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Yes, this crucifer-turned-Italian-dumpling is having a moment. These pillowy-soft bits are a great gluten-free, vegan pasta fix-and, well, they’re made from cauliflower. At Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi has become a cult favorite with low-carb and keto dieters, millennials and just about everyone but other brands are coming up with their own cauliflower gnocchi–Green Giant has a version that’s another favorite (it does contain wheat while Trader Joe’s version is gluten-free). Here’s why they’re good for you, plus our favorite recipes for transforming cauliflower dumplings into dinner....

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl The idea of a carb-cycling diet gained traction among bodybuilders, but they’ve recently gone more mainstream. Here we take a look at what carb cycling is, if it’s good for you or not, and what to eat if you are carb cycling. What Is Carb Cycling? Carb cycling, also known as the intermittent low-carb diet, is a method of eating carbohydrates in which you alternate how many carbs you eat each day—high, moderate or low—based on your workouts and long-term goals....

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Here’s a fun fact: did you know pistachios are related to mangoes and the spice sumac? Perhaps that explains why they pair so deliciously with savory dishes, spiced meals and sweets. Their culinary diversity aside, in the category of nuts, pistachios deserve some major health accolades. First, they’re the lowest-calorie nut. In a 1-ounce, or 1/2-cup serving, you get 49 pistachios, which is much more than their almond and walnut cousins....

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Anyone with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive issues has likely read up on the low-FODMAP diet, be it at the recommendation of a doctor or dietitian, or just a Google search. If you’re lucky enough not to fall into this camp, you may have seen the diet mentioned on Instagram, or heard about it from a friend. But there’s a lot of confusion and misinformation about what the low-FODMAP diet is, why it exists and who can benefit from it....

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Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Images Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Images Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Images Aldi storefront Credit: Getty Images With plenty of places still understaffed, it makes sense that you’d want to be on your best customer behavior these days. And at a supermarket as busy and jam-packed as Aldi, being a conscientious shopper can make everything go much more smoothly. After all, the Aldi employees are pretty busy shuttling Aldi finds on and off the shelves, keeping fan-favorite products in stock and scanning items at the speed of light....

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The editors at EatingWell love Trader Joe’s (check out these 20 products they won’t leave the store without). But once you get hooked on a delicious item (and there are plenty of those at TJ’s!), it can be difficult to break away from your go-to’s and try new things. Luckily, the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast revealed nine products that their employees consider “sleeper hits”, meaning they fly under the radar of most shoppers....

aldi salad serveware Credit: Instagram / @aldifavoritefinds Sure, you could serve a salad in a food-stained, seen-better-days plain plastic bowl. But we think you deserve better. We eat with our eyes, too, after all, and the beautiful late-summer salad deserves an equally stunning serving bowl. And it doesn’t have to break the bank or require an extra shopping stop—@aldifavoritefinds found a chic, budget-friendly option just added to the shelves at her local Aldi....

When it comes to weight loss, protein isn’t exactly the most ground breaking nutrient. Recall, for example, the Atkins diet, the well-known low-carb, high-protein diet on which you could eat bacon and burgers (hold the bun) and still lose weight. And while it was a hot topic as recently as the early 2000s, “the concept actually dates back to the ’60s,” says Ken Fujioka, M.D., endocrinologist and director of the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center at the Scripps Clinic in San Diego....

CabinetMaid 8-Tier Cabinet Door Organizer Credit: Wayfair CabinetMaid 8-Tier Cabinet Door Organizer Credit: Wayfair CabinetMaid 8-Tier Cabinet Door Organizer Credit: Wayfair CabinetMaid 8-Tier Cabinet Door Organizer Credit: Wayfair I like to keep my pantry well stocked for nights when I’m craving a quick and delicious pantry-friendly meal. My shelves are constantly loaded with boxes of pasta, beans and canned fish so I can whip up recipes like Salmon Alfredo or Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes....

Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / John Lamparski Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / John Lamparski Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / John Lamparski Dolly Parton on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / John Lamparski Dolly Parton is truly America’s Sweetheart and we love hearing the wisdom she’s gleaned over 76 years. Whether it’s a song for nursing a heartbreak, a witty response for when people try to bring her down, or her go-to breakfasts to power through a busy day, the singer still feels as relevant as ever....

Sunflower seeds may conjure up memories of baseball games growing up—and for good reason. These little seeds are a nutritional home run. Adding sunflower seeds to your diet could do wonders for your skin, heart, immunity and overall health. Read below to find out four good reasons to start adding them to your favorite snacks for a serious health boost. Sunflower Seeds Nutrition It’s hard to believe so much nutrition could be packed into one tiny seed....

3758874.jpg 3758874.jpg 3758874.jpg 3758874.jpg Pictured Recipe: Avocado Pesto A. It depends. Most people absorb about half the cholesterol they consume through foods, but absorption rates vary (from 20 to 60 percent) from person to person. This variation may help explain why dietary cholesterol seems to increase levels of “unhealthy” LDL blood cholesterol in some people more than others, says EatingWell advisor Alice Lichtenstein. In any case, saturated and trans fats have a bigger detrimental effect on blood cholesterol levels, and heart health in general, than dietary cholesterol does....

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Squash & Oyster Stuffing in a ceramic dish Squash & Oyster Stuffing Save room for this! Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, there’s more than one way to make it better. Our master recipe helps you make a lightened-up version of this must-have holiday side. 1. Start With Dry (Not Stale) Bread Dry bread (almost as dry as croutons) absorbs liquid and seasoning better than fresh (or even stale). To dry out your bread: Spread 10 cups 1/2- to 1-inch bread cubes (from 1-1 1/2 pounds) on a large rimmed baking sheet....