woman eating ice cream on the beach Credit: Getty Images There’s a reason why there have been countless song and movie titles that include the sun. Little feels better after a long, frigid winter than feeling a beam of warm sun shining down from the sky come spring and summer. But as good as that sun might feel, you’re probably well aware that it can do a number on your skin health....
Grocery Store Dinner Hacks to Help You Eat More Vegetables Life gets busy and it’s not always easy making a healthy dinner from scratch every night of the week. Washing, slicing and dicing veggies can be time-consuming, and sometimes it’s just easier to skip the prep. Lucky for us, the produce gods have heard our cries! Nowadays, there are so many exciting preprepped veggie options at the grocery store that you could probably get away with buying most of your veggies preprepped (if you’re willing to pay a little extra)....
Many of us are still social distancing and staying home due to COVID-19, but cooking every meal can be exhausting so many of us have turned to frozen meals for a little extra help. But if you’ve recently bought Healthy Choice Power Bowls from the frozen section, you shouldn’t consume them and may want to throw them away immediately. Conagra Brands is recalling Healthy Choice Power Bowls due to the product potentially containing “extraneous material, specifically small rocks,” according to a media release from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)....
We’re smack dab in the middle of cold and flu season. I’m literally typing this with a tickle in the back of my throat. And I’ve heard about a lot of “natural remedies” from people—everything from raw garlic to hot toddies, white grape juice to honey, chicken soup to elderberry. But do any of these foods actually work? There’s no magic pill or food to keep you well, but certain things you do can help....
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There are many reasons to grow a pineapple: They offer a taste of the tropics without the travel, serve as a symbol of hospitality, add a pop of fun to any plant collection and even boast health benefits. Read on for step-by-step instructions for how to grow your very own pineapple. Pineapple Plant in a Pot Credit: Rico Kucel / EyeEm / Getty How do pineapples grow? Growing a pineapple requires several things – most notably another pineapple....
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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! Last week was a busy one and with it came a bit of chaos and lots of thrown-together meals. Sound familiar? I’m feeling the need to recenter myself and, for me, that means planning out and actually shopping for a week of healthy meals....
dog on a shag rug dog bed - puprug Credit: amazon dog on a shag rug dog bed - puprug Credit: amazon dog on a shag rug dog bed - puprug Credit: amazon dog on a shag rug dog bed - puprug Credit: amazon I’m obsessed with my dog, Grits. He’s a five-year-old American Eskimo Dog who is my baby (I don’t have kids yet). He even has an Instagram account....
Passion fruit Passion fruit is a small, tropical fruit that grows on a vine. It’s native to South America but it’s grown and enjoyed all over the world. About the size of a lemon, passion fruit has a shiny, wrinkly exterior. There are two common types: yellow and purple. Yellow passion fruit is typically used to make passion fruit juice and purple passion fruit is commonly eaten fresh. (Fruit is an essential part of a healthy diet....
shrimp salad Pictured Recipe: Spring Roll Salad “Macros” is a buzzword that was likely never heard outside of a nutrition science classroom until just a few years ago. Today, the abbreviation macros (short for macronutrients) is splashed on Instagram profiles and the covers of books. This begs the question: what are macros and should you be counting them in your diet? Read More: Macros Diet Meal Plan What Are Macros or Macronutrients?...
an illustration of a stomach full of foods with symbols around showing discomfort Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a stomach full of foods with symbols around showing discomfort Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a stomach full of foods with symbols around showing discomfort Credit: Getty Images an illustration of a stomach full of foods with symbols around showing discomfort Credit: Getty Images The holidays are filled with many delicious foods that just make you emotionally feel good....
Did you know research published in 2018 in the American Society for Microbiology’s journal mSystems shows that eating up to 30 different kinds of plants in a week can positively benefit your gut microbiome? Having a healthy gut can improve heart health, boost immunity and even benefit mental health. Eating more fruit is an easy way to increase the number of plants you’re eating in a week to keep your gut bacteria happy—and these 10 fruits pack in a plethora of health benefits with every bite....
4-Ingredient Beer Bread Credit: King Arthur 4-Ingredient Beer Bread Credit: King Arthur 4-Ingredient Beer Bread Credit: King Arthur 4-Ingredient Beer Bread Credit: King Arthur I’m a good cook but an absolutely pathetic baker (I’ve burned cut-and-bake cookies and you can just forget about the time I attempted sourdough.) It’s probably because I don’t like measuring out ingredients, but sometimes even I want an easy, stress-relieving kitchen activity to try during social distancing....
On This Page 1. Sauerkraut 2. Kimchi 3. Kefir 4. Kombucha 5. Miso 6. Tempeh 7. Yogurt The Bottom Line Fermented foods like sauerkraut make great sandwich toppings, but did you know that you’re also adding probiotics to your Ruben when you top it with the fermented cabbage? Probiotics are good bacteria that like to hang out in our guts and may improve digestion, boost immunity and help us maintain a healthy weight....
A bowl of congee with chicken, shrimp, lime and garnishes Credit: Breana Killeen Pictured recipe: Shrimp & Chicken Congee When I tried to think of a Father’s Day gift for my dad, I couldn’t imagine sending him a gadget, corny mug or socks—though he’d love all three. Repeatedly, my dad says he has everything he needs and everything he wants. He gets to see the sunset over the water, ride his bike 10 miles and do yoga every day....
Starbucks’ Sous Vide Egg Bites have been a runaway hit since they first debuted nearly three years ago in stores nationwide. These portable, protein-packed bites make for an easy on-the-go breakfast and come in three flavors. But why brave your local Starbucks before 9 a.m. when you can enjoy them at home for a much lower price? Sous Vide Egg Bites Credit: Starbucks Costco fans went crazy when the big-box retailer started selling copycat sous vide egg bites earlier this year—there’s even a Reddit thread dedicated to it!...
a wine glass and a glucose monitor Credit: Getty Images a wine glass and a glucose monitor Credit: Getty Images a wine glass and a glucose monitor Credit: Getty Images a wine glass and a glucose monitor Credit: Getty Images Whether you’re hanging with your friends or enjoying a movie night with your partner, a popular way to unwind is to sip a glass of wine. Yet if you have diabetes, you’re probably wondering whether you can enjoy an after-dinner glass, too....
Rainbow Yogurt Bowl Rainbow Yogurt Bowl Rainbow Yogurt Bowl Rainbow Yogurt Bowl Does your local market run super specials on yogurt? The kind of sale you just cannot resist and so you fill the fridge with way too many single-serving containers or giant tubs and then, a week later, end up tossing some—or most—of that yogurt in the trash? Thankfully, there’s a solution and it does not require the willpower to not buy the yogurt....
avocados Credit: Getty Images/Rob White Photography avocados Credit: Getty Images/Rob White Photography avocados Credit: Getty Images/Rob White Photography avocados Credit: Getty Images/Rob White Photography If you still think that fat is the enemy and that the idea of “healthy fats” is an oxymoron, let us help change your mind. While we’re not suggesting you seek out the fattiest cuts of meat or start eating butter with a spoon, certain types of fat—in moderation—are part of a balanced diet, and can help you maintain a healthy weight....
