brown sugar Credit: Getty Images brown sugar Credit: Getty Images brown sugar Credit: Getty Images brown sugar Credit: Getty Images Brown sugar, whether light or dark, is an essential ingredient for baking and cooking. But what if you grab that bag or jar to find a solid hard lump of sugar instead of that soft, fluffy, sandy pile you expected? There are many ways to get that sugar back to a usable state, and everyone has their favorite....
Padma Lakshmi Credit: Getty Images We’re always on the lookout for new recipe inspiration, and our latest culinary obsession comes from the one-and-only Padma Lakshmi. The chef, author and TV personality recently took to Instagram to share her grandmother Jima’s recipe for a type of achar, or pickle, using lemons and we can’t wait to try it out for ourselves. Check out the video, below: What Is Achar? Achar (or oorga) is a popular condiment found in South Asia, particularly, India....
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for our health, but you’re not alone if you feel like you don’t get enough. A 2017 CDC report found only 10% of Americans regularly meet the daily recommendation of five servings of fruits and vegetables. Skipping out on these foods not only means missing out on some vital nutrients, but could also hinder your mental health. New research published in Nature found some pretty close ties between how much produce one consumes and their mental health status....
Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles 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! Summer in Vermont is short, so I tend to pack in a lot of activities during these warmer months. This week is no exception. In addition to my busy work week, I have a family event, a friend’s wedding and will be celebrating my wedding anniversary....
Bloomscape Tough Stuff Collection Credit: Bloomscape Bloomscape Tough Stuff Collection Credit: Bloomscape Bloomscape Tough Stuff Collection Credit: Bloomscape Bloomscape Tough Stuff Collection Credit: Bloomscape Whenever I come across a gorgeous plant, I have to stop and take a picture. My camera roll is full of photos and one could say my virtual garden is thriving. I just wish I could say the same about my actual one. Despite many attempts, I always seemed to kill my plants—until I discovered this collection of low-maintenance houseplants curated for inept gardeners like myself: Bloomscape’s “Tough Stuff” Collection....
aerogarden indoor grower with mixed herbs Credit: AeroGarden.com Indoor gardens have been growing in popularity as an easy way for people to have fresh herbs and veggies at their fingertips all year round. And since the coronavirus pandemic, these gardens have become even more trendy, as shopping trips are less frequent and cooking at home has increased. I recently jumped on the trend and bought an AeroGarden indoor garden and am growing herbs, which I’ve been really enjoying!...
Host Antonia Lofaso and guest judges Michael Voltaggio and Francis Lam with LED Julia Child on the TV, as seen on Julia Child Challenge, Season 1 Credit: Food Network Host Antonia Lofaso and guest judges Michael Voltaggio and Francis Lam with LED Julia Child on the TV, as seen on Julia Child Challenge, Season 1 Credit: Food Network Host Antonia Lofaso and guest judges Michael Voltaggio and Francis Lam with LED Julia Child on the TV, as seen on Julia Child Challenge, Season 1 Credit: Food Network...
Buying in bulk and losing weight may seem contradictory but it’s quite the contrary at Costco, where they don’t only have bulk containers of chocolate peanut butter cups and giant bags of potato chips but also berries by the pound and vegetables galore. Aside from the produce section, though, it can be overwhelming to sort through all the packaged goods to find the best foods for weight loss. (Just want to eat a little better?...
If it feels like your digestive system is—uhh—underperforming, these drinks might help. That’s right, elements of each of these drinks could help you get your digestion back on track and, pun intended, running smoothly. Your gut health plays a role in many other parts of your body—your mood, your heart, your immunity—so keeping it in good shape is important. While what you eat matters, drinks can help too. Whether you’re feeling bloated, backed up or nauseous—try one of these 7 research-backed drinks to help improve your digestion....
Not all abdominal fat is created equal. Some belly fat is necessary to provide protection and warmth. But too much visceral adipose tissue (VAT)—the fat that is deep inside your abdomen, surrounding your organs—can be problematic. In a 2020 review of the literature published in the journal Circulation Research, researchers pointed out that several large studies have shown that excess VAT can increase your chances of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. While genetics play a role in where people deposit fat on their bodies, there are lifestyle changes that will help reduce VAT and your potential risk for disease....
Elaine Welteroth on designed background Credit: On behalf of Elaine Welteroth Elaine Welteroth, TV host and bestselling author of More Than Enough, might be five weeks postpartum, but she’s as effervescent as ever when you get to meet her. Even over Zoom, she’s warm and witty and happy to discuss her role in Ninja’s “Recipe of Me” campaign. The goal: To use Ninja’s products to honor family recipes. As a partner in the initiative, Welteroth sees this as a great opportunity to share two of the recipes that best represent her blended African American, German and Irish heritage....
a group of frozen food items like fish, chicken, fruit, and vegetables Credit: Getty Images a group of frozen food items like fish, chicken, fruit, and vegetables Credit: Getty Images a group of frozen food items like fish, chicken, fruit, and vegetables Credit: Getty Images a group of frozen food items like fish, chicken, fruit, and vegetables Credit: Getty Images Have you ever opened up the freezer, ready to pull out some meat or another frozen food, only to find it looks like it’s covered in a layer of ice?...
Pictured Recipe: Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kebabs One of the simplest ways to boost the flavor and enhance the texture of any dish is through marinating. According to the Food Lover’s Companion by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst, a marinade is “a seasoned liquid in which foods such as meat, fish and vegetables are soaked (marinated) in order to absorb flavor and, in some instances, to be tenderized.” Breana Lai Killeen, M....
Classic Ceviche Classic Ceviche Classic Ceviche Classic Ceviche The first time I had ceviche, I had absolutely no idea what I was putting in my mouth. The cool, citrusy mounds of I-didn’t-know-what were piled on top of a tostada sprinkled with flecks of cilantro and bits of onion. It was at a taqueria in Las Vegas where there were no translations to tell me that I was eating raw fish....
La La Anthony on a designed background Credit: Michael Simon for Kellogg’s Special K La La Anthony on a designed background Credit: Michael Simon for Kellogg’s Special K La La Anthony on a designed background Credit: Michael Simon for Kellogg’s Special K La La Anthony on a designed background Credit: Michael Simon for Kellogg’s Special K You might remember La La Anthony (check her out on Instagram @lala) from her time hosting popular VH1 shows Flavor of Love, Real World and I Love New York....
As much as we would love for every dish on our Thanksgiving table to be homemade, that’s just not a realistic goal for most of us. Thankfully, Trader Joe’s is here to help you out with some of the food, drinks and decorations this year. Trader Joe's November 2019 Credit: Trader Joe's Their Fearless Flyer Thanksgiving Guide just dropped, and we are feeling inspired to fill our table with so many of these products this Turkey Day....
benefits of composting While many communities now have local recycling drop-off locations and others offer curbside recycling, unnecessary items are still being sent to landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, food scraps and yard waste account for more than 30% of what we throw away, with 24% of trash coming from food waste, making it the single largest contributor to landfills. Before we can begin to discuss the benefits of composting, it’s best to have a general understanding of what composting is—and how to do it properly....
Recipe: Purple Fruit Salad You’ve heard the old saying: Real beauty comes from the inside. You could say the same for good health. When you eat right, exercise, get enough sleep and find smart ways to manage stress-like trading a Netflix binge for a yoga class or long run in the park-you start to look and feel your best. Not sure where to start? Say hello to the five foods below....
500 calorie dinner seafood Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet and should find its way to your dinner table on at least two nights of the week. A healthy source of lean protein, fish and shellfish also deliver nutrients like selenium, zinc, magnesium and omega-3 fats. Plus, seafood cooks quickly, making it great for fast dinners. Here we pulled together our best shellfish recipes and combined them with simple sides to create complete and healthy 500-calorie meals....
Clean-Eating Vegetarian Meal Plan to Lose Weight: 1,200 Calories Packed with healthy whole foods, this vegetarian clean-eating meal plan will give your body the nutrients it needs and none of the stuff it doesn’t. We ditch added sugars, refined carbs and unhealthy fats while pumping up the high-fiber fruits, vegetables and plant-based proteins (like beans, edamame and lentils). The high-fiber, high-protein meals and snacks in this plan will help you feel fuller on fewer calories, and will better balance your blood sugar to keep energy levels stable throughout the day, which is especially important if you’re eating fewer calories to lose weight....
