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Bowl of spinach salad When it comes to diabetes, we often hear about managing carbohydrate intake, weight loss and exercise. But did you know that inflammation can also increase blood sugar? Research shows that one of the underlying causes of diabetes is chronic low-grade inflammation. A combination of poor nutrition, higher body fat, stress and lack of exercise all contribute to increased inflammation in the body. This can also result in insulin resistance, meaning higher blood sugars that can eventually develop into type 2 diabetes....

Not eating as much fruit as you should? You’re not alone. Although the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that most people eat 2 cups of fruit daily, only 12.3% of adults are meeting that goal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are numerous reasons to ensure you’re eating enough fruit, with fiber being one of the biggies. “All fruits have naturally occurring fiber, which is beneficial for gut health and, of course, reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers,” says Kara Burnstine, M....

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From subs to pizza to pigs in a blanket, many of the most popular game day snacks are big on carbs and cured meat. We’ll cheer for (and happily chow down on) those foods as a treat on special occasions, which we count the Super Bowl to be. But to balance out the splurges, we often find ourselves rushing for any and all sources of vegetables on Super Bowl Sunday. Crudités and hummus?...

Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza with Red Peppers, Chicken & Spinach 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! The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern based on traditional cuisines in countries along the Mediterranean Sea, with a focus on lots of fruits and veggies, healthy fats (like olive oil, nuts and salmon), lean meats, plant-based protein, calcium-rich dairy items and whole grains....

malaysian chinese family chinese new year Credit: Getty Images / Edwin Tan malaysian chinese family chinese new year Credit: Getty Images / Edwin Tan malaysian chinese family chinese new year Credit: Getty Images / Edwin Tan malaysian chinese family chinese new year Credit: Getty Images / Edwin Tan The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the largest and most celebrated holiday in Chinese culture. It is an important celebration, especially in mainland China, where people who relocated for work use this opportunity to travel home and visit their families and loved ones....

In the breakfast hierarchy, the omelet ranks up there with the waffle, eggs Benedict and the breakfast taco. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect protein-packed vehicle for all kinds of ingredients, whether you’re hungry for an over-the-top brunch or a lean weekday power breakfast. Cooking an omelet couldn’t be easier. Just whisk together some eggs, cook them in a nonstick pan with a little oil or butter, add the filling of your choice, fold and serve....

Getting enough magnesium is important for a number of reasons. From playing a role in muscle contractions to nervous system communication, not consuming the recommended dietary allowance for adults could result in unwelcome side effects-such as loss of appetite, nausea, weakness, numbness, muscle cramps and even an abnormal heart rhythm. Thankfully, a lot of foods are rich in magnesium-which means getting the daily recommended value of 420 milligrams isn’t too hard when you eat a balanced diet....

Let’s get something straight: Eating certain foods probably won’t spice up your sex life overnight. When it comes to sex, most experts agree it’s what in your head-not what’s on your plate-that counts most. “Sexual performance is more about body confidence than nutrition,” says Jessica Crandall, R.D., a certified diabetes educator and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Still, a healthy diet can do lots of good things-like improving blood flow, increasing energy and sexual stamina, lifting mood and even boosting a limping libido-all of which can add up to better adventures in the bedroom....

Photo: Westend61 / Getty Images It might be time to invest in a reusable water bottle and stick with filtered tap water. According to a new study published this week in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, people who mostly drink from disposable plastic bottles of water are adding up to 90,000 plastic particles, or “microplastics,” to their estimated annual total plastic intake, which-gross enough in itself-happens to average between 74,000 and 121,000 particles per year....

photos of Food52 mugs Credit: MJ Kroeger/Food52; EatingWell collage photos of Food52 mugs Credit: MJ Kroeger/Food52; EatingWell collage photos of Food52 mugs Credit: MJ Kroeger/Food52; EatingWell collage photos of Food52 mugs Credit: MJ Kroeger/Food52; EatingWell collage As soon as we hit November 1—and sometimes even before—celebrities and retailers start revealing their holiday gift guides. Since it can be totally overwhelming to sift through the billions of online and in-store options, these shortlists can be such a gift for the indecisive among us....

Photo: Getty Images / skynesher By the time your picky-eater toddler reaches his or her early teenage years, chances are they’ll turn out to be fairly typical eaters, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients. Putting out an APB to parents worldwide: we can now breathe a collective sigh of relief! (And move on to worrying about something else we’re doing that’s messing up our kids.) It’s true that picky eaters typically fall short on key nutrients....

2021 has been a groundbreaking year in the world of brain research. In the past 12 months alone, we’ve learned that there are at least 13 factors that put us at higher (or lower) risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, we’ve learned about the impact of a totally doable waking habit, scoring enough sleep, being a good listener (yes, this actually matters in terms of dementia risk!) and eating a Mediterranean diet....

glass containers of kombucha You’re eating less sugar and working out more, but still it feels like your diet is not working. Well, it turns out that Father Time is stacking the deck against you when it comes to weight loss-and it’s not just because it’s harder to lose weight as you get older. It is measurably harder to be thin today than it was in the ’80s, according to research published in Obesity Research & Clinical Practice....

Trader Joe's Storefront Credit: Getty Images OK let’s be real: Everyone loves Trader Joe’s. How could you not? They have great prices, a huge selection on dairy, grains, produce, cheese and more, plus some amazing TJ branded snacks, dips and treats that make meal prep a breeze and get you tasting some delicious, out-of-the-box creations. (Chocolate hummus and cookie butter ice cream, anyone?) And, as for dessert, they don’t mess around there, either....

Weight-Loss Meal Plan for Summer: 1,500 Calories Fire up the grill and say hello to summer with this healthy diet meal plan. In this 1,500-calorie weight-loss meal plan, we focused on easy, healthy recipes that highlight all the delicious produce summer has to offer, so you can enjoy homemade dinners without spending a ton of time cooking. The warmer weather brings tons of fruits and vegetables that are bursting with flavor so they don’t require a lot of prep work to make them taste delicious....

Eating dessert after dinner is a common practice in the U.S.—from ice cream to cake to cookies and more. Craving something sweet after a savory meal makes sense. Your satisfaction with a certain flavor profile diminishes relatively quickly, and changing flavors, temperature and texture can promote more pleasure and satisfaction from food. But dessert generally gets a bad rap, causing people to feel guilty about eating it regularly. You may wonder, does eating dessert daily have any significant health consequences?...

Brown Butter Apple Pie Thanksgiving pie is arguably most people’s favorite part of the meal: if it’s Thanksgiving, there must be pie. And let’s be clear, there is no need to deprive yourself of your favorite dessert in the name of “eating healthy” on a holiday. Enjoy your pie, pumpkin or apple, and know that one day a year is not make or break in a healthy eating pattern. All foods fit in moderation....

lettuce Credit: Getty Images lettuce Credit: Getty Images lettuce Credit: Getty Images lettuce Credit: Getty Images If you’ve ever forgotten about the lettuce at the bottom of your crisper and found that the rib has turned from white to pink, you’re not alone. While it might be a bit off-putting to see parts of your lettuce turn pink, it doesn’t necessarily mean your lettuce should go into the trash. Here’s everything to know about why lettuce turns pink....

Ina Garten has shown us time and time again that she’s not as particular as we once believed. (Hey, her insistence on using “good vanilla” and “good fig spread” led us to believe she had a meticulously curated pantry of staples that met her standards.) ina garten Credit: Getty Images But curly-haired, pandemic Ina taught us that you can absolutely clean your knives in the dishwasher, the “hour” in cocktail hour is only a suggestion and ordering take-out pizza (yes, even when entertaining) is totally A-OK....