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Woman measuring flour into a measuring cup Spoon flour into your measuring cup—don't stick the cup into the bag of flour. | Credit: Rishon Hanners Doing a lot of stress baking these days? Or trying to plan a special treat for a loved one while staying at home? Incorrect measurements can really screw up your baked goods, so you want to be as accurate as possible. Using a kitchen scale to weigh ingredients is the best way to be precise, but we don’t do this at EatingWell because many of our readers don’t own them and we want everyone to be able to make our recipes....

Bread box Credit: Getty Images Bread box Credit: Getty Images Bread box Credit: Getty Images Bread box Credit: Getty Images If we could have it our way, we’d be living in a quaint French village where we could walk to the neighborhood boulangerie and buy fresh bread daily. But, alas, the reality for most of us is that we’re lucky if we snag the good sourdough during our weekly trip to the grocery store....

Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where associate 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. I’m a dietitian on a budget, and the choices I make grocery shopping reflect that. I also only shop for myself and my partner, so Costco sizes don’t always make sense for us....

Inflammation is a natural part of our body’s immune system. It helps us heal from injury and fight foreign bacteria. But too much inflammation can be harmful to our bodies; it can prevent us from losing weight and even lead to chronic diseases if left unchecked. A recent study from The Journal of Nutrition found certain foods can help fight inflammation, or worsen it. Woman holding wrist Credit: Getty / ljubaphoto In the study, researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham created a scoring tool for a food’s potential inflammation risk....

Lidl hot sauce Advent calendar https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7870869/lidl-hot-sauce/ | Credit: Lidl Lidl hot sauce Advent calendar https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7870869/lidl-hot-sauce/ | Credit: Lidl Lidl hot sauce Advent calendar https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7870869/lidl-hot-sauce/ | Credit: Lidl Lidl hot sauce Advent calendar https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7870869/lidl-hot-sauce/ | Credit: Lidl | Credit: Lidl It may only be October still, but the holiday season is fully upon us. As someone who loves to plan ahead when it comes gift giving, I’m constantly on the lookout for fun and unique presents....

Remember those vanilla ice cream-filled orange ice pops from childhood? Perhaps you ran after the ice cream truck to order one or snacked on one straight from the freezer mid-afternoon during a scorching summer break day if your parents were in a good mood… Well Martha Stewart is bringing back all those nostalgic flavors in a dessert that will melt in your mouth, not in your hands: Orange-Barley Pound Cake....

The better part of January—and with it, many of our new year’s resolutions—seems to have come and gone before our eyes. Good intentions to prioritize our health and well-being tend to fall by the wayside when life picks back up after the holidays, but former first lady Michelle Obama is inspiring us to push through and fight for our goals in order to be our happiest, healthiest selves. Mrs. Obama took to Instagram over the weekend to share her 2020 workout playlist that helps her stay motivated to keep her body moving through these chilly winter months....

a variety of fruits, veggies, grains, and meats a variety of fruits, veggies, grains, and meats a variety of fruits, veggies, grains, and meats a variety of fruits, veggies, grains, and meats Between the never-ending supply of trendy diets and contradictory nutrition headlines, it’s easy to grow confused on which foods and diets are truly good for us. One day fat is out, the next day it’s in; eggs are public enemy number one day and then your best friend the next-how are we supposed to know what’s actually healthy?...

Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NBC Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NBC Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NBC Ree Drummond on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / NBC In the last 16 years, Ree Drummond has grown her Pioneer Woman blog from minuscule to massive. Since 2011, she’s hosted 31(!) seasons of her Food Network show and has written seven cookbooks, including the latest one that’s full of 120 super-easy dinners and desserts....

Starbucks storefront Credit: Getty Images / Justin Sullivan / Staff Starbucks storefront Credit: Getty Images / Justin Sullivan / Staff Starbucks storefront Credit: Getty Images / Justin Sullivan / Staff Starbucks storefront Credit: Getty Images / Justin Sullivan / Staff Summer is the perfect time to treat yourself to a cool, refreshing beverage—and Starbucks is here to help. The chain recently brought back their Summer Game promotion, this year with a fun, Plinko-style challenge....

Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese Ever wondered if your delivery order is a little outside of the box? Maybe you like to ask for ranch dressing for your pizza or insist your foods are kept in separate containers. Whatever the request, odds are you aren’t alone....

Trader Joe’s “crew members” are very loyal to their favorite products. With such a tightly curated selection and their involvement in product development tasting panels, it’s no wonder. But it’s not just cheeses, chocolate and the usual snack suspects that they’re raving about—this week on the latest episode of the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast, co-hosts Tara Miller, marketing director, and Matt Sloan, vice president of marketing, recapped the plant-based products that earn top ratings from staff....

Passover Sader plate on a blue background Credit: Getty Images / LuVo Passover Sader plate on a blue background Credit: Getty Images / LuVo Passover Sader plate on a blue background Credit: Getty Images / LuVo Passover Sader plate on a blue background Credit: Getty Images / LuVo Every year, in either March or April (with thanks to the ever-changing lunisolar Jewish calendar), the Jewish people celebrate the holiday of Pesach, or Passover....

You’ve likely pulled out the ubiquitous brown bottle countless times already this season, but have you ever stopped to think about where the vanilla in that extract comes from? Here we will dive into how vanilla is produced, how vanilla extract is made and where real vanilla actually comes from. What is vanilla and where does it come from? The wrinkled brown vanilla pods are actually the fruit of a tropical species of climbing orchid that only blooms once a year, when it must be pollinated by hand—a delicate process that requires a special tool akin to a toothpick....

SOUPer Cubes containers Credit: courtesy of Souper Cubes SOUPer Cubes containers Credit: courtesy of Souper Cubes SOUPer Cubes containers Credit: courtesy of Souper Cubes SOUPer Cubes containers Credit: courtesy of Souper Cubes Developing and testing 500-plus recipes per year requires the EatingWell test kitchen to be more than well-stocked with pots, pans, appliances and kitchen tools. Then there are all the hot gadgets that companies send to show off their new products....

21992G.jpg Find out how to decide if taking extra Omega-3 is right for you. If you don’t eat fish-the main food source of the omega-3s DHA and EPA-at least two to three times a week, you might consider a supplement (or fortified foods), says Joe Hibbeln, M.D., Acting Chief, Section on Nutritional Neurosciences at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Here’s help. Go for DHA+EPA. Studies suggest that this combination of omega-3s is best for overall health (e....

Whether you have no time to spend in the kitchen or are just feeling worn out during a long week, one thing is for sure—easy recipes are the only way to go. We’re spending this autumn making some of our favorites, from vegetarian dinners to fall pasta dishes. And as luck would have it, Giada De Laurentiis just posted one of the easiest pumpkin dessert recipes we’ve ever seen, so the season just got a lot sweeter....

salmon_8.jpg Watch: Other Delicious Protein Sources EatingWell’s nutrition editor tells you how much protein you need, how much protein is too much and identifies some health risks of high-protein diets. Protein is a must-have nutrient: your body uses it to generate and repair cells. And the building blocks of protein-called amino acids-are needed to build muscle, make antibodies and keep your immune system going. Compared to fat and carbs, protein packs a bigger punch when it comes to filling you up and keeping you satisfied....

Kate Hudson in a gown at an event Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kate Hudson in a gown at an event Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kate Hudson in a gown at an event Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kate Hudson in a gown at an event Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images From homemade Mini Peach Pies to Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Mango-Peach Salsa, Kate Hudson is winning the healthy summer cooking game. And just in time for the unofficial end of summer, she’s demonstrating her Weight Watchers-friendly twist on a melon mojito on Instagram....

Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette All the fresh fruit and veggies that are available in the summer make for a whole lot of meal-time inspiration. And I love how easy it is to make dinner when your ingredients are as fresh as they are. While I’ve only had a few zucchini and some cherry tomatoes come out of my garden so far, there are a bunch of green tomatoes just starting to turn red that I can’t wait for!...