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No matter the season or reason, I fall into an all-too-familiar cooking rut without fail. Even recipes I was once obsessed with can quickly become too much of a good thing. I’m never mad about adding to my cookbook collection or my overflowing digital recipe box, but when I need something in a pinch, there are a few pantry items that always manage to save the day. Walking through the grocery store is kind of like going to a museum, where I pore over all the new influences and possibilities....

After a few weeks of enjoying rich meals and seasonal sweets, the new year marks a fresh start and for many, that means making some healthy changes. Whether you’re looking for a little post-holiday reset or some tips to stick to for years to come, you might appreciate some guidance on how, exactly, you can make changes that are easy to stick to. Luckily for those looking to improve their heart health, the American Heart Association (AHA) just shared a roundup of easy-to-achieve goals and resolutions that will help you take care of your ticker in the new year....

Greek Muffin-Tin-Omelets With Feta and Peppers on white plate Greek Muffin-Tin-Omelets With Feta and Peppers on white plate Greek Muffin-Tin-Omelets With Feta and Peppers on white plate Greek Muffin-Tin-Omelets With Feta and Peppers on white plate When you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose (sugar). Glucose in your blood then stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, which helps shuttle the glucose from your blood into your muscle, fat and liver cells....

If your childhood was anything like mine, you’d order chicken nuggets/tenders/fingers pretty much every chance you’d get (read: anytime mom and dad would cave to the begging and pleading). There’s something about the savory, juicy interior, crunchy salty exterior and all-around craveable nature that makes the fried chicken bites nearly irresistible for kids—and kids at heart. While I still happily dive into a serving on occasion, it’s no longer a regular habit....

Do you ever walk by those big bags of onions at the market and wonder if they’re actually a bargain? They are! But only if you know how to properly store all those alliums. Sure, onions are versatile and easy to use—Vidalia Onion Tart, Onion Rings or Stuffed Onions anyone?—but how quickly can any of us use a 3-pound bag? That’s a lot of onions. Thankfully, with a little TLC you can maximize the shelf life of onions—they can last two to three months if stored properly—and we’ve got everything you need to know....

portrait of Ina Garten Getty Images / Noam Galai | Credit: Getty Images / Noam Galai Ever since shaking up that internet-breaking oversized cosmo nearly a full year ago, Ina Garten has been a bright spot—and wonderful culinary fairy godmother—throughout the pandemic. She’s taught us how to safely yet cozily host guests outside, inspired us to adjust our Thanksgiving menus to be right-sized for a small crew and added gems to our pantry staple recipe repertoire....

As the host of Nadiya’s Time to Eat on Netflix and season 6 winner of The Great British Baking Show, Nadiya Hussain knows her way around the kitchen. So when EatingWell had the chance to speak with Hussain, we couldn’t wait to get her advice about cooking and food. Read on to learn more about the ingredients always in Hussain’s fridge, what cooking means to her and more. Finish this sentence: To me, cooking is… “Home....

News View Series 8 Healthy Products to Find at Trader Joe's in February Over 400 Types of Ready-to-Eat Salad & Sandwich Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Padma Lakshmi Just Made This Coconut-Braised Cabbage That's Perfect for Chilly Nights Are Erewhon Smoothies Healthy & Are They Worth the $20 Price Tag? The average human adult brain weighs about 2 ½ pounds, scientists believe. But although it might be small in proportion to the rest of our body, this organ is mighty....

a tablet cash register with a tip jar coming out of it Credit: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash/Getty Images a tablet cash register with a tip jar coming out of it Credit: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash/Getty Images a tablet cash register with a tip jar coming out of it Credit: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash/Getty Images a tablet cash register with a tip jar coming out of it Credit: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash/Getty Images We’ve all been there: after ordering food or a drink at the counter of a local café or fast-food chain, it’s time to pay, but the touchscreen gets flipped around just as you’re pulling out your card....

MV7152.jpg Watch: Best Foods to Stock Your Freezer We’re officially midwinter and I miss the produce bins at the grocery store during midsummer that overflow with fruits and vegetables at the peak of ripeness. Right now the produce section looks more like a compost pile than anything else. If I have to put one more anemic tomato in my grocery cart, I think I’ll scream. I can’t just stop eating fruits and vegetables for the winter, so I’ve turned to frozen for the time being....

Inflammation isn’t something you can readily see in your body, but it may be there simmering under the surface, just waiting to bubble over into a problem. And then it does, says Jaclyn Tolentino, D.O., a board-certified family physician and functional medicine practitioner at Parsley Health in Los Angeles. Inflammation can take the form of digestion woes like bloating or stomach aches and pains, painful joints and sore muscles, she says....

Turns out, staying at home has most of us snacking more than we did pre-COVID-19. A recent survey from Suzy and New Hope Network found that 58% of us are snacking more thanks to stay at home orders. But snacking isn’t all bad. We tend to think of potato chips and candy bars (or nonstop pantry raiding) but there are plenty of ways to make snacks fit in your diet, help keep you full and add nutrition....

Few things say “summer” like a freshly picked ear of sweet corn, grilled to perfection and served up with a light smear of butter and sprinkle of salt. Yet somehow over the years, people began to question if corn is healthy. Rumors have sprung up about everything from how corn is grown to its nutrient content. Here are five common corn myths, busted. Plus, we cover some of the health benefits of corn as well....

A selection of 5 migraine relief related products If you ever get migraines, you know just how painful they can be. Some may appear without much warning, or can be chronic, lasting for hours on end. Not to mention, they can be debilitating and interfere with your ability to focus, be productive and stay energized. What Causes Migraines? We still have a lot to learn about migraines and that is why they can sometimes be tricky to manage....

Most weight-loss diets have one thing in common: They focus on counting or limiting macros—the carbs, protein and fat eaten—using different approaches as a way to guide food choices and to control caloric intake. This logic stems from the fact that macros (short for macronutrients) are the only nutrients that have calories. But does this mean other nutrients—ones without calories, like certain vitamins and minerals—have no real impact on weight loss?...

Two bottles of wine - one with a screw cap and the other with a cork Credit: Getty Images / ClausAlwinVogel Wine comes in a variety of styles, colors and flavors. In fact, that’s one of the things we love about it (here’s what you should know about your favorite wines). There are wines for every price point—including these awesome bottles for less than $15—and every occasion. It even boasts some health benefits....

collection of fruits and vegetables Credit: Greg Dupree collection of fruits and vegetables Credit: Greg Dupree collection of fruits and vegetables Credit: Greg Dupree collection of fruits and vegetables Credit: Greg Dupree If a friend—or your mom—came into your kitchen and opened your fridge, what would you like her to find? Pints of blueberries and strawberries? A bowl of watermelon, honeydew, and pineapple that you just cut up? Maybe a crisper filled with Persian cucumbers, broccolini, Swiss chard, and eggplant, and possibly a bowl of fresh peaches, plums, and mangoes on the counter?...

woman with cabbage Credit: Eva Kolenko We can’t think of a more grounding activity—literally and figuratively— than tending a garden. It allows you to plant fruits and veggies unavailable at your local market, shave bucks off the family budget, and to spend time outside with your hands in the dirt. And there’s the sheer gratification of growing your own food. What’s also grounding about gardening: no matter how much you know, there’s always more to learn....

Hand-grip strength is about more than opening pickle jars with ease. It’s also about your longevity and quality of life. Research has linked low grip strength to an increased risk for cognitive impairment, fractures, falls, depression, sleep problems, type 2 diabetes and premature death. One long-term study published in the Lancet even found grip strength to be a better predictor of the odds of dying from cardiovascular disease—or from any cause—than blood pressure....

When it comes to eating clean, snacks might be your biggest pitfall. It’s easy to reach for a convenient packaged food for snacking but clean-eating snacks should be, well, cleaner. Clean-eating snacks should be made from healthy whole foods like fruits, vegetables and healthy fats. While you can find clean packaged snack foods, you’ll want to read the ingredient list to make sure it’s short and simple and that there’s not a lot of added sugar lurking (if any)....