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Sautéed Bok Choy & Hakurei Turnips Credit: Eva Kolenko It is crucial to learn more about healthy eating when you live with diabetes and try to maintain consistent blood sugar levels every day. Being able to Identify which foods include carbohydrates and which do not is especially important because carbohydrates can contribute to fluctuations in blood sugar. Many people count carbs, but it can be difficult to keep track of your count when you’re faced with foods that, while delicious, are unfamiliar in terms of the carb count....

a salad in a white bowl April 28, 2021. Editor’s note: Since the publication of this story, allegations of sexual assault against Jeff Leach have come to light. The article below reads as originally published in our July/August 2014 issue of EatingWell Magazine. Scientist Jeff Leach is studying gut microbes that have the potential to improve our weight, mood, allergies, heart and more. See: Great Ways to Boost Your Fiber Intake!...

Talk to people about cannabis edibles and most will recall at least one horror story about how they got way too high after eating a brownie. But edibles have come a long way, thanks to pioneering chefs and the growing number of states that have legalized cannabis. The key is finding the right dosage, which is different for everybody. You can control the dosage and the flavor of edibles by making them yourself at home....

Chris Paul Credit: Good Eat'n / Gopuff Chris Paul Credit: Good Eat'n / Gopuff Chris Paul Credit: Good Eat’n / Gopuff Chris Paul Credit: Good Eat’n / Gopuff Professional basketball player and NBA All-Star Chris Paul has officially announced his new line of vegan snacks in partnership with Gopuff. The snack line, named Good Eat’n, is labeled as “surprisingly plant-based” with snacks ranging from Nacho Cheeze Tortilla Chips to Classic BBQ Porkless Rinds....

There are so many good reasons to exercise. According to I-Min Lee, MD, ScD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, exercise benefits include: Greater longevityDecreased risk of diabetesDecreased risk of many types of cancerDecreased risk of strokeDecreased risk of heart diseaseBetter blood cholesterol levelsBetter blood glucose Better blood pressureDecreased anxietyBetter sleep Better quality of lifeHelps with weight management And even if you haven’t been super active lately, it’s never too late to start....

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm bowl of soup on a cold evening. And the great thing about soup is that you can make a big batch and either freeze it for later or reheat it throughout the week for easy meals. Aries: Middle Eastern Lamb Stew 3756736.jpg Aries’ zodiac symbol is the ram, so soups and stews made with lamb are ideal choices for people born under this sun sign....

bananas on designed background Credit: Getty Images / Tanja Ivanova bananas on designed background Credit: Getty Images / Tanja Ivanova bananas on designed background Credit: Getty Images / Tanja Ivanova bananas on designed background Credit: Getty Images / Tanja Ivanova Be it a Dairy Queen Blizzard, a scoop or two of Ben & Jerry’s or a soft-serve cone from the ice cream truck, we’re firm believers in the fact that dessert (yes, even of the real deal, full-fat, full-sugar version) can absolutely be part of a healthy diet....

Good Foods plant-based dips Credit: Good Foods Cauliflower has found it’s way into what seems like every kind of food product on the market, from cauliflower pizza crust to cauliflower gnocchi and even cauliflower flour that takes the place of regular flour in baked recipes. Some ideas we skip, others we like and some we just can’t get enough of—like these Good Foods plant-based cauliflower dips. Ingredients & Nutrition These delicious creamy dips are made from cauliflower, nuts, herbs, spices and other additions that give each of their 5 flavors—Queso, Buffalo, Cilantro, Avocado Pesto and Tzatziki—their distinct characteristics....

Find out what type of yogurt is the healthiest. Since I’m not a big milk drinker, yogurt is my preferred form of dairy. Eating yogurt is an easy, tasty way to get some much-needed calcium. Plus it delivers a healthy dose of protein and good-for-you probiotics. But yogurt made from cow’s milk isn’t the only choice out there these days. On my recent trips to the supermarket, I’ve noticed more yogurts made from alternative “milks” (soy, rice, almonds, etc....

6183595.jpg 6183595.jpg 6183595.jpg 6183595.jpg Life is hectic, but dinner doesn’t have to be. Rather than reaching for the takeout menu, these healthy 15-minute dinners are the ones you can go to on those weeks when you’re seriously strapped for time. The tricks to keeping everything so quick are healthy packaged foods (like pesto, precooked grains and canned soup) and quick-cooking foods (such as eggs), plus simple cooking techniques (think no-cook and one-pot recipes) that help to shave off cook time....

peanut_shell_silo_310.jpg When we wrote about 4 of the healthiest nuts to eat in a recent issue of EatingWell Magazine, some of you wanted to know why we left peanuts off the list. Our number one reason? They’re technically a legume, not a nut. Despite that distinction, they do share a lot of properties with other nuts-they deliver heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E and zinc, for instance. Still, we wondered whether they bestow some of the same health benefits as tree nuts (such as almonds and walnuts) and we also wanted to know about peanut allergies....

Feeling sluggish, brain-fogged and spaced-out throughout the day is a reality for many people, regardless of age, gender and life circumstances. While we know that getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night is the gold standard, sometimes even after getting enough shut-eye you can still feel exhausted the next day. So, what gives? We tapped several experts to find out the reasons you might be tired, even when you’re getting enough sleep....

Lose weight, eat well and feel great with this easy 7-day weight loss meal plan. This simple 1,500-calorie diet plan is specially tailored to help you feel energized and satisfied while cutting calories so you can lose a healthy 1 to 2 pounds per week. Featuring the best foods for weight loss, the high protein, high fiber foods in this plan will help with weight loss by keeping you feeling fuller for longer....

Creamy Avocado Pasta Credit: Jen Causey Fats have had an unfortunately controversial reputation when it comes to nutrition and health. Back in the 90’s, people were encouraged to avoid fat whenever they could. Since the mid 2000s, several trendy diets such as the keto diet encourage ample fat intake. As more research comes out, it’s becoming more and more clear that having a balanced eating pattern that includes healthy fats, proteins and carbohydrates is key to the best health outcomes....

Our series, Hormones & Our Health: How What You Eat May Affect How They Work, explores the vast role hormones play in the body and the diet and lifestyle factors that help them function as they should. Hormonal health is gaining traction in the health and wellness world as people learn more about exactly what hormones do in our bodies. On EatingWell.com and its sister site, Health.com, interest in articles around hormones rose 48% and 73% (respectively) just in the past year....

charcuterie airstream Lauren Lastowka | Credit: Lauren Lastowka charcuterie airstream Lauren Lastowka | Credit: Lauren Lastowka charcuterie airstream Lauren Lastowka | Credit: Lauren Lastowka charcuterie airstream Lauren Lastowka | Credit: Lauren Lastowka | Credit: Lauren Lastowka I am absolutely one for playing with your food. But I cringe when that veers into wasteful. And so when I saw the charcuterie chalet trend pop up on Instagram this year, I was both intrigued and hesitant: I loved all the creativity but couldn’t help think about how much meat and cheese (and crackers and pretzels) were likely going to waste in the process....

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit: Caitlin Bensel Pictured Recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies If you’re looking to inject a little something special into your cooking and baking, look no further than what’s probably already in your refrigerator: butter. Its creamy texture coupled with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors make it hard to imagine it could be improved upon, but butter carries the potential to add even more pizzaz to your cooking and baking projects just by spending a little extra time in the pan....

Kate Hudson has been a big advocate for Weight Watchers since joining as a brand ambassador after its rebranding to WW. While she received some backlash at first from critics saying an actress with no history of being overweight isn’t a great fit for the brand, Hudson says this program is about more than just weight loss for her. Kate Hudson Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images While she shared she wanted to lose 25 pounds after giving birth to her third child last November, she also believes WW helps her experience wellness, find support and achieve balance in her busy life....

Bored by black coffee but sick of the sugar roller coaster that follows after that double-shot, triple-syrup, whipped cream-topped coffee shop secret menu item? We’ve got your back with these dietitian-approved one-ingredient java mix-ins. They allow you to enjoy all of the serious health benefits of coffee with a bonus flavor boost. So brew a mug (here are 9 rules for how to make a perfect cup of coffee) and get to mixing!...

` Good food fast logo View Series Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services Best Meal Delivery Services 5 Easy Snack Ideas You Can Pack in a Mason Jar 9 Healthy Salads to Order from Popular Fast-Food Chains Jarred tomato sauce is an excellent shortcut when you need help getting a meal on the table quickly. It can feel like a healthy no-brainer, but with a little sleuthing, we found that not all sauces are created equal, especially in terms of added sugar and salt....