Since having my second baby, I’ve struggled to find time to prep and cook healthy options for our family. More often than not we’re eating something quick. Some nights it’s takeout. Some nights it’s pasta. And some nights we’re lucky to manage cheese and crackers for dinner. While I know navigating newborn life is just a short season, I’ve been making more of an effort to eat vegetables (and fruits) to help keep us healthy....
When it comes to side dishes, smashed potatoes are good. But you know what’s even better—and buzzier, according to TikTok users across the globe? Smashed Brussels sprouts. Not only are they slightly lower in carbs compared to their spud siblings, they’re also higher in vitamin A and feature more layers to soak up even more flavor and add extra-crispy texture. Inspired by TikTok-ers like @ballehurns who whipped up a sweet and spicy rendition, @chez_jorge who topped his with a punchy garlic chili oil and @aboutthismuch who suggests a luscious lemon yogurt sauce, we set out to try the trend ourselves....
An alarm clock with sound lines coming out of it on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Raimund Koch / jayk7 An alarm clock with sound lines coming out of it on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Raimund Koch / jayk7 An alarm clock with sound lines coming out of it on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Raimund Koch / jayk7 An alarm clock with sound lines coming out of it on a designed background...
A mug of hot chocolate wrapped in a scarf and a plate of truffles Credit: Getty A mug of hot chocolate wrapped in a scarf and a plate of truffles Credit: Getty A mug of hot chocolate wrapped in a scarf and a plate of truffles Credit: Getty A mug of hot chocolate wrapped in a scarf and a plate of truffles Credit: Getty They’re much quicker to make than hot chocolate bombs—and the perfect DIY holiday gift....
hand cleaning BBQ grill Credit: Getty hand cleaning BBQ grill Credit: Getty hand cleaning BBQ grill Credit: Getty hand cleaning BBQ grill Credit: Getty Cooking out is one of the great pleasures of summer—that is, as long as your grill doesn’t burst into flames when all the gunk you forgot to clean out of it catches on fire. Yes, this can actually happen. “Most of us just grill, turn it off and walk away, but over time food residue builds up and can cause unexpected, dangerous flare-ups,” says EatingWell magazine’s food editor Jim Romanoff....
The Benefits of an Insulin Pen The Benefits of an Insulin Pen The sleek design and compact size of insulin pens allow accurate, simplified, convenient insulin delivery. Several, but not all, insulin types are available. Your doctor will determine the best option for you. Pens most often come prefilled and are disposable when empty. A few models may require you to load an insulin cartridge. Multiple doses are possible with each pen or cartridge holding 300 units, packaged five per box for a total of 1,500 units....
a collage featuring Trader Joe's products Turkey Flavored Gravy and Cornbread Stuffing Credit: Courtesy of Brand a collage featuring Trader Joe's products Turkey Flavored Gravy and Cornbread Stuffing Credit: Courtesy of Brand a collage featuring Trader Joe’s products Turkey Flavored Gravy and Cornbread Stuffing Credit: Courtesy of Brand a collage featuring Trader Joe’s products Turkey Flavored Gravy and Cornbread Stuffing Credit: Courtesy of Brand Even though we work with our Test Kitchen daily and have gathered up pro tips from culinary icons including Ina Garten, Martha Stewart and Giada De Laurentiis over the years, the prospect of shopping, prepping, serving and hosting an entire from-scratch Thanksgiving feast feels daunting....
Chopped Salad with Chickpeas, Olives & Feta Credit: Kelsey Hansen Chopped Salad with Chickpeas, Olives & Feta Credit: Kelsey Hansen Chopped Salad with Chickpeas, Olives & Feta Credit: Kelsey Hansen Chopped Salad with Chickpeas, Olives & Feta Credit: Kelsey Hansen With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States and nearly half of American adults experiencing high blood pressure, many of us are looking for strategies to protect our hearts....
cvs pharmacy cvs pharmacy cvs pharmacy cvs pharmacy In many larger metro areas, CVS, Walgreens and Duane Reade locations are about as common as Starbucks. On nearly every corner, you’ll spy a spot to snag your prescription, a bottle of hand sanitizer, some toilet paper or a thermometer. (Some things we learned in 2020 can be very valuable to have at home!) These stores offer so much more than drugs, clearly, and we’ve been particularly impressed with the strides CVS has been making lately in the health food section....
Photo of a pineapple plant Credit: Getty / Suparat Malipoom / EyeEm Photo of a pineapple plant Credit: Getty / Suparat Malipoom / EyeEm Photo of a pineapple plant Credit: Getty / Suparat Malipoom / EyeEm Photo of a pineapple plant Credit: Getty / Suparat Malipoom / EyeEm Pineapples are one of our favorite fruits. They’re not only delicious in smoothie bowls, cocktails and grilled with meat, but they can also boost immunity, build bone strength and help you shed fat....
From the classic slab of meats and cheeses to unique, fun twists like “jarcuterie” and charcuterie sticks, you’re almost guaranteed to find some version of a charcuterie board at any gathering you go to—and for good reason. Charcuterie boards are not only an easy appetizer to assemble, but they can also be made ahead of time. Plus, charcuterie boards offer a variety of options, so everyone is bound to find something they want to snack on....
There’s no doubt about it, back-to-school planning looks a whole lot different this year. In the past we’d be curious who our kids’ teachers will be, shopping for new gym shoes and picking up tubs of sanitizing wipes to satisfy school supply lists without worrying about product shortages. This year, most families have spent the summer wondering whether their school will reopen in the fall at all. While many families will be starting off the school year remotely, others are planning a return to school either full-time or following a blended schedule....
Artichokes on a wood surface and in a bowl Credit: Helen Norman By Lisa Kingsley and Emily McKenna Artichokes on a wood surface and in a bowl Credit: Helen Norman Artichokes on a wood surface and in a bowl Credit: Helen Norman Artichokes on a wood surface and in a bowl Credit: Helen Norman From the thorny leaves to the hard exterior, fresh artichokes may seem intimidating. Oftentimes recipes will call for canned or frozen artichokes as an easy alternative, like we do in recipes like Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta and Artichoke & Egg Tartine....
From avocados to cauliflower, it’s important to properly store your fruits and vegetables. Doing so will help extend the shelf life while also retaining its color, texture, flavor and nutrients, so you enjoy the tastiest produce possible. Plus, proper food storage is an easy way to avoid food waste and save money (because we’ve all dealt with slimy leafy greens that have sat in the fridge for a little too long)....
MIND Diet: Limit These Foods to Keep Your Memory Sharp and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's Some foods help keep your brain sharp and some may actually increase your risk of cognitive decline and certain brain diseases. The MIND diet, just ranked as the number 2 overall diet by U.S. News & World Report, is supposed to be especially helpful for your brain. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay....
Keeping your cholesterol levels in check is a key part of staying heart-healthy. While some folks have genetically high cholesterol, others can help lower their “bad” cholesterol levels—that’s the amount of plaque-depositing LDL cholesterol in your body—by tweaking their routines. Pictured Recipe: Salmon-Stuffed Avocados Lowering the amount of saturated and trans fat in your diet can help, and there are also some foods, like salmon and red wine, that can raise the amount of “good” cholesterol in your system....
Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff While working out can feel like a burdensome activity (especially when it’s cold outside or after a long day of work), it’s important to get your body moving to stay healthy....
stuffed lobster tails Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn stuffed lobster tails Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn stuffed lobster tails Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn stuffed lobster tails Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn Right before Maine Lobster Week (Sept. 19-25) and National Lobster Day (Sept. 25), the Maine lobster industry was dealt a heavy blow: Monterey Bay Aquarium’s trusted Seafood Watch program—which rates seafood as a best choice for sustainability (green), a good alternative (yellow) or a type to avoid (red)—downgraded American lobster to the red list....
Trader Joe's storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images Trader Joe's storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images Trader Joe’s storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images Trader Joe’s storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images Come summer, we try to do as much of our grocery shopping as we can at the farmers’ market. But even during prime produce weekends, we can’t resist a trip to Trader Joe’s to fill in the gaps with cheeses, dips, wines, quick-fix meal components, frozen foods and any (OK, all) of these 20 EatingWell editor-favorite items....
toilet paper Photo: Getty Images / Bruce Twitchell / EyeEm Trader Joe’s just released their latest podcast, updating fans on their supply chain and work they’ve been doing to donate surplus groceries to nonprofit organizations. One interesting tidbit they revealed? How they’ve managed to stay stocked with toilet paper when so many stores were running out (turns out, it wasn’t just panic buying that resulted in the toilet paper shortage)....
