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News View Series 8 Healthy Products to Find at Trader Joe's in February Over 400 Types of Ready-to-Eat Salad & Sandwich Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Padma Lakshmi Just Made This Coconut-Braised Cabbage That's Perfect for Chilly Nights Are Erewhon Smoothies Healthy & Are They Worth the $20 Price Tag? If you aren’t already familiar, TikTok is full of satisfying cleaning videos, like this one that shows you how to make dirty grout lines look brand new again, and this other trick for making your stainless steel appliances sparkle....

Coconut Coconut Coconut Coconut Picking healthy spreads and cooking oils at the grocery store can be pretty confusing. There are many different choices out there, but which is best to pick? We put two popular fats head to head to find out which is healthier: this or that? Is it healthier to use butter or coconut oil when it comes to fats? The Winner: It’s a draw, actually. They were both considered nutritional bad boys at one time for their high content of saturated fat, but both coconut oil and butter have gotten a bit of an image makeover in the past few years, as Joyce Hendley originally reported for EatingWell....

woman holding paper intestines in front of her torso Photo: Light Field Studios / Getty Images When Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI (also known as Dr. B) first decided to become a GI doctor, the scientific world had little understanding about the relationship between our microbiome and overall health. In the last five years, however, Dr. B says he’s seen emerging research on the microbiome help doctors realize the need to pursue nutrition-based medicine....

Celeriac Credit: Getty Images Celeriac, or celery root, is one of the unsung heroes of the root vegetable world. It can be eaten raw or cooked, is a terrific substitution for potatoes in many applications and is wonderfully healthful! Whether you want to make a killer mash or a new refreshing salad, it’s time to get to know this unique vegetable. What is celeriac? Celeriac, often called celery root, is just that, the large root bulb of the celery plant....

Photo: Starbucks Cold brew has been all the rage lately. It’s made by steeping coarse-ground coffee in cold, filtered water for 18-24 hours. The special part about cold brew is that it doesn’t touch hot water at any point during the brewing process (hence the name), so it allows the coffee grounds to give off a mellow and much less-acidic flavor. But now there’s a new (and arguably more delicious) way to drink the cold brew you know and love-it’s called nitro cold brew, and it’s available at many coffee shops and almost all Starbucks stores nationwide....

With so many yogurt varieties, have you wondered if you should be choosing one type over the other? Do you know what are the differences between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt? To help you decide which yogurt to eat, we compared the nutrition facts of each yogurt and explored the the environmental impact—read on to find out more. Greek Vs. Regular: By the Numbers Greek yogurt is made by straining out the extra whey in regular yogurt, which makes the yogurt thicker, creamier and tangier than regular yogurt....

3-Day Diabetes Meal Plan: 2,200 Calories 3-Day Diabetes Meal Plan: 2,200 Calories 3-Day Diabetes Meal Plan: 2,200 Calories 3-Day Diabetes Meal Plan: 2,200 Calories Healthy eating is the cornerstone of diabetes management and can make all the difference in balancing your blood sugar and preventing the long-term effects of diabetes. In this healthy 2,200-calorie meal plan, delicious diabetes-friendly ingredients make balancing your blood sugar simple. Meals and snacks feature fiber-rich complex carbohydrates (like whole grains, fruits and vegetables), lean protein and healthy fats while limiting refined carbs (like white bread, white rice and added sugars), saturated fats and sodium-a combination recommended for diabetes....

Dogs and cats have been finding a lot to love-and scoring a lot of love-since the COVID-19 pandemic began and many more humans were craving companionship during the lonely lockdown. There’s even a new term for dogs adopted in the past 16 months or so: “pandemic puppies.” And this trend isn’t just a blip; about one in three Americans polled by the pet sitting company Rover in October 2020 had welcomed a cat or dog into their home since March 2020, and a January 2021 Rover follow-up discovered that 49% of Americans got a new dog during the pandemic....

Costco storefront Costco storefront Costco storefront Costco storefront Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images School is almost back in session, which means you’ll have to start waking up extra early to get the kiddos’ lunches packed and ready to go (sigh). Between balancing the early morning wake-up calls and brushing your hair before running out the door, packing a well-balanced lunch (or some healthy snacks for your kids) can become an afterthought....

We’re no Marie Kondo, but we know there are certain items in everyone’s kitchen (including ours!) that don’t “spark joy” or serve a purpose. Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, get more organized or go green in the new year, taking stock of what’s in your kitchen can help. After all, if you can’t find your meal-prep containers or reusable grocery tote, how are you going to achieve those goals? well organized kitchen utensils Credit: Getty / Allusioni Here are six kitchen items we think you should toss, recycle or donate ASAP....

Whether you’re eating gluten-free for medical reasons or to follow a diet plan, there are some incredible gluten-free whole grains out there to keep you full at each meal. Contrary to what you may think, you don’t have to go low-carb if you’re cutting gluten out of your diet, thanks to several delicious and nutritious types of grains. several piles of whole grains Credit: Janine Lamontagne / Getty Images Gluten-free grains are now easier than ever to find at the grocery store or on restaurant menus, thanks to a growing consumer desire for more whole-grain options....

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 I have always loved football. Growing up, my dad would coach my two brother’s teams and we wouldn’t miss a game. As we grew up, game days at their alma mater (which became my alma mater, too) Michigan State University were some of my favorite fall memories....

As the country begins to see the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, we are also facing several variants of the virus that are believed to be more contagious and potentially even more deadly. The U.K. and Brazil variants have already been detected here in the U.S., and there is now a series of travel restrictions being put into effect to prevent the even more serious variant from South Africa from taking hold here....

Coffee is basically the mascot of the modern workplace, cheering us on and helping us meet our deadlines. You’d be hard-pressed to find an office space that doesn’t have at least one coffee maker—but does coffee actually help us be more productive? While some studies show coffee can cause jitters and anxiety, new research shows drinking coffee every day could help you be a more efficient employee—you just need to drink the right amount to stay in the sweet spot....

Zucchini may be available year-round at the supermarket, but fans of this summer vegetable know summer is when it’s at its peak. Fans also know that zucchini is not just versatile but also easy to cook and enjoy. You can sauté zucchini, steam zucchini, roast zucchini, grill zucchini or even eat zucchini raw. Zucchini can also be layered into lasagna, simmered in soup or even shaved into ribbons or cut into noodles (aka zoodles)....

In our house, Christmas is a big deal. We buy new Christmas ornaments wherever we travel. We turn on the carols before the Thanksgiving turkey is out of the oven (sometimes sooner, if I’m being honest). We love Christmas so much that my husband and I got engaged at a Christmas-tree farm, literally in the snow underneath the tree we were about to cut down. One of the things I look forward to the most about the holidays is my annual cookie swap....

6713583.jpg 6713583.jpg 6713583.jpg 6713583.jpg Pictured recipe: Salmon with Curried Yogurt & Cucumber Salad If you have diabetes you know that carbohydrates are important. So it may seem like an ultra low-carb diet, the ketogenic diet, is the solution to managing your diabetes with food. But is keto all it’s cracked up to be? Plus, is it safe to “go keto” if you have diabetes? We take a look at the latest research around keto and diabetes and what the ketogenic diet does to your blood sugar....

Whole30 Diet Meal Plan The Whole30 diet (the stricter sister of the Paleo diet) has climbed its way to one of the top spots for popular diet trends, promising benefits like weight loss, increased energy levels and relief from chronic pain and digestive issues—so long as you faithfully follow the strict set of rules for what you can and cannot eat. Even though it’s not totally in line with all of our principles of healthy eating—you don’t have to give up beans and whole grains in our book—the Whole30 diet plan does have some components we agree with....

Sweet Potato and a Yam Credit: Getty Images Sweet Potato and a Yam Credit: Getty Images Sweet Potato and a Yam Credit: Getty Images Sweet Potato and a Yam Credit: Getty Images For many of us, the terms sweet potato and yam may be interchangeable. The truth is, generations of Americans have been getting it wrong. Sweet potatoes and yams are not the same. They are two separate foods that aren’t even from the same family....

2,000 Calorie Meal Plan for Diabetes, roast chicken with pilaf and broccoli on a plate 2,000 Calorie Meal Plan for Diabetes, roast chicken with pilaf and broccoli on a plate 2,000 Calorie Meal Plan for Diabetes, roast chicken with pilaf and broccoli on a plate 2,000 Calorie Meal Plan for Diabetes, roast chicken with pilaf and broccoli on a plate The simple meals and snacks in this 2,000-calorie meal plan feature some of the best foods for diabetes to help you keep your blood sugar in check so you can feel your best....