Posts

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Starbucks has closed all of its stores with the exception of select drive-thru and grocery store locations. While you can still pick up your latte on the go, many Starbucks devotees are wondering when they’ll be able to get back to their daily routines and safely enjoy a cup of coffee. CEO Kevin Johnson posted a letter yesterday providing an update on the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and Starbucks’ business plan....

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta with Chicken Credit: Jamie Vespa 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! As the temperature drops here in Seattle, I’ve noticed changes in my appetite. I’m craving comfort foods, like cheesy pastas and cozy soups, and in general, I feel hungrier....

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! While I wouldn’t exactly recommend it, this week’s dinners are easy enough that you could almost make them with your eyes closed. But don’t let their simplicity fool you! They’re just as delicious as ever. Plus, they’re all high in protein, which means they’ll keep you feeling satisfied all evening long—no late night snack attacks this week =) Your Meal Plan Grilled Fish Tacos It’s safe to say that we’ve officially entered grilling season....

Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo https://www.eatingwell.com/article/18020/7-tricks-for-better-slow-cooking-in-your-crock-pot/attachment/2006169/ 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! Who says you can’t eat healthy and enjoy the comfort foods you crave? Definitely not me because these Mediterranean inspired comfort food recipes prove that you can have the best of both worlds....

More than 90 percent of Americans are now under stay-at-home orders through at least April 30 and are urged to only go out for essential trips (say, to the pharmacy or to restock on must-have groceries). To reduce trips out in public—and our interactions with others—most of us stocked up on two or more weeks of groceries in early March. We know the “why” behind the substantial shopping hauls, and now, thanks to new Nielsen data, we’re learning more about the “what....

Milk (and dairy in general) gets the blame for a lot of unwanted health outcomes. We’re sure you’ve heard that dairy causes acne, increases inflammation and can even be the reason you’re not losing weight. Spoiler: For those who aren’t lactose-intolerant or allergic to dairy, research doesn’t back up those claims. In fact, there are actually some impressive benefits that come with drinking a nutritious glass of milk. An 8-ounce serving of milk boasts 8 grams of protein, 50% of your daily needs of vitamin B12, 25% of your daily calcium needs and 15% of your daily needs of potassium and vitamin D, all in just 122 calories....

Dried freekeh grains on a white surface. If you’re jumping on the grain train, let us introduce you to freekeh—it has plenty to offer. For those of us just wanting to try something new, or vegetarians who fill nutrition gaps with quinoa, freekeh may be a good substitution. Read on to find out what freekeh has for you. What Is Freekeh? Freekeh is typically a variety of young wheat that’s treated with a natural process that gives the grain a nutty, smoky flavor....

a collage with white pepper and black pepper in bowls Credit: Getty Images a collage with white pepper and black pepper in bowls Credit: Getty Images a collage with white pepper and black pepper in bowls Credit: Getty Images a collage with white pepper and black pepper in bowls Credit: Getty Images What is black pepper? Black peppercorn berries are picked while still green. They are allowed to ferment, and are then sun-dried until they shrivel and turn a brownish-black color, which is why the texture of black peppercorns is crinkly....

a bar graph made up of fried eggs Credit: Getty Images / Westend61 / sanchesnet1 If you’ve noticed that eggs are more expensive at the supermarket, you’re not alone—and it’s not just the usual grocery inflation you’re seeing in other aisles at the store. The USDA has confirmed that an avian flu is spreading among many birds in the United States, infecting both backyard and commercial chickens and turkeys alike....

fiber up tile There are a lot of good things we could say about fiber. It keeps your gut healthy, heart happy and oh yea, can help you lose weight and keep it off thanks to it’s amazing ability to fill you up. The bad news? Most of us don’t get enough. Take on this 30-day challenge equipped with meal plans, tips and recipes to get more fiber in your life....

7944784.jpg Coming out on the other side of a cancer diagnosis and treatment is a huge victory—and a great time to bring new resolve to your healthy eating goals. Along with staying active and maintaining a healthy weight, eating a wide range of nourishing foods can make a big difference in boosting healing, feeling great and (most importantly) helping prevent a recurrence, says Elise Cushman, RD, a dietitian and Oncology Nutrition specialist at Norris Cotton Cancer Center/Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire....

3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN If you’re looking to improve your blood sugar levels, it makes sense to keep an eye on added sugars in your diet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average American adult eats 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day, significantly above the American Heart Association’s recommended daily max of 9 teaspoons of added sugar for men and 6 for women....

We must have the luck of the Irish on our side, because we just found out Aldi is bringing back their Irish whiskey- and beer-flavored cheeses for St. Patrick’s Day. Even better, the store’s iconic green cheeses are also returning next month. There will certainly be plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patty’s this year with one of our favorite foods! Aldi’s Emporium Selection Irish Cheese line is coming back to stores on March 4....

red drink for Juneteenth (sparkling strawberry ginger lemonade) Credit: Cooks with Soul ` Heritage Cooking Logo View Series These German Christmas Cookies Are On My Cookie Platter Every Year This Nonprofit is Providing Native American Communities With Access to Nutrient-Dense, Culturally Affirming Foods—and It’s Helping People Eat Healthier There’s a Movement to Revitalize Indigenous Cuisines and Knowledge—Here’s Why That Matters How the Comfort of German Potato Pancakes Helped Me Adjust to a New Life in Rural Pennsylvania...

Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Mathew Imaging / Anna Efetova Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Mathew Imaging / Anna Efetova Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Mathew Imaging / Anna Efetova Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Mathew Imaging / Anna Efetova Considering Giada De Laurentiis quite literally wrote the book on self-care this year—Eat Better, Feel Better (buy it: $19....

A brush next to a clump of hair on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Niwan Nuntasukkasame / EyeEm A brush next to a clump of hair on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Niwan Nuntasukkasame / EyeEm A brush next to a clump of hair on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Niwan Nuntasukkasame / EyeEm A brush next to a clump of hair on a designed background...

a photo of Jennifer Lopez Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images a photo of Jennifer Lopez Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images a photo of Jennifer Lopez Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images a photo of Jennifer Lopez Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images If you, too, have ever wanted to sit down for coffee with Jennifer Lopez and ask her everything—beyond what we already know about how she gets such glowing skin, her adoration for all things taco-ed and her go-to hardcore workout—we now have something that allows us to at least be a “fly on the wall” of someone who was able to do just that!...

A photograph of Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards: HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Lady Gaga attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) Credit: Getty Images A photograph of Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards: HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Lady Gaga attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California....

Nutritional yeast could be one of the tastiest and healthiest ingredients missing from your pantry. Though it is a great food for vegans and vegetarians, all people can gain health benefits from adding it to their diet. We have the what, why and how on nutritional yeast. Read on to see why you should get your hands on this delicious golden dust. wooden bowl of nutritional yeast Credit: Getty Images / vaaseenaa What Is Nutritional Yeast?...

Though we are big dessert fans here at EatingWell and certainly believe that there’s a place for sugar in our diets, the reality is that many of us eat more added sugars than we realize. In the United States, the average adult consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugars per day, which is far more than the American Heart Association’s recommended limit of 6 to 9 teaspoons of added sugars per day....