The Effect of Plastics on Your Health and the Environment Welcome to the plastic planet: Of the 9.1 billion tons of it we’ve churned out since the 1950s, roughly half was produced in the last decade or so, according to a recent study published in Science Advances. And 6.9 billion tons of it has ended up as waste-only 9 percent was recycled, while 79 percent wound up as litter or in landfills....
102360567_window_gardens_308.jpg Britta Riley shows that you can grow food anywhere, from an apartment window garden to the American Museum of Natural History. Watch: 4 Must-Have Healthy Salad Ingredients Who She Is Growing up on a farm in rural Texas, Britta Riley learned to garden from the older German women who lived nearby. As an adult, Riley moved to Brooklyn. Five years later, the novelty of city living wore off. She missed the connection she felt to nature when she was able to garden....
Too Much Stress? How It's Hurting Your Health In Surprising Ways Too Much Stress? How It's Hurting Your Health In Surprising Ways Too Much Stress? How It’s Hurting Your Health In Surprising Ways Too Much Stress? How It’s Hurting Your Health In Surprising Ways We all know the feeling of being stressed. Our blood pressure seems to rise instantly, we feel our faces flush and our voices get louder as our patience drops to non-existent levels....
Trader Joe's sign Credit: John Greim/Getty Images Trader Joe's sign Credit: John Greim/Getty Images Trader Joe’s sign Credit: John Greim/Getty Images Trader Joe’s sign Credit: John Greim/Getty Images The results are in, and the 11th Annual Trader Joe’s Customer Choice Awards winners have been announced! Every January, the beloved grocer asks loyal shoppers to vote for their favorite products across 16 categories to determine Trader Joe’s best private-label products. Check out the results, below:...
heather caplan at penn state and now My choice to study nutrition at Penn State was solidified by an advisor I spoke to in my first few days on campus. I had applied to study architecture, but was torn between that and a budding interest in food and nutrition science. I had lost weight, become an avid consumer of nutrition and health information and, to be honest, was becoming a little bit obsessive with my own eating patterns....
broken scale Credit: Getty / Tim Robberts broken scale Credit: Getty / Tim Robberts broken scale Credit: Getty / Tim Robberts broken scale Credit: Getty / Tim Robberts When was the last time you stepped on a scale and thought, “Rock on! I’m totally happy with that!”? For me, the answer is…never. Like so many of us, my body weight is a source of anxiety, shame and stress. Most of us feel the pressure of losing weight or, at least, maintaining our current weight....
It might be time to check your freezer, especially if stocked up on some extra freezer meals from Lean Cuisine. Their Fettuccini Alfredo, tender pasta with a creamy cheese sauce, is being recalled. The USDA announced on May 28 that Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling about 29,000 pounds of product that contains chicken, as well as the undeclared allergen, soy. product image of lean cuisine with recall alert button Credit: Lean Cuisine The box you’ll want to check for in your freezer will be labeled as “LEAN CUISINE favorites Fettuccini Alfredo tender pasta with a creamy cheese sauce” and will have a date of May 2021 on the side of the box....
30-Day Healthy Gut Challenge It’s time for a gut check! Your gut is the most underrated organ in your body. It houses trillions of bacteria and keeping them happy is key to healthy weight, mood and so much more. Dive into the top foods to eat for gut health, what to avoid, meal plans, tips and more for 30-days of a healthier gut. Eat for Better Gut Health Simple Sauerkraut 7 Must-Eat Fermented Foods for a Healthy Gut 7 Must-Eat Fermented Foods for a Healthy Gut Eat More Probiotics miso soup cup of noodles Can Probiotics Really Help Your Health 3 Fermented Drinks to Try: Kombucha, Kefir and Kefir Water 6 Healthy Ingredients to Supercharge Your Smoothie 6 Healthy Ingredients to Supercharge Your Smoothie Whole-Wheat Sourdough Bread How to Make Homemade Sourdough Meal Plans for a Healthy Gut Roasted Root Veggies and Greens over Spiced Lentils 7-Day Gut Health Meal Plan Foods for Good Gut Health Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables for Two Creamy Pasta with Healthy Yogurt Sauce Homemade Kimchi How to Make Homemade Kimchi How to Make Kombucha How to Make Kombucha West Coast Avocado Toast High-Fiber Avocado Toast Recipes for a Healthy Gut calendar Homemade Kimchi Kimchi 4473418....
eggs in frying pan eggs in frying pan eggs in frying pan eggs in frying pan The nutritional value of eggs has long been debated, but a new study brought the controversy back to the forefront of the nutrition world last week. The research, published in JAMA, sought to answer once and for all whether or not eggs are healthy, if we should be eating both the white and the yolk or not, and how much eggs do (or don’t) raise cholesterol....
Mornings begin quietly on a small communal farm called OtraCosa in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Steep mountains delay the sunrise, providing an extra hour of peace before the day begins. There’s coffee and conversation, then work: tending farm animals, planting, building and repairing structures, foraging and harvesting. Fresh herbs, such as culantro, and field peas, such as gandules, are collected for the communal kitchen, where resident chef Verónica Quiles Maldonado works wonders....
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two mugs of spiked hot chocolate with with marshmallows on top and bottles in the background Credit: Casey Barber Whether you’re warming up après-ski or après a round of great sledding with the kids, a touch of booze in your hot chocolate makes every adult a little happier at the end of the day. Use the base ratio of 1 fluid ounce (2 tablespoons) liquor for every 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) hot chocolate, and adjust based on your preference for sweetness and flavor balance....
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. If you know me, you are probably well-aware that I am highly skeptical of trendy food gadgets or diets. I partially blame this on being a dietitian. The more you know, the more you realize there are no “quick fixes” or “hacks” that are more beneficial or realistic than a balanced, consistent healthy eating pattern....
bottle pouring olive oil into a small bowl bottle pouring olive oil into a small bowl bottle pouring olive oil into a small bowl bottle pouring olive oil into a small bowl Picture provided by Getty Images Olive oil gets a lot of credit for being a healthy fat, and for good reason. There are many health benefits of olive oil, from protecting against heart disease to potentially warding off cancer cell growth....
Instant Pots against a purple background Instant Pots against a purple background Instant Pots against a purple background Instant Pots against a purple background The Instant Pot has become a kitchen essential over the past few years, as the appliance significantly reduces the time and effort to make a home-cooked meal or staples like steel-cut oats and yogurt. The Instant Pot has even helped people eat healthier and lose weight!...
There are all kinds of fad diets out there, including ones that claim they are simply a healthy lifestyle. One that has created some buzz due to Rebel Wilson singing its praises (and offering a testimonial on the program’s website) is the Mayr Method, created by Austrian physician, Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr, nearly 100 years ago. What Is the Mayr Method Diet? Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr reportedly believed that everything is connected to the gut, and what we eat (or don’t eat) can affect our overall health and well-being....
‘Tis the season to set some resolutions! (By the way, you can set resolutions that add more good to your life rather than restrict major elements, such as carbs or sugar.) And if your resolution has to do with eating healthier—consistently one of the top five resolutions each year—listen up: The best and worst diets of the year have just been revealed. Each January, U.S. News & World Report comes out with their list of the best diets, ranked by medical experts and divided into categories like best overall diet, best for heart health and best for weight loss....
Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl 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! With most of the country experiencing a significant heat wave, now’s the time to lean into easy no-cook meals to help you—and your home—stay cool. The easy dinners in this week’s plan use convenient, ready-to-use ingredients in creative ways to help you get a healthy dinner on the table, without having to touch your stove or grill....
Christmas eggs in a hole Credit: Instagram / @dianemorrisey Christmas eggs in a hole Credit: Instagram / @dianemorrisey Christmas eggs in a hole Credit: Instagram / @dianemorrisey Christmas eggs in a hole Credit: Instagram / @dianemorrisey Although the holiday season may look different this year, there are still plenty of ways to make lasting memories—especially in the kitchen. Whether it’s embracing a new tradition like a “charcuter-tree” or trying a viral trend like hot cocoa bombs, it’s easy to make the holidays feel special....
In 2001, Boston Medical Center opened its Preventive Food Pantry: a resource primary care providers could refer patients to with a prescription detailing their nutritional needs. The goal of the program is to get nutritious food into the hands of those who may not be able to afford it and, in turn, reduce rates of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. “Most of our patients come from an underserved population,” says David Maffeo, senior director of support services....
