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We don’t have to tell you we’re living in tough times right now. More than three million people filed for unemployment over the past few weeks and many families who rely on schools to nourish their children are having to stretch their budget even more than normal. Depleted grocery store shelves are also leaving certain families on federal assistance programs without access to healthy food. woman with mask on Credit: ArtMarie/Getty Images Rep....

small glass of green avocado smoothie small glass of green avocado smoothie small glass of green avocado smoothie small glass of green avocado smoothie Breakfast smoothies are a great way to pack a bunch of nutrients in at the beginning of the day-but they can often leave you feeling hangry before noon. There are several simple tweaks you can make based on your personal preferences and dietary needs to make your morning smoothie meal-worthy....

inside refrigerator inside refrigerator inside refrigerator inside refrigerator Photo: antoniotruzzi/Getty Images Storing food the wrong way means it can spoil more quickly-and eating it might literally make you sick (and no one wants food poisoning). If you were to open your refrigerator right now, would you be guilty of putting some food in the wrong place? Probably. But don’t worry, we can help. It turns out, all those drawers, nooks and specialty shelves really do matter, and they can make a big difference in keeping your food safe and extending the life of your groceries....

Nothing says summer like sinking your teeth into a refreshing slice of watermelon. Whether we’re enjoying it in a refreshing gazpacho or delicious watermelon juice cocktail, we can’t get enough of watermelon this summer season and for good reason—it’s incredibly healthy! Watermelon is low in calories and packs a punch of health benefits. If you are looking for more reasons to validate your love for the summer staple, here is everything you need to know about the health benefits of watermelon....

Everyone has their dish. You know, the one your friends secretly hope you’ll bring to every shindig. Maybe you make a mean potato salad or people go crazy over your banana-bread brownies. Whatever it may be, potlucks give everyone a chance to shine. Plus, they take pressure off the host—making it a relaxing, enjoyable experience for everyone around the table. But, there are a few things to be mindful of to ensure your good intentions aren’t giving off the wrong idea....

Don’t let new year’s pressure keep you from snacking. As long as you aim for healthy and satisfying snacks, between-meal munchies are a great way to keep up your energy throughout the day. While you could always cut down on costs by making your own snacks at home, sometimes it’s hard to resist picking something up in the store. The good news is that Aldi just rounded up some of its healthiest, cheapest snack options so you can eat well and stay on budget....

slow-cooker-vegetarian-chili slow-cooker-vegetarian-chili slow-cooker-vegetarian-chili slow-cooker-vegetarian-chili Chili is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. More than simply delicious, healthy chili is an easy one-pot meal that’s often made with ingredients you already have on hand, and it can easily be stretched to feed a crowd on football Sundays or after a long day of raking or shoveling. What’s more, chili is an easy freezer meal you can make on a slow weekend to have on hand for busy nights....

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Q: How often should a person with type 2 diabetes eat? A: Everyone needs to eat about every four to six hours during the day to keep energy levels up. People with type 2 diabetes usually have better blood glucose control if their meals and carbohydrates are spaced evenly throughout the day. Too many carbohydrates at any one time can raise blood glucose too high, even if you take diabetes medicine....

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Here at EatingWell, we’re not big on restrictive resolutions, drastic diets or cleanses. If you enjoy all things in moderation all year long, then January 1 can be just like the rest of the days: mostly well-balanced, colorful whole foods with some occasional treats mixed in (yes, carbs, cheese and chocolate are all on the menu!). But we’re all about extra motivation to eat healthfully, mix up our menu and reignite our kitchen excitement, so we followed along with mouths watering this weekend as several Food Network shows highlighted health-minded recipes to kick off 2021....

We’ve been hearing more and more about how important sleep is to many aspects of our health. Earlier this year, we learned that research subjects who typically slept less than seven hours a night and then added an hour more each night ended up eating, on average, 270 fewer calories per day compared to their tuckered-out peers who didn’t get extra sleep. The impact of scoring enough sleep goes far beyond what’s on your plate, however....

Every person in our country has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in some way—most immediately when it comes to our daily routines. Most of us are hunkering down at home, while others are working overtime to ensure this virus doesn’t spread any further. It’s a strange time, to say the least, and it’s making us grateful for life’s simple pleasures. Many of us are finding solace in the great outdoors, whether we’re gardening in our backyards or taking a walk around the block....

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Roasted Salmon Caprese Around 3 p.m. every day, you may be hit with the question: What’s for dinner? Amid the dinnertime rush, it’s easy to reach for ready-made meals that skimp on nutrition or leave you feeling unsatisfied. Luckily, a few tweaks to your routine can help you build a dinner that’s tasty, and satisfying and ultimately helps you lose weight. Aim to eat a balanced meal with at least a serving or two of veggies, some protein, whole grains, and a little healthy fat....

If you love wine and wish The Polar Express was real (check and check), then you have to check out this Santa Train. Offered by the historic Napa Valley Wine Train, the Santa Train is an hour-and-a-half journey to the North Pole (ahem, the other side of wine country), filled with holiday entertainment, games and music—and we should also mention there are freshly baked cookies and vats of hot cocoa to enjoy on board....

The Ultimate Outdoor Garden-Party Menu for Summer Entertaining The expression “FOMO” (fear of missing out) doesn’t even cover it when it comes to how I feel about taking advantage of seasonal produce during the summer months. Hysterically obsessive would be a more apt way to describe how I feel about summer fruit and veggies! There is just too much to enjoy. Farms and gardens are simply bursting with gorgeous fresh produce, and I cannot get enough of it!...

Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash 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! Summer festivities are in full swing! I have lots of fun planned for after work this week, which means I’ll need quick and simple dinners I can make before heading out the door....

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shrimp salad shrimp salad shrimp salad shrimp salad Pictured Recipe: Spring Roll Salad You know the omega-3 fatty acids in foods like salmon and flaxseed are good for you, but what about their less-talked-about cousin, omega-6s? We get this polyunsaturated fat from nuts, seeds and plant-based oils. Canola, peanut and sesame oils provide moderate amounts of omega-6s. Soy, corn, cottonseed, safflower and sunflower oils, are higher in omega-6 fats....