a cup of Chai Tea Credit: Getty Images a cup of Chai Tea Credit: Getty Images a cup of Chai Tea Credit: Getty Images a cup of Chai Tea Credit: Getty Images A gloomy, cold day can be perfect for a cup of comforting tea. Drinking a cup of hot brewed tea may be inherently restoring, offering a soothing effect. So, what about drinking a cup of chai? What is unique about chai?...
Elderberry Sunset Cocktail Credit: Photographer: Johnny Autry, Prop Styling: Charlotte Autry Elderberry Sunset Cocktail Credit: Photographer: Johnny Autry, Prop Styling: Charlotte Autry Elderberry Sunset Cocktail Credit: Photographer: Johnny Autry, Prop Styling: Charlotte Autry Elderberry Sunset Cocktail Credit: Photographer: Johnny Autry, Prop Styling: Charlotte Autry There’s just something special about enjoying a cocktail out at a bar instead of searching through kitchen drawers for tools and digging in the back of your freezer for liquor....
a photo of a family making food together Credit: Photo: Getty Images. Design: Tambra Stevenson. a photo of a family making food together Credit: Photo: Getty Images. Design: Tambra Stevenson. a photo of a family making food together Credit: Photo: Getty Images. Design: Tambra Stevenson. a photo of a family making food together Credit: Photo: Getty Images. Design: Tambra Stevenson. Hundreds of nutritious fruits, vegetables and grains are indigenous to the African continent, where the cuisines of each country and region are as diverse as the crops that grow there....
chicken_310_0.jpg Watch: Eat these foods for better blood sugar I think it’s a striking statistic: by 2020, 1 out of every 2 Americans could have diabetes or prediabetes (blood sugar that’s elevated, but not yet at the levels seen in diabetes). But in my opinion-as a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine-there’s good news: lifestyle can play a big role in managing diabetes and keeping it at bay....
If you were already struggling to find delicious, healthy recipes to mix up your routine, rising grocery prices are probably making that task even more difficult. Inflation may have made grocery shopping a little less fun, but someone unexpected has stepped in to add some more budget options to your Rolodex of recipe cards: Drew Barrymore. Drew has already shown off her cooking chops with special segments on her daytime show—here’s her top tip for the perfect grilled cheese—and now she’s putting a budget-friendly spin on her usual cooking content....
Hanacure All-in-one Facial Starter Set Credit: Neiman Marcus 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. The world is stressful and we could probably all use a little extra self-care right now. Making time to decompress is important, and one of my favorite ways to practice self-care is to take a hot bath, put on a facial treatment mask and listen to an audiobook while I soak....
In an era where most of us are trying to self-motivate just enough to put on pants with zippers and eat a few vegetables each week (thanks for the memories, 2020), it’s smart to keep your health goals small. Small means manageable, and manageable means quantifiable wins. Instead of dramatic body composition changes or wild fitness challenges, I decided to focus on one little thing that would make me feel better—rather than look different....
a photo of a Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew drink Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of a Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew drink Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of a Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew drink Credit: Courtesy of Brand a photo of a Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew drink Credit: Courtesy of Brand When it comes to seasonal Starbucks drinks, I can’t get enough of them, especially in the fall....
A cast-iron skillet may seem like an old-fashioned cookware choice. But this dependable object is a must in the modern kitchen. Cast-iron conducts heat beautifully, seamlessly transitions from stovetop to oven and lasts for decades. Plus, cooking with cast iron can be good for your health, so it’s worth looking into other cast-iron tools like Dutch ovens and cute baking molds. Here, we’ll show you how to season a cast-iron skillet the right way, but first, we’ll show you how to clean it....
Lizzo posing on red carpet Credit: Getty Images / Leon Bennett / Stringer Lizzo posing on red carpet Credit: Getty Images / Leon Bennett / Stringer Lizzo posing on red carpet Credit: Getty Images / Leon Bennett / Stringer Lizzo posing on red carpet Credit: Getty Images / Leon Bennett / Stringer Lizzo is done listening to people who have negative comments about her body. In a recent TikTok video, Lizzo talked about her five-year fitness journey and shared an impassioned message for people who body shame others....
samin nosrat Credit: Getty / Noam Galai / Stringer samin nosrat Credit: Getty / Noam Galai / Stringer samin nosrat Credit: Getty / Noam Galai / Stringer samin nosrat Credit: Getty / Noam Galai / Stringer We’re officially in love with Home Cooking. By that we mean cooking at home, yes (with some local takeout to spice things up and support small businesses, of course!). But we also mean Home Cooking, one of our new favorite food podcasts....
Dr. Muneeb Shah on designed background Credit: Christian Henry Smith Dr. Muneeb Shah on designed background Credit: Christian Henry Smith Dr. Muneeb Shah on designed background Credit: Christian Henry Smith Dr. Muneeb Shah on designed background Credit: Christian Henry Smith Your skin is your body’s largest organ—and it’s very much influenced by the foods you eat. Or, so says Muneeb Shah, M.D., a dermatology chief resident in Wilmington, North Carolina....
raspberry sundae tulips Credit: Bluestone Perennials raspberry sundae tulips Credit: Bluestone Perennials raspberry sundae tulips Credit: Bluestone Perennials raspberry sundae tulips Credit: Bluestone Perennials The U.S. is experiencing a huge gardening boom right now, in one positive development during the novel coronavirus pandemic. And here at EatingWell, we’re taking that small silver lining and running with it. We’ve been taking on all sorts of planting projects—from filling our homes with air-purifying plants to starting vertical vegetable gardens....
Antoni Porowski Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Antoni Porowski Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Antoni Porowski Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Antoni Porowski Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The cooling weather calls for snuggling up on the couch and bingeing a show. Luckily, Netflix will be feeding us a bunch of new content this fall. While favorites like Nailed It! and The Great British Baking Show will be returning for new seasons, we especially can’t wait for the brand-new series that are set to premiere....
What Is Agave? Agave syrup, produced from sap of a plant that’s been used medicinally in Mexico for generations and fermented to make tequila, has found its way into the health and wellness world. Touted as an all-natural, diabetic-friendly sweetener, agave nectar has found its way into a variety of “healthy” products such as granola and energy bars. In addition to prepackaged foods sweetened with agave, you can even buy agave nectar by the bottle just as you would honey....
You may have heard about inflammation but not be quite sure what it is or how it may impact you, particularly if you have diabetes. Plus, what you eat can play a role in helping quell inflammation. Some foods and nutrients are anti-inflammatory (luckily, they’re usually also good for blood sugar). Read on to find out more about inflammation and how it impacts your health, what you need to know about inflammation and diabetes and foods and nutrients to eat more of....
Bowl of chicken noodle soup The stomach bug—or, more officially, acute gastroenteritis—is incredibly common, and outbreaks peak in winter and spring months. The most common symptoms are nausea and diarrhea. “Vomiting, fever and abdominal pain often accompany it too,” says Starr Steinhilber, M.D., M.P.H., an internist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “Most cases are caused by viruses, with symptoms lasting two to eight days....
The essence of stress is uncertainty. And studies show that in times of uncertainty, the brain requires extra energy from the body. Based on that information, it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling changes in our energy and mood due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the impact is so great that the National Institute of Mental Health is recruiting subjects for a study on the mental impact of the COVID-19 crisis....
woman exercising outdoors Photo: Getty Images/Patrik Giardino With COVID-19 forcing most of us to stay home, it can be hard to know what is safe, what is not and where the line is. But moving our bodies and connecting with nature feels more important (physically and mentally) than ever before, thanks to stress-reduction benefits. But is it safe to spend time outdoors during a pandemic? What are the risks and the precautions we should be taking for ourselves and our families?...
Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls Featured Recipe: Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls When it comes to weight loss, most people know the benefits of meal prep: cooking at home helps you control what you eat and manage your portions. Those are two of the best ways to shed pounds. However, people with the best healthy-eating intentions are frequently tripped up when they try to put those decision-making principles into action without a plan....
