person pouring red wine into a glass person pouring red wine into a glass person pouring red wine into a glass person pouring red wine into a glass Photo: Getty / Luis Alvarez When talking about alcohol, I generally describe my boozing habits as such: “I’m not a big drinker, but I do love a glass of wine five to six nights a week.” I’m sorry… what? Do you smell the hypocrisy as strongly as I do from my seat over here?...
george-siemon.jpg American Food Hero 2019: George Siemon Who he is: Founding Farmer and Former CEO, Organic Valley What he’s doing: Crusading for better organic standards George Siemon will be the first to tell you that he’s nothing if not an old hippie: he has long hair, lives on a ridgetop in rural Wisconsin in a house called “The Kettle” and he hates-and rarely wears-shoes. But make no mistake: in his 31 years at the helm of dairy giant Organic Valley, his counterculture values, in particular the art of cooperation, have served him-and us all-very well indeed....
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Aldi is the first place I head for groceries each week. Their organic produce, pantry staples and minimally processed meal shortcuts make it easier—and a lot less expensive—to follow an anti-inflammatory diet. Here are some of my favorite anti-inflammatory foods at Aldi. Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Images / John Keeble Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods at Aldi 1. Season’s Choice Cherry Berry Frozen Blend (48-oz pkg, $6.89) Cherries and berries are packed with anthocyanins and antioxidants that help to tamp down both existing and future inflammation in the body....
mcd_frappemocha_310.jpg Nothing says summer-to me-quite like swapping my steamy cup of coffee for a frosty iced or frozen version. Recipes to Try: DIY Frozen Mochaccino and More Healthy Coffee-Shop Drink Recipes But as a registered dietitian and the nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, I can’t help but wonder what the calorie damage is on some of those iced coffee or frozen coffee drinks, especially at popular restaurants like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts....
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Aperol spritz on designed background Credit: Getty Images / Elena Katkova Like many people, I found myself becoming quite the cocktail connoisseur during the pandemic. I was gifted a fantastic cocktail book, Spirited: Cocktails from Around the World, which introduced me to hundreds of amazing classic libations and their origins. While I already knew and loved the highly controversial Aperol spritz (controversial thanks to this viral 2019 article from The New York Times), this book taught me that the spritz originated in Venice, and was first known as the Venetian spritz....
Trimming inches off your midsection does more than just make you feel good in your skin. Lowering belly fat, also called visceral fat, can have some serious health benefits. Excess belly fat increases risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers. The good news is that losing weight to reduce overall body fat can help, and research shows that certain foods, like chickpeas and artichokes, can be particularly helpful in trimming your waistline....
Scroll through your social media feed and you may come across an image of someone’s countertop lined with a week’s worth of meals and snacks perfectly portioned into single-serving containers. That’s meal prep to the extreme and go you if you have time to do it! But do you know what also counts as meal prep? Cooking a batch of brown rice for the week. Or grilling extra chicken to top lunch salads....
When you are thinking of simple, healthy snacks, rice cakes may be one of the foods that come to mind. They are shelf-stable, crunchy and versatile, making them a great go-to food in a pinch. But are they actually healthy? Here is a dietitian’s perspective on the nutrition status of rice cakes, plus nutritious topping ideas to elevate them. Pictured Recipe: Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter rice cakes with peanut butter Rice Cake Nutrition Rice cakes are low in calories and sodium, with a modest amount of a few nutrients....
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One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta Our craving for comforting foods is real. Maybe it’s the familiar flavors of these foods or the memories tied to them. Either way, they hold a soft spot in our hearts and bellies. Comfort foods may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to eating for diabetes but they are in no way off-limits! Especially when you make some simple swaps, like using whole-wheat pasta to help better balance blood sugar, adding herbs and spices to use less salt, and choosing leaner cuts of protein to cut down on saturated fat....
high protein meal plan When cutting calories to lose weight, being strategic about the foods you eat can make a significant difference in how you feel each day and your overall weight-loss success. By choosing foods that fill you up without putting you over your calorie limit, you will feel full and satisfied and meet your weight loss goals. In this healthy 1-day meal plan, meals and snacks are tailored to be high in protein and fiber (we pack in 79 grams of protein and 38 grams of fiber), which take longer to digest, meaning you’ll feel fuller for longer....
man in front of plants Credit: Lara Woolfson In 2015, the serial tech and biopharmaceutical entrepreneur, David Perry, sat down with a startup that had shown promise treating grain seeds with microbes designed to naturally enrich the soil they’re germinated in, reducing the need for inputs like fertilizers, pesticides and water. If that’s all you want to focus on, Perry told the company’s founder, great—but count me out. “If you want to use this as a cornerstone for changing agriculture,” he says his counterproposal went, “Now, I think that’s interesting....
Ranked the No. 1 dietary pattern of the year for the last five years by U.S. News & World Report, the Mediterranean diet is far from novel. The centuries-old way of eating is native to the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea; however, it’s only become the subject of scientific nutrition deep-dives in the last 50 or so years. A great body of evidence shows that this customizable way of eating—brimming with plant-based foods, healthy fats, lean proteins, whole grains and moderate amounts of wine, may help you live longer and stave off chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes....
A collection of vegan cheeses on a orange cutting board resting on a purple surface Credit: Charlotte & Johnny Autry ` Good food fast logo View Series Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services Best Meal Delivery Services 5 Easy Snack Ideas You Can Pack in a Mason Jar 9 Healthy Salads to Order from Popular Fast-Food Chains A collection of vegan cheeses on a orange cutting board resting on a purple surface Credit: Charlotte & Johnny Autry A collection of vegan cheeses on a orange cutting board resting on a purple surface Credit: Charlotte & Johnny Autry...
Getting older certainly has its benefits, but flexibility isn’t one of them. As we age, our flexibility decreases, which can lead to injuries if we give up stretching before a workout or reduce our physical activity to compensate. The good news is that this doesn’t have to be the case—and finding the best yoga mat for you is a great way to start. Yoga is a fantastic way to maintain that youthful flexibility, but the benefits go much further....
bowl of pasta 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! This time of the year I’m always reminded how some of the most delicious recipes also happen to be ones that use just a few ingredients. These fresh and flavorful dinners that use five ingredients or less (not including basics like salt, pepper and oil) prove that you don’t need much to make a great meal....
Beachy Pink Easter Tablescape Credit: amazon Beachy Pink Easter Tablescape Credit: amazon Beachy Pink Easter Tablescape Credit: amazon Beachy Pink Easter Tablescape Credit: amazon Easter is up there with Thanksgiving and Christmas as one of my favorite food holidays. Glazed ham, fresh spring veggies, comforting casseroles and carrot cake? Sign me up! But what’s the point of serving an incredible Easter spread if your table is just “blah?” You won’t find any of your grandma’s Easter egg tablecloths here—these spring tablecloths and table settings are as fresh as the new season!...
