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Child being homeschooled by mom Credit: Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images Child being homeschooled by mom Credit: Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images Child being homeschooled by mom Credit: Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images Child being homeschooled by mom Credit: Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images Oh, the pandemic. What changes it brought to our lives, working from home, weight gain, and stress. And, as another surprise, many of you found out you are going to be the homeschooling parent for several months....

Have you ever wondered what’s in your energy drinks and if the ingredients are bad or good for you? Almost every energy drink has its own “energy blend” of proprietary ingredients. And keep in mind that manufacturers aren’t required to tell you how much of each ingredient their product contains. Here we break down 10 common ingredients and tell you what they are and what you need to know. Caffeine 1....

Onions and garlic are important bases for so many beloved recipes around the world, and new research shows they offer a whole lot more than just flavor. A brand-new study out of the University of Buffalo and University of Puerto Rico found daily consumption of both foods could seriously reduce one’s risk for breast cancer—up to 67 percent! onions and garlic Credit: samael334 Researchers studied nearly 700 Puerto Rican women for six years—approximately half of the participants had breast cancer—and found the combined intake of garlic and onions on a daily basis was associated with a significant reduction in breast cancer risk....

Jenna Bush-Hager Credit: Getty Images Jenna Bush-Hager Credit: Getty Images Jenna Bush-Hager Credit: Getty Images Jenna Bush-Hager Credit: Getty Images As summer comes to a close, it’s high time to soak up all of the August sun you can before temperatures dip back down. Whether you prefer to spend your outdoor time in the pool or on a long walk, the hot weather probably means you’re shedding your layers—which can sometimes trigger unkind thoughts about your body....

Ina Garten Cooking Credit: Getty / NBC NewsWire Ina Garten Cooking Credit: Getty / NBC NewsWire Ina Garten Cooking Credit: Getty / NBC NewsWire Ina Garten Cooking Credit: Getty / NBC NewsWire Like many things in 2020, Ina Garten’s cookbook tour to spread the word about her newest launch Modern Comfort Food ($21, amazon.com) looks a lot different than usual. While she’s not making IRL appearances and hosting signings at bookstores from coast to coast, we think it’s almost more inclusive and fun in the “new normal” world....

‘Tis the season for fresh berries! If you, too, have been looking forward to spring produce season, chances are high that you might also get a little overzealous and buy a box or two too many at the farmers’ market or grocery store. As much as we try to work our way through them quickly enough, we don’t always beat the deadline. Nobody wants to go in the fridge and see moldy berries!...

I can’t say enough good things about the trusty Silpat. I use mine for … just about everything. It has not only changed how well my cookies turn out, but it’s also made almost all my cooking more efficient. Here’s how. What’s a Silpat? If you’re not familiar with this kitchen gadget, a Silpat is a nonstick baking mat made of food-grade silicone and fiberglass that can be used in place of parchment paper....

As a dietitian, I often find myself talking about poop or more specifically, someone not being able to poop, be it with my overly-comfortable Uber driver or a close family member. Everyone knows the uncomfortable, painful feeling of being constipated—it’s not fun. Honestly, I don’t mind talking about poop and actually think it’s something we should be talking about more to get to the bottom of our bathroom problems (pun intended) but also because I have a pretty fool-proof strategy to help people relieve their constipation and feel better within a day....

It’s tempting—and even sounds logical—to skip meals: You’re busy, you’re not hungry, you’re trying to lose weight, or your blood sugar is too high. Skipping meals, however, may actually increase your blood sugar and cause you to gain weight. Here are seven rewards of eating regularly scheduled meals when you live with diabetes. Reward 1: Improve fasting blood glucose numbers. During sleep, when you’re not eating, the liver sends more glucose into the blood to fuel the body....

One-Pot Orecchiette with Sausage & Peas Credit: Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst 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! After-dinner dishes really cramp my style, especially when the beautiful summery evenings are beckoning me outside. So this week I’m intentionally sticking to one-pot and one-pan recipes that strategically cook everything together in a single vessel to help keep my evenings easy, from prep to cleanup....

cleaning supplies Credit: Getty Images/Carol Yepes cleaning supplies Credit: Getty Images/Carol Yepes cleaning supplies Credit: Getty Images/Carol Yepes cleaning supplies Credit: Getty Images/Carol Yepes Few things are more satisfying than a clean and organized kitchen. Getting your kitchen in good order can be as simple as throwing away expired food and old spices, or can include more involved tasks like sorting and organizing your cabinets. We’re helping you simplify and streamline your next kitchen cleaning, whether you have 5 minutes or an hour....

Having diabetes raises your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a disease of the heart and blood vessels. But diabetes is just one risk factor, and there are many things you can do to help lower your risk of developing heart disease. Many of the changes you can make revolve around what you eat, and there are plenty of small steps you can take to prepare more heart-healthy (and diabetes-friendly) meals and snacks....

You probably already know that you’re supposed to be eating fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein—and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel, deliver those heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fats you’ve probably also heard you should be getting in your diet. But then there’s also this concern about the environment—and choosing seafood that’s sustainable. So, if you’re like me, you often stand at the fish counter a little perplexed: what’s good for me and the planet?...

Pictured Recipe: Low-Carb Seeded Quick Bread In the past few years, the bread market has expanded to include tons of healthy options filled with whole grains, fiber and minimal added sugar to help you get your toast fix. Plus, many of the healthier options are also relatively low in carbs (less than 15 grams per serving). loaf of seeded bread With so many varieties of breads on the market, it can be overwhelming and sometimes stressful to choose the best option....

Unfortunately, with age the brain’s gray matter starts to decrease in volume, and this could be why you may find it harder to remember certain stories, people or tasks. And while a decline in memory retention and focus is somewhat inevitable as you get older, it becomes more pronounced in those with early signs of dementia. “Dementia is a general term to refer to neurodegenerative diseases that cause an impairment in cognitive function that interferes with day-to-day living, as it affects memory, decision-making, thinking and social abilities,” says Dr....

Pecan-Cherry Toasted Muesli Yogurt Cups Credit: Victor Protasio You know the feeling: You ate too much for dinner, and now you’re so bloated you think you’re gonna pop. Or maybe it was the way you had to wolf down that burrito at work between meetings. Or it could be PMS. Whatever the reason, you’re feeling gassy, puffy and miserable—and longing for stretchy pants. Sound familiar? Abdominal bloating—sometimes described as feeling too full—affects up to one-fourth of all healthy people, according to some surveys....

Even though the stores are a bit more curated and concise than the typical supermarket, we still tend to get a bit overwhelmed by selecting from all of the new product releases and tasty treats that are hiding on Aldi shelves. It’s right up there with Trader Joe’s and Target in our books as “just take my money!” status. We pretty much can’t walk into any of those three stores without spending at least $40 due to all of the “welp, I better try this for ‘research’” moments....

mosquito Credit: Getty / Zbynek Pospisil mosquito Credit: Getty / Zbynek Pospisil mosquito Credit: Getty / Zbynek Pospisil mosquito Credit: Getty / Zbynek Pospisil Summer is my favorite season. I love the heat, humidity and fun vacations that (usually) come with summer. However, travel is more restricted right now due to the novel coronavirus, so we’re likely all spending more time at home. Though it’s possible to have a super-fun staycation in your backyard (tacos and margaritas, anyone?...

It’s no secret our society glorifies busyness and encourages us to keep pushing harder for the sake of success. We’re ditching our hobbies for side hustles, loading more activities and responsibilities onto our plates and trying to be our best at all of it—but we only have so much time in the day. Something has to give, and (unfortunately) the first thing to go is often our emotional and mental health....

Eggs Eggs Eggs Eggs When a friend hears that you want to lose weight, she might suggest that you start packing more protein onto your plate. It’s what helped her lose 20 pounds, after all. It’s also the magic bullet your colleague swears by-she lost 5 pounds in a month by eating more protein. But what does it really do? And is weight loss really just a matter of adding more eggs and chicken to your day?...