4 Kirkland Products I Never Thought I'd Buy—and Now They're Always in My Cart

ClosePhoto:EatingWellPeople talk about their adoration for grocery store chains like Aldi and Trader Joe’s, but you will need to rip my Costco card from my cold, dead hands. I adore Costco. I go there at least twice a month, if not every week. Istock my pantrywith mostly Costco products. Peek into my fridge and you’ll find that most ofmy cheesewas purchased there. If I’m pressed for time, I rely on thefrozen foodsthat are always staples on my Costco list to help me get dinner on the table fast....

January 18, 2025 · 13 min · 2635 words · Evelyn Rice

4 Low-Carb Breads That Are Actually Worth Buying

In the past few years, the bread market has expanded to include tons of healthy options filled with whole grains, fiber and minimal added sugar to help you get yourtoast fix. Plus, many of the healthier options are also relatively low in carbs (less than 15 grams per serving).Courtesy of Brand. EatingWell design.Pictured Recipe:Low-Carb Seeded Quick BreadWith so many varieties of bread on the market, it can feel overwhelming to choose the best option....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1289 words · Courtney Vang

4 Lunches You Should Be Making, Not Buying

Pictured Recipe:Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken Lunch can sometimes be the forgotten meal of the day. Whether you are stillspending more time at homeor back to work, the days can get away from you before you realize. Without planning ahead, lunch cravings come on fast and lead you to buying overpriced takeout from the nearest restaurant. Not only is it expensive to eat lunch out, but it also takes a lot of time and may not be the healthiest....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Christine Castro

4 Mistakes That Ruin Cranberry Sauce (And How to Fix Them)

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleOvercooking ItUndercooking ItNot Making It AheadNot Enough Sweetener or Spice In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Overcooking It Undercooking It Not Making It Ahead Not Enough Sweetener or Spice What is this, you say? You’ve only had cranberry sauce out of a can? Sorry, friends, you’ve been missing out. Nothing beats the vibrant red hue and sweet-tangy flavor of homemade cranberry sauce. Sure, the canned stuff is convenient, but cranberry sauce is easy to make at home—plus you can (and should) make it ahead so you can focus on your otherThanksgiving dishesduring crunch time....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Katherine Ferguson

4 Mistakes That Ruin Stuffing (and How to Fix Them)

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCooking It in the TurkeyIt Falls ApartIt’s Soggy or DryToo Much Salt In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Cooking It in the Turkey It Falls Apart It’s Soggy or Dry Too Much Salt What’s the best part of Thanksgiving? The turkey? No way. It’s the stuffing. And to think there was a time when I thought stuffing could only be made from a box!...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 740 words · Amy Cruz

4 Mistakes That Ruin Sweet Potato Casserole (And How to Fix Them)

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleUndercooking or OvercookingToo Much SugarNot Adding the EggNot Enough Spice or Topping In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Undercooking or Overcooking Too Much Sugar Not Adding the Egg Not Enough Spice or Topping With its sweet filling and (sometimes)savory topping,sweet potato casseroleis the ultimate crowd-pleaser. It’s not fancy or complicated to pull together, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for error! Here are four ways you can mess up your sweet potato casserole—and four ways to fix it when things go wrong....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Todd Dillon

4 Mistakes You're Making That Could Increase Your Risk of IBS

You might be surprised at how many people you know—hey, maybe you’re one of them—who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This digestive disorder impacts about 1 in every 10 of us, according to research published in the journalNature. (To put that into perspective, IBS isslightly more common than asthma.) About 2 in 3 of those diagnosed with IBS identify as female, and about 1 in 3 identify as male, theInternational Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disordersreports, and about 20 to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists are related to IBS symptoms in some way....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Adam Chan

4 Moldy Foods You Can Eat (Plus Which Foods to Toss)

Americans throw away about 90 billion pounds of food every year (yikes!). No one likes trashing their food-and money-but if something in your fridge is starting to turn, how do you know whether it’s safe to eat it? If you see mold growing on food in your fridge, do you automatically need to throw it out? Not always, according to theUSDA. Some foodscan be usedeven when they’re moldy, while others need to be discarded....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Robert Ortiz

4 Myths About Bone Health—Fact or Fiction

ClosePhoto: Getty Images / sorbettoOur bones are quite literally the structure our body stands on, and there are206of them throughout our body. Especially if you’ve had a broken or injured bone before, you know firsthand just how important it is to keep them healthy. There are several factors includingwhat we eatthat can contribute to the health of our bones. But there is a lot of misinformation out there, too. Here we dive into four common myths about bone health and use science to determine if they’re fact or fiction....

January 18, 2025 · 13 min · 2606 words · Julia Wiley

4 Myths About Weight Loss—Fact or Fiction

Though there are many ways to measure health aside from the scale,weight lossusually takes center stage for many when talking about health goals. An unfortunate consequence of how popular weight loss is that there is ample information, true or not, out there. We took a deeper dive into what the science says to separate weight loss facts from fiction.Pictured Recipe:Raspberry Yogurt Cereal BowlThe Best Dinner Foods for Weight LossGrapefruit Peels Off PoundsThat’s a mythand it won’t quit; it’s been circulating since the 1930s, when the grapefruit diet first became a Hollywood obsession....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1371 words · Tracy Mitchell

4 Natural Home Remedies for an Upset Stomach, According to a Dietitian

We’ve all experienced the occasional upset stomach—pain,bloating, belching or cramping—and we often know exactly why we wound up in the situation. An excessive intake of fried or high-fat meals, drinking alcohol or going to bed too soon after eating: any (or all) of these can cause a stomachache to pop up. Still, while we might know what causes gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, we sometimes find ourselves doing it anyway. The Fastest Way to Relieve Constipation, According to a Dietitian...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Jay Mason

4 Natural Ways to Fight Off Migraines, According to Science

Close Photo: Getty Images/elenaleonova 39 million Americans suffer from migraines—severe headachesthat often bring nausea, vision changes, dizziness and light- and sound-sensitivity along with them. (Cue: sitting in the dark with your head under a pillow.) We’ve got some scientifically proven ways to help sidestep them. Here’s the latest. These Are the Best and Worst Foods to Eat If You Have a Migraine 1. Up Your B Vitamins 2. Relax This Way Starting at your toes and working your way to your forehead, tense your muscles for 5 seconds as you breathe in, then relax them for 10 as you breathe out....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Donald Flores Jr.

4 of the Best New Bettergoods Products to Buy at Walmart, According to a Food Writer

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesThere are a lot of new things happening over on the shelves at Walmart. If you haven’t heard, Walmart recently announced the release of a private food brand called Bettergoods.It’s a collection of 300 high-quality items that will make “trend-forward” and “chef-inspired” food accessible for all customers. These items are a mix of high-quality culinary experiences (think Hot Honey Seasoning or Bronze Cut Pasta from Italy), plant-based products and their “Made Without” products that focus on specific dietary preferences, like gluten-free or no added sugar....

January 18, 2025 · 14 min · 2950 words · Lori Morris

4 Reasons Drinking Gin Might Be Good for Your Health

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleSkinLongevityDigestionDiabetesNutrition Facts In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Skin Longevity Digestion Diabetes Nutrition Facts Here atEatingWell, if we’re going to have the occasional cocktail, it’s often one made with gin. Gin is super versatile and goes great with berries and soda water and is perfect for any season. And while drinking a gin and tonic may not protect you from illness, there are plenty of other reasons to allow yourself to enjoy a gin cocktail now and then if you choose....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Linda Sims

4 Reasons Pets Are Good for Your Heart Health, According to Cardiologists

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.” Pets make excellent and loyal companions, to be sure, but they’re also a boon for the owner’s health,reports the American Heart Association(AHA). So with the rapid rise in pet ownership in the U....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Lori Hart