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Walking has a myriad of health benefits and can even help you to lose weight when paired with a healthy diet. But you don’t want to log miles in unsupportive shoes or shoes that aren’t right for your feet—and don’t even think about walking in flip-flops. When looking for the best walking shoes for women, there are numerous things to consider. Comfort is key, of course, but you’ll also need to think about the unique shape of your foot, says James Yakel, D....

Over the last year, many of us have been more in tune with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations than ever before. There have been questions about whether you should be disinfecting fresh produce and how often you should clean your surfaces, and the CDC has been the place to look for answers. This week the CDC updated their recommendations regarding how to clean your home from viruses, including the coronavirus....

Following a vegan diet, or even just including more plant-based foods in your routine, can be a healthy and delicious approach to eating. Research has shown that cutting back on animal products and eating more beans, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds is associated with a decreased risk for diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Plus, you may have an easier time losing weight on a vegan diet, thanks to fiber-rich foods, which help you feel full and satisfied throughout the day....

Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz Photo: JB Lacroix/Getty Images Cameron Diaz will be the first to tell you she couldn’t have cared less about healthy eating in her younger years; she even admitted that she’s reformed fast food junkie who has come a long way from her daily trips to Taco Bell for three bean-and-cheese burritos and nachos with extra cheese. Her intense years of research for both of her books-The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Body and The Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time have taught her a thing or two about what it means to nourish your body for optimal health....

mint ice cubes with pitcher mint ice cubes with pitcher mint ice cubes with pitcher mint ice cubes with pitcher 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. Sure, frozen vegetables, fruits and meats are great to have on hand, but ice cube trays can be used far beyond freezing water to help extend the shelf life of some of your favorite foods....

Ahh, the yearly physical. For some, a checkup with the primary care doc feels like no big deal. A few tests, some notes and a thumbs-up presented with “See you next year!” But for millions of Americans—including most of the 42% of adults who fall under the umbrella of “obesity” by potentially inaccurate body mass index (BMI) standards—a doctor’s visit can be overflowing with uncomfortable moments. We’re not throwing stones at doctors, and we know that many treat patients with compassion, targeted advice and in a body-neutral way....

Girl and dog in the back of a car Girl and dog in the back of a car Girl and dog in the back of a car Girl and dog in the back of a car If there’s one thing our family is good at, it’s road-tripping. My best tactic for getting through a long drive all in one piece is to keep little bellies happy: pack healthy road-trip snacks and allow plenty of extra time for pit stops along the way....

Food52 Bamboo Cutting Board Credit: Food52 Food52 Bamboo Cutting Board Credit: Food52 Food52 Bamboo Cutting Board Credit: Food52 Food52 Bamboo Cutting Board Credit: Food52 Whenever I cut fruit, there’s always an excess of juice that flows out. And even though I have a cutting board with a groove that collects it, I’m forced to wash it down the drain because there’s no easy way to siphon it off the cutting board....

spicy jerk shrimp and pineapple on a sheet pan Protein does your body a lot of good. It builds healthy cells and repairs ones that are damaged, keeps your immune system in tip-top shape and helps you to feel full and satisfied after a meal, making weight loss easier. Adding in protein to each meal and snack helps make it possible to eat fewer calories while still staying satisfied and full....

Chicken Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan Pictured Recipe: Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan Sometimes when the weekend winds down, I feel good knowing I rocked my grocery list, meal-prepped and have set myself up for a week of healthy meals. But sometimes we’re traveling during the weekend, have too much going on or simply choose to spend more time doing fun family things, and on Sunday night I find myself staring at an empty fridge....

It’s official: “barkuterie” boards, aka charcuterie designed for your favorite pup, are the next big thing. And just like for humans, an impressive and balanced barkuterie board can be a daunting task. Luckily, we tapped three experts—including a veterinarian, pet treat company founder and charcuterie purveyor—to help us build the ultimate barkuterie board for all your pet spoiling needs. Dr. Brian Bourquin from Boston Veterinary Clinic enjoys the barkuterie trend, but cautions: “It’s so important for those participating in this trend to keep in mind that it must be tailored to your dog’s nutritional needs....

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News View Series 8 Healthy Products to Find at Trader Joe's in February Over 400 Types of Ready-to-Eat Salad & Sandwich Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Padma Lakshmi Just Made This Coconut-Braised Cabbage That's Perfect for Chilly Nights Are Erewhon Smoothies Healthy & Are They Worth the $20 Price Tag? verlasting Comfort Seat Cushion for Office Chair The Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion is made from pure memory foam that uses your body’s heat to shape the curves of the seat....

Grilled Caprese Chicken Credit: Jason Donnelly 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! A satisfying dinner that doesn’t leave me feeling sluggish is my ideal type of meal for warm summer nights! And this week of delicious dinners checks those boxes. They’re high in protein, delivering at least 14 grams per serving to keep you feeling satisfied all evening long, and they clock in right around 400 calories, so you’ll feel refreshed-not weighed down-after dinner....

ThePrep - Feb 22nd 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! Protein does your body a lot of good. It builds healthy cells and repairs ones that are damaged, keeps your immune system in tip-top shape, and it helps you to feel satisfied after a meal, which is especially helpful in warding off late-night snack attacks....

St. Patricks’s Day is right around the corner and in addition to leprechauns, all things green and Irish soda bread, this means Shamrock Shakes are back. McDonald’s releases these shakes around the holiday each year but only for a limited time and they’ve got quite a following. Maybe it’s because they’re not available all year, or maybe there’s something about the minty “Shamrock Shake syrup” that drives people wild. But don’t let that green color fool you: these shakes are nowhere near green-smoothie status when it comes to nutrition....

man stretching arms/shoulders If only our fitness needs would hibernate for the winter. Alas, it’s up to us to be active on a regular basis to stay strong and fit—even when the weather isn’t on our side. Sure, we could join a gym or take fitness classes at our local church or YMCA. But that means leaving the comfy confines of our homes and braving the weather. Here, we’ve created an efficient, heart-pumping workout that doesn’t require you to do either....

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to ditch carbs in order to lose weight. This is especially true when it comes to fruit, as it’s loaded with a host of essential nutrients to nourish your body and keep you fuller longer (learn more about why fruit should stay in your diet even though it contains sugar). Fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants help the body process fruit’s natural sugars much slower than it would, say, a donut, which has little nutritional value to offer (see these 10 surprising foods with more sugar than a donut)....

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Easy 1,500-Calorie Meal-Prep Plan for Weight Loss If you love what’s on your plate and it’s easy to make, then sticking to your health and weight-loss goals is as simple as can be. We made that principle our guiding light when creating this 1,500-calorie easy meal-prep plan for weight loss. The meals and snacks in this plan use the simplest, most delicious recipes we have and all of the recipes can be fully or partially prepped ahead on a Sunday to save you time and energy during the busy workweek....