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Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where assistant 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. We all are very familiar with stress and the impact it can have on our mood. In some cases, it can be unavoidable. Some stress can even come from health-promoting behaviors, like a hard workout or taking on a new challenge....

My family tried Brussels sprouts for the first time in May 1975 at a refugee resettlement facility in Southern California. We’d fled the communist takeover of South Vietnam and were joyful to be in America. However, the overcooked, sickly green, gassy Brussels sprouts gave us little joy. vietnamese-style brussels sprouts Credit: Lisa Cassell-Arms Pictured recipe: Vietnamese-Style Coconutty Brussels Sprouts We didn’t eat them again until the early 2000s. I had moved from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, one of the major Brussels sprouts growing areas in the nation....

Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps 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! I’ve been trying both to cook less and to use up what I have before it goes bad, which means we’ve been doing a whole lot of leftovers in my house. I love having leftovers for easy, ready-made lunches and dinners, but lately I’ve been feeling seriously burnt out eating the same thing for multiple meals....

Nearly one in every two American adults—about 47%—have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (or hypertension), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms. That statistic might make this malady seem so common that it’s no big deal, but that’s far from the truth. High blood pressure increases a person’s risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke and cognitive decline. And, since high blood pressure often presents with no symptoms until a larger cardiac event occurs, it’s sometimes called a “silent killer”....

Getting rid of belly fat isn’t just about fitting into skinny jeans—research shows that people with less visceral belly fat (the fat that surrounds your organs) have a decreased risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. So not only will losing fat help you look and feel better, it will also help ward off dangerous health issues. Read More: Foods to Lose Belly Fat & How They Work While there isn’t one magic food that will melt away belly fat, studies have reported certain foods have special belly-fat-burning benefits, such as avocado, artichokes, whole grains, kefir, green tea, eggs, peanuts and chickpeas....

If you’re interested in less-hectic mealtimes, saving time in the kitchen or making healthier food choices, you need to try meal prepping. Meal prep can range from simply preparing freezer smoothie packs for breakfast to cooking complete dinners for the upcoming week. There is no one right way or method to meal prep—it’s about what works best for you. And you don’t need to spend your entire Sunday in the kitchen to get it done....

Scientists have studied the potential effects of soy and dairy foods on breast cancer risk for decades, but the research is somewhat inconsistent. Researchers from Loma Linda University, in partnership with the National Cancer Institute and World Cancer Research Fund, sought to determine if either (or both) of these foods could actually impact one’s cancer risk. The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, analyzed nearly 53,000 women over the age of 30 for eight years....

Artichokes are delicious—especially when paired with spinach in dip form—but are they actually healthy? Here we break down the nutrition and benefits of artichokes, plus share tasty ways to incorporate them into your next meal. Spinach and artichoke dip is delicious, but it’s not the only way to enjoy artichokes. Fresh artichokes are in season in the spring and fall, and if these pinecone-looking veggies are new to you, here’s what you need to know about their nutrition, health benefits, and how you can include them in your meals....

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Pineapple jack-o'-lantern on a beach (Photo: KonArt/Getty Images) Halloween is a time for crazy costumes, creepy-fun recipes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin-flavored everything and, of course, jack-o’-lanterns! This year, take your traditional pumpkin carving up a notch with these four fruit and vegetable jack-o’-lanterns. Use our free printable stencils to create your next holiday-party centerpiece. Watch: How to Make Fruit & Veggie Jack-O-Lanterns 4 Ways Below are step-by-step directions and FREE printable templates for all of your jack-o’-lantern faces....

We can’t be the only ones who take a peek in the mirror or a close look at that Zoom box and think, “Oof! Is it just me or am I aging faster than a president during a super-stressful term?” It’s officially been 12 months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And in that time, we’ve not only witnessed more than 500,000 coronavirus-related deaths here in the U....

TikTok Star Mikayla Nogueira on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Stefanie Keenan TikTok Star Mikayla Nogueira on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Stefanie Keenan TikTok Star Mikayla Nogueira on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Stefanie Keenan TikTok Star Mikayla Nogueira on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Stefanie Keenan Before the 1940s, clothing sizes didn’t really exist. Some people asked others to create clothes to custom-fit their bodies, while others sewed their own; again, in accordance with their personal measurements....

trader joe's mexican style cauliflower rice trader joe's mexican style cauliflower rice trader joe’s mexican style cauliflower rice trader joe’s mexican style cauliflower rice If you’re a big fan of Mexican cuisine, but not all the calories and carbs that come along with typical restaurant dishes like fully-loaded bean and rice burritos or cheesy enchiladas, then my, oh my, is 2021 quite the time to be alive. First, Chipotle announced cilantro-lime cauliflower rice (40 calories and 7 grams of carbs per serving) would be available at their locations nationwide, and now Trader Joe’s is adding a new item to their freezer case: Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower....

We often associate exercise with intensity, physical pain and pushing ourselves to the limit. But it doesn’t have to be this way, according to a new practice that’s on the rise. You may have seen the term “joyful movement” recently trending on social media. But this isn’t a typical fitness trend you may be seeing in the new year, like the 75 Hard Challenge or the 12-3-30 workout. Read on to find out more about what joyful movement is and how you can incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle that works for you....

Okra Credit: Helen Norman If you’ve spent time wandering your local farmers’ market or grocery store, you might have noticed okra in the produce section. Or maybe you’ve loved okra as long as you can remember and just want to learn more about it. This versatile vegetable features edible pods, which can be used in recipes like One-Pan Spicy Okra & Shrimp. Read on to learn more about okra—plus, learn how to cook fresh okra....

Tahini Credit: Getty Images If you have ever made hummus from scratch, then you know that tahini is one of the key ingredients. It contributes to the overall flavor, texture and aroma of the chickpea-based dip. But, what exactly is tahini? Are there any other uses for tahini other than in hummus? Read on to have these questions answered and learn more about this aromatic and nutty-tasting sesame paste. What is tahini?...

Yuzu on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / manbo-photo If you’ve ventured out into the dining scene lately, chances are you’ve encountered yuzu on the menu. Chefs, bakers and mixologists have long been using this unique citrus to bring that je ne sais quoi factor to their dishes. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a seasoned food professional to know how to use this fruit. Here’s everything you need to know about yuzu—from what it tastes like and how to cook and source it, to some of its potential health benefits....

Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg By Patsy Jamieson, Emily Hall & Heather Chadduck and Jen Causey Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg Summer is a season where produce is plenty, making it easy and flavorful to throw together healthy meals. Some weeks are busier than others, and planning ahead can make it more realistic to get a healthy meal on the table....

Let’s see a show of hands for anyone who has been coaxed into trying oven-fried recipes only to be left with a plate of limp, moisture-logged food that’s not even close flavor- or texture-wise to its fast-food competition? ✋🏿✋✋🏽 We’re right there with you, which is why we’re such fans of the air fryer and its magical convection-style powers. That said, we don’t always want to dig out the appliance (or, TBH, clean it afterwards)—and we know not every EatingWell reader owns an air fryer....