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kitchen without any clutter Credit: Getty / Aliyev Alexei Sergeevich Speaking totally unscientifically, as someone who recently moved, I’m willing to bet the average kitchen probably contains at least 10 percent more stuff than any other room in the house. As both a cooking fanatic and minimalist, this presents a constant dilemma for me. Millions of people in my shoes latched on to the now-famous KonMari method of de-cluttering, taking the advice of a woman who built her empire on tidying up to purge any possession that didn’t, in her words, “spark joy....

Kendra Calfee Credit: Justin Kase Conder Kendra Calfee Credit: Justin Kase Conder Kendra Calfee Credit: Justin Kase Conder Kendra Calfee Credit: Justin Kase Conder As a 22-year-old truck driver, Kendra Calfeé spent her days hauling big rigs thousands of miles across the country. But in April 2012, at the age of 25, a type 2 diabetes diagnosis shook up her life. Her employer wouldn’t let her drive again until her A1C was below 10%, rendering her jobless....

Charlotte Knox fish Illustrations There is no better place to ogle California seafood, in all its bizarre bounty, than the Santa Barbara harbor on a Saturday morning. Vendors line City Pier alongside bobbing boats with names like New Hazard and Fishin’ Mission, their booths thronged by customers speaking a half-dozen languages. The wares at this fishermen’s market are as diverse as the clientele. One crate brims with canary rockfish, bocaccio and lingcod-a toothy bottom-dweller whose flesh, when a filleter slices one open, is a startling turquoise....

woman drinking water Credit: Getty Images woman drinking water Credit: Getty Images woman drinking water Credit: Getty Images woman drinking water Credit: Getty Images While it’s often overshadowed by the latest celebrity diet or TikTok food trend, drinking the Goldilocks amount of water (not too little; not too much) “is essential for life and whole body health,” says Michelle Cardel, Ph.D., M.S., RD, the senior director of global clinical research and nutrition at WW (WeightWatchers)....

Sheet-Pan Pork & Cherry Tomatoes Pictured Recipe: Sheet-Pan Pork & Cherry Tomatoes The Whole30 is a restrictive and short-term diet “reset.” For 30 days, participants commit to nonnegotiable food rules: no legumes, grains, dairy, alcohol, or added sugar. They go cold turkey on avoiding dietary staples like whole-wheat bread, oats, rice, peanut butter, beans, and milk. They eat only whole foods from a few food groups: vegetables and fruits, meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, and seeds....

two seed packets on a grey surface Credit: JULIE GOLDSTONE two seed packets on a grey surface Credit: JULIE GOLDSTONE two seed packets on a grey surface Credit: JULIE GOLDSTONE two seed packets on a grey surface Credit: JULIE GOLDSTONE There’s no better way to best the winter blues than to start shopping for seeds for your spring garden. We love supporting smaller industry players with lesser-known cultivars (and flavors!...

Vegan Minestrone 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 a very busy week, where there was quite a lot of takeout, my body’s telling me I need some fresh meals with lots of veggies. Our bodies do a pretty good job of letting us know what we need, so this week I’m answering with soups, salads and other light—but satisfying—meals that are ready in 30 minutes or less....

Aldi is a favorite grocery store of ours because they have high-quality products at fantastic prices. The German-based grocer has developed a cult-like following over the years, and the company holds an annual Fan Favorites survey to discover Aldi’s best-loved products.This year’s awards had 23 categories—from alcohol to vegetarian/vegan options—and we have the whole list of winners! Aldi storefront with Aldi Fan Favorites Credit: Sean Gallup (Getty Images) / Aldi We can’t wait to try a lot of these products, and some of them have already become staples in our own homes....

Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi and Trader Joe's Autumnal Harvest Soup in a pot Credit: Trader Joe's, Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi and Trader Joe's Autumnal Harvest Soup in a pot Credit: Trader Joe's, Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi and Trader Joe’s Autumnal Harvest Soup in a pot Credit: Trader Joe’s, Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm...

Though sugar may be sweet, most of us are getting way too much added sugars in our days. Rather than go completely sugar free this month, our goal was to help you cut down on sugar from processed foods and desserts and load up on healthier options. The recipes featured this month deliver protein, whole grains or vegetables to help keep your blood sugar from spiking and crashing. We also selected some sweet treats you can feel good about with little to no added sugar....

In the midst of a global pandemic, coupled with cold and flu season, immunity is top of mind. To keep your immune system in tip-top shape, there are some things you can do. Getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, trying not to stress too much, moving your body regularly and eating a well-balanced diet can help your immune system (on top of washing hands regularly, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and following CDC guidelines around social distancing and wearing a mask to help reduce the spread of COVID-19)....

Dunkin Pumpkin Drinks Credit: Courtesy of Brand Fall is not just right around the corner; it’s also right around the Dunkin’ drive-thru. On August 17, Dunkin’ released their Proud to Pumpkin fall menu, including four new and returning seasonal drinks—and yes, that includes a PSL. Two returning flavors include the popular Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte. While the cold brew offers bolder notes of brown sugar and fall spices, the latte is known for its sweet pumpkin and vanilla flavors....

Midsection of girl having healthy lunch while sitting on bench Credit: Getty Images / Westend61 Just like for adults, fruits and vegetables are super important for kids to be able to grow up healthy and strong. In fact, science recommends getting at least two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables each day. But getting kids to actually eat their fruits and vegetables might be easier said than done....

If you’ve seen elderberry products greeting you at the health food store or noticed an uptick in advertisements touting the benefits of black elderberry, you might be wondering if there’s any truth to the claims. Truth: elderberry fruit has been used as a natural remedy for cold and flu for centuries (learn more about if elderberry can help with cold and flu). But does it work? What is elderberry? Elderberry is the edible fruit of the elderberry shrub, or Sambucus nigra, which grows in North America and Europe....

Portrait of Gordon Ramsay on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Noam Galai Portrait of Gordon Ramsay on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Noam Galai Portrait of Gordon Ramsay on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Noam Galai Portrait of Gordon Ramsay on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Noam Galai Gordon Ramsay is a British chef, restaurateur, television personality and writer. He’s opened a string of restaurants across the globe and is widely known for his larger-than-life personality on shows like Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares and Master Chef....

hummus in bowl with herbs hummus in bowl with herbs hummus in bowl with herbs hummus in bowl with herbs Hummus is a healthy, creamy spread that’s delicious scooped up with veggies, dolloped on top of a salad or spread on a piece of toast. Homemade hummus is easy enough to make but store-bought hummus is even easier and a great staple to have in your fridge. But exactly how long does hummus last in the fridge?...

Chances are, you have at least one can or bag of dried beans in your kitchen right now. But if you are anything like us, you’re growing just a bit bored with your basic black bean soup and chili recipes. Well, Ina Garten (one of our all-time favorite celeb chefs) has a recipe in her archives that looks like just what we need to switch things up in the kitchen: Tuscan White Bean Soup....

3 air-fryers on a designed background with a recall button on top Credit: Walmart 3 air-fryers on a designed background with a recall button on top Credit: Walmart 3 air-fryers on a designed background with a recall button on top Credit: Walmart 3 air-fryers on a designed background with a recall button on top Credit: Walmart Some models of air fryers and air-frying ovens from Best Buy are being recalled due to the risk of overheating....

Air fryers have actually been on the market for over 10 years, yet they seem to be more popular than ever right now. But what is it about the air fryer in particular that makes it a top choice? Is air frying even that healthy? Here’s what a registered dietitian says. What Exactly Is Air Frying? For starters, the air fryer allows us to make crispy foods that taste similar to the deep-fried version, but without all of the extra oil....

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