We’ve all had those days where we get home and just don’t have it in us to find a recipe and start cobbling together a meal. That’s when it’s time to raise the white flags and outsource dinner. While it may seem easy to simply reach for the nearest takeout menu, it can be healthier to ward off the temptation by stocking your freezer with an arsenal of healthy (and tasty) frozen dinners....
Bloating is a complaint many gastroenterologists and dietitians constantly encounter in private practice. Most people living with bloating are on a constant quest to identify a specific food sensitivity that’s underlying their problem or a silver-bullet solution in the form of magical de-bloating food. All that said, if bloating is not uncomfortable, it could be normal and healthy. In truth, it’s pretty rare to identify an individual food that’s singularly responsible for one’s bloating, and rarer still to find a single food remedy that erases it....
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Being diagnosed with diabetes can bring with it a rollercoaster of emotions—and a lot of confusion on what to eat. In this healthy diabetes diet plan for beginners, we include a week of simple meals and snacks using recipes that are easy to follow, without long ingredient lists. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or looking to get back on track, this simple meal plan is a great place to start. While this isn’t necessarily a diabetes weight-loss meal plan, research, such as the 2022 study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, suggests that weight loss may help improve blood sugar levels....
jim-perdue-perdue-farms.jpg American Food Hero 2019: Jim Perdue Who he is: Executive Chairman, Perdue Farms What he’s doing: Leading the Antibiotics-Free Charge Jim Perdue made a startling announcement back in 2016. His company-the fourth-largest poultry business in the U.S.-had decided to turn its back on the use of routine antibiotics. Even better, Perdue had already succeeded in eliminating them from 95 percent of its flocks, having quietly begun phasing them out years earlier....
30 Day zero waste challenge 30 Day zero waste challenge 30 Day zero waste challenge 30 Day zero waste challenge In 2019, 83% of Americans agreed that food waste is important to them. However, like many topics related to sustainability, it’s hard to back up good intentions with action. I really wanted to do something to reduce my food waste and took it a step further and tried not to create any garbage for a whole month....
Looking for something with all of the flavor of a burger without all of the carbs? Look no further, this food trend has you covered. Try swapping out a traditional burger bun for cauliflower rice for a veggie and nutrition boost. Burger bowls are easy, protein-packed and can be prepped ahead for delicious meals all week long. Katie Webster (follow her on Instagram @healthyseasonal) created this delicious burger bowl recipe that is low-carb, gluten-free and Whole30-friendly....
low carb vegan meal plan green vegetables pan cooking low carb vegan meal plan green vegetables pan cooking low carb vegan meal plan green vegetables pan cooking low carb vegan meal plan green vegetables pan cooking With the explosion in popularity of low-carb diets for weight loss, like the ketogenic diet and Whole30 diet, you may be thinking that no-carb is better than low-carb. However, research suggests that a moderate carbohydrate intake is more effective in helping you meet your weight-loss goals....
Despite the fact that her first series, 30-Minute Meals, debuted more than two decades ago and that she’s penned dozens of cookbooks and thousands of recipes for her shows and namesake magazine, if you try to describe Rachael Ray as a “chef,” she will kindly correct you. She’s “a cook, not a chef,” since she learned her craft at “HoJo’s” (her nickname for Howard Johnson’s, the restaurant where she honed her skills at scooping ice cream) and at the hip of her mom and grandpa....
4 products from Thrive Market Credit: Courtesy of Merchants 4 products from Thrive Market Credit: Courtesy of Merchants 4 products from Thrive Market Credit: Courtesy of Merchants 4 products from Thrive Market Credit: Courtesy of Merchants During pre-pandemic times, we admit that we almost looked forward to grocery shopping IRL. Something about wandering through the aisles with a chance of discovering something new, the sole focus on the task at hand (seriously, how often can we “unitask” these days?...
No matter the occasion, there are certain starters that just work every time—cue these crowd-pleasing three-ingredient appetizers. They’re super easy to make, look beautiful on your table and taste even better. And really, just three ingredients are required for each one (not including basics like olive oil, salt and pepper). With recipe combinations like baked Brie with blackberry jam; fig- and goat-cheese-stuffed puff pastry; and easy apricot, prosciutto and Parmesan bites, you can’t go wrong....
Dates are commonly referred to as “nature’s candy” for a reason. One bite of this delectable fruit will send your taste buds through a dimension of incredibly sweet and deeply rich flavor reminiscent of caramel. Their delicate, soft and chewy texture makes them an exceptional addition to desserts and savory dishes alike, including these Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars and Date and Balsamic-Glazed Brussel Sprouts. Although sinking your teeth into these sweet treats might seem like you’re eating a lot of sugar, dates are exceptionally nutrient-dense and may impart several health benefits....
shelburne museum peonies Credit: Sally Carpenter Photography shelburne museum peonies Credit: Sally Carpenter Photography shelburne museum peonies Credit: Sally Carpenter Photography shelburne museum peonies Credit: Sally Carpenter Photography This time of the year is typically when Louis Godin, the special events and meetings coordinator at Shelburne Museum, and the rest of the Vermont wedding industry are working nonstop to make sure every wedding is as special as possible. But with the world turned upside-down because of the coronavirus, sadly there are none....
Trader Joe's Exterior Credit: Adobe Stock / wolterke Trader Joe's Exterior Credit: Adobe Stock / wolterke Trader Joe’s Exterior Credit: Adobe Stock / wolterke Trader Joe’s Exterior Credit: Adobe Stock / wolterke It’s beginning to look—or at least taste—a lot like fall. Starbucks brought back the famed pumpkin spice latte, Mrs. Meyer’s launched a line of pumpkin-scented cleaning products and we’re getting cozy with some of our favorite pumpkin spice recipes....
You may have seen one of the many targeted ads on Instagram or Facebook for drinkable green powders, such as Athletic Greens, Alkamind or Super Green. I know I get served one almost every time I open the apps. They usually have a professional athlete or influencer raving about how much they love the product (it is an ad, after all). But are these trendy drinkable green powders even healthy? We dove into the science around green powder drinks to see if they are worth the money that they cost....
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Flax Seeds in a bowl Credit: Getty Images / Winslow Productions If you haven’t tried flaxseeds yet, it’s high time you did. These tiny gems have been around for thousands of years, and today they’re prized more than ever for their powerful health benefits, nutty flavor and versatility. Here’s why flaxseeds—whole or ground, brown or golden—are so good for you, along with some simple ways to enjoy them (try some of our healthy flaxseed recipes)....
7 day dinner plan easy one-dish dinners What’s better than a simple, delicious dinner? Only having a few dishes to wash afterwards! This week’s meal plan features no-fuss dinners that are quick and easy to prep, and are made using only one pot, pan or dish, so the clean up is just as simple. Day 1: Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes 5571577.jpg Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes: Chicken and sweet potatoes unite with the delicious taste of rosemary in this easy, one-skillet meal....
7-Day Souping Meal Plan 7-Day Souping Meal Plan 7-Day Souping Meal Plan 7-Day Souping Meal Plan Over the past years, “souping” has gained popularity as a way to eat clean, lose weight and get healthy. The idea behind a soup cleanse is that you eat only vegetable soups for a certain number of days, and afterwards—poof—you’re magically slimmer and healthier. Unfortunately, there’s no magic trick for losing weight or staying healthy, and in fact, eating nothing but vegetable soup means you miss out on a lot of essential nutrients from other foods....
Pet parents all think their dog or cat is the cutest—and they’re all right. My dog Grits is my little baby, and he even has his own Instagram account because he’s so photogenic. (Is this link to his profile a shameless plug? Absolutely. Do I care? Absolutely not.) But I’m not the only one who’s obsessed with my pet. To celebrate all of the crazy pet parents of the world, Aldi is launching a search for one dog and one cat to become official Aldi “Chief Treat Officers....
