No big deal, she’s only the most decorated female track athlete in Olympic history – with nine medals, including six gold. And now she’s got her sights set on Tokyo. But Felix also has a secret talent that EatingWell wanted to know more about: baking. We can smell the cinnamon rolls from here. Read on for our interview with Olympic track star Allyson Felix. Finish this sentence: To me, cooking is … Love....
Remember the old mantra “calories in vs. calories out”? “This theory has been totally disproven,” says Rachel Fine, R.D., a registered dietitian and owner of the nutrition counseling firm To The Pointe Nutrition. “I often bring up the famous 2016 New York Times article about some of the contestants from The Biggest Loser, who after several years of follow up, had reported gaining back most—if not all—of the weight that had been lost on the show....
With spring cleaning season upon us, it’s time to take a look into the depths of our pantries and get things in tip-top shape. We could look to plenty of places for inspiration, from #CleanTok videos to Marie Kondo and the Home Edit—but why bother dreaming big when we could go right to the fount of no-fuss kitchen wisdom herself: Ina Garten. Ina Garten on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NBC NewsWire You can count on Ina whenever you need a dose of comfort food or a kitchen shortcut—we’re talking about a pro who puts her knives in the dishwasher, folks....
MA’O FARMS, WAIANAE, HAWAII Credit: DANA EDMUNDS ` food with purpose logo View Series How This Basketball Arena Is Providing Sustainable, Delicious Courtside Eats How a Community Farm in Hawaii Is Helping Young Adults Improve Their Health This New Jersey Nonprofit Has Provided Over 45,000 Meals to Families Experiencing Childhood Illness This Woman Started a Nonprofit to Help Food-Insecure Families with Food Allergies MA’O FARMS, WAIANAE, HAWAII Credit: DANA EDMUNDS MA’O FARMS, WAIANAE, HAWAII Credit: DANA EDMUNDS...
GettyImages-98477569 GettyImages-98477569 GettyImages-98477569 GettyImages-98477569 Stainless steel pots and pans tend to sit on the stovetop for everyone to see, but their greasy bottoms can distract from an otherwise-pristine kitchen. Beyond aesthetic value, cleaning stainless steel pans contributes to their ability to heat up equally and deliver the delicious results you’ve come to expect. But caked-on food, charred bottoms and streaks can be tough to get rid of, so we asked experts for their best stainless steel-cleaning tips—here’s what they had to say....
How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board By Laura Werlin and Devon O’Brien How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board Simple to prepare but high on wow factor, a cheese board is unquestionably an ideal way to do appetizers. But with hundreds of cheeses and accompaniments to choose from, how do you decide what to serve (and make it all look Instagram-worthy, of course!...
Couscous, a grain dish traditionally made from durum wheat semolina, has become a staple in many cultures. It’s tossed into both raw and cooked vegetable salads, stirred into stews, and served straight-up as a side dish. You’re probably familiar with the unique flavor and texture of couscous, but do you know anything about its nutritional profile? Let’s dig into exactly what couscous is, which nutrients it delivers, and how you can enjoy it....
The scene: A two-hour indoor birthday dinner at an upscale American restaurant in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The day: Saturday, June 20. The result: 8 positive cases of coronavirus so far, likely sparked by a couple who traveled from Texas and later confessed that they attended while already feeling sick and planning on getting tested. Samantha Manning, a social media specialist for EatingWell and Allrecipes in Des Moines, Iowa recalls, “I didn’t realize it was going to be such a large group—16 people—before arriving....
A sprouted potato on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Mikhail Dmitriev Potatoes are a nutritious and versatile type of produce (from fries to mashed, they’re delicious in all forms). These little spuds pack plenty of health benefits and are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. While most potatoes are completely safe to eat, they do contain a type of natural toxin that, if it builds up, might make you sick after consumption....
There are plenty of poached egg tips and tricks floating around on the internet. Ree Drummond is all about the tornado method—stirring her pot of gently boiling water before dropping in the egg—for keeping the egg white all nice and coherent. The good folks at Trader Joe’s like to strain out the liquid part of the egg white before poaching for a cleaner look. Ina Garten ditches the pot of boiling water altogether for a sauté pan method that’s perfect for poaching multiple eggs at a time....
LEANguini by Noodles & Company on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of Noodles & Company LEANguini by Noodles & Company on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of Noodles & Company LEANguini by Noodles & Company on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of Noodles & Company LEANguini by Noodles & Company on a designed background Credit: Courtesy of Noodles & Company Yes, we know it sounds like we’re mispronouncing spaghetti’s flat cousin—linguine—but that’s not a typo!...
Trader Joe's storefront with a designed treatment Credit: Adobe Stock / jetcityimage Spring has almost sprung, which means a host of new and returning products are arriving at Trader Joe’s as we speak. We browsed our local TJ’s and asked crew members about the most exciting products rolling into stores. From dreamy, festive florals that will help welcome spring’s arrival to delicious new snacks that are sure to become lunchbox and office staples, here are 12 of Trader Joe’s latest product arrivals to start shopping now so you can get cooking, snacking and planting in no time....
Pictured Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats If you haven’t already jumped on the overnight oatmeal bandwagon, there’s no time like the present! Overnight oats (and, really, any easy breakfast you can put in a mason jar to grab and go to work) save my life on a daily basis, and here’s why. They’re completely no-cook & easy to meal prep. Just load up mason jars with oats and water (or milk or nondairy milk) and let them soak overnight in the fridge....
Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 Americans, yet it can still feel like an unclear and complicated illness to manage. One of the best ways to better understand your diabetes is by regularly checking your blood glucose levels. But what makes your blood glucose levels change? And when is the best time to check it especially around mealtimes? Here we answer those questions and more. a woman checking her glucose levels Credit: Getty Images What causes your blood glucose to go up?...
woman holding a coffee mug and using a smart phone Credit: Getty / d3sign woman holding a coffee mug and using a smart phone Credit: Getty / d3sign woman holding a coffee mug and using a smart phone Credit: Getty / d3sign woman holding a coffee mug and using a smart phone Credit: Getty / d3sign By now, it’s clear that self care is more than just a fad. Not only have Google searches grown by 500 percent over the past five years, but it also has an official definition....
pancakesvseggs_310.jpg Breakfast is hands-down my favorite meal of the day. Mostly I keep it simple-toast and peanut butter, fruit and yogurt. But when I have more time or when I go out to eat, I’m faced with an important choice: pancakes or eggs? As a dietitian, I know that when you’re cooking at home, both pancakes or eggs can be a healthy choice (more on that below). So let’s look at the health pros and cons of pancakes and eggs and I’ll give you my verdict in the pancakes vs....
With 200 favorites out of the 500 heirloom tomato varieties she grows on her farm in New York’s Hudson River Valley, it’s hard for author and expert gardener Amy Goldman to pick just one. Instead, she nominated her “favorite favorite” tomato from each of these 5 categories: globe, beefsteak, cherry, plum and currant. She suggests looking for these and other heirloom tomatoes at your farmers’ market or growing them yourself next summer....
Elaine from Seinfeld Credit: Getty Images Elaine from Seinfeld Credit: Getty Images Elaine from Seinfeld Credit: Getty Images Elaine from Seinfeld Credit: Getty Images If you, too, have watched Seinfeld, you’ll never look at nonfat yogurt, muffin tops or Junior Mints the same way again. And we can’t forget about the soup—yes, for you! So many iconic moments of the ’90s sitcom revolve around food, and there’s one dish in particular emblazoned in our memories from the show: Elaine’s “Big Salad....
non-alcoholic wine Credit: Getty Images non-alcoholic wine Credit: Getty Images non-alcoholic wine Credit: Getty Images non-alcoholic wine Credit: Getty Images These days, a lot of people are giving up drinking alcohol in favor of self-care. As the sober-curious movement has gained traction, more and more people are looking for alcohol-free beverages, and wine producers are taking note. I personally haven’t had any alcohol in a few years and I’m eager to see what people are coming up with for wine alternatives....
different types of stuffed baked potatoes different types of stuffed baked potatoes different types of stuffed baked potatoes different types of stuffed baked potatoes Whether you make it a DIY buffet or top them all before serving, stuffed potatoes are an easy dinner the whole family will adore. Our easy formula will help you make a meal out of a simple spud, complete with a healthy protein source, extra veggies, a flavorful sauce and fun garnishes to top it all off....
