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Beware—there are spoilers ahead for the first episode of And Just Like That, HBO’s new revival of the original Sex and the City. Last week, fans of the relationship between Mr. Big (John James Preston) and Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City were dealt an insurmountable blow—Big died of a heart attack in the first episode of the show’s revival right after taking a vigorous Peloton ride. The character’s death threw the internet into a tizzy, with everyone from cardiologists to Peloton weighing in on the likelihood of Big’s cardiac event (and whether his wife should have called 911)....

The cool crunch of cucumber in our salads is the song of summer. Yet, despite the many salads we eat, we sometimes can’t seem to use up as many of our garden cukes as we’d like. That leaves us with another conundrum: how to store cucumbers so they stay fresh. The cucumber is a tricky vegetable to store, but we’ll tell you the best way to do it so your cukes keep their crunch....

Cooler with food and snacks Providing to-go snacks and meals is one way to support activists. | Credit: Falicia Nichole I am a protester. Following the killing of George Floyd in my hometown of Minneapolis, I seem to have found myself on a platform for justice in front of hundreds of people. I have tasked myself and answered the call to stand in the gap of those who have walked this journey many times and those who have never stepped foot on the path of reconciliation....

bowl of noodle soup garnished with avocado with "EatingWell ThePrep" logo February is the official month of colds. It seems like my whole office has the sniffles, me included and, boy oh boy, it sure does stink to not feel well. Whenever I have a cold, I crave a big bowl of steaming hot, brothy soup. It’s my ultimate comfort food and always helps me feel better—plus it’s a great way to get in lots of immune-boosting ingredients to help kick my cold to the curb....

mushroom sherry soup 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! It was not that long ago that I didn’t want to use the stove for anything, in hopes that grilling instead would keep the house cool during those oh-so-hot summer nights. But now, I’m putting it to work with all the cozy fall recipes I’m cooking up....

Unilever's Plan to Curb Wasteful Packaging Impacts All of Us—for the Better Unilever's Plan to Curb Wasteful Packaging Impacts All of Us—for the Better Unilever’s Plan to Curb Wasteful Packaging Impacts All of Us—for the Better Unilever’s Plan to Curb Wasteful Packaging Impacts All of Us—for the Better Sustainability isn’t a mere buzzword to Paul Polman. It is his ethos. From the get-go as CEO in 2009, he has made it a top priority-implementing a plan that has reduced the company’s product waste by 29 percent and cut the weight of packaging by 13 percent....

a photo of a bowl of kosher salt Credit: Getty Images a photo of a bowl of kosher salt Credit: Getty Images a photo of a bowl of kosher salt Credit: Getty Images a photo of a bowl of kosher salt Credit: Getty Images If you have found a recipe for dinner but after a scan of the ingredients you see that it lists kosher salt, and you don’t have any, don’t panic....

a portrait of a young girl and grand mother next to an image of a table on a designed background Credit: Alex Loh ` Heritage Cooking Logo View Series These German Christmas Cookies Are On My Cookie Platter Every Year This Nonprofit is Providing Native American Communities With Access to Nutrient-Dense, Culturally Affirming Foods—and It’s Helping People Eat Healthier There’s a Movement to Revitalize Indigenous Cuisines and Knowledge—Here’s Why That Matters How the Comfort of German Potato Pancakes Helped Me Adjust to a New Life in Rural Pennsylvania...

Gluten-Free Blueberry-Lemon Doughnuts By Lainey Younkin, M.S., RD, LDN @LaineyYounkin By Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Gluten-Free Blueberry-Lemon Doughnuts Gluten-Free Blueberry-Lemon Doughnuts Gluten-Free Blueberry-Lemon Doughnuts Diabetes is a chronic health disease that affects how the body regulates sugar (glucose) in the blood, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When your blood glucose levels go up, the pancreas releases insulin into your bloodstream to move sugar into your cells. People with diabetes have elevated sugar levels because their pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or their cells don’t respond to it as they should....

On This Page Our Product Recommendations Conclusion The Test Nutrition Parameters Our Expertise Protein is an essential macronutrient that we all need for a healthy body. It plays a role in many body functions like supporting bone health, balancing blood sugars and helping with muscle growth, to name a few. Americans are a little obsessed with protein these days—nearly two-thirds of us are trying to consume more of it, and 21% of adults think they're protein deficient....

feta and papaya salad in a blue bowl Carrots are usually what comes to mind when we think of food and eye health, partly because this is one of the first food-health connections many of us learn about in childhood. But even if this wasn’t the case, eating carrots has become synonymous with having good eyesight and healthy eyes. Pictured Recipe: Papaya and Feta Salad The reality is that carrots aren’t the only foods to eat to optimize your eye health....

workout jump Photo: John Fedele/Getty Images No other fitness trend has made the same bang as HIIT-high-­intensity interval training. Classes like CrossFit and SoulCycle mix short bursts of all-out activity with a quick recovery breather. But this isn’t the only way to get moving. Enter the HIIT vs LISS debate. HIIT’s low-key cousin LISS, or low-intensity steady-state, is a more relaxed, single-pace workout session you do for longer, like a half-hour jog....

One of the surest signs of spring is seeing fat, healthy bunches of asparagus showing up in your local market. This distinctive, earthy vegetable is fantastic in everything from omelets to stir-fries and salads, so take advantage of the spring bounty. Here’s everything you need to know about how to buy asparagus, how to store it and how to cook asparagus once you get it home. grilled asparagus Pictured recipe: Grilled Asparagus...

Getting clear skin was supposed to be a breeze in adulthood, right? Whether you’re struggling with adult acne (like 54% of women over the age of 25) or trying to keep wrinkles at bay, achieving glowing skin can seem like an uphill battle the older we get. Dr. Maryam Zamani is a plastic surgeon based in London who’s also created her own luxury skincare line, MZ Skin. Zamazni shared her favorite smoothie recipe for healthy skin with us, and why these ingredients are important for getting that glow....

Slow-Cooker Freezer Meals to Save Your Weeknights Slow-Cooker Freezer Meals to Save Your Weeknights Slow-Cooker Freezer Meals to Save Your Weeknights Slow-Cooker Freezer Meals to Save Your Weeknights Pictured Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Meal-Prep Freezer Pack The slow cooker is the reigning king of convenience. In the morning, you chop up some veggies, add a protein (or not), throw it all in your slow cooker and press start. And voilà!...

Watch: Chocolate Milk vs. Fruit Juice Picking healthy foods at the grocery store, especially for kids, can feel pretty confusing. There are thousands of foods to choose from. But how do you know if the ones that seem wholesome and nutritious actually are? We put two popular drinks head to head to find out which is healthier: this or that? When it comes to picking a refreshing and fun beverage, which is a healthier choice-low-fat chocolate milk or 100% fruit juice?...

man infront of body of water on boat Credit: Patty Zwollo ` food with purpose logo View Series How This Basketball Arena Is Providing Sustainable, Delicious Courtside Eats How a Community Farm in Hawaii Is Helping Young Adults Improve Their Health This New Jersey Nonprofit Has Provided Over 45,000 Meals to Families Experiencing Childhood Illness This Woman Started a Nonprofit to Help Food-Insecure Families with Food Allergies man infront of body of water on boat Credit: Patty Zwollo man infront of body of water on boat Credit: Patty Zwollo...

Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza 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! The Mediterranean diet has been praised for its many health benefits-from boosting heart health to decreasing the risk of certain types of cancers-but it’s also just a downright delicious way to eat. And with all the fresh ingredients the summer brings, there’s no better time to take some inspiration from that region and make some tasty, healthy dinners....

paul willis Credit: Saverio Truglia Every day, Paul Willis steps away from the home office at his Iowa farm, Niman Ranch Pork Company, and wanders around the 160 acres that he restored to tall-grass prairie in 2002. Hundreds of native plants have returned to the wetlands, as well as pollinators and trumpeter swans. In a region of the Midwest dominated by corn and soybean fields, he says, it’s an oasis....

Fat is an important and nutritious part of our diets. Though it has had a controversial history, fat, both saturated and unsaturated, deserves space in your eating pattern. What types of fats to include, however, is another conversation. Saturated fats differ in their composition from unsaturated fats in a way that makes them solid at room temperature (think butter and lard compared to olive oil). Too much saturated fat can lead to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and other health problems....