Close Are you looking to boost your breakfast with moreprotein, but aren’t a fan of protein powder? While it’s often included in breakfast recipes like smoothies, pancakes and muffins, there are many other high-protein additions you can use to make your meal more nutrient-dense. In this article we’ll explore what protein is, share why you need it and provide four examples of easy ways you can add 10 grams to your morning meal without using protein powder....

Hot flashes, trouble sleeping and mood swings. Welcome to menopause. But what’s up with theweight gain? Do you feel like you eat healthfully and workout but now there’s a layer of fat around your stomach that wasn’t there before? You aren’t alone. Menopause weight gain is fairly common, and while some of it ishormonalor related to genetics, there are lifestyle factors you can control to helpstop the gainand lose the weight....

Many of us are resolving to actually sleep better, since it could do wonders for more than just the bags under our eyes. Getting the recommended amount of sleep (7-9 hours for adults, according to the Sleep Foundation) on a regular basis canimprove our mental health, energy levels, immunity, weight management and more. We chatted with Michael A. Grandner, Ph.D., M.T.R., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, to see what we can be doing to help facilitate improved sleep quality in the new year....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhy You Need ItHow Much to EatWays to Flush It Out In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Why You Need It How Much to Eat Ways to Flush It Out Most people have a love-hate relationship with salt—aka sodium. It tastes great, and sodium is needed to help our bodies function properly. However, too much sodium over time can lead to serious health concerns such as anincreased risk of heart diseaseandhigh blood pressure....

As a certified personal trainer, I’ve heard clients say, “I have no balance!” My response is, “Let’s work on it!” Getty Images / LumiNola Exercises to Improve Balance To improve balance, you should focus on four key areas: increasing core strength, strengthening the muscles of the lower body, shifting your focus and putting it into practice. Here are some exercises to improve balance. Increase Core Strength Core strength is absolutely imperative to our overall health and well-being, especially when it comes to building balance....

CloseIt was egg salad that made me fall in love with hard-boiled eggs. Prior to that, I’d always seen those perfect ovals of white as a missed opportunity for an omelet. Sure, I loved dyeing Easter eggs, but eating them? No thanks.When I finally tried an egg salad sandwich for the first time, I fell in love. The delicate texture of whites and creamy yolks mixed with mayo and served on dark, crusty bread is pure comfort....

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesWine drinkers, we’ve all been there. You’re ready to pop open that bottle of wine, but you have no corkscrew to get it open! In most cases, you might expect that visiting the store to buy a new corkscrew would be the best option, but wine expert Uriah Fulghum and seasoned sommelierHans HolzmannfromThree Sisters Vineyardshave our backs with these tricks they’ve used to open wine bottles in a pinch....

Close Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:8 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cuptahini6tablespoonslemon juice1tablespoonhoney1teaspoonDijon mustard1largeclove garlic, grated1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil½cupfinely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, tarragon, chervil, thymeand/ororegano1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed2cupsblanched green beans, cut into thirds (see Tip)1cupfrozen shelled edamame, thawed¾cupdiced celery½cupsliced red onion½cupfinely diced red bell pepperToasted sesame seeds for serving (optional)...

Close Photo:Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Walk into my home on any Sunday in the winter and you’ll likely find a pot of soup bubbling away on the stove. It’s what I callSoup Sunday. Sometimes we have it for dinner that night, sometimes we don’t, but either way, I make a big batch so that we have enough to reheat a nutritious veggie-packed lunch any day of the week....

Close Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 35 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 35 minsServings:12 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:1 hr 35 mins Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour, divided1 ½cupswhole-wheat pastry flour1tablespoonbaking powder1tablespoonground pepper1teaspoonsalt12ouncesbeer, such as Silver Bluff Mexican Lager...

Photo: King ArthurI’m a good cook but an absolutely pathetic baker (I’ve burned cut-and-bake cookies and you can just forget about the time I attempted sourdough.) It’s probably because I don’t likemeasuring out ingredients, but sometimes even I want an easy, stress-relieving kitchen activity to try during social distancing.Here’s Why You Can’t Stop Baking Right NowI had some self-rising flour in my pantry, so I looked up a no-knead bread recipe to use it up....

Close Photo: Jennifer Causey Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:14Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:14 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:1 hr 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings:14 Servings: 14 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4tablespoonscold unsalted butter8ouncesextra-sharp cheddar or white cheddar cheese½teaspoonsaltFreshly ground black pepper½cupwhole-wheat flour½cupall-purpose flour1tablespooncold water¼garlic powder (optional, for spice)¼teaspooncayenne pepper, plus more for sprinkling (optional, for spice)...

Close Summer is the perfect time to make a delicious salad for dinner. Fresh produce like tomatoes, zucchini and corn are just some of the flavorful additions to hearty proteins like chicken, lobster and salmon. Recipes like Crunchy Chicken & Mango Salad and Tomato & Onion Salad with Crispy Tofu are bright, healthy and a great choice for a light summer dinner.Depending on the recipe, most leftover salads last in the fridge for up to 5 days if stored properly....

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or simply need to get a healthy meal on the table, the key to making it happen is to keep things as easy as possible. These 20-minute dinners can help. With easy shortcut ingredients (like ready-made ravioli and pre-chopped veggies) and quick cooking techniques, you’ll get a healthy dinner on the table in no time. See More:Healthy 400-Calorie Dinners What’s more, these dinners clock in at a calorie level—400 calories—that can help aid in weight loss....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleYour Meal PlanSomething SweetWhat’s Inspiring Me This Week In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Your Meal Plan Something Sweet What’s Inspiring Me This Week Close Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign uphereto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco...