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ITALIAN CHERRY POUND CAKE Credit: Giadzy Giada De Laurentiis, our favorite celebrity chef for all things Italian cooking, recently shared a recipe for Italian Cherry Pound Cake that not only gives fresh (or frozen) cherries center stage but also celebrates the inspirational power of family and home. This recipe was posted on De Laurentiis’ blog Giadzy and her Instagram. It was inspired by a conversation she had with her Aunt Raffy, an Italian film producer who has made multiple appearances on De Laurentiis’ show Giada at Home....

“If we are going to be contagious, we should be contagious with good things,” José Andrés said on April 30 at a virtual advocacy summit with the nonprofit Save the Children Action Network. Since the Spanish-born chef launched his own nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, in 2010 to help Haitians recover from a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, he and his team have been on the front lines of dozens of disasters. In Puerto Rico, after Hurricane Maria (the subject of his best-selling book, We Fed an Island)....

Pictured Recipe: Shrimp Pasta Salad The ketogenic diet (also called “keto diet”) is a high-fat, moderate-protein, very-low-carbohydrate diet introduced by physicians in the 1920s for treating epilepsy. Recently it’s become a popular weight-loss diet. When carbohydrate intake is very low and glucose is not available for energy, the body breaks down fat into molecules called ketone bodies through a process called ketosis. While the keto diet can lead to rapid weight loss, it’s a really challenging diet to stick with long term because of how restrictive it is....

Jennifer Aniston is one of those celebrities who can spark a health and wellness trend with even the smallest comment about her fitness routine and daily diet in an interview or social media post. While she’s previously gone viral for her intermittent fasting practices and delicious smoothie recipes, no trend was as big as the now-iconic lunch salad she ate on the set of Friends everyday for 10 years. Now, Aniston’s latest peek into her wellness regimen has us inspired once again....

Johnson & Johnson has voluntarily issued a recall of select aerosol sunscreen products due to the presence of benzene. Benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen, “could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure,” according to the FDA. Benzene can be absorbed through inhalation, through the skin and orally. Although benzene is not an ingredient in the sunscreen, its presence was detected during internal testing. Johnson & Johnson is investigating the cause of this issue, which is limited to certain aerosol sunscreen products....

Portrait of Shirley Sherrod Shirley Sherrod has spent most of her 73 years working to improve life for Black farmers in the corner of Georgia where she was born. Her life has been threatened, her land taken from her. Yet her persistence has never wavered. She still pursues innovative ways to fight African American land loss and provide farmers with the tools they need to succeed. “If there’s something she can do, she’s going to do it,” says George Hall, Jr....

Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff Reese Witherspoon Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman / Staff A bowl of soup is one of our favorite comfort foods, especially when it’s cold outside. Not only will it keep you warm, but it’s also an easy way to incorporate lots of vegetables into your meal....

cast iron skillet Credit: Getty Images/Alex Hayden cast iron skillet Credit: Getty Images/Alex Hayden cast iron skillet Credit: Getty Images/Alex Hayden cast iron skillet Credit: Getty Images/Alex Hayden Cast-iron pans and pots are some of the best-quality, longest-lasting cookware money can buy. But in order to keep them in peak condition, you need to know how to clean and take care of them. Lucky for us, there is one affordable tool that makes cleaning off even the most caked-on foods a breeze....

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It’s no secret that most of us don’t get enough sleep. Between our busy jobs and our busy home lives, getting the proper amount of sleep tends to get put on the back burner. You may not realize this, but a lack of sleep can affect your daily activity regimen. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 45% of Americans say that poor or insufficient sleep affected their daily activities at least once in the past seven days....

If you’re looking to add more whole grains to your diet, let us introduce you to sorghum. It may sound new to you, but it’s an ancient grain that packs a mighty nutritional punch. With all the grains out there to choose from, sorghum’s perks may get lost in the whole-grain shuffle, so we’re shining a light on this nutrient-dense grain. Sorghum Is a Super Crop Sorghum is considered a superfood and happens to be one of the biggest crops grown in the United States, with many uses that extend well beyond the culinary world....

cup of coffee I love so many things about fall: apples, squash, hearty soups…and Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. I’m sure that part of the appeal is that I can only get them at this time of year. (I like to eat in-season, what can I say?) I knew these spicy, sweet concoctions couldn’t be low-cal. But the actual calorie count of this seasonal sip shocked me. The “grande” total: 410 calories, 17 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 48 grams of sugars....

If your teeth need a little brightening, but you’d prefer to skip whitening treatments, you’re in luck. Here are 7 natural remedies for whiter teeth that you may already have in your kitchen. Apples Apples Just chewing on apples helps scrub your teeth. Apples also have a high concentration of malic acid, which is used in some toothpastes. Malic acid increases saliva, which cleans your teeth and helps remove stains, according to a 2013 study conducted at the University of Grenada (Spain)....

Ina Garten on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Manny Carabel Part of the reason we love Ina Garten is because she has range. We can trust her for tips on just about anything, from budget bites to travel tips and lots of delicious recipes in between. And while not every Barefoot Contessa recipe is the healthiest dish in the world, we love the way Garten balances her meals with the right amount of richness and freshness....

Ready in just 15 minutes, quinoa is a quick-cooking whole grain with a nutty taste. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) offers everything a busy cook could possibly need. Whether it’s a salad, veggie burger or fried “rice”, this grain holds its own as a side dish or as the base of the main course. And cooking this nutrient-dense grain? It’s so easy. In fact, if you can cook rice, you know how to make quinoa....

peeled potatoes Credit: ksushachmeister / Getty Images Casseroles, meatballs, side dishes and pies are just a few things that smart hosts make in advance, saving themselves precious hours and getting themselves one step closer to the goal of a stress-free holiday gathering. But certain labor-intensive dishes, such as mashed potatoes, can sometimes cause last-minute anxiety if you don’t leave yourself enough time for the washing, peeling and chopping required before you can even begin cooking....

a photo of Ina Garten Credit: Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty Images Sometimes, when the January chill is really setting in, there’s only one way to stay warm and cozy: a big bowl of soup. Everyone has a different go-to bowl—whether it’s a slow-cooker veggie chili or a 15-minute cup of noodles, there aren’t many soups we’d turn down. If you’re in the market for some soup inspiration to warm your days, you’ll be happy to know that the comfort-food maven herself, Ina Garten, is sharing some of her favorite soup recipes on her Instagram this week....

Billed as a healthy, environmentally friendly way to consume less meat and fill up on more whole foods, plant-based diets have been having a moment recently. So it’s not surprising that oat milk—similarly touted for its eco-friendly footprint—has also enjoyed increased popularity as a dairy-free alternative to milk. Last year, the top-selling oat-milk brand, a Swedish brand called Oatly, became so popular that it had to open a production plant in New Jersey to keep up with U....

Joanna Gaines on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NNBC Joanna Gaines on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NNBC Joanna Gaines on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NNBC Joanna Gaines on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NNBC It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to Joanna Gaines. The HGTV star, best-selling cookbook author, entrepreneur, magazine maven, interior designer and mom of five (whew!...