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trader-joes-synergistically-seasoned-popcorn Credit: Lisa Valente trader-joes-synergistically-seasoned-popcorn Credit: Lisa Valente trader-joes-synergistically-seasoned-popcorn Credit: Lisa Valente trader-joes-synergistically-seasoned-popcorn Credit: Lisa Valente We can always count on Trader Joe’s to keep our snack drawers full. From dill pickle hummus to Everything But the Bagel Nuts, Trader Joe’s is constantly coming out with new and exciting flavors that keep us going back to the store. Their latest addition to the snack aisle: Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn. Trader Joe’s Instagram fan account @TraderJoesAficionado shared pictures of the new, multi-flavored popcorn and we just had to try it out for ourselves....

Martha Stewart Pumpkin Tureen with Lid and Ladle Credit: Walmart Martha Stewart Pumpkin Tureen with Lid and Ladle Credit: Walmart Martha Stewart Pumpkin Tureen with Lid and Ladle Credit: Walmart Martha Stewart Pumpkin Tureen with Lid and Ladle Credit: Walmart As much as we love them, own a couple and know they’re heirlooms that will likely last a lifetime, we’ll be the first to admit: Cast-iron enamel pieces by brands like Staub and Le Creuset are a big investment....

mediterranean hummus bowl with trader joe's products I know I’m not the only parent out there who has days (or weeks, months or years) when getting dinner on the table is a struggle for which I barely have the time, energy or capacity. Some nights I don’t have time to tend the stove, others no time to prep, and during the years I had a baby on my hip or in my lap, definitely no hands free for chopping....

You don’t need to starve yourself with small portions to eat low calorie. When you fill your plate with the right foods, you’ll feel super satisfied while still keeping your calories in check. The delicious low-calorie dinners in this week’s meal plan come in around 400 calories and incorporate lean protein, like shrimp, chicken and beans, healthy portions of satisfying whole grains, and are overflowing with fiber-rich vegetables. Forget about late night snacking-these filling dinners will keep you satisfied all evening long....

By Brierley Horton, M.S., RD and Lauren Wicks When it comes to beautiful skin, we often lean heavily on what we can put on—or in (hello, injectables)—our skin, like face and eye creams or sunscreen. Turns out, what you put in your body as part of your daily diet can help keep you looking youthful, too—as well as help fight inflammation, which plays a role in physical ailments such as psoriatic arthritis and diabetes....

Cooking with herbs is an easy way to infuse a recipe with flavor. Not sure where to start? Use this infographic as a quick reference for how to prep and store fresh herbs, plus ideas for how to cook with them. Try stirring a handful of basil and some marjoram into your favorite tomato sauce or rubbing a chicken with a mixture of thyme and rosemary before you roast it. Make homemade pesto to stir into pasta or chimichurri sauce to serve with your favorite grilled meats....

A bottle of Wheyward Spirits next to a cocktail on an illustraion of a pedestal and designed background Credit: Wheyward Spirit For every pound of cheese made, 9 pounds of liquid whey remain. That means the 13.3 billion pounds of cheese made in the U.S. in 2020 yielded a dizzying 120 billion pounds of whey—the majority of which was discarded. Enter Emily Darchuk, a Portland, Oregon-based food scientist whose career in product development for major food and beverage companies opened her eyes to this pain point....

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN It’s like Ina Garten once said: “You can be miserable before you have a cookie and you can be miserable after you eat a cookie but you can’t be miserable while you are eating a cookie....

Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower Rice Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower Rice Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower Rice Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower Rice Pictured recipe: Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower “Rice” When you have diabetes, you may be focused on managing your blood sugar. But it’s important to think about keeping your heart healthy too. Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control them, so people living with diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, explains Clyde Yancy, M....

How to Throw a Backyard Seafood Boil Party How to Throw a Backyard Seafood Boil Party How to Throw a Backyard Seafood Boil Party How to Throw a Backyard Seafood Boil Party Since eating seafood like lobster, crab and peel-and-eat shrimp is both a deluxe food experience and a hands-on activity, it’s great for a party-especially in the summer. Boiling up a large pot of shellfish with all the fixings of a classic low-country boil-potatoes, smoked sausage, Old Bay seasoning and plenty of melted butter for dipping-is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd....

Traditionally in the U.S., “milk” has referred to the jug of dairy milk in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. But over the last decade, the way we define milk has changed, and plant-based milks have grown exponentially in both popularity and in quantity over the last few years. There are countless choices, including soy, almond, coconut, oat, rice, hemp, pistachio and cashew, just to name a few. These plant-based milk alternatives are also utilized to create a variety of different creamers—unflavored, flavored, unsweetened, sweetened and fortified with a variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients....

The keto diet has recently taken the world by storm, as many people have seen drastic weight loss from following the low-carb, high-fat diet plan. While you may see a lot of celebrities and “influencers” praising keto on social media, most health experts aren’t so enthusiastic about the super-restrictive diet. Doctors and dietitians have spoken out against the keto diet, as there are concerns that it can lead to negative health consequences over time....

Scallops Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce 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 saying goes here in Vermont that you’re supposed to wait until after Memorial Day to start planting, in case a cold spell brings frost. But the sunny, 80 degree weather we’ve been having has me thinking otherwise!...

roasted-red-pepper-spinach-feta-pasta 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! If you’re trying to eat healthier or just want to get dinner on the table, the most important thing to remember is to keep things simple. And this week of easy and delicious 20-minute meals delivers just that to help you feel your best and stress less!...

an illustration of a brain Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a brain Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a brain Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a brain Credit: Getty Images Certain aspects of our risk for dementia are genetic. But each year, we’re discovering more about little lifestyle factors that can make a big difference in our cognitive sharpness throughout the lifespan. Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia) is already one of the top 10 causes of death in America, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Being healthy is more than body size and shape. And while you don’t have to lose weight to be healthier, you might have weight loss goals you want to achieve. Knowing what to eat to support your weight loss journey, nourish your body and give you energy is easier (and more delicious) than you might think. With these suggestions, you can build a satisfying, weight loss friendly dinner (that includes dessert)....

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Melting Potatoes It sounds strange, but the same thing that stresses us out on busy weeknights, perhaps with picky kids to feed and evenings spent working late, is the exact thing we’re turning to for zen during this extended period of anxiety. Yep, experts say cooking is super relaxing, which explains why you’re seeing so many loaves of bread, potatoes, cookies, and curries all over social media during the coronavirus pandemic (here’s why people can’t stop baking right now)....

After a day at the farmers’ market, you come home with your bounty, look at it with admiration and promptly plop it into your refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Five days later, when you recall the beautiful bunch of beets and crisp fresh head of romaine you picked up, you return to your fridge to stare in horror at the sad, soggy state in which your vegetables now find themselves. Little Gem Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing Pictured Recipe: Little Gem Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing...

Just because dietitians are often on the advice-giving side of the diet equation, it doesn’t mean they don’t indulge in dessert. They’re human, you know. I know this because I am one, and I’ve had my fair share of meals with a table full of dietitians. Between you and me, they don’t usually pass on dessert—even if they only have a taste. Read More: 10 Ways Dietitians Eat Healthy on the Weekends...