The making of Brazilian Okra & Greens Salad Credit: Joy Howard Many years ago, I declared that okra was the Rodney Dangerfield of vegetables. It gets no respect. I have long celebrated my love of the slimy pod and delight in finding many ways to serve it to the gurning-faced okra haters. One of my great points of culinary pride is that I got my okra-averse mother to eat it on occasion....
AHA sparkling water This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. I’m a sparkling water connoisseur. I don’t say that lightly—once, in a blind taste test, I correctly identified the name brand and flavor of water I was tasting because my spidey senses were tingling....
A bowl of citrus fruits with a lucky envelope and ingot Grace Young's citrus fruit display for the New Year includes tangerines, oranges, pomelo, a red money envelope and a golden ingot. | Credit: Grace Young To celebrate Lunar New Year—aka Chinese New Year—I always make a fruit centerpiece featuring a pomelo, at least two tangerines, ideally with shiny green leaves attached, and lots of oranges. I also tuck in a red “lucky-money” envelope—more about this in a sec....
Tomato plants in pots These days, it can feel tough to recall a time when things felt normal and carefree. We are in a season where it is recommended to stay home (unless you’re an essential worker, in which case, thank you) and limit contact with other people outside of our homes. But that doesn’t mean there is no room for projects and fun distractions from the trying times, especially when they have some serious benefits....
Ask just about anyone and they’ll tell you that diet and exercise are the two most important components of losing weight. But unfortunately, both healthy eating and regular exercise can actually cause you to gain weight if you’re not careful. Here are 10 ways your workout can actually cause the scale to creep back up: 1. You’re Consuming More Calories Than Your Body Needs Incorporating a few days of exercise into your weekly routine is likely to increase your appetite-especially if your body is burning more calories than it’s used to....
bee on sunflower Credit: Alan Shapiro/Stocksy Pollinators are said to be responsible for one-third of the food we eat. Yet their populations are in decline. While the easiest thing we can all do is plant more flowers in more places, we can also aid researchers in their efforts to safeguard the bees. Here’s what the buzz is about. When people find out what Elaine Evans, Ph.D., does for a living, they inevitably ask, “How are the bees doing?...
a group at dinner cheering with glasses of red wine Credit: Getty Images a group at dinner cheering with glasses of red wine Credit: Getty Images a group at dinner cheering with glasses of red wine Credit: Getty Images a group at dinner cheering with glasses of red wine Credit: Getty Images Richard Vayda is the director of wine studies at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City....
Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where associate 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. After some time off, this year many people are returning to travel for the holiday season. They’re traveling to spend time with family or loved ones, or simply to take a much needed vacation....
woman drinking bottled water in sun woman drinking bottled water in sun woman drinking bottled water in sun woman drinking bottled water in sun Photo: RICOWde / Getty Images Whether you’re just beginning your journey to better health or have been eating your veggies and exercising for years, you should feel proud of yourself for choosing to make healthy lifestyle choices. However, with so much contrasting health and wellness information out there these days-especially from unqualified sources, it’s all too easy to fall into seemingly “healthy” habits that might actually be preventing you from achieving your goals....
With their sweet-yet-savory taste and warm, vibrant color, sweet potatoes are an essential fall ingredient that we just can’t live without. As sweet potato season rolls around, you probably have a few questions in mind—like if sweet potatoes are healthy and how to cook with them. Spoiler alert: They are definitely healthy, and there are seemingly endless ways to enjoy them. Here’s how to make the most out of the orange-hued root vegetable this fall season....
A new study from the University of Barcelona found that certain plant products may reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. The 12-year study, which was published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, followed 842 people over the age of 65 living in three cities in the Bordeaux and Dijon regions of France. The study analyzed the relationship between the metabolism of dietary components, intestinal microbiota (aka the bacteria in your gut), other normal metabolic processes and cognitive impairment....
glass yogurt macrame planter Credit: Oui by Yoplait Being a plant parent is now cool, thanks to popular Instagram accounts like PlantKween and HelloPlantLover. Not to mention, it’s fun to stock up on plants like air plants and rainbow succulents! In addition to being pretty and good for your home’s atmosphere, these plants are compact, economical and virtually carefree. Economics, however, goes out the window when you buy these plants in a fancy pot or glass terrarium....
High-Protein Apple Pie Baked Oats Credit: Casey Barber 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. I’m basically always thinking about my next meal, and the start of a new week is no exception. While I don’t plan out every meal of every day, I do recognize that having a few things at-the-ready to start the week can really simplify your life....
In January 2019, 37 scientists in the EAT-Lancet Commission shocked the world when they published a set of diet guidelines for everyone on Earth in order to feed our growing population while keeping climate change in check. The international panel based its recommendations on thousands of research studies covering factors like the amount of arable land on Earth and the nutrients humans need to stay healthy. Half of our meal should always be fruits and vegetables, the commission’s Planetary Health Diet guidelines advised....
This drink is perfect for that awkward time of year when it’s still hot, but we’re ready for fall (aka, right now). The concoction starts out with Starbucks Cold Brew that’s sweetened with vanilla syrup and topped with pumpkin-flavored cream. And as if the pumpkin-flavored cream wasn’t enough pumpkiny goodness, the baristas finish off the drink with a sprinkle of their iconic pumpkin spice seasoning. If that doesn’t successfully welcome fall in the heat of the summer, nothing will....
Spinach and mushroom quiche Credit: Carson Downing Joanna Gaines recently posted a recipe for a Spinach, Mushroom & Swiss Cheese Quiche on her website, Magnolia, and it looked so delicious that we immediately wanted to try the recipe out for ourselves. The recipe is from her first cookbook, Magnolia Table (buy it: $17, Target), and is featured in the new 2022 Spring issue of The Magnolia Journal. “One of the great things about living on a farm is that we always have a surplus of fresh eggs in the barn,” says Gaines in the recipe description....
actress Lena Dunham on the red carpet Credit: Getty Images/Mike Coppola actress Lena Dunham on the red carpet Credit: Getty Images/Mike Coppola actress Lena Dunham on the red carpet Credit: Getty Images/Mike Coppola actress Lena Dunham on the red carpet Credit: Getty Images/Mike Coppola Over the last year, COVID-19 has changed our perspective on a lot of things. With the lack of social events and increased time at home, many devoted their extra time to cooking or “getting back into X, Y and Z....
Joann Lo & Jose Oliva Joann Lo & Jose Oliva Joann Lo & Jose Oliva Joann Lo & Jose Oliva Meet the megaphones. Joann Lo and Jose Oliva are giving a very loud voice to a segment of the food industry that once had next to none: its workers-from farmers and food truck owners to servers and supermarket stock clerks. Together, these workers represent the largest employment sector in the U....
easy salmon cakes with dressing ` 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 easy salmon cakes with dressing easy salmon cakes with dressing easy salmon cakes with dressing Pictured Recipe: Easy Salmon Cakes We hear it all the time—staying on track with healthy eating depends on planning ahead....
celery juice in sparkling glass on green background with stalk of celery in cup celery juice in sparkling glass on green background with stalk of celery in cup celery juice in sparkling glass on green background with stalk of celery in cup celery juice in sparkling glass on green background with stalk of celery in cup Celery juice started trending in 2019 and at one point, more people were Googling celery juice than the Mediterranean diet....
