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frozen-food-composite1x1.jpg frozen-food-composite1x1.jpg frozen-food-composite1x1.jpg frozen-food-composite1x1.jpg Maybe you don’t venture into the frozen food section unless it’s 100 degrees outside. But I do! Along with frozen fruit and vegetables, I keep my freezer stocked with a handful of carefully curated convenience foods to turn into an easy dinner. Fish sticks, potstickers, veggie burgers, mozzarella sticks, meatballs and hash browns are among my favorites. I’m all for cooking from scratch-I do it for a living!...

Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kelly Sullivan Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kelly Sullivan Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kelly Sullivan Padma Lakshmi on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Kelly Sullivan With the temperatures dropping lower, nothing sounds better than a steamy cup of soup. We’re whipping up all kinds of comforting bowls this winter, from classic Italian Wedding Soup to cozy, creamy mushroom soups....

` ask the test kitchen logo View Series The Best Air Fryers, According to the EatingWell Test Kitchen 3 Must-Have Kitchen Knives Every Home Cook Needs, According to Experts 5 Foods You Should Never Store in the Refrigerator Door The Best Citrus Juicers, According to Our Test Kitchen We do our best not to waste here at EatingWell. (And we contract a local composting service to collect those inevitable food scraps that result from all our cooking....

You might notice something in common among the items that earned a spot on our list of six foods you should be eating every day for better brain health, according to a dietitian: they’re high in antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats. But one thing they—and most of the core components of the brain-boosting MIND diet—are not super-high on? The glycemic index, which is related to their impact on blood sugar....

Right now, more people are spending time at home due to COVID-19 precautions. But being at home doesn’t have to be boring! Now is the perfect time to cross items off your to-do list, like folding that ever-growing laundry pile or getting a jump-start on spring cleaning. Another great way to spend your time at home is trying out a new recipe. Whether you’re an experienced cook or known for setting off your smoke detector, you can improve your culinary skills with these online cooking classes....

cartoon posing Credit: Carole Henaff cartoon posing Credit: Carole Henaff cartoon posing Credit: Carole Henaff cartoon posing Credit: Carole Henaff When it comes to weight and body image, the American public is on the receiving end of a lot of mixed messages. The body positivity movement urges us to accept ourselves as we are and to reject the tired, old beauty norms that value thinness and perfection. But at the same time, we’re told it’s important to maintain a healthy weight—given that overweight and obesity are linked to many of the leading causes of death in the U....

raisins_310.jpg Protect your heart by taking care of your gums. Watch: Best Foods for a Brighter Smile People with gum disease-which affects up to 50 percent of American adults-are twice as likely to suffer from heart problems. As a result, doctors who treat gum disease and doctors who treat heart disease are teaming up with a message: dealing with one can help people avoid the other. Recently, a major heart journal and a major periodontal journal simultaneously published a consensus paper that outlines the link between the two diseases (inflammation) and urges both types of doctors to look at the body as a whole rather than a set of unrelated parts....

7-Day Diabetes Diet Dinner Plan 7-Day Diabetes Diet Dinner Plan 7-Day Diabetes Diet Dinner Plan 7-Day Diabetes Diet Dinner Plan Balanced eating is key to staying healthy if you have diabetes. In this 7-day diabetes meal plan, we include recipes with a healthy balance of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, heart-healthy fats and plenty of veggies. What you won’t see tons of are refined carbohydrates (think white bread and white rice), added sugars, saturated fats and sodium in large amounts-things that can negatively impact your health if you eat too much, especially if you have diabetes....

Just because you have a condition that requires a certain eating pattern—like diabetes—doesn’t mean you have to eat differently from your family. This sample diabetes meal plan proves it, with 7 days of diabetes-friendly meals that the whole family will love following. To make a plan that works for the whole family, we included simple yet delicious recipes that use familiar ingredients and easy techniques, so they can be made even on the busiest of week nights....

Now that cooler weather is just around the corner, Giada De Laurentiis is getting into the fall food mood (and we couldn’t be happier about it!). But when the weather is still warm outside, you need a dish that’ll bring the fall flavor without resorting to a steamy soup or heavy casserole. Enter the perfect recipe from Giada: Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Figs. The recipe is from Giadzy, De Laurentiis’s blog, and celebrates fresh figs coming into season....

a photo of kid friendly foods such as gruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products Credit: Diana Chistruga a photo of kid friendly foods such as gruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products Credit: Diana Chistruga a photo of kid friendly foods such as gruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products Credit: Diana Chistruga a photo of kid friendly foods such as gruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products Credit: Diana Chistruga Anyone who’s ever tried to feed a child (something other than cereal or ice cream) knows that they don’t always eat what you want them to....

Lance Bass holiday starbucks Credit: Starbucks Singer, actor and producer Lance Bass says, like most people, the coronavirus pandemic drastically changed his daily routine. He says, “Once the pandemic started, all of my [work] projects came to a halt.” During this time, Bass was forced to slow down, which ended up teaching him some unexpected valuable lessons. He says, “I realized I was working too hard and traveling way too much....

Kate Hall Credit: Greta Rybus Kate Hall Credit: Greta Rybus Kate Hall Credit: Greta Rybus Kate Hall Credit: Greta Rybus Kate Hall is a two-time national collegiate champion and the national high school record-holder in the long jump. She plans to compete in the U.S. Olympic trials in 2021 with the hopes of being the first known U.S. track and field Olympian with type 1 diabetes. Olympic Dreams from a Young Age Hall set her sights on the Olympics early in her career....

Cauliflower rice could not be easier to make and is a healthy veggie-packed carb swap for rice in fried rice, risotto, Mexican rice, sushi and more. There are a lot of reasons to love cauliflower rice. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly, easy to make and is the perfect neutral base for a ton of different flavor combinations. Prepping Cauliflower for Cauliflower Rice Before you can turn your cauliflower into rice, you have to break the cauliflower into large pieces....

With a book focused on Modern Comfort Food (buy it: $19, Target), those uninitiated in the magical powers of Ina Garten might envision a lot of hearty stews and cheesy casseroles. Sure, she has a few of those in her recipe archives, but Garten is actually great at transforming fresh produce into something that toes the line between speedy and showy. Take, for instance, her Parmesan Roasted Zucchini. This perfect-for-summer recipe earns glowing reviews from fans such as, “Made this countless times....

The Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are currently investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A that could be linked to organic strawberries grown in the U.S. and Canada. So far, reports of illness related to this investigation have come from California, Minnesota and Canada, with 17 total reported illnesses—12 of which led to hospitalizations....

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. I love Thanksgiving. There is something so special to me about a holiday that is focused on gathering around a table with people you love (check out my tips for hosting if it’s your first time)....

The Best Reusable Products for Outdoor BBQ Parties & Picnics The Best Reusable Products for Outdoor BBQ Parties & Picnics The Best Reusable Products for Outdoor BBQ Parties & Picnics The Best Reusable Products for Outdoor BBQ Parties & Picnics Long, sunny days call for meals to be enjoyed outdoors. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two at your local park or an all-day beach party with 20 friends, bringing the right supplies assures a joyful meal....

Moringa powder in wooden bowl with wooden scoop Credit: Getty Images/Westend61 Dubbed “the most nutrient-rich plant yet discovered,” the moringa tree has also earned the name “the miracle tree” in areas where it’s grown. Native to North India, moringa is now also grown in Africa, Arabia, South East Asia, the Pacific and Caribbean Islands, and South America. The well-known phrase, “What’s old is new again,” seems fitting for centuries-old moringa, as it has recently made its way into the mainstream wellness and nutrition conversation....

Like it or not, if you live in a cold weather state, winter is here. As the temps drop, there are probably several things on your mind: shorter days, staying warm and, of course, the upcoming holiday season. While this might be the most wonderful time of year, that might not be the case for your physical health. This might be especially true when it comes to inflammation. We dove into the research and spoke with Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, researcher, professor, author of Meals That Heal: 100+ Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less and co-host of the Happy Eating podcast, for an expert opinion....