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In 2016, the trend was launched by Trader Joe’s Teeny Tiny Avocados. Then earlier this year, TJ’s won our hearts with their mini pineapple plants. Next up in somehow-way-more-adorable-than-full-size produce? Mini watermelons! Spotted for $3.69 at @traderjoeslist’s local market, these organic melons are going on our Trader Joe’s shopping list ASAP this summer for five reasons. They’re easier to handle and store. Lugging around one of the most common watermelons, crimson sweet, means you’ll be doing the equivalent of a biceps curl with a 15- to 25-pound dumbbell....

Here’s some nutrition advice you likely don’t hear every day: Eat less fiber. That’s exactly the premise behind the low-residue diet. Pictured Recipe: Beef Bone Broth We know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t you just tell me that it’s best to follow a high-fiber diet?” In most cases, yes. This is especially true since research suggests consuming enough fiber (25 grams per day for women or 38 grams for men; most of us get about 16 grams daily currently) can reduce risk for heart disease and diabetes, boost longevity, improve gut health, keep you regular and increase satiety....

When I tell people that one of my favorite cooking spices to add to my food is za’atar, I usually get a blank stare or a look of confusion. As a Lebanese American food writer, this is a source of constant vexation: that a traditional spice blend of such depth, which has been around since before written history, might be unknown to the general West. When I speak to another person from the Middle East, za’atar is nearly equal to salt or pepper!...

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Nowadays you can find a cauliflower substitute for what seems like every carb-containing food. One of the first available swaps we saw was cauliflower pizza crust in place of regular or whole-wheat crust and then came cauliflower rice, buns, English muffins and more. Geared at lowering carbs and calories, these swaps seem to be used more than the original. But is one really better than the other?...

Basic Whole Roast Chicken Pictured Recipe: Basic Whole Roast Chicken Though we may not necessarily have more free time these days, many of us are spending more time at home. Days blend together and it can be tough to keep track of things, particularly mealtimes. It may sound intimidating, but there’s one dish that is the perfect weeknight meal: whole roasted chicken. A whole chicken seems more elaborate than it is to make....

Calorie counting as a way to lose weight has been around for awhile. It makes sense, at first glance. If you’re in a calorie deficit, aka burning more calories than you take in, you’ll probably drop a few pounds. But in real life, it does get a little more complicated than that. Here, I break down why it’s not my go-to recommendation to have people start counting calories, plus what to do instead....

As cold and flu season is in full swing, you may be looking to maximize your intake of nutrients that can help keep your immune system in shape. One such nutrient is vitamin D. To make it even more available, the Food and Drug Administration just greenlighted another solution. The FDA recently gave cereal companies approval to increase fortification levels of vitamin D in your cereal and grain-based bars. This comes as a response to a petition filed by the Kellogg Company three years ago as part of their Better Days Promise campaign, where the company committed to a mission of positively impacting billions of people worldwide....

When her toddler picked up a spray bottle of household cleaner and spritzed it all over herself like a perfume, Becky Rapinchuk’s life changed. “I turned the bottle over and saw all those poison control warnings,” she recalls. Her child was fine after following the advice from poison control, but it changed the way she looked at cleaning her home. “I started really researching what’s actually in these products, and I didn’t like what I was learning,” she says....

Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Credit: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Credit: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Credit: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Credit: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee Diabetes blood sugar dips can alert your body that it needs something healthy to eat, but with silent conditions like high cholesterol, eating well may not always be at the forefront of the mind....

Seamus Seamus Seamus Seamus Five years ago, Seamus Mullen, the energetic 42-year-old James Beard Award-nominated chef of Tertulia and El Comado in New York City, was sick-really sick. Every morning went like this: he sat up in bed and let his feet dangle over the edge for 10 minutes to let the swelling in his hands and feet subside. Then he stood up and hobbled to a lounge chair where he sat for another 15 minutes before hobbling to the shower....

Moroccan Mint Tea Credit: Evan de Normandie The first place that I ever stepped foot on the continent of Africa was Morocco. It was in the late 1960s. I was on a day trip from southern Spain with my parents. We took a ferry from southern Spain and entered a different world—the light changed, the air was different, and some of the people looked like relatives. I vividly remember the bus tour we took....

Spring Pea Salad with Strawberries Spring Pea Salad with Strawberries Spring Pea Salad with Strawberries Spring Pea Salad with Strawberries It’s nice to have a homemade salad dressing on hand, but c’mon, life gets busy and the convenience of store-bought salad dressings sometimes wins. But with the right dressing, you can take a plate of greens from dull to delightful. Here’s how to pick a healthy salad dressing at the grocery store that doesn’t undo the work of those veggies....

healthy foods to eat Credit: Getty Images healthy foods to eat Credit: Getty Images healthy foods to eat Credit: Getty Images healthy foods to eat Credit: Getty Images Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, recent legislation or other heavy news? You’re not alone. More than 40% of adults reported feeling more anxious in 2021 than in 2020, according to a May 2021 poll from the American Psychiatric Association. And 1 in 4 say they experience at least moderate symptoms of depression regularly, an April 2022 survey by the Covid States Project found....

woman prepping vegetables Credit: Getty / yulkapopkova woman prepping vegetables Credit: Getty / yulkapopkova woman prepping vegetables Credit: Getty / yulkapopkova woman prepping vegetables Credit: Getty / yulkapopkova Social gatherings look a little different now than they did at the start of the year. As a result of COVID-19, in-person gatherings like weddings, birthday celebrations and even movie premieres have been postponed or canceled to follow social distancing guidelines....

Photo: Getty Images / MirageC In Japan, seaweed is an important part of the diet (it’s also commonly eaten in Chinese and Korean cultures). But in the U.S. it’s mostly just considered a health food or something we eat in Asian restaurants in sushi, seaweed salad, miso soup, etc. Seaweed deserves a sliver of real estate in your grocery cart, though. It’s highly nutritious, delivering healthy amounts of fiber, omega-3 fats and key amino acids (the building blocks of protein), as well as vitamins A, C, E and the Bs, which aren’t usually found in “land” vegetables....

We are still reeling from that already-iconic Super Bowl LIV halftime performance by Shakira and Jennifer Lopez last night, which has everyone wondering, what in the world do these women do to remain ageless? Lopez recently turned 50 while Shakira celebrated her 43rd birthday on stage Sunday, and these two performers looked as vibrant as ever. We have previously taken a deep dive into J.Lo’s diet and exercise secrets, but we wanted to also take a look at what the “She Wolf” singer does in a day to stay glowing and fit....

kitchen supplies in a container Credit: Getty Images/Aleksandr Zubkov kitchen supplies in a container Credit: Getty Images/Aleksandr Zubkov kitchen supplies in a container Credit: Getty Images/Aleksandr Zubkov kitchen supplies in a container Credit: Getty Images/Aleksandr Zubkov 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....

Smoothie Smoothie Smoothie Smoothie Smoothies are a delicious (and easy!) way to start your day, but they often fall short on staying power. Why? Many smoothies lack the protein and fiber (macronutrients that help keep you feeling satisfied) that you’d get from, say, an egg-and-veggies breakfast. Sure, you can bulk them up with expensive powders or tons of yogurt to help give them a boost, but what if we told you the secret to a well-balanced smoothie is in your pantry (plus it’s dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan)?...

an illustration of 3 woman climbing stairs that are falling apart Credit: Libby VanderPloeg an illustration of 3 woman climbing stairs that are falling apart Credit: Libby VanderPloeg an illustration of 3 woman climbing stairs that are falling apart Credit: Libby VanderPloeg an illustration of 3 woman climbing stairs that are falling apart Credit: Libby VanderPloeg Body mass index (BMI) is foundational in health care around the world today. The simple equation of weight relative to height may be used to determine your risk for certain diseases, your insurance premiums and even whether or not you qualify for certain medical procedures....

7 day sugar detox meal plan 7 day sugar detox meal plan 7 day sugar detox meal plan 7 day sugar detox meal plan Hit reset and get your healthy eating habits back on track with this simple 7-day sugar-detox meal plan. Slashing your sugar intake can help stabilize energy levels, curb an overactive appetite (which is especially helpful when cutting calories to lose weight) and prevent chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even certain cancers....