Ever since the low-fat diet days of the ’90s—and even a few decades before as scientists dove into the topic of dietary cholesterol sources—the prevailing societal view has been that cholesterol is a “bad guy.” But we’ve moved on from the no-yolks phase (hallelujah!) and are learning that healthy fats are absolutely worth including in our diets, and some of the cholesterol in our body is actually a boon for our overall health....
When we say “pump iron,” we’re guessing the first thing your brain jumps to is lifting weights. The Rock-style (ahem, or shall we say Michelle Obama-style?!) hardcore strength training. But apparently we need to talk more about—and eat more—dietary iron. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, the average American adult’s intake of iron dropped by 6.6% (males) to 9.5% (females) between 1999 and 2018. As a result, the estimated prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia is between 2....
The milk is poured into a ceramic jug into a glass on a natural background Credit: Getty Images / krisanapong detraphiphat The demand for organic food has increased over the years. More people choose organic food, such as organic milk, for various reasons, including health, the environment and animal welfare. In 2020, organic food sales soared to $56 billion in the United States, with organic dairy products as the second-largest organic food group behind organic produce....
starbucks fall grocery coffee Credit: Starbucks starbucks fall grocery coffee Credit: Starbucks starbucks fall grocery coffee Credit: Starbucks starbucks fall grocery coffee Credit: Starbucks With more than 420 million sold globally, according to NPR’s Marketplace, it’s clear that we’re obsessed with pumpkin spice lattes. But at $4 a pop, making this a daily habit all PSL season long can add up as a budget line item fast. As can the sugar if you go with the OG version with 2% milk, foam and whipped cream—a 16-ounce grande size has 380 calories and 50 grams (about ¼ cup!...
Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where 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. Antioxidants are compounds in your foods that can prevent oxidative damage to your cells and help you live a happier, healthier life. Case in point, research has found that antioxidant-rich foods may help prevent cognitive decline and dementia....
welchs avocados Photo: Welch’s Frozen avocados broke onto the scene last year and, since people are avo-obsessed, they started to take off. What millennial wouldn’t want avocados always stocked in their kitchen? We love avocados. The average American eats 7.75 pounds of avocado per year (up from 1 pound in 1990). Avocados are antioxidant-packed, can help you lose weight and just plain taste delicious (learn more about avocado nutrition and health benefits)....
a man measuring his glucose levels with his phone Credit: Getty Images a man measuring his glucose levels with his phone Credit: Getty Images a man measuring his glucose levels with his phone Credit: Getty Images a man measuring his glucose levels with his phone Credit: Getty Images The Dukan Diet is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet promoting rapid weight loss and promising lasting results. While this may sound appealing, the diet does have multiple drawbacks, especially for those with diabetes....
Lemon Chicken 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! Eating more protein not only helps to keep us feeling satisfied after a meal, but also helps build healthy cells, repair ones that are damaged and keep your immune system in tip-top shape. Combine that with 400-calorie dinners and you have yourself a week of healthy, wholesome meals....
Trader Joe’s is back this year with another #pumpkinpalooza, featuring all kinds of fall-flavored products that will have you feeling like it’s finally fall. From frozen spicy pumpkin samosas to canned pumpkin spice lattes (with just 100 calories per serving), the store is bringing pumpkin into every part of the day. That even includes some lifestyle products, like a $3.99 Vanilla Pumpkin-Scented Candle, Pumpkin Body Butter and a Pumpkin Overnight Face Mask....
Whether they are packed in a lunchbox or easy to grab when kids get home from school, stocking your kitchen with healthy snacks for kids helps make sure there is always something for growing brains and bodies to snack on. Kids require even more of the important nutrients our bodies need on a daily basis. Lean sources of protein like eggs, complex carbohydrates like oats, and sources of healthy fats like avocados are the key cornerstones to focus on when choosing a healthy, balanced snack for your child....
Voted the “Best Diets Overall” for eight years in a row by U.S. News & World Report, the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a healthy and straightforward approach to eating. Initially created to help lower high blood pressure, research shows it does even more and helps to promote weight loss and combat diabetes. The guidelines are simple: load up on fruits and veggies, choose whole grains over refined, include calcium-rich low-fat dairy items, and eat modest amounts of lean meat and fish....
Ayesha Curry on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Timothy Hiatt Ayesha Curry on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Timothy Hiatt Ayesha Curry on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Timothy Hiatt Ayesha Curry on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Timothy Hiatt Ever since banana bread-palooza 2020, I’ve had a consistent stock of at least a few bananas in my kitchen. Even though it’s been a few months since I’ve made a loaf (turns out there can be too much of a good thing!...
a collage featuring a photo of a woman drinking water with a background of a cracked surface Credit: Getty Images Over half of all Americans have expressed a desire to lose weight, according to a recent Gallup poll. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more Americans are some version of a weight-loss diet compared to a decade ago, with the majority of dieters being over the age of 40....
The only thing better than a big bowl of creamy homemade hummus is 4 big bowls of homemade creamy hummus in all the colors of the rainbow. That’s right-vibrant, colorful hummus all naturally dyed by vegetables. We’re always looking for new ways to eat more veg, and this may be our favorite yet! Roasted red peppers, beets, avocado and cilantro don’t just add color, they also add tons of flavor and silkiness to this healthy snacking favorite!...
Check your freezers, chicken burger fans—Innovative Solutions, Inc., announced a recall of approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patties on Wednesday. According to the USDA, the patties may be contaminated with pieces of bone, which was discovered after some shoppers complained about finding the bone fragments in their own burgers. The burgers were produced between August 16 and September 29, 2021. Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Chicken Burgers on a designed background with a recall button over it Credit: Trader Joe’s The two products included in the recall are: One-pound, four-count boxes of Trader Joe’s Chili-Lime Chicken Burgers with lot codes 2281, 2291, 2311, 2351, 2361, 2371, 2441, 2511, 2521, 2531, 2561, 2591, 2601, 2671, or 2721 on the label and Nine-pound, 72-count bulk boxes of Spinach-Feta Chicken Sliders with lot codes 2361 or 2631 on the label....
Ginger Root Credit: Getty Images / Flower Photos Ginger Root Credit: Getty Images / Flower Photos Ginger Root Credit: Getty Images / Flower Photos Ginger Root Credit: Getty Images / Flower Photos Before turmeric stole the spotlight, ginger was one of the top spices people turned to as a kitchen cure. The dried spice made from ginger root has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine to help treat nausea, diarrhea, colds, arthritis, menstrual cramps, migraines, high blood pressure and more....
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A laCroix can on a pink background Credit: LaCroix Sparkling water fans, rejoice! LaCroix’s newest flavor, Cherry Blossom, is rolling out to major grocery store shelves nationwide. The sparkling water is available now, just in time for Washington D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossom trees to reach peak bloom. A company spokesperson for LaCroix describes the new flavor as “a botantical twist of sweet” with “just a ‘kiss’ of tart,” and we can’t wait to get our hands on a pack as soon as it arrives in stores near us....
Man using glucometer, checking blood sugar level Credit: Getty Images Man using glucometer, checking blood sugar level Credit: Getty Images Man using glucometer, checking blood sugar level Credit: Getty Images Man using glucometer, checking blood sugar level Credit: Getty Images Remember encyclopedias, clunky desktop computers with floppy disk drives, portable CD players and rotary phones? Something small enough to fit in your pocket or the palm of your hand—your smartphone—can now accomplish all those tasks and so much more....
three bowls of soup on a tile table Credit: Leigh Beisch I’ve been enamored of soups since I was a child, when I learned to cook in my grandmother’s kitchen. My grandmother, Mita (short for mamita), lived in a grand estate on the outskirts of Guatemala City. I was a shy child, and I first discovered her kitchen while looking for the perfect hiding place from the large parties that filled her home on weekends....
