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seedlings in tray Credit: Getty Images/Luis Alvarez 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. There are so many great reasons to start a garden this year. It is rewarding, fun, healthy and can be one of the most cost-effective ways to get fresh veggies on the table....

Spice-Crusted Roasted Potatoes Credit: Ryan Liebe In my (humble) opinion, the best method for cooking vegetables is to roast them. From Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli to Garlic & Parmesan Roasted Carrots, roasting vegetables is an easy process that yields deliciously crispy results. Plus, roasting requires minimal hands-on effort (and who doesn’t love that?). Your vegetables are about to get even crispier with this simple tip. The next time you roast vegetables, add some cornstarch....

Salad can get a little boring, especially when you’re eating the same ingredients or dressing every time. That’s why it’s a good idea to play around with different proteins, fruits, veggies and toppings for a nutritious meal that will never get old. And what better way to start than by choosing a salad designed for you based on your zodiac sign? If you want to shake things up, try these picks from astrologer Skye Alexander, astrologer and author of the book Magickal Astrology....

white mug of tea with honey dripping in Credit: Paige Cody / Getty Images white mug of tea with honey dripping in Credit: Paige Cody / Getty Images white mug of tea with honey dripping in Credit: Paige Cody / Getty Images white mug of tea with honey dripping in Credit: Paige Cody / Getty Images Years ago, when I was working at a hospital for my dietetic internship, I lost my voice....

wymans fruit bites Credit: Getty Images wymans fruit bites Credit: Getty Images wymans fruit bites Credit: Getty Images wymans fruit bites Credit: Getty Images When I first tried Wyman’s new Just Fruit & Greek Yogurt Bites that combine bite-sized pieces of flavorful fruit and yogurt, I was instantly reminded of Dippin’ Dots. You know those tiny frozen balls of rainbow ice cream that you only ever see being sold in theme parks or malls?...

Environmentally friendly beauty products Environmentally friendly beauty products Environmentally friendly beauty products Environmentally friendly beauty products It’s no secret that the beauty industry hasn’t been as quick to join the sustainability party as some other business sectors. Think: superfluous packaging and containers that are eye-catching, but not recyclable. But some companies are now making a real effort to stem that waste and reduce their carbon footprint. Here are a few of our favorite picks....

By Lisa Kingsley and Kimberly Holland Beets, or beetroots, are jewel-toned root vegetables. But beets, with their shades of ruby red and sunset gold, are among the most misunderstood–and passionately disliked–vegetables. Beets can absorb a great deal of mineral flavor from the soil in which they’re grown. That taste is appealing to some. But to others, it’s a behemoth to be tackled before a beet finds its way to a plate....

a photo of Laura Prepon Credit: Getty Images a photo of Laura Prepon Credit: Getty Images a photo of Laura Prepon Credit: Getty Images a photo of Laura Prepon Credit: Getty Images As an actress, author, business owner and full-time mom, Laura Prepon is busier than ever. While you may know her from Orange is the New Black and That ’70s Show (we can’t wait for the reboot coming to Netflix soon!...

Banana-Bread next to a banana peel Credit: Getty images / mm88 / Claudia Totir Banana-Bread next to a banana peel Credit: Getty images / mm88 / Claudia Totir Banana-Bread next to a banana peel Credit: Getty images / mm88 / Claudia Totir Banana-Bread next to a banana peel Credit: Getty images / mm88 / Claudia Totir To be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of bananas. It’s kind of weird, because I really do enjoy a slice of moist banana-chocolate chip bread....

` obsessed logo View Series My Favorite Restaurant Gave Me Their “Pink Panther” Cocktail Recipe—and It’s as Delicious as It Is Pretty I Buy This Plant Every Spring—Here’s Why You Need One, Too This Kitchen Appliance Has Helped Me Eat Healthier and Get Dinner on the Table Faster This Plant-Based Milk Is So Good in Lattes That I Buy It in Bulk amazon pantry ingredient labels This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life....

Caprese Candy Cane on a serving board Credit: Instagram / @thebakermama Caprese Candy Cane on a serving board Credit: Instagram / @thebakermama Caprese Candy Cane on a serving board Credit: Instagram / @thebakermama Caprese Candy Cane on a serving board Credit: Instagram / @thebakermama The holidays can be a crazy (and crazy-expensive) time of year. When you’re constantly bombarded by Pinterest-perfect Christmas decorations, ads for pricey gifts and food that looks like it was made just for Instagram, it’s easy to put too much pressure on yourself to do it all....

From sprinkling it in your morning coffee to adding a scoop to your power smoothie to simply popping a supplement, collagen has found its way into many of our dishes, drinks and daily routines. And its popularity doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon, with the global collagen market valued at over $9 billion in 2022 and continuing to grow yearly, per Grand View Research. This buzzy supplement is technically small pieces of protein from animal collagen, and products advertise some lofty promises, like reducing wrinkles....

Soup Joumou Credit: Johane M. Filemon There is one tradition that I could always count on growing up: that is my mom making soup joumou (pictured above) on January 1. I know this tradition is one that every Haitian looks forward to on New Year’s Day. From north, south, east or west, even if you did not make it yourself, you will find a Haitian household nearby that you can go to and eat a warm bowl of soup joumou on New Year’s Day....

EAT-CHEAP-week-two-TILE.png EAT-CHEAP-week-two-TILE.png EAT-CHEAP-week-two-TILE.png EAT-CHEAP-week-two-TILE.png Eating healthy on a budget is easier to do when you have a meal plan and stick to it. We’ve done the planning for you and pulled together a week of absolutely mouthwatering dinners that use (and re-use) everyday ingredients in creative ways to make nutritious cheap meals without breaking the bank. With every recipe in this meal plan coming in under $2.00 per serving, you’ll save some serious cash and still enjoy delicious, healthy meals all week....

woman loading her dishwasher Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images woman loading her dishwasher Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images woman loading her dishwasher Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images woman loading her dishwasher Credit: Getty Images / Cavan Images Dishwashers are a massive timesaver in the kitchen. Instead of you spending your time scrubbing away at food stains, dishwashers do the heavy lifting to keep your plates, glasses and utensils sparkling clean....

Woman removing dirty filters from kitchen fan Credit: Getty Images / Cris Cantón Woman removing dirty filters from kitchen fan Credit: Getty Images / Cris Cantón Woman removing dirty filters from kitchen fan Credit: Getty Images / Cris Cantón Woman removing dirty filters from kitchen fan Credit: Getty Images / Cris Cantón When you cook, it’s inevitable that some mess will be made. Whether you spill flour on the countertop or oil splatters from the frying pan onto the stove, it’s important to keep your kitchen clean (because no one wants to eat food made in a dirty kitchen or risk attracting bugs or other pests)....

Island Way Sorbets In Assorted Fruit Shells, 12 ct from Costco Credit: Costco Island Way Sorbets In Assorted Fruit Shells, 12 ct from Costco Credit: Costco Island Way Sorbets In Assorted Fruit Shells, 12 ct from Costco Credit: Costco Island Way Sorbets In Assorted Fruit Shells, 12 ct from Costco Credit: Costco When are we not craving an island vacation? But when we can’t physically be there, we trying to incorporate as much tropical flair into our menu as possible....

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Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl By Lainey Younkin, M.S., RD, LDN @LaineyYounkin By Karla Walsh Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl Pictured Recipe: Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl One promotes meat and cheese; the other pushes plants. Can two vastly different diets both be healthy? Ahead, we take a deep dive into what the research says about the Mediterranean diet versus the keto diet. The Mediterranean diet and the keto diet have both been around for decades, but new health claims are always popping up about both diets....

Food Network star, cookbook author, philanthropist and design ace Rachael Ray has been taking some happy strolls down memory lane during season 16 of the Rachael Ray Show. Last month, she recreated her very first 30-Minute Meal 21 years later. And earlier this week, Ray gave us a flashback to her family dinner table when she was a kiddo. “This is a riff on the first meal I made by myself in the kitchen for my mom....