Posts

If you’re trying to lose weight, manage a chronic health condition or simply want to feel you best, vegetables can help. For me (and many others) the first thing that pops into my head when I’m needing more veggies is salad, as it’s a great way to get a bunch in at a single meal. But with the colder winter weather, salad doesn’t necessarily scream “satisfying”. Of course there’s also soup and roasted veggies, but some days I only have the energy to pile greens onto my plate and top with store-bought dressing—which can quickly get boring....

The Best (and Worst) Deals at Trader Joe's The Best (and Worst) Deals at Trader Joe's The Best (and Worst) Deals at Trader Joe’s The Best (and Worst) Deals at Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s is a popular food-shopping destination for its cheery, helpful checkout people in Hawaiian shirts, the wide array of new foods and the low-cost, private-label products that are often created by well-respected brands. TJ’s is a favorite among many shoppers, and not just the budget-conscious ones....

Indoor plants are popular for so many reasons. They are not only beautiful to look at, but can also help clean the air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity and producing oxygen. A study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology even found that plants in your home or office can have a soothing effect on your mental well-being. So to keep them looking and feeling their best, you should clean them from time to time....

Searching for gluten-free and vegan pasta swap? Trader Joe’s has the product for you that’s all set to be dressed up with marinara sauce, tossed with pesto or perked up into a spicy noodle dish. This “pasta” is ready to eat after 5 minutes of sautéing or just 2 minutes in the microwave, and a 9-ounce package costs $3.49, serves three and is just 20 calories and 4 carbs per serving....

chicory coffee in a white mug on wooden background Credit: Getty Images / Eugene03 If you’ve seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused about what it actually is, you’re not alone. While many have embraced eating the leaves of chicory plants—tightly packed heads of bitter leaves like endive and radicchio—you might not yet be familiar with using chicory root in foods and drinks. While the root of chicory is edible, it’s not really something you roast with olive oil and salt and just eat straight-up like you do the leaves....

tide antibacterial fabric spray Target | Credit: Target tide antibacterial fabric spray Target | Credit: Target tide antibacterial fabric spray Target | Credit: Target tide antibacterial fabric spray Target | Credit: Target | Credit: Target Disinfectants and sanitizers are certainly having quite the banner year. (BTW, here’s a reminder about the difference between those two terms and what they can and can’t do.) From the disinfectant wipe shortage of spring 2020 to the run on products that are approved to kill COVID-19 to hand sanitizer-drinking health scares (please don’t do this!...

Part of aging well is genetics. But what we eat and lifestyle factors play a role as well. We took a deeper dive into the best foods to eat to look at feel more youthful, but also wanted to see how lifestyle factors, such as exercise and socializing play a role. Here are 5 healthy habits to adopt that may slow down the aging process. 1. Regular exercise Experts and countless studies agree: regular exercise is probably the closest we’ll ever get to a fountain of youth....

Kale is one of the heartiest greens around and might seem like it lasts forever in the fridge, but it really only stays fresh for about a week. Thankfully, this versatile, good-for-you green freezes beautifully and defrosts in no time, which makes it easy to whip up a veggie-packed frittata, kale pesto or vibrant green smoothie whenever you like. Read on for how to freeze kale, plus recipes for making the most of your freezer stash....

When trying to lose weight, many people know that eating fewer calorie-dense foods and bumping up their veggie intake can help achieve their weight goals. But even with these simple changes, some people might still find it challenging. Among the more well-known ways to achieve weight-loss goals, like exercising more and eating less fried food, there is one step that may play a profound role and that many people may be missing....

Vice President Elect Kamala Harris Credit: Getty / Tasos Katopodis / Stringer Kamala Harris, is a jack of all trades. She’s a successful attorney, U.S. Senator, best-selling author and now, the Vice President-Elect. She’s also got a knack for cooking and, according to an interview with The Cut, loves Mediterranean food and winds down by reading cookbooks. And just like the rest of us, she’s gearing up to celebrate a different kind of Thanksgiving this year, due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases....

an old hand reaching to touch a young hand on a designed background Credit: Adobe Stock / Dmytro an old hand reaching to touch a young hand on a designed background Credit: Adobe Stock / Dmytro an old hand reaching to touch a young hand on a designed background Credit: Adobe Stock / Dmytro an old hand reaching to touch a young hand on a designed background Credit: Adobe Stock / Dmytro...

bottle of Kyla Hard Kombucha bottle of Kyla Hard Kombucha bottle of Kyla Hard Kombucha bottle of Kyla Hard Kombucha From their sparkling watermelon juice to their Two-Buck Chuck, Trader Joe’s never disappoints when it comes to their selection of drinks. And since we’re big fans of kombucha, we’re always on the lookout for new flavors at our local Trader Joe’s-and today is the day we didn’t know we’ve been waiting for....

Easy Ways to Move More Workout by: Michael Lynch, M.S., RDN, CDE, RCEP Why Moving More Matters Exercise is often treated as a task to check off so that we can move on with our day-but the rest of our to-do lists usually involve a lot of sitting. It’s tough to fit in movement when sedentary behavior is intertwined with all aspects of everyday life, says Michael Lynch, M.S., RDN, CDE, the registered clinical exercise physiologist who created this plan....

By Laurie Herr @laurieherr By Gretel H. Schueller Worked out at the gym? Check. Walked the dog? Check. Fed your microbiome today? Hmmm … You may not realize it, but growing research shows that keeping your gut bacteria—aka your microbiome—in balance plays a key role in your overall health. Recent studies suggest those trillions of tiny microorganisms living in your intestines may help you maintain a healthy weight, support healthy immunity, protect your joints and even help prevent life-threatening conditions like heart disease and cancer....

When it comes to cooking a “starch” for your meal, there are few sides easier to make than couscous. It’s simple, versatile and incredibly fast to cook-it’s ready in just 5 minutes! I’ve made a lot of couscous when testing recipes, and through all of that cooking I picked up on these 5 mistakes to avoid in the pursuit of perfect couscous. Couscous in a pot on blue wood background Pictured Recipe: Easy Whole-Wheat Couscous 1....

Vegetable Stock with Kitchen Scraps Vegetable Stock with Kitchen Scraps Vegetable Stock with Kitchen Scraps Vegetable Stock with Kitchen Scraps I like to cook with a lot of vegetables, but the waste can really pile up. I was becoming horrified to see the amount of food scraps going into the trash. So I started a compost bin. I feel better since the compostable stuff is at least going to good use....

Butterball is issuing a voluntary recall of over 14,000 pounds of ground turkey products. The recalled products could potentially be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of blue plastic. The recall was issued after the company received complaints from consumers who found pieces of the plastic The affected items were sold at select BJ’s and Kroger stores nationwide. The two items involved in the recall were produced on September 28, 2021 and bear the establishment number “EST....

Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / VALERIE MACON Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / VALERIE MACON Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / VALERIE MACON Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / VALERIE MACON There’s nothing like a pleasant change in the weather to have us dreaming of an alfresco dinner party, and Dolly Parton has left us with plenty of inspiration for planning our own....

Drew Barrymore smiling while standing on a balcony overlooking the sea Credit: Newspix/Getty Images Drew Barrymore smiling while standing on a balcony overlooking the sea Credit: Newspix/Getty Images Drew Barrymore smiling while standing on a balcony overlooking the sea Credit: Newspix/Getty Images Drew Barrymore smiling while standing on a balcony overlooking the sea Credit: Newspix/Getty Images Whether you know her best as Elliot’s adorable little sister in E.T., one of Charlie’s angels or Sheila from Santa Clarita Diet, to know Drew Barrymore is to love Drew Barrymore....

It can be a guessing game trying to figure out how many starters and drinks your guests will help themselves to. You don’t want to spend your time making a ton of apps that don’t get eaten, or buying way too many bottles of wine — and you definitely don’t want to run out, either! Here are a few things to keep in mind. Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail Pictured recipe: Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail Do the Food Math I like to serve two or three different types of small bites, plus a cheese board and dips....