tasks can leave us feeling drained, even if we have been sitting all day....

Tofu Poke Bowl By Kimberly Holland and Alyssa Langer, RD, LDN Tofu Poke Bowl Tofu Poke Bowl Tofu Poke Bowl Featured Recipe: Tofu Poke Tofu may be a diet staple for vegetarians and vegans, but to many others the blocks of soy found in the grocery store’s produce section can be a daunting, mysterious ingredient. Why choose tofu in the first place? What makes one kind of tofu different from the other?...

As a dietitian, I see plenty of expensive products in the marketplace that claim they’re the answer for weight loss, whether it’s a flat-belly tea, detox supplement or some rare fruit that apparently spews magic. But in reality, it’s not crazy “superfoods” or supplements that will lead to weight loss—it’s eating more fiber that can help. (Get your fill with these 10 Foods With More Fiber Than an Apple.) Fiber is the indigestible component of plant-based foods, like fruits and veggies, legumes, whole grains and certain seeds, like chia seeds, and is the No....

Featured Recipe: Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie If you follow a vegan diet, you might be worried about getting enough protein. Plant-based protein sources are plentiful, but the protein from those foods isn’t always easy for the body to absorb. Protein powder is an easy way to boost protein intake, but it can be tricky to find one that doesn’t come from animal products and actually tastes good. We did the research to bring you the best vegan protein powders....

If you find yourself clocking in fewer than seven to nine hours of sleep most nights, you’re not alone. One in three Americans gets inadequate sleep on a regular basis. And experts believe it’s causing a health crisis in our nation. “In our society, nowadays, people aren’t getting enough sleep,” Harneet Walia, M.D., tells Cleveland Clinic. “They put sleep so far down on their priority list because there are so many other things to do—family, personal and work life,” she says....

yoga health benefits Credit: Emily Lundin Yoga has always been touted as good for the mind and body. But beyond improving your flexibility, learning yogi breathing techniques and strengthening muscles, are there other health benefits of yoga? (Spoiler: there are—and some are pretty surprising!) And perhaps best of all is that you don’t have to practice yoga for years to reap the benefits—sometimes all you need is a few weeks....

older woman taking a pill Credit: Getty Images older woman taking a pill Credit: Getty Images older woman taking a pill Credit: Getty Images older woman taking a pill Credit: Getty Images The next time you’re at the airport, a restaurant, the supermarket, a sporting event or other gathering, take a look around. According to estimates from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1 in every 2 people you see are taking some form of dietary supplement....

Grab your apron, mixing bowl … and computer?! Starting today, Airbnb Online Experiences is partnering with Take a Chef to help you level up your culinary skills alongside some of the most talented chefs on the planet with their new Online Cooking Experiences. airbnb online experiences Credit: Airbnb We’re talking Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning stars like New York’s David Chang, Spain’s Roberto Ruiz and Italy’s Giuseppe Iannotti. We can’t wait to learn new techniques, “travel” (well, at least virtually) and support a good cause all at once—during July, a few of the Online Cooking Experiences will donate all proceeds to benefit food-related non-profits such as The LEE Initiative Restaurant Reboot Relief Program and ABC Food Tours....

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eva longoria Credit: Tillamook Eva Longoria has a long list of accolades: She’s an award-winning actress, producer, director, wife and mom. Oh, and she’s an advocate for farmworkers, founder of the Eva Longoria Foundation, co-founder of the Latino Victory Project and was the MC for the Democratic National Convention this year. Eva Longoria is B-U-S-Y, so we were curious to see how she stays healthy and energized enough to tackle everything on her impressive to-do list....