fennel bulbs Credit: Helen Norman Crisp, green and feathery, fennel is a healthy vegetable that adds flavor to any dish. The aromatic vegetable has a subtle sweetness and licorice-like flavor, and can be enjoyed in a raw or cooked state. Plus, the entire plant is edible, so nothing goes to waste. To make the most of the vegetable, learn how to cut a fennel bulb properly with these step-by-step photos....
We love the Endangered Species brand for making delicious Fair Trade chocolate and giving 10% of their proceeds to organizations that help protect endangered wildlife across the globe. Each chocolate bar actually comes with an info sheet on an endangered animal, making you a little smarter as you savor some glorious chocolate. Oat Milk Chocolate Credit: Endangered Species The company just debuted three types of oat milk-based dark chocolate—an original Oat Milk + Dark Chocolate; Oat Milk, Sea Salt & Almonds + Dark Chocolate and Oat Milk Rice Crisp + Dark Chocolate—all made with 55% cacao....
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lemons Photo: Getty Images/Vesna Jovanovic 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. Spring has sprung all over the country and temperatures are warming up. Though many of us are spending more time at home and dealing with a lot of uncertainty, cooking has become a source of comfort for many....
` Good food fast logo View Series Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services Best Meal Delivery Services 5 Easy Snack Ideas You Can Pack in a Mason Jar 9 Healthy Salads to Order from Popular Fast-Food Chains Complex meals are not what you need right now! Life is busy and dinner shouldn’t add to the chaos, which is why we created these easy three-ingredient meals. Not counting basics we all have in our kitchen, like olive oil, salt and pepper, these dinners use just three ingredients to create the delicious plant-based combinations you see below....
easter egg silicone mold One of the true highlights of every Easter basket is the Reese’s Egg. We know they’re not exactly healthy, but they’re actually one of the lower-sugar Easter candies and one of our favorite seasonal treats. And have you ever noticed that they taste a bit different from other Reese’s products? Since the items included on the ingredient list are pretty identical among them all, our friends at Better Homes & Gardens did a non-scientific test to try to figure out why....
Beauty Benefits Beauty Benefits Beauty Benefits Beauty Benefits Collagen seems to be the nutrition craze du jour. People are adding collagen to coffee, smoothies and more in hopes that it will help promote anti-aging and alleviate wrinkles and arthritis symptoms (check out our favorite dietitian-approved collagen powders for more on that). Not to mention, collagen can be found in several food sources that you might already eat. But does eating more collagen equate to a healthier you?...
Gnocchi Pomodoro Gnocchi Pomodoro Gnocchi Pomodoro Gnocchi Pomodoro You may have heard about the latest fad diets—the new things to cut out for “health,” the latest gripes about carbs or fats or proteins, the new reasons to fast (or not to fast)—and you may have a lot of questions. Fad diets chronically overpromise and underdeliver. A different approach? Learning to tune in to your body and finding out what is healthy for you....
It’s no secret that vitamin D is a critical nutrient for supporting good health. It’s involved in everything from building strong bones and teeth to fighting infections and reducing inflammation. While you can get some of the vitamin D you need from sunlight and certain foods, it’s common to take vitamin D supplements to help ensure adequate intake. However, a new study published January 17, 2023, in Nutrition, Obesity, and Exercise of the JAMA Network indicates that your body weight may impact the efficacy of vitamin D supplements....
wine being poured into two glasses Credit: Getty Images wine being poured into two glasses Credit: Getty Images wine being poured into two glasses Credit: Getty Images wine being poured into two glasses Credit: Getty Images Picking good wine for yourself or a dinner party can be really hard-just look at all those bottles lining the shelves! Red, white and sparkling… it’s easy to pick the same bottle over and over, but variety is key when hosting....
a Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole a Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole a Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole a Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole In the weeks following Thanksgiving through the New Year, the holiday hustle is in full swing. But between all the excitement of gatherings and celebration, everyday life continues—and that includes dinner duty on the “ordinary” days of the week. In this seven-day diabetes-friendly dinner plan, we’re prioritizing satisfying comfort food that’s quick and easy to make....
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Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs Warm up with a bowl of hearty soup and cozy seasonal meals while reducing inflammation with this 7-day plan for winter. Growing research links chronic inflammation to tons of health conditions, like heart disease, arthritis and even diabetes. Upping our intake of anti-inflammatory foods and focusing on wellness by exercising regularly, prioritizing adequate sleep and reducing stress all play a role in improving our health and fending off chronic diseases....
jar and measuring cups with white powder / flour No all purpose flour? No worries! There are many substitutions you can make. | Credit: Casey Barber No eggs in the fridge? No worries—you can still make those cookies you’re craving. While it’s true that you can’t improvise as freely with baking recipes as you can with your dinner plans, there are a number of regular pantry and refrigerator staples that you can substitute for flour, butter, eggs and other standard ingredients....
Frozen chicken breast on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Oksana Ermak From a three-ingredient chicken salad to a simple sheet-pan dinner, there are endless ways to eat chicken—and we love to keep a pack on hand in the freezer for whenever inspiration strikes. But what happens when plans change and you no longer need the chicken? The last thing you want to do is waste it. So, can you refreeze thawed chicken?...
Losing quality sleep can put extra stress on the body, causing higher-than-average morning blood sugars. But don’t worry— if you’re struggling to fall or stay asleep, we’ve got you covered. Search for Patterns First, try to identify what’s keeping you up. “If you keep a blood glucose log, mark the nights you didn’t sleep well and why,” suggests Linda Tilton, RD, a certified diabetes care and education specialist with the University of Vermont Medical Center....
a recipe photo of the Frozen Lemon Ginger Shots with one popped out of an ice try and in a mug, getting hot water poured over it Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Catherine Jessee Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where 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....
Wow, 80 looks amazing on Martha Stewart! The mom/grandmother/cookbook author/magazine founder/entrepreneur/TV host celebrated the start of her 80th trip around the sun last week, and in true Martha fashion, she left no detail overlooked. While the tablescape and Stewart’s apparel were both stunning and chic, what really took the event over the top is—you guessed it!—the menu. Known for her penchant for throwing epic dinner parties and whipping up scrumptious desserts that look as incredible as they taste, Stewart and her team designed a birthday party menu that we can’t wait to recreate for our next summer soiree....
I love a good glass (or two) of wine at the end of the night but I certainly don’t love the ensuing hangover I get after drinking too much. And as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that it doesn’t take much for that pestering headache to surface the next day. But thankfully, I’ve figured out a solution where I can still enjoy a few glasses of wine each night, without the horrible next-day hangover....
coffee cup Credit: Getty / Mykola Sosiukin / EyeEm This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. I used to work in the coffee industry, and if there’s one piece of expert advice I could give you it’d be this: Always buy whole-bean coffee and grind it in a burr grinder....
