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Pressure-Cooker Hummus Pressure-Cooker Hummus Pressure-Cooker Hummus Pressure-Cooker Hummus Pictured recipe: Pressure-Cooker Hummus Hummus is a wonderfully easy and incredibly simple thick dip made with chickpeas (also knowns as garbanzo beans)–a perfect gluten-free snack you can eat with raw vegetables. It doubles as a creamy spread for sandwiches too. Hummus originated in Egyptian cuisine, but it was popular across the Middle East, around the Mediterranean and in North Africa before making its way to the United States....

a collage of Lidl items that include the Shady Brook turkey and Pecan Pie Credit: Courtesy of Brand You’ve probably noticed your grocery bill going up over the past few months, and shopping for your Thanksgiving meal will be no different. To help shoppers stay mindful of their budgets, Lidl grocery stores are offering a great new deal where shoppers can buy a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people at $30 or less....

Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree When it comes to getting things done, Chellie Pingree does not mind getting her hands-or, clearly, her feet-dirty. As an organic farmer with 200 acres on an island off the coast of Maine, she’s happy to put in the hard work of tending to her vegetables, pigs and chickens. (Not to mention running her farmstand, inn and restaurant....

3 coolers on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of Merchants Whether you plan to spend a few hours or all day at the beach, a well-insulated (and well-stocked) cooler is as essential as sunscreen, towels and your swimsuit. Cooler technology and design has improved greatly in recent years and long gone are the days of retrieving soggy snacks and bobbing beverages from what remains of the ice that you packed prior to your outing....

Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where assistant 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. Usually, I am known to go big on the holiday foods and celebrations. Roast two turkeys and make three pies? Try six different cookie recipes for a cookie swap?...

Sure, we could live on a steady diet of Trader Joe’s current fan-favorite products like cauliflower gnocchi, Mandarin orange chicken and Cheddar cheese with caramelized onions. (And of course no trip to TJ’s is complete without grabbing some Everything But the Bagel Seasoning and a bottle of wine or two.) But we’re always excited when the Trader Joe’s team leaks details about what’s coming soon to the supermarket’s aisles so we can mix up our meal plan to keep things fresh and diversify our intake....

Nuts have gotten much attention recently for their potential health benefits and role in disease prevention. Walking along the grocery aisles, you may notice that a wide array of nuts and nut-based products are available, from drinks to snacks and spreads. Generally, nuts are rich in heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Still, not all nuts are equal in nutritional value. Some have more of a specific type of nutrient than others—a 2022 article in Food Reviews International revealed the highest nutrient concentration among nut varieties:...

containers Fatty liver disease is a condition usually associated with alcoholism. But what’s getting attention now is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As the name suggests, NAFLD is when fat accumulates in the liver for reasons other than alcohol abuse. And it’s a growing condition: an estimated one-third of American adults have it. (For perspective, that’s nearly triple the number of those with type 2 diabetes.) Most people show no symptoms at all, which is why it’s called a “silent” disease....

14-Day-Gluten-Free-Meal-Plan-630-Tile.jpg Following a gluten-free diet is easy and delicious with this 14-day, 2,000-calorie meal plan. We’ve done the hard work of planning for you and mapped out 14 full days of meals and snacks that are free of gluten and gluten-containing ingredients and are balanced for a healthy diet. Because gluten-free diets can be lacking in certain nutrients like fiber, niacin, folate and vitamin B12, we made sure to include plenty of healthy foods to help you meet your daily nutrient needs....

hummus in bowl with herbs hummus in bowl with herbs hummus in bowl with herbs hummus in bowl with herbs On This Page Can You Freeze Homemade and Store-Bought Hummus? Three Ways to Freeze Hummus How Long Can You Freeze Hummus? How to Thaw Hummus How to Use Thawed Hummus Hummus is a crowd-pleaser and for good reason. In addition to being versatile and party-ready, the chickpea dip is packed with protein and nutrients, all of which means it shouldn’t go to waste....

A Cheap, Healthy Meal Plan to Feed My Family We took our family of four out to dinner and ice cream on a recent Friday night. Two adult entrees, two kids’ entrees, gratuity and a round of ice cream cones later, we had effortlessly racked up an $80 dinner bill. While we enjoy treating ourselves to dinner out, it makes me appreciate how I can stretch our food budget to feed my family healthy meals all week long, often for about what we spend for just one meal at a restaurant....

Trader Joe's store in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images In certain corners of the internet, the arrival of a new Trader Joe’s item is practically a bank holiday, and we get it. After all, the store is constantly dropping new items that make us want to reschedule our grocery run for, um, right now. And while not everything at TJ’s is a totally healthy choice, they offer tons of frozen dinners, snacks and out-of-the-box ingredients that have our dietitians’ approval....

Dinner We all know-and you’ve heard me give my registered dietitian spiel before-that to slim down you have to eat less than you burn or burn more than you eat. Same difference. Depending on the type of person you are, this might sound more math-intensive than balancing a checkbook. And downright dreadful if you’re the type who never balances your checkbook… The good news, says Nicci Micco, author of EatingWell’s 500-Calorie Dinners book, is that most of us will lose weight on a daily diet of 1,500 calories....

Watch: How to Buy Free Range Eggs Buying a simple carton of eggs, like a lot of things in life, has gotten more complicated. Here’s how to understand what all those words on the carton mean so you can decide which matter. Organic: Organic eggs are certified to have been laid by cage-free or free-range hens raised on organic feed and with access to the outdoors. However, a recent report by the Cornucopia Institute indicates that many larger producers don’t always comply with these requirements for organic eggs (especially the outdoor access)....

Most Americans eat more than the recommended amount of added sugar in a typical day. It is probably not surprising that some of the top sources of added sugar in our diets come from sugar-sweetened beverages, desserts and sweet snacks. That said, sugar cravings can be tough to shake. If you’re staring down the candy bowl or desire a mid-afternoon brownie pick-me-up, here are three ways to help send your sweet tooth packing....

a person storing their fruits and vegetables Credit: Getty Images a person storing their fruits and vegetables Credit: Getty Images a person storing their fruits and vegetables Credit: Getty Images a person storing their fruits and vegetables Credit: Getty Images Are you wasting food because it ripens-then rots-faster than you can eat it? (We’re sheepishly raising our hands along with you.) Storing food the right way can make all the difference....

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1-Day High-Protein Meal Plan for Diabetes Feel fuller on fewer calories with this balanced weight-loss meal plan for diabetes. When cutting calories to lose weight, eating the right mix of protein, fiber and carbohydrates can balance your blood sugar and help you feel satisfied while you work towards your weight loss goal. The balanced meals and snacks in this plan feature healthy ingredients that add up to a whopping 94 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber to energize you all the way through till the end of the day....

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Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce Seems like every spring, the urge hits to clean out, spruce up and simplify. We fling open our closet doors and toss out old shoes and sweaters, ready for a fresh start. So why not spring-clean your eating habits, too? Say goodbye to old routines and lighten up with nutritious foods-plus healthier, smarter ways to eat....