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Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you’ve been given a life sentence of eating boring “healthy” food. Yes, healthy food is part of the diet “prescription,” but we’re here to change your mind about what that looks like. We know that eating with diabetes isn’t so different from how we should all be eating. Hopefully you’ve seen a registered dietitian and, along with your health care team, they’ve helped you become better acquainted with everything from your diet to medications (get our list of the best foods to eat for diabetes)....

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In 1963, when Julia Child made her public television debut on The French Chef, there was one recipe that she wanted to teach the American public to make: boeuf bourguignon. On the very first episode of Child’s long-running cooking show, Child made the iconic beef stew with red wine. While Child didn’t originate the recipe, her version has become the de facto version for many American cooks—or at least those with enough time to try it....

Berries have rarely looked better than they did in the bowl Jennifer Garner holds at the end of her latest Instagram post. One look made our mouths water pretty much immediately! And the video how-to made our hearts grow an extra size. “Mrs. Lantz’s Blackberry Cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Potluck favorite, mom says so,” Jennifer says as she introduces the Instagram video demonstration she filmed alongside her mom, Pat. (ICYMI, Jennifer recently took us along on an at-home workout circuit with her fit 83-year-old mom, and it was majorly inspiring!...

Lizzo Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Lizzo Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Lizzo Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Lizzo Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Lizzo is having a big year—the singer just took home her first Emmy, dropped her own line of shapewear and announced a new documentary coming to HBO Max. The flautist-singer-dancer is currently on the road with her first arena tour, but that busy schedule hasn’t been enough to keep folks from focusing on her weight instead of her work....

No-Cook Black Bean Salad 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 easy, classic summer dinners in this week’s plan are just what I’m craving. Think juicy burgers, big green salads and plenty of tomatoes and mozzarella. Plus, they’re high in protein, delivering at least 14 grams per serving to keep you feeling satisfied all evening long....

There are specific macro and micronutrients your body needs more of when growing a baby. Folate and choline help baby’s brain and spinal cord development. Calcium and vitamin D support developing bones and teeth. And while prenatal vitamins deliver some of these key nutrients, they lack in delivering some, experts say. Be sure to take your prenatal vitamin of course—starting before you even become pregnant, but add these ten pregnancy superfoods to your diet too to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby....

When it comes to weight loss, it’s important to trust your gut. By that, we mean eating when you feel hungry and stopping when you feel full—a mindful approach to eating that doesn’t include restricting foods (think: the keto diet) or the times you eat during the day (think: intermittent fasting). And we also now know that it’s crucial to trust—and support—your gut bacteria. The good bugs in our gut have a direct impact on our ability to lose weight, according to a new study published in the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)’s journal mSystems....

cleaning kitchen Credit: Getty Images/d3sign We hear so much about toxic compounds that reach our food. Mercury in fish! BPA in food-storage containers! Pesticides on produce! That it’s easy to become afraid of eating, well, anything. It’s smart to be aware of potentially harmful effects, but it’s also important to keep things in perspective and to remember that there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself. Read on to find out what you can do to clean up your kitchen (and your home overall)....

After a trip to the grocery store, unloading food into the refrigerator might seem like a simple process, but it’s not as straightforward as you may think. From the shelves to the drawers and the refrigerator door, where things go in the fridge matters for proper food safety and storage. Read on to learn about the five foods that should never be stored in the refrigerator door—and find out what can go there instead....

While there’s nothing wrong with having the occasional glass of wine (in fact, there are some pretty impressive health benefits), drinking more than the recommended amount (one, 5-ounce glass for women, two for men) isn’t great for your health. Lisa Valente, EatingWell’s nutrition editor and registered dietitian says, “Drinking too much isn’t great for you. Alcohol is technically a toxin and it can mess with your sleep, immune system, mood, skin and more....

chicken_sausage_taste_test_310.jpg Sausage Showdown: The EatingWell Test Kitchen picks healthy sausages that taste great Precooked chicken sausage is truly convenient. Keep a package or two on hand to accompany Sunday morning pancake breakfasts or to sauté with some sliced peppers and onions for a quick weeknight dinner. We knew many chicken sausages were healthier than their pork counterparts, but were pleasantly surprised to discover how much healthier (see below). The chicken sausages have far fewer calories and less fat per serving, so we’re happy to recommend them and use them in recipes....

fresh garlic on a table fresh garlic on a table fresh garlic on a table fresh garlic on a table It’s no surprise that so many recipes call for garlic–it reliably adds delicious aroma and depth of flavor to whatever you’re cooking. The popular allium has numerous health benefits due to the presence of allicin, the compound in garlic that’s also responsible for its aroma. Preparing garlic in certain ways can both boost its flavor and enhance its health benefits....

Recipe pictured above: Mascarpone & Berries Toast Normally when something has the word “berry” in it, it makes sense that it would be classified as a “berry,” right? I mean, I couldn’t have been the only one to fall to assumption here. Well, I was browsing online, looking up interesting food facts, and I stumbled upon this eye-opener: strawberries are not actually berries, according to the scientific nomenclature. But cucumbers, blueberries and kiwi are....

Ji Hye Kim and her family Credit: Courtesy Photos When I was a kid, on every Chuseok—a fall festival celebrated in Korea that’s also known as Hangawi—I’d find my mother sitting in front of a giant plastic tub in the kitchen. She’d call me over, but I would already be headed that way. I knew she was making japchae. She’d extend her hand my way with the first taste of japchae for the holiday....

You might love fruity smoothies to start your day or a frosted donut for a sweet dessert or mid-day snack, but all that sugar can wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels and heart. Eating too much sugar increases your risk of disease, and it can lead to symptoms like fatigue and bloating. over time, it can also lead to weight gain. How much is too much? “The American Heart Association recommends women limit their added sugar intake to 6 teaspoons (or 24 grams) per day, and men limit their intake to 9 teaspoons (or 36 grams)....

Cheese is the ultimate comfort food (looking at you, pizza, nachos, cheeseburgers and creamy dip!), but cheese is also pretty good for you in its pure form. You might have a couple of go-to cheeses you tend to veer toward (Cheddar on crackers or gooey burrata with tomatoes, perhaps?), but if you’re looking for some new cheeses, why not try one that’s perfectly suited for you? Here’s the best cheese for your zodiac sign, along with some recipe ideas that incorporate it, according to psychic Joshua MacGuire....

doughnut_pink_310.jpg How bad is Red 40 and more synthetic dyes? Americans are now eating five times as much food dye as we did in 1955. That statistic isn’t as surprising when you consider that since then food dyes have made more and more of our foods colorful-from breakfast cereals to ice creams. While natural colorants made from foods like beets are available, many manufacturers opt for synthetic dyes-which may have dangerous health consequences, particularly for children, according to a recent report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest....

Hearty Minestrone soup 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! I feel like winter is finally loosening its grip. We’ve had a few warm days these past weeks and I’m getting excited for the change in season. That being said, we are also expecting a foot of snow in Vermont this weekend—so we’re not in the clear just yet!...

` teal and pink LivingWell with Diabetes logo on white background View Series 7-Day Meal Plan for Insulin Resistance 7-Day No-Sugar Meal Plan for Diabetes The #1 Snack to Buy at Trader Joe’s for Lower Blood Sugar, According to a Dietitian Can People with Diabetes Drink Beer? Plan, plan and plan some more. That’s my motto for success in the kitchen—and it’s especially helpful when you’re eating for a chronic condition, such as type 2 diabetes....