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Various gardening tools, pots and watering can Credit: Getty / YinYang The new coronavirus has kept me (and the rest of America) indoors a lot more than we’re used to. Though it’s a necessary practice to mitigate the spread of the virus, it’s not exactly fun. I’m not one for sitting still, and I’m an extreme extrovert. I don’t enjoy hours-long Netflix binges—I prefer aimlessly walking the aisles at HomeGoods, having dinner with friends or taking my dog to the park....

Photo: Lorna Images / Getty Sometimes there’s nothing better than unwinding with a glass of your favorite vino at the end of a long day, but new research shows it probably isn’t just the buzz that’s relaxing you-it’s an antioxidant! Resveratrol, a compound found in the skin and seeds of grapes and berries, gives wine its heart-healthy label, and it also may boost your brain health, too. Researchers from the University at Buffalo decided to put resveratrol’s anti-inflammatory properties to the test, noting this compound is thought to have anti-stress and anti-depression abilities as well....

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Pictured recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Casseroles are a foolproof way to feed a crowd, both large and small. They also make for an easy dinner when you don’t have time to stir a bubbling pot or mind a steaming pan. They’re even handy to have in the freezer when time is crunched in a busy week....

Of course, you can get tomatoes year-round, but summer is when these garden gems really shine. It’s hard to resist one of the season’s best fruits at the farmers’ market stand—but when you buy (or grow) more than you can eat at once, you might be facing a storage issue. Here, we’ll show you how to store tomatoes the right way, as well as give you tips and recipes for using them....

We love Jennifer Garner’s #PretendCookingShow, and we almost always walk away with some major recipe inspo (and cravings for her easy tomato sauce or delicious-looking pumpkin bread). In her latest episode, Garner video chatted her mom to get some advice on how to make her cornbread recipe. Garner wrote in an Instagram caption, “I call my mom every time I make cornbread—even though I’ve written the recipe in every notebook, even though I am sure I could toss it together in my sleep....

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a pile of granulated sugar with a scoop and sugar cubes Sugar seems to be everywhere these days-in foods that taste sweet and even foods that don’t. It sweetens up everything from yogurts and coffee drinks to sauces and crackers to pizzas and salad dressings. Sugar goes by many names, but whether it’s cane sugar, syrup, honey or fructose, it pretty much gets treated the same way by your body....

Each month we look forward to diving into the what’s old (and returning!) and what’s new recommendations in the Trader Joe’s newsletter. The most recent May 2021 Fearless Flyer was jam-packed with potluck-perfect finds, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. So before you sign off and go stock up for your soiree, take a peek at our hand-picked selection of the products Trader Joe’s employees can’t stop talking about this season....

Do you remember the days when all fats were bad? That’s right—a few decades ago it didn’t matter what type of fat you were referring to because they were all nearly verboten. No surprise, times have changed. Today there are some fats that we’re told to eat multiple times a week (hello omega-3 fats!). It’s now well-known that eliminating fat altogether is not the healthiest route. But some fats are more worthy (health-wise) than others....

tomato salad Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! During the hot summer months, it’s important to stay hydrated so you can feel your best even on the warmest of days. Water, seltzer, tea and other beverages will do the trick but did you know that certain foods can also help you meet your daily quota?...

spinach-artichoke-dip-pasta Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! It’s officially hat-and-glove season here in Vermont! Meaning you need both—or at least, I’m way more comfortable with both—when out and about. These first few weeks of colder weather always feel really cold, but as we get deeper into winter, I know I’ll get more used to it....

two hands holding New White Claw Drinks Credit: White Claw two hands holding New White Claw Drinks Credit: White Claw two hands holding New White Claw Drinks Credit: White Claw two hands holding New White Claw Drinks Credit: White Claw While spring is just beginning, my mind is already jumping ahead to summer and warm days spent relaxing on the beach. And one of my favorite parts of summer is enjoying a cold, refreshing beverage in the hot sun....

instant pot on designed background Credit: Getty Images / onurdongel instant pot on designed background Credit: Getty Images / onurdongel instant pot on designed background Credit: Getty Images / onurdongel instant pot on designed background Credit: Getty Images / onurdongel The Instant Pot is a popular kitchen appliance that has become a favorite of some home cooks, making cooking more versatile and accessible. Meals are prepared in minutes—simply program the time and temperature....

gettyimages-620655970-960.jpg Photo: Getty Images / Mike Pont 2019 American Food Hero [in memoriam]: Anthony Bourdain Who he was: Celebrity Chef, Author and TV Host What he did: United cultures through food Ask 10 people to name their favorite Anthony Bourdain moment and you’ll get 10 different answers. Maybe it was the time he ate fermented shark in Iceland. Or beef hearts in Lima. Or proclaimed Iranian pizza sauced with ketchup “not bad....

I am a registered dietitian, and I love dessert. Dessert absolutely can have a place in a healthy eating pattern, and I don’t know any dietitians who would say otherwise. For me, what’s for dessert can change based on the day. Sometimes it’s a few slices of cheese (yes, dessert can be savory) or a pint of ice cream with a spoon. Other nights I’m not in the mood for anything post-dinner....

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Haitian American, I’m often asked about which is the better option—brown rice or white rice. The truth is I had trouble with this question myself as I sat in school learning about how to eat more foods that were rich in nutrients over those that weren’t. Think more whole grains, like brown rice, and fewer refined grains, like white rice. But, white rice is life!...

With how many weight-loss diets there are these days, it can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Researchers in New Zealand decided to take three popular diets and put them to the test. The Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting and the paleo diet were compared for their effect on weight loss, blood pressure and more. Read on to see how they stack up. Don’t Miss: Best & Worst Diets of 2020...

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an illustration of different kinds of carbs Credit: Getty Images an illustration of different kinds of carbs Credit: Getty Images an illustration of different kinds of carbs Credit: Getty Images an illustration of different kinds of carbs Credit: Getty Images While diet fads come and go, the low-carb diet seems to have mainstream staying power. Though it was first introduced in the 1860s, it became popularized by the controversial Atkins diet in the 1970s....

For all of the hard work they do—filtering out waste, regulating blood pressure, converting vitamin D into its usable form—your kidneys might not get the love they deserve. An estimated 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition that prevents the organs from functioning properly and can lead to heart disease, stroke and early death. And 9 in 10 affected people don’t know they have it. (Your doctor can test to check your status....