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Pati Jinich on designed background Credit: Jennifer Chase Pati Jinich on designed background Credit: Jennifer Chase Pati Jinich on designed background Credit: Jennifer Chase Pati Jinich on designed background Credit: Jennifer Chase Host of the James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table and the docuseries La Frontera, Pati Jinich was born and raised in Mexico City. She’s the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., where she now lives with her husband and three sons....

olive oil Credit: Getty Images olive oil Credit: Getty Images olive oil Credit: Getty Images olive oil Credit: Getty Images Choosing an olive oil can sometimes feel like choosing a bottle of wine. There are so many different varieties, origins and labels that it can make your head spin. The olive oil world is indeed similar to the wine industry with its certifying organizations and experts. We know how overwhelming all that information can be, so we’re here to make things easy for you....

3 shoes on a designed background Credit: New Balance / Skechers / Kane Footwear 3 shoes on a designed background Credit: New Balance / Skechers / Kane Footwear 3 shoes on a designed background Credit: New Balance / Skechers / Kane Footwear 3 shoes on a designed background Credit: New Balance / Skechers / Kane Footwear If you have diabetes and struggle to find comfortable shoes, you’re not alone. Diabetes can cause many different conditions, including foot problems that make wearing shoes painful....

ThePrep One Pan Chicken and Asparagus Bake 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! Vermont has a long way to go until “real” spring, but the first week of March has me craving fresh spring-y foods—a change from the hearty dishes I’ve been relying on to get me through the cold winter....

burrata pajamas Credit: Walmart Social distancing is important to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, but staying at home all day can be kind of a drag. My fashion sense hasn’t exactly been on point—I’ve been switching between my “work pajamas” and “sleep pajamas” for almost a week now, and it’s not a good look. While I know there are (much) bigger problems than my ratty, hole-filled sweats, I also think now’s the time to treat yourself to a set of pjs that makes you smile—like this fancy cheese-themed set from Walmart....

Assortment of healthy vitamin B12, cobalamin source food on a designed background Credit: Adobe Stock / aamulya Like most nutrients, vitamin B12 is something that many of us eat every day but don’t fully understand. Whether or not your B12 consumption is front-of-mind, our bodies need it for a variety of reasons. While most people get enough each day by eating fish, meat and dairy products, those who are vegan or vegetarian might worry about whether they are getting enough vitamin B12, and how to choose a supplement that is safe....

Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Dave Kotinsky Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Dave Kotinsky Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Dave Kotinsky Giada De Laurentiis on a designed background Credit: Getty Images / Dave Kotinsky There’s nothing like having a warm and cozy meal on a crisp fall evening—that’s why we’re making comforting dinners that are packed full of seasonal ingredients like butternut squash, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts....

If you have high cholesterol you aren’t alone: nearly half of all American adults have high cholesterol. Typically, your lifestyle and your genetics combine to lead you to have-or not have-high cholesterol. Steel-Cut Oatmeal Pictured recipe: Steel Cut Oatmeal Not all cholesterol is bad. In fact, your body makes its own and uses it for key functions, such as producing cells and certain hormones. Too much of this waxy substance in the blood, though, and it will build up as plaque in your arteries-and that raises your risk for heart attack, stroke and a condition called peripheral artery disease where the arteries in your limbs narrow....

500 calorie weight loss dinners Pictured Recipe: Black Bean-Quinoa Buddha Bowl The best way to lose weight is to set a daily calorie goal and keep yourself accountable to that goal by keeping a food diary. But how do you cut calories from your diet sensibly and in a way that will be sustainable in the long-run? The answer: by setting specific, short-term goals that actually feel doable. Saying to yourself, “I will never eat out again” is not a realistic goal....

How to Cook Fish Pictured Recipe: Fish Fillets with Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa Try our simple 3-step method to cook fish, plus fish recipes and fish sauces. First, ask your local fish market or the fish counter at your favorite store what’s fresh and what’s sustainably caught. Depending on where you live, what’s freshest might actually be fish that was frozen at sea and kept frozen until it arrived at your market (just defrost it overnight in your refrigerator before using)....

Everyone loves to hate carbs. They’ve gotten a bad reputation recently and are blamed for everything from causing diabetes to poor energy levels (not all carbs are bad for you FYI). But what is a low-carb diet anyways? And isn’t keto low-carb too? Read on to learn the differences between a low-carb diet and a ketogenic diet, plus find out which one is better for weight loss and overall health. Pictured recipe: Antipasto Baked Smothered Chicken What is a low-carb diet?...

costco storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images News / Johnny Louis costco storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images News / Johnny Louis costco storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images News / Johnny Louis costco storefront on designed background Credit: Getty Images News / Johnny Louis Attention Costco shoppers—the new warehouse deals are LIVE! As a frequent Costco-goer myself, I’m always interested in seeing what great deals I can nab....

By Julia Westbrook and Maxine Yeung, M.S., RD, NBC-HWC Healthy pancake mix that tastes great too? What a way to start your morning! Pancakes aren’t exactly known for their stick-to-your-ribs staying power. So we analyzed nutrition labels for protein and fiber and sampled more than 30 brands to find the ones that will fill you up. Check out the five that were our absolute favorites out of them all. Pick up a package of the one that sounds best to you and whip up a batch of fluffy pancakes to make your morning that much better....

A 2018 USDA report found Americans waste about a pound of food per day, on average-with a majority of the waste coming from fruits and vegetables. Not only is that bad for the environment, but food waste also wastes money-up to $2,200 per household, according to a report by the Natural Defenses Resource Council (NRDC). We’d personally much rather use that on a tropical vacation, wouldn’t you? Unfortunately, people who eat healthier are more likely to waste food-mostly from produce-as it can be difficult to know how much you need for the week when going grocery shopping....

garbage can Credit: Getty / Spiderstock You use that garbage can as a vehicle for getting rid of the trash, but it could be just as dirty as what’s inside. Abe Navas, general manager for Emily’s Maids, a house cleaning service in Dallas, Texas, says, “Maybe the bag you are using isn’t 100% hermetic and little pieces get out. This is how your can gets dirty.” Any food residue can cause bacteria and mold growth, so your garbage can be an epicenter for that if you’re not conscious of it....

Earlier this year, we offered a deep dive into how poor gut health may increase risk for anxiety and depression. Admittedly, both of these mental health states are far more complex than a headline—or even a single study—can explain. With genetics, life circumstances and a variety of external factors at play, it’s certainly not as simple as saying, “Eat more yogurt and you’ll feel chipper every day!” Still, there are many scientists digging deeper into the gut-brain connection in an attempt to try to connect the dots—and potentially help those diagnosed with depression experience fewer symptoms....

If you feel like your healthy habits have gotten off track, this simple take on a clean-eating meal plan can help you get back to the eating habits that help you feel your best. Over the course of this 14-day diet plan, you’ll get your fill of healthy whole foods-some that you’ll prep from scratch and others that you can buy from the store (see our Clean-Eating Shopping Tips for finding our favorite versions of packaged foods)....

Recipe: Salsa-Black Bean Burgers We live in a world where a cup of coffee-albeit a fancy one-can set you back 450 calories. It’s also a world where football-size burritos that pack 1,000 calories are the norm, and even home-cooked meals can balloon out of control. Is it even possible to lose weight in this modern society? Yes. Here are six secrets to help you slim down. Read More: 7-Day Diet Meal Plan to Lose Weight: 1,200 Calories Secret 1: Plan Ahead “What’s for dinner?...

7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan for Fall: 1,200 Calories Break out your roasting pans and soup pots and get excited for fall! With this healthy 1,200-calorie meal plan, you can enjoy the comforting dishes of fall and lose a healthy 1 to 2 pounds per week. This 7-day diet plan features delicious fall favorites like warming soups, roasted root vegetables and hearty salads, all made to be lower in calories so you can enjoy them and still lose weight....

Pictured recipe: Spanakopita Scrambled Egg Pitas When it comes to weight loss, it’s the little things that can really add up to make a big difference. Think “diet” and you might assume it requires a radical revamp of your life or misery-inducing restrictions. But when it comes to lasting weight loss, research shows you’re better off making small, consistent changes rather than aiming for a major diet or lifestyle overhaul....