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8127828.jpg 8127828.jpg 8127828.jpg 8127828.jpg Protein is essential to a healthy diet. This macronutrient makes up the major component of our cells and provides the essential amino acids that keep our bodies up and running. Even with this knowledge in mind, most of us aren’t getting as much protein as we should be. Studies show that about 40% of Americans are not consuming enough protein. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, men and women should consume approximately 0....

Nuts are one of our favorite healthy snacks, as they are both convenient and loaded with health benefits. Nuts are a great source of heart-healthy fat, plant protein, fiber and a host of essential vitamins and minerals we often miss out on in our daily diets. The only downside is that they can be pretty expensive. We typically reach for raw nuts, as we prefer to salt or flavor them ourselves (pre-salted or flavored nuts can loaded with sodium and sugar), but that makes them even more pricey....

Brain health and cognitive decline are two key concerns that face us as we get older. As we age, our brain shrinks which can lead to reduced cognition and cognitive function. The good news is: while we can’t stop the aging process, we can make changes to promote a healthy lifestyle that may help delay the onset of cognitive symptoms and decrease the rate of cognitive decline seen with normal aging....

a person stepping on a scale Credit: Getty / Pixelchrome Inc a person stepping on a scale Credit: Getty / Pixelchrome Inc a person stepping on a scale Credit: Getty / Pixelchrome Inc a person stepping on a scale Credit: Getty / Pixelchrome Inc 2020 has been a roller coaster, and food has been along for the ride. From stocking up and shortages to takeout and trying all the bread recipes on Instagram, the way we eat during a pandemic is a lot different from P....

A simple but flavor-packed wrap is one of the best meals for all seasons. Whether you want to put a twist on a classic sandwich or pack a colorful lunch that will make your co-workers jealous, a wrap can do it all. There’s just one pesky problem: choosing a healthy tortilla or flatbread to hold all of your tasty ingredients together. We have a few recipes to help you make it through taco night, like our Homemade Flour Tortillas and Zucchini Tortillas, but vegan food blogger Stephanie Manzinali’s recipe for a two-ingredient lentil-based wrap is definitely going on our list of go-tos for satisfying roll-ups....

Bloating seems to sneak up on you when you planned to wear your snug jeans or a sleek dress. That uncomfortable “it’s hard to button my pants” feeling may be a product of a gastrointestinal problem (thanks, gas), but it can also be caused by a temporary increase in water weight. “We all have weight fluctuations. That’s completely natural for your body. There are many factors that can make you retain water,” says Lauren Harris-Pincus, M....

Fiber is a nutrition rock star with some pretty amazing health benefits. Research credits eating more fiber with weight loss, healthier gut bacteria, more regularity in your gut (aka better poops), a healthy heart and decreased risk of diabetes. So, if fiber can do all that, why are 95% of Americans still not getting enough? On average, Americans only eat 16 grams of fiber a day—far from the 28 grams recommended in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans....

From hand-pounded curry pastes and long-simmered sauces and stocks to multi-day baking projects, we’re not afraid of a cooking project around EatingWell. But even we food editors and recipe developers have plenty of foods we sometimes skip making from scratch, especially when we are putting together a big holiday meal. And with so many good products on the market these days, we’re not ashamed to take these shortcuts to make getting meals on the table easier....

Featured Recipe: Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & Thyme There are three things everyone wants in a Thanksgiving turkey: crispy skin, juicy meat and a fast cooking time. Using the spatchcock method to cook your turkey is the fail-proof way to get all that and more. Don’t let the name scare you off. Spatchcocking just means removing the backbone and butterflying the bird. Flattening your turkey out like this gives you more surface area, which means it cooks in half the time of traditional roasting methods, stays moister (the shorter cooking time doesn’t allow your turkey to dry out) and gets the skin even crisper (because more of it is exposed to that hot oven air)....

Spinach on a cutting boardC Credit: Casey Barber Spinach on a cutting boardC Credit: Casey Barber Spinach on a cutting boardC Credit: Casey Barber Spinach on a cutting boardC Credit: Casey Barber From a protein-packed smoothie to a creamy pasta dish, spinach is a colorful, nutrient-packed vegetable that’s easy to incorporate into any recipe. While the leafy green has some impressive health benefits, it’s also known for having a short lifespan in the fridge....

Shrimp is on the menu, but you’re torn about ordering it. You love its sweet, fresh-from-the-sea flavor, but you’ve heard that it’s maybe not so healthy. It’s no wonder we question whether these little crustaceans are good for us when we hear the negative rhetoric around shrimp, mainly that they’re high in cholesterol. So what’s a shrimp-lover to do? See what a dietitian has to say about shrimp nutrition. Summer Shrimp Salad Shrimp Nutrition Let’s first address cholesterol....

williams sonoma ravioli Credit: Williams Sonoma Mother’s Day may look a little different this year. Thanks to social distancing, many of us won’t be able to celebrate with mom in person, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make them feel special. Whether you’re laying low with mom at home—and don’t want to brave the grocery store and cook another meal—or you can’t travel to see your mom this year, here are some delicious ways to spoil her with a meal and make her feel special....

In this 7-day vegetarian meal plan, we incorporate a week of delicious plant-based recipes tailored for beginners—meaning we repeat several breakfasts and lunches and try to keep dinner fairly simple. The goal is to enjoy cooking more plant-based meals at home and reap the health benefits without feeling like you’re spending too much time in the kitchen. We set this plan at 1,500 calories a day and included modifications for 1,200 or 2,000 calories a day, depending on your needs....

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? As we continue to stay home and social distance to help slow the spread of COVID-19, our morning routines may look different....

Tanghulu Credit: Getty Images / plej92 Tanghulu Credit: Getty Images / plej92 Tanghulu Credit: Getty Images / plej92 Tanghulu Credit: Getty Images / plej92 I was doing my evening scrolling through Instagram when I came across the most beautiful glass-like strawberries from @asmr.eatss. I immediately tapped the video for sound and to my delight, these hardened treats make the most satisfying ASMR sound when tapped together (ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response and it describes a pleasant sensation often associated with certain sounds....

“You’re hot then you’re cold / You’re yes then you’re no / You’re in then you’re out / You’re up then you’re down …” In addition to being an earworm circa 2008, thanks to Katy Perry, this is often how we fine-tune our showers. Some days, we’re so sweaty post-workout that it’s icy. On other days we are frozen to the bone and turn the spigot to summer-in-Las-Vegas levels of scorching....

Kitchen Sink Burritos 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! I don’t know about you, but I have all sorts of bits and pieces hanging out in my fridge—some leftover brown rice, about ¼ cup of black beans, a few broccoli florets and so on....

Cauliflower Gnocchi Caprese 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! I love a good shortcut dinner. Whether I have 10 minutes to get something on the table or an hour, I always like keeping things easy. And this week of easy 5-ingredient dinners is as simple as it gets....

A bowl of umeboshi plums. Umeboshi, or pickled plums, amp up the flavor in all sorts of dishes. | Credit: Tomophotography/Getty Images If you’re looking for a flavor bomb to add to your repertoire, let me introduce you to umeboshi. This flavor powerhouse is made from sun-dried, salted and pickled ume, a Japanese fruit akin to a plum or apricot. It’s got a bright pink hue from the addition of red shiso leaves that it picks up during the pickling process....

People are always saying that potatoes don’t count as a vegetable. They’re higher in carbohydrates than most other vegetables, and are often subject to less-nutritious cooking methods like deep-frying. But, banishing them from the vegetable kingdom isn’t really fair, nor is it correct. Technically speaking, potatoes are a vegetable. When it comes to potato’s nutrition, they boast several benefits and can absolutely be a part of a healthy eating pattern. If you’re confused about whether or not potatoes are healthy, or just aren’t sure how to incorporate them into your cooking routine, here’s what you need to know....