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TikTok. Home to dance crazes, food trends, style hot takes (can we agree to each their own on where we part our hair, please?!) and surprising cleaning hacks…many of which do work, but some are total flops. Case in point: We’re still on the fence about this stainless steel appliance-cleaning advice. Rather than simply take their word for it on this one, I finally decided to tackle a chore I had been putting off to put one TikTok hack to the test: cleaning my microwave....

A Woman Doing Yoga at Home Credit: Getty Images / RealPeopleGroup A Woman Doing Yoga at Home Credit: Getty Images / RealPeopleGroup A Woman Doing Yoga at Home Credit: Getty Images / RealPeopleGroup A Woman Doing Yoga at Home Credit: Getty Images / RealPeopleGroup When you imagine a yoga class, chances are you might picture rows of mats topped by people resting in Child’s Pose or Savasana. Depending on the particular style, however, the flows go far beyond those sleep-promoting positions and can actually get your heart really pumping....

In 2019, Canada updated its national dietary guidelines to encourage people to eat more plant-based protein, like beans, tofu and quinoa, instead of meat. While there’s plenty of research around how healthy a vegetarian diet can be for adults—including how it impacts heart health and cancer risk—there’s not much research around how healthy a meatless eating pattern is for kids. But a new study published in Pediatrics is sharing insights into that exact topic....

cheap meal plan basics As we enter the New Year—and a new decade—we’re reflecting on what our readers loved most in 2019. Meal plans continued to be a hugely popular category, with their delicious and easy-to-follow approach to healthy eating for all types of conditions. 1,200-calorie meal plans reigned supreme but a few higher 1,500-calorie plans made their way onto the list, too. The nice part about these meal plans is that most, if not all, have identical plans at different calorie levels, so everyone can find the right plan for their needs....

It seems like every time you check social media, someone is attributing their rapid weight loss to the keto diet and, at the same time, a health expert is begging people to stop trying the high-fat, low-carb eating plan. Here at EatingWell, we aren’t fans of restrictive diets by any means—especially those that eliminate entire food groups. We’ve previously sought out the expert opinions of a registered dietitian and a gut health expert on their feelings about the keto diet (spoiler: they both advise to stay far away)....

spinach omelet I’ve been trying to perfect a French-style rolled omelet for about two years. It’s only slightly embarrassing that although I work for a food magazine and consider myself a pretty decent cook, I could never seem to nail this classic egg dish. (If you have no idea what kind of omelet I’m talking about, this is a good video tutorial.) I thought I was destined to have unintentional scrambled eggs (aka my omelet fails) forever, until I decided to switch up my cookware....

Hilary Duff on designed background Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Dia Dipasupil Hilary Duff on designed background Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Dia Dipasupil Hilary Duff on designed background Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Dia Dipasupil Hilary Duff on designed background Credit: Getty Images Entertainment / Dia Dipasupil We first fell in love with HiIary Duff as the quirky and kind-hearted Lizzie McGuire back in the early 2000s. And she has grown up with us on the screen and via social media since, starring in hit shows like Younger and, most recently, How I Met Your Father....

I’m constantly amazed by my dog Grits. I could buy him an expensive and plush bed, but he’d rather lay his head on the hard metal frame of my coffee table. Ditto for when we’re eating dinner—you can find him hanging by our feet 100% of the time. But it turns out, Grits isn’t the only dog with this funky habit, and it got me thinking about why dogs hide out or sleep under tables....

measuring waist measuring waist measuring waist measuring waist Muffin top. Love handles. Jelly belly. They’re all cute names for one thing: abdominal fat. But an ever-expanding waistline can be a sign of something not so cute, and that’s visceral fat-a dangerous kind of fat that can lead to a number of serious conditions. “People tend to think of belly fat as an appearance problem, but it’s really a medical problem,” says Michael F....

Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry ` Thrifty logo View Series The 6 Best Budget-Friendly Antioxidant-Rich Foods, According to a Dietitian I’m a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite High-Protein Casserole Recipes I’m a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite New Soup Recipes The 6 Best Budget-Friendly Anti-Inflammatory Foods, According to a Dietitian Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry 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....

Fall has finally arrived, and I couldn’t be more excited. While I’m busy pulling out my sweaters and dusting off my boots, grocery stores like Aldi are also getting ready for the change in season with their October Aldi Finds. From pumpkin waffles to Halloween-inspired treats, we’re heading to our nearest Aldi store to stock up ASAP. Here are 10 healthy Aldi Finds we’ll definitely be adding to our carts....

A donut with alarm bells on top Credit: Getty Images / Assja / Betelgejze Breakfast is one of the first opportunities you have to take a step toward your health goals each day. And if you’re aiming to lose weight, it’s the ideal time to fuel your body and brain, so you’re ready to tackle the day ahead and make good-for-you choices about the food you eat. However, busy lifestyles, conflicting nutrition advice (hi, fad diets) and a heavy focus on “traditional” breakfast foods can leave you confused about how, what and when to eat....

toothpicks with charcuterie Credit: Jacob Fox toothpicks with charcuterie Credit: Jacob Fox toothpicks with charcuterie Credit: Jacob Fox toothpicks with charcuterie Credit: Jacob Fox There are endless ways to enjoy and get creative with traditional charcuterie. From a charcuterie bouquet to a charcuterie Airstream, the appetizer can be easily adapted to fun and flavorful variations. But the best bite-size option is a charcuterie stick. Charcuterie sticks take the traditional board and shrink it down to a toothpick, which makes it easy to serve at a socially distanced gathering....

Box of Kind bars Credit: KIND Snacks Box of Kind bars Credit: KIND Snacks Box of Kind bars Credit: KIND Snacks Box of Kind bars Credit: KIND Snacks KIND just launched their limited-edition Equality Bar ahead of International Women’s Day to gain support for the Equal Rights Amendment. The ERA would guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex and would end legal distinctions between men and women in terms of employment, property and other matters....

The price of just about everything these days seems astronomical, as the U.S. Department of Labor reported that every category increased by 8.5%, on average, from March 2021 through March 2022. Unfortunately, the hardest-hit categories are our most necessary commodities: food, gas and shelter. Food prices have seen the largest price increase—8.8%—in the last 12 months, and they’re not expected to level out any time soon. While there are certainly some savvy strategies for saving money at the grocery store during inflation, one of the most important tools we have is the Department of Labor’s monthly Consumer Price Index reports....

NASA’s “Clean Air Study” may have been published in 1989, but it still holds true today. The study found that several houseplants can improve air quality by removing trace organic pollutants—such as cigarette smoke and potentially dangerous chemicals—from the air. Three specific chemicals were measured in the study: benzene (one of the top 20 most-used chemicals in the U.S. that’s known to cause cancer, according to the American Cancer Society); trichloroethylene (a lesser-used chemical that in small amounts, could make you sleepy or give you headaches, but is deadly in high amounts, according to the CDC); and formaldehyde ( It’s used in some building materials and household products....

green salad with berries in a white bowl Summer produce is vibrant and flavorful, making the farmers’ market one of my favorite places to shop this time of year. Another perk? Many summer foods are packed full of nutrients and bioactive compounds, which research says may help reduce and suppress inflammation. Inflammation in the body is caused by irritants and foreign compounds-often from our environment and food-and when it continues long-term, it leads to an overstimulated immune system that research has linked to health conditions like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune conditions....

oui yogurt lids Credit: Oui by Yoplait oui yogurt lids Credit: Oui by Yoplait oui yogurt lids Credit: Oui by Yoplait oui yogurt lids Credit: Oui by Yoplait We love French-style, glass yogurt pots—like the ones from Oui by Yoplait—for a few reasons. First, yogurt is the perfect sweet and creamy snack or after-dinner treat. Second, the empty containers can be upcycled into adorable wine glasses or hanging planters....

Okinawa black sugar Credit: Getty Images Sugar comes in so many forms that it’s hard to keep track of all the ways you can make your food sweeter. There’s white sugar, brown sugar, caster sugar, powdered sugar, sanding sugar—enough to make your head spin. But in Asian countries, there’s one more to add to the list: black sugar. What Is Black Sugar? If you’ve enjoyed the caramel-smoky flavor of this confection, you might be disappointed to learn that black sugar is unrefined cane sugar—much like raw sugars like muscovado or turbinado, which are unrefined brown sugar....

No one is immune from having to make the last-minute dash into whatever store is open on your way to a holiday gathering. When you’ve forgotten to pick something up for your host or a friend, trying to find something with a personal touch at the grocery store down the block isn’t exactly an ideal plan. Luckily for those who live near a Whole Foods, the store has just shared its top five picks for last minute gifts, so you can procrastinate and still get everything handled....