Snacking often gets a bad reputation, but strategic snacking can help us maintain stable energy throughout the day, so we don’t crash and run out of steam. It can also help us avoid dips in mood that may be related to unstable blood sugar, which plays a big role in energy levels. You can also think of it as “hanger management.” It’s hard to be your best self if you’re dealing with that combination of hunger and irritability....
Broccoli Casserole 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! What a year we’ve had! The fact that we made it this far is something in itself to celebrate. So, however you plan to spend the holidays this year, this week of crowd-pleasing dinners will help you do so deliciously....
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New Arrival Supper Club group photo Credit: Christina Gandolfo On a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles, people spilled from the sidewalk of a hip neighborhood to the backyard of a local real estate rental agency. Long tables were set with flickering candles and red and green chutneys. The guests were there for New Arrival Supper Club, a gathering put on by Miry’s List, a nonprofit that helps newly arrived refugees with temporary housing arrangements, organized play dates, career mentorship, advice on navigating the U....
While our reasons for loving Trader Joe’s are many, one of the greatest things about this quirky grocery store is their creative private label products you just can’t find anywhere else. It seems like every time we take a shopping trip here, we find some new and exciting product that becomes our new must-have in the kitchen. And you’re about to love our latest find—individually portioned wheels of brie! hand holding mini brie bites from trader joe's Credit: Lauren Wicks Trader Joe’s Mini Brie Bites are the perfect answer to a cheese aficionado who is either trying to lose weight, stick to a budget or just wants to enjoy a well-balanced diet....
7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan for Winter: 1,200 Calories In this 1,200-calorie weight-loss meal plan, 7 days of healthy meals and snacks were carefully chosen by a Registered Dietitian to help you feel full, energized and satisfied while losing weight. High fiber foods, like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as satisfying lean protein will help keep you from feeling hungry. What’s more, the recipes are quick, easy to prepare and use regular everyday food, so you won’t break the bank doing your grocery shopping....
Pictured recipe: Rosemary-&-Garlic-Basted Sirloin Steak Chances are, you’ve probably heard of the nutrient iron before. As a kid, you may remember the not-so-pleasant finger pricks at the doctor’s office to check your iron levels, and as an adult, iron levels may have come up in conversations as a reason for low energy levels. But exactly what is iron? What does it do and why do you need it? Here we take a deep dive into why this nutrient is so important for your health, as well as the best food sources of iron, so you can make sure you’re getting enough....
Breakfast has earned its reputation as the most important meal of the day. It’s a chance to start your morning off on the right foot-and research shows breakfast eaters are more likely to get key nutrients in their diets and to lose weight and keep it off. But if you’re not careful, what you think is a healthy breakfast could be a sugar bomb and leave you hungry soon after you eat....
Pictured Recipe: Egyptian Falafel with Tahini Sauce (Taameya) Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where Assistant 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. Here at EatingWell, we love the Mediterranean diet. It has gained a lot of attention and popularity over the last few years, and unlike several other diets and fads, it’s worth all of the hype....
Pictured recipe: Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs The debate over the nutritional value of eggs came full circle again after a recent JAMA study found they may actually be bad for your heart. Dietary cholesterol is a widely debated topic, especially as the rate of heart disease and obesity continues to grow in our country. However, several dietitians explained the cholesterol we eat and the cholesterol our bodies produce are two different things, and that we shouldn’t shun eggs as part of a healthy diet....
Steel-Cut Oatmeal Oatmeal is a simple, inexpensive breakfast staple that’s easy to customize with various toppings and mix-ins. Using steel-cut oats makes for a particularly hearty and satisfying bowl of oatmeal, since they are less processed and a little more flavorful than rolled or instant oats. (Get our tips for making any kind of oatmeal better.) While you’re probably heard that oatmeal is good for you, you might not realize just how many health benefits of steel-cut oats there really are....
Soothing Ginger-Lemon Tea Soothing Ginger-Lemon Tea Soothing Ginger-Lemon Tea Soothing Ginger-Lemon Tea Calling all tea drinkers! It turns out that this internationally beloved drink has a host of health benefits. Types of this popular drink can vary from energy-boosting caffeinated teas, like green tea and black tea, to soothing caffeine-free herbal teas, like chamomile tea and rooibos tea. As with other drinks like coffee, it’s important to be mindful of what you are adding....
cut papaya cubes Credit: Joy Howard cut papaya cubes Credit: Joy Howard cut papaya cubes Credit: Joy Howard cut papaya cubes Credit: Joy Howard A tropical fruit with sweet, deep-orange flesh, papaya has a mild and musky flavor similar to cantaloupe, and a pleasantly buttery texture reminiscent of mango. It’s a common ingredient in many Asian and Caribbean cuisines and makes a great addition to dishes—both sweet and savory. (Think smoothies, salads or even stir-fries!...
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Enjoy a full week of healthy pescatarian diet recipes in this nutritious meal plan. A pescatarian diet is perfect for people who may want to cut back on their meat intake but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into only eating plant-based foods. We include plenty of seafood, eggs, dairy and vegetarian meals while avoiding meat and poultry. Plus, eating more omega-3 rich seafood and plant-based meals offers a ton of health benefits, so increasing your intake is always a good idea....
Constipation and bloating are two common ailments that tend to go hand in hand. These issues run the spectrum from an annoying, puffy feeling to an intense, severe pain. Bloating can be caused by lifestyle choices such as lack of exercise, not eating enough fiber or drinking too little water. It can also be caused by sneaky things such as food intolerances or eating too quickly. No matter the reason for your bloating, you probably want the feeling to go away ASAP....
If you’re feeling burnt out, stretched thin or stressed to the max, you’re not alone. In fact, an alarming number of American adults say that they’re under so much pressure that their day is definitely derailed as a result. According to a 2022 Stress in America survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association, 34% of 3,192 interviewed adults say stress is “completely overwhelming most days.” A whopping 27% say they encounter so much stress that they can’t function normally....
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ThePrep - Beefless Vegan Tacos 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! Going vegan or even just incorporating more plant-based foods into your routine can make a serious impact on your health, with research crediting it with a decreased risk for diabetes and certain types of cancer, improved heart health and better weight management (thanks to all the fiber-rich foods!...
Young woman sneezing Credit: Getty Images / Raquel Arocena Torres Young woman sneezing Credit: Getty Images / Raquel Arocena Torres Young woman sneezing Credit: Getty Images / Raquel Arocena Torres Young woman sneezing Credit: Getty Images / Raquel Arocena Torres Wish your seasonal allergies would bite the dust? Whether your symptoms include endless sneezing, watery eyes or an itchy throat, seasonal allergies are never fun. Check out these five strategies that could help you tame those sniffles once and for all....
