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trader joes salad Credit: Instagram / @traderjoesobsessed Joe, are you taken? Because we’re in love with pretty much everything about you. From the dietitian-approved products you offer to the simple meal prep staples and, heck, even a seasoning mix that tastes like a full casserole of stuffing, we can’t quit you. And your three newest no-cook salads just sweetened the deal. Noticed at @traderjoesobsessed’s Montrose, California Trader Joe’s, these vegetable-loaded salads make for affordable and crazy-quick midday meals....

Clam Pizza Fra Diavolo You probably already know that what you eat and drink can influence your mental wellness. From daily stressors to anxiety, depression, ADHD and chronic stress, the nutrients you put into your body have the potential to help, or hinder, how you feel and think. With this in mind we asked a handful of dietitians (aka experts in the connection between diet, nutrition and health) what they rely on for a mood boost....

She’s known for her delizioso recipes—and her new cookbook, Eat Better, Feel Better (buy it: $19.48 at Target), is all about food that’s healthy as well as tasty. (A woman after our own heart!) Here, the chef shares her road to wellness and what’s always in her fridge. Finish this sentence: To me, cooking is… Therapeutic. After a chaotic day, I love getting lost in a recipe. The entire process from start to finish—the chopping, the aromas, tasting along the way—feels like a meditation....

There are a lot of options in the dairy aisle these days. Whether it’s the copious brands of yogurt or the growing number of plant-based alternatives, it can seem like there are endless choices. One type of dairy product that is growing in popularity is called skyr. Notable skyr brands include Icelandic Provisions and Siggi’s. But what actually is this creamy and delicious product? And is skyr actually healthy? We answer those questions and more about skyr....

Aldi is a budget shopper’s paradise, especially since they offer competitive prices on healthy foods and many organic and speciality items that can cause your bill to skyrocket at other stores. However, no grocery store is perfect, and even Aldi has several key items that you should steer clear from. After doing some research, these are the five products you may want to consider buying somewhere else: Aldi Storefront Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images Certain Produce According to the r/Frugal thread on Reddit, many Aldi shoppers agree that their produce isn’t always top-notch....

a bowl of Creme Fraiche and a bowl of Sour Cream beside each other Credit: Getty Images a bowl of Creme Fraiche and a bowl of Sour Cream beside each other Credit: Getty Images a bowl of Creme Fraiche and a bowl of Sour Cream beside each other Credit: Getty Images a bowl of Creme Fraiche and a bowl of Sour Cream beside each other Credit: Getty Images You’re probably familiar with sour cream, which makes frequent appearances as a garnish for your favorite soups and savory dishes....

` Plant Your Plate logo View Series 5 Garden Trends That Will Be Big in 2022 7 Plants that Repel Bugs and Mosquitos Doing Some Garden Dreaming for Next Spring? Add Some New Varieties with Seeds From These Companies This $9 Hack Makes Cleaning Your Plants So Easy and Satisfying Don’t toss those food scraps! Did you know that you can actually grow new plants from common food scraps that are so often destined for the garbage or compost bin?...

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white spoons with spices and an Ask the Text Kitchen logo Credit: Getty When I lived in New York City I loved going around town hunting down spices and seasonings for different recipes—in fact I could often be found in the legendary provisions store Kalustyan’s just inhaling the aroma of spices. It was a sort of culinary aromatherapy that always made me happy. Now I live in Vermont—where there’s not quite the selection of spices there is in New York—and there’s a pandemic that makes me spend a lot less time in grocery stores; so, like many other people, I have turned to the internet for many of my spice and seasoning needs and desires....

Hands making Homemade Testaroli with Pesto Credit: Francesca Zani and Johncarlo Zani Growing up alongside two generations of Italian families, pasta poured out of our homes weekly for years on end. So it was almost inevitable that I developed a deep admiration for it. From spaghetti to farfalle, I loved making (and eating) all types of pasta. But there was one type of pasta that I didn’t get to experience until I traveled to Tuscany: testaroli....

Grilled Polenta Vegetables with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette Grilled Polenta Vegetables with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette Grilled Polenta Vegetables with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette Grilled Polenta Vegetables with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette You may not have heard of the “lectin-free” diet, but you probably know people who avoid eating legumes, whole wheat and nightshades because they’re trying to avoid lectins. But what, exactly, are lectins? And should you be following a diet that restricts or eliminates lectins? That depends....

illustration of plates around healthy foods Credit: Getty Images For the first time in 50 years, the White House is launching a new set of goals to reshape access to food, nutrition and health for Americans. The strategy includes a goal to end hunger and increase healthy eating and exercise by 2030, which the Biden administration hopes will help reduce health disparities that became clearer than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic....

If you’re looking for a way to make the most of your food and avoid kitchen waste, how about growing the scraps left over from your next bunch of carrots? Though you can’t actually grow carrots from scraps, those carrot tops that you usually throw in the compost can have a second life in your garden. There, they’ll grow a new shock of bright, fresh greens with a lovely herbaceous flavor....

a barista handing coffees to customers Credit: Getty Images a barista handing coffees to customers Credit: Getty Images a barista handing coffees to customers Credit: Getty Images a barista handing coffees to customers Credit: Getty Images Whether you take your coffee with two sugars or none, or prefer it iced instead of hot, there’s something special about enjoying your caffeinated beverage at a café instead of at home. But it’s not just in your head that drinks made by a barista taste so good....

30-Day Vegan Challenge There is a lot of hype surrounding veganism, so why not give it a try? Our 30-Day Vegan Challenge will help you answer questions like is vegan the healthiest diet? Or is vegan right for you? Mix up your routine with 30 days of healthy plant-packed recipes and hacks to make it vegan for a month. vegan_challenge_update 30-Day Vegan Dinner Plan Checklist Day 1: Blend greens into a smoothie One way to increase your veggie intake is by blendy leafy greens into smoothies....

Sleep is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. When your body doesn’t get enough sleep, it can lead to trouble focusing, can impact your memory and more. That’s why getting enough shut-eye is crucial. But aside from the amount of sleep you get (FYI for adults, seven to nine hours is the amount recommended by the Sleep Foundation), the quality of your sleep is also important. And one thing that can influence the quality of your sleep is your diet....

` Thrifty logo View Series The 6 Best Budget-Friendly Antioxidant-Rich Foods, According to a Dietitian I’m a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite High-Protein Casserole Recipes I’m a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite New Soup Recipes The 6 Best Budget-Friendly Anti-Inflammatory Foods, According to a Dietitian 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....

As a mason jar breakfast lover who often gets into ruts of eating the same thing every day, chia seed pudding is saving my life. So what is chia seed pudding anyway? It’s … Crazy easy to make–just a mix of chia seeds and nut milk, soaked overnight to turn into a creamy pudding sort of like tapioca pudding, no cooking necessary. Not actually pudding, despite its name. It’s more reminiscent of a healthy breakfast parfait similar to fruit and yogurt or overnight oats (my breakfast go-tos, until now!...

green onions Credit: Jaime Milan Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic definitely has its downsides, but one thing I’ve really enjoyed is more time to garden. Even though I’m lucky to have a big backyard, I mostly stick to growing flowers and herbs in large containers. I’ve always wanted to try my hand at growing vegetables, but honestly I’m a little intimidated. So I decided to start small with something I saw on Pinterest: re-growing green onions from scraps....

Garlic Butter Campfire Corn By Lisa Kingsley and Alex Loh Garlic Butter Campfire Corn Garlic Butter Campfire Corn Garlic Butter Campfire Corn Pictured recipe: Garlic Butter Campfire Corn Summer is rife with delicious produce, and fresh corn on the cob is one of the season’s tastiest offerings. From eating it straight off the cob to using the kernels in a seasonal salad, corn is known for its sweet taste and tender crunch....