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20-Minute Meal Prep Lunches There’s a reason meal-prepping is so popular these days-it’s one of the easiest ways to save time during the busy week while keeping up with healthy eating habits. If the thought of meal-prepping evokes images of spending half your weekend in the kitchen, we’re here to convince you otherwise. With help from a few healthy grocery-store convenience items-like preprepped veggies, cooked grains, healthy frozen foods and bottled dressing-you can meal-prep a week’s worth of lunches in as little as 15 minutes....

There’s plenty of reasons gut health is so trendy in the nutrition world. A healthy gut can help with weight loss, immunity, stress relief and more. Lucky for us, there are several healthy foods that keep you gut in tip-top shape. From probiotics, like kimchi, sauerkraut and yogurt, to prebiotics, like leeks, berries and legumes, there are plenty of foods to add to your diet for a healthy gut. However, there is one type of food that can do some damage to gut health: sweeteners....

After getting a prediabetes diagnosis, you may experience a combination of shock, fear, sadness, loss of control or disbelief. While these emotions are normal, there is no need to worry; a prediabetes diagnosis does not automatically mean you will develop type 2 diabetes. There are still some things you can do that’ll make a world of difference. Step 1: Know Your Risk Factors Let me start by saying that prediabetes is a marathon, not a sprint....

The Mediterranean diet, which has been recognized as one of the healthiest diets in the world, is packed with some of the best anti-inflammatory foods. In fact, research has identified the Mediterranean diet as the closest thing to an “anti-inflammatory diet” because of its emphasis on including plenty of fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean protein sources, herbs and spices and healthy fat sources (like chia seeds, walnuts, avocado and olive oil) in the diet every day....

Whether you fry them, mash them or roast them, sweet potatoes are as versatile as they are nutritious. When prepping the tuber to use in recipes like Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing or Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips, you may be asking yourself, “Can you eat the skin of a sweet potato?” We dive into the research on whether sweet potato skins are edible, and the potential benefits of eating sweet potato skins....

a photo of Giada de Laurentiss Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images a photo of Giada de Laurentiss Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images a photo of Giada de Laurentiss Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images a photo of Giada de Laurentiss Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images The arrival of the holidays means plenty of occasions for big, glamorous meals you spend all day making—but it also means plenty of errands to keep you from being able to spend a full day in the kitchen....

bacon bacon bacon bacon Pictured recipe: Bacon and Avocado Topped Baked Potato Whether you prefer crispy bacon or chewy bacon, we can all agree that bacon makes everything better. Bacon adds a delicious saltiness and smokiness to every dish. While we don’t recommend eating bacon every day (check out four dietitian-approved tips for eating bacon), there’s definitely a time and place for the flavorful ingredient. Learn how to cook bacon, including methods for cooking on the stove, in the oven and in the microwave....

green onions cut in halves It’s no wonder that green onions are a ubiquitous garnish and ingredient in everything from ramen bowls to coleslaw to scallion pancakes. After all, they’re members of the onion (allium) family—they add fresh, pungent flavor to everything they’re included in. You can use every part of a green onion except the roots, from the white and pale green root end to the hollow dark green leaves....

Bulbs of garlic, garlic press and olive oil Credit: Getty Images / photosimysia ` ask the test kitchen logo View Series The Best Air Fryers, According to the EatingWell Test Kitchen 3 Must-Have Kitchen Knives Every Home Cook Needs, According to Experts 5 Foods You Should Never Store in the Refrigerator Door The Best Citrus Juicers, According to Our Test Kitchen Bulbs of garlic, garlic press and olive oil Credit: Getty Images / photosimysia Bulbs of garlic, garlic press and olive oil Credit: Getty Images / photosimysia...

woman washing broccoli Credit: Getty Images woman washing broccoli Credit: Getty Images woman washing broccoli Credit: Getty Images woman washing broccoli Credit: Getty Images From Brussels sprouts and apples in the fall to tomatoes and zucchini in the summer, fresh produce is an important part of any healthy eating pattern. Eating enough fruits and vegetables ensures your body is getting key nutrients and vitamins, like potassium from a banana or vitamin C from kale, which can help with heart health and supporting immunity, respectively....

Honeywell True Allergen HEPA Craving a breath of fresh air…even while inside? There’s one important feature you should look for if you or someone in your household or office is considering investing in an air purifier, report two new Mayo Clinic studies. Whether due to the airborne nature of COVID-19 and people aiming to reduce potential transmission risk or the fact that we’re now spending about 90%(!) of our time indoors, the air purifier market is booming....

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When was the last time you woke up feeling chipper, well-rested and ready to take on the day? If you’re like the average American, that certainly wasn’t this morning. A July 2022 study in the journal Frontiers in Sleep reports that only 28% of American adults get the quality and quantity of shuteye that’s ample enough to qualify as “restorative sleep.” From Tylenol PM to NyQuil to Xanax, there are many over-the-counter and prescription medications that sleep-scarce people turn to in an attempt to rest easier....

Homemade japanese fast food okonomiyaki cabbage pancake decorated by spring onion, pickled ginger, mayo sauce on ceramic plate Credit: Getty Images Homemade japanese fast food okonomiyaki cabbage pancake decorated by spring onion, pickled ginger, mayo sauce on ceramic plate Credit: Getty Images Homemade japanese fast food okonomiyaki cabbage pancake decorated by spring onion, pickled ginger, mayo sauce on ceramic plate Credit: Getty Images Homemade japanese fast food okonomiyaki cabbage pancake decorated by spring onion, pickled ginger, mayo sauce on ceramic plate...

3 ingredient edamame salad Credit: Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Pictured Recipe: 3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Sauté Protein does a lot of good in the body, so it’s no wonder it’s such a hot topic in the health and wellness world. Whether you are trying to gain muscle, lose weight or heal from an injury, it’s important to meet your protein needs. There are numerous foods that contribute protein to our diet, beyond just meat....

June is upon us, and with it comes the onset of summer, plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and even some brand-spankin’-new Aldi finds. No matter what you love about the summer—a chance to eat more fresh veggies, weekends by the grill or afternoons at the pool—there’s an Aldi find that will mesh perfectly with your style. The retailer, which has already launched a whole slew of fruity wines and seltzers for the season, will be adding breakfast staples, refreshing nonalcoholic beverages and savory salad dressing to its lineup next month....

If your eating habits are anything like those of most Americans and you are looking for the simplest advice possible we would tell you to eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Most of us don’t eat enough produce and we are really lacking in fiber in our diets and those are great sources. containers of spiralized zuccini noodles and sauce Pictured recipe: Zucchini Noodles with Quick Turkey Bolognese If you’re craving just a bit more guidance about healthy eating, one of the best places to start is to cook more at home....

The buzz surrounding inflammation and its connection to chronic diseases and health conditions like arthritis, diabetes, obesity, gut issues and heart disease may leave you wondering “What is an anti-inflammatory diet?” and “Should I be following it?” An anti-inflammatory diet is all about eating more of the foods that help to squash inflammation in the body, while limiting the foods that tend to increase inflammation, thus helping to combat inflammatory conditions....

Prediabetes is a condition that is characterized by having blood sugar levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Under these conditions your pancreas is working a little harder than it should. If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, you may be asking “What should I eat?” and “What should I avoid?” While all foods can strategically fit into a healthy diet, not all foods are created equal....

Nigella Lawson on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Brendon Thorne There are certain things to keep on hand in case of an emergency—a first aid kit, some water and food—and then there are recipes to keep in mind for minor emergencies. We usually turn to classics like our 5-ingredient desserts or pantry comfort food dinners, but Nigella Lawson just added a new recipe to our list. Lawson’s recipe for Emergency Brownies is so simple, you probably have all of the ingredients you need on hand....