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Pregnant person at the grocery store Credit: Getty Images Pregnant person at the grocery store Credit: Getty Images Pregnant person at the grocery store Credit: Getty Images Pregnant person at the grocery store Credit: Getty Images There’s so much to learn during pregnancy. From choosing the right prenatal vitamin to navigating day care waitlists to battling morning sickness and beyond, the list can be overwhelming. Another thing you’ll notice when pregnant?...

Kidney Bean & Kraut Toast Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh You likely already know that beans are nutrition powerhouses, but what is it about kidney beans that makes them so nutritious? Of course these legumes are packed with plant-based protein and fiber. But that’s just the beginning. Let’s explore why kidney beans are such a healthy food. Picture Recipe: Kidney Bean & Kraut Toast Kidney bean nutrition Here is the nutrition breakdown for ½ cup of low-sodium canned kidney beans: 104 calories7 g protein<1 g fat19 g carbohydrate7 g fiber117 mg sodium 37 mg calcium333 mg potassium2 mg iron1 mg vitamin C Health benefits of kidney beans They support digestive health Kidney beans offer plenty of fiber, which can help promote better gastrointestinal health....

best_worst_breakfast_sandwiches_310.jpg best_worst_breakfast_sandwiches_310.jpg best_worst_breakfast_sandwiches_310.jpg best_worst_breakfast_sandwiches_310.jpg Watch: 3 Healthier Breakfast Choices Breakfast is important-it fuels your morning and may help keep your hunger in check so you don’t overdo it at lunch. Although making breakfast at home is ideal-you have more control over the ingredients and can make sure you have a healthy, balanced meal-there are times when you need or want to pick up breakfast on the go. Don’t Miss: 3 Essential Ingredients of a Healthy Breakfast...

black tea Credit: Getty Images black tea Credit: Getty Images black tea Credit: Getty Images black tea Credit: Getty Images Coffee or tea? Turns out, you can’t go wrong by choosing either if you’re seeking a cozy beverage that can potentially extend your life. Earlier this month, we shared four ways coffee can help you live longer. And now, a new study published August 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that tea—in particular, black tea, which was analyzed due to the fact that it was the most common variety consumed by study participants—may help improve longevity, too....

How to Make Perfect Homemade Vinaigrette Every Time We may never all agree on just what "eating clean" really means, but if cleansing your diet means you think about your food, learn more about where it comes from and consider how healthy it is for you, that's a good thing. Start by eating wholesome fruits and vegetables, especially those that are in season. Choose whole grains and whole-grain products over refined ones....

farm labor in california Photo: Sam Hodgson/Bloomberg via Getty Images A grim scene greeted me on the chilly, overcast morning last August when Tony Serrano took me to one of his strawberry fields, not far from Watsonville on the central California coast. It looked like the entire field had been devastated by disease or drought. Surveying his crop, Serrano shook his head. I couldn’t tell whether he was embarrassed, depressed or simply resigned....

Zinc is a popular ingredient in cold and flu medications, as it can help boost immunity, keep inflammation at bay and shorten the duration of a cold. However, zinc is also found in a wide variety of foods that will help keep your immune system in tip-top shape. It’s recommended that women should aim to get 8 milligrams of zinc per day, while men should get 11 milligrams. All of these nutritious foods have more than 10% of your daily zinc recommendation per serving and will help you get a variety of other nutrients as well....

Make the Most of Your Meter Make the Most of Your Meter How often should you check your blood sugar? The answer depends on the type of diabetes you have, your blood glucose level targets, and more practical matters, such as whether you can afford or have enough test strips. Don’t Miss: 12 Healthy Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar Recent studies show that people with type 2 diabetes (PWDs type 2) who don’t use medications but do self-monitor blood glucose might not see much difference in blood glucose control compared with people who don’t self-monitor....

If anything has brought us joy and comfort—as well as amusing domestic chaos—during the pandemic, it’s been our pets. They became our Velcro companions, and peeling apart when the time comes may not be so easy. “As we gear up for our eventual return to normal daily activities it’s important to remember that our pets have gotten used to us being home 24/7,” says Rachel Barrack, D.V.M., owner of the mobile veterinary practice Animal Acupuncture in New York City....

omelet-in-a-pan The fastest meal on the planet is a simple folded French-style omelet. Once you’ve mastered the technique, when you have a few eggs on hand you’ll be able to whip up a healthful, satisfying meal that’s perfect anytime. The Basics Portion sizes: Use 2 eggs to make an omelet for one serving, 4 eggs to make an omelet for two. Never make an omelet with more than 5 eggs....

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Viola Davis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez You might know Viola Davis from one of her iconic films, or her impressive producing repertoire. One thing you might not know about the A list celeb is that she was diagnosed with prediabetes. In fact, roughly one third of American adults have prediabetes and might not even know it. Prediabetes reflects an elevated blood sugar level that is still below the level of type 2 diabetes, but it can increase your diabetes risk by 50%....

As a result of widespread business closures and downsizing caused by the coronavirus (or COVID-19) crisis, many Americans are finding themselves out of a job or laid off. It’s overwhelming to navigate the day-to-day stressors of the pandemic, and especially so for someone newly unemployed. However, wondering where your next meal will come from or whether you can afford to feed your family does not need to be one of those stressors....

an ear of corn on a designed background Credit: Getty Images an ear of corn on a designed background Credit: Getty Images an ear of corn on a designed background Credit: Getty Images an ear of corn on a designed background Credit: Getty Images Did you know the U.S. is the leading corn consumer worldwide, with an annual corn consumption of more than 12 billion bushels? While much of that is used for making ethanol or for animal feed, we do eat a lot of it, whether it’s in the form of corn on the cob, as popcorn or as an additive, such as high-fructose corn syrup, in processed foods....

Kim Kardashian Credit: NBC/Getty Images Kim Kardashian Credit: NBC/Getty Images Kim Kardashian Credit: NBC/Getty Images Kim Kardashian Credit: NBC/Getty Images Although the 41-year-old reality star, designer, entrepreneur and mom has been open on social media, TV and in interviews in the past about how she manages the autoimmune condition, if you haven’t exactly been “keeping up with” everything about the life of Kim Kardashian, you may have missed the fact that she has psoriasis....

peach salad on plate with tomatoes peach salad on plate with tomatoes peach salad on plate with tomatoes peach salad on plate with tomatoes Pictured Recipe: Peach Salad with Tomatoes & Raspberry Vinaigrette Ditching meat and leaning more on plant foods as a main protein source is gaining traction and popularity, especially lately. It is no secret that eating more plant-based foods offers a variety of potential health benefits, ranging from weight loss to lower risk of cancer....

Contrary to what advertisers and “anti-aging” product marketers might have you believe, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with getting older. In several ways, life actually gets better as you age—you’ve accumulated plenty of wisdom, and you likely feel more stable than you did in your younger years. Research also shows that most people’s self-esteem peaks in their 60s, another plus. All that said, for women, the onset of menopause is an inescapable part of getting older, as well....

Many people have never heard of kefir, a cultured milk beverage. But it’s a staple in the home of Rebekah Smillie, a parent in Newton, Massachusetts-along with yogurt, naturally fermented sauerkraut, and occasionally even kimchi, a Korean pickled vegetable dish. Smillie keeps these foods on hand because they contain high levels of probiotics, so-called “friendly bacteria” purported to have beneficial effects on human health. She believes her 8-year-old son’s love of yogurt and kefir helps keep his asthma and eczema in check, “although there’s not much interest in the kimchi....

The 100 students in Kitchens for Good’s 12-week culinary apprenticeship program don’t have the kind of prior work experience or resumes you’d expect to find in a culinary school. Many of them don’t have resumes at all-except those on file at police stations and jails around the country. But in Kitchen for Good’s San Diego-based Project Launch program, a criminal record doesn’t matter: all that matters is a desire to stay clean, hold down a job and help the nonprofit tackle issues of food waste, hunger and poverty in the community....

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