5 Breakfast Mistakes to Avoid If You Have Diabetes

Close Photo:PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL Breakfast is an opportunity to set the tone of the day, especially for people who have diabetes. Your morning meal can dictate your blood sugar later in the day, which impacts your mood, energy and overall health. Eating breakfast does not have to be stressful, though: It can be fun, delicious and nourishing....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Bethany Edwards

5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Eat More Seafood

Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life Many of us have probably heard the advice to eat seafood twice a week for better health. There is no shortage of positive press regarding seafood. It is heart-healthy, packed with omega-3s and a cornerstone of theMediterranean diet....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Tina Gray

5 Budget-Friendly Wines to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Feast, According to an Expert

Close Photo: Getty Images Richard Vaydais the director of wine studies at theInstitute of Culinary Educationin New York City. He’s rounded up his top fivebudget-friendlywines to have on yourThanksgiving tablethis year. These reds and whites range from slightly sweet to bone dry and take you on a trip around the world, from New Zealand to Chile to Washington State. All but one costs under $20, although prices may vary depending on where you’re shopping....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Brittany Pearson

5 Cheap & Easy Brain-Boosting Snacks to Power Your Cram Session

CloseWelcome toThrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.For those of you in college, it’s creeping up on midterm time. Or maybe you have to give a big presentation for work and need to be on your game. I know that when I’m stressed, the last thing I feel like doing is stopping the progress I’m making to go to the kitchen and make a snack....

January 18, 2025 · 18 min · 3647 words · Jeffrey May

5 Cheeses You Have to Try from Aldi, According to Customers

ClosePhoto:Eating Well/Getty ImagesThere’s nothing I love more than cheese—whether it’s the creamy melt of mozzarella, the tangy bite of sharp Cheddar, or the smooth richness of goat cheese. Cheese has a way of making everything better, from snacks to gourmet dishes, and Aldi’s top picks this year are no exception.These five crowd-pleasing cheeses have stolen the hearts (and taste buds) of Aldi shoppers. They just so happen to be the most popular cheeses of the year for 2024, which means these logs, blocks and cubes ended up in customers’ carts over and over again....

January 18, 2025 · 13 min · 2726 words · Brian Franklin

5 Common Arthritis Myths, Debunked by Science

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleIt Only Affects Older AdultsCracking Your Knuckles Causes ItExercise Makes It WorseThey’re All the SameThere’s Nothing You Can Do About ItStrategies In This ArticleView All View All In This Article It Only Affects Older Adults Cracking Your Knuckles Causes It Exercise Makes It Worse They’re All the Same There’s Nothing You Can Do About It Strategies Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1932 words · Sean Williamson

5 Common Things You Do on a Dinner Date That Are Actually Rude, According to an Expert

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesFrom picking the restaurant to picking out your outfit,going on a datecan be a nerve-wracking experience. Worrying about whether or not you’re making any major manner mistakes can be very distracting when trying to have fun and get to know someone. There are a few dating habits you might have thataren’t actually as politeas you may think they are.5 Polite Things You’re Doing at a Bar That Are Actually Rude1....

January 18, 2025 · 13 min · 2768 words · Lauren Trevino

5 Couscous Cooking Mistakes to Avoid

When it comes to cooking a “starch” for your meal, there are few sides easier to make than couscous. It’s simple, versatile and incredibly fast to cook-it’s ready in just 5 minutes! I’ve made a lot of couscous when testing recipes, and through all of that cooking I picked up on these 5 mistakes to avoid in the pursuit of perfect couscous. Pictured Recipe:Easy Whole-Wheat Couscous 1. You don’t choose whole-grain couscous....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Charles Clark

5 Cozy Low-Carb Slow-Cooker Soups to Warm You Up

CloseBreak out your slow-cooker to set-it-and-forget-it for these delicious soups. Each recipe on this list contains 15 grams of carbs or less per serving, so that you can enjoy them without compromising your nutrition goals. From fan-favorites like our Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry to Curried Chicken Stew, these soups will keep you warm and cozy in any season.01of 05Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with SherryView RecipeTreat dinner guests to this premeal soup loaded with earthy, umami flavor from the mushrooms and soy sauce....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1361 words · Scott Jones

5 Creative and Healthy Ways to Use Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. Whether you’re cooking for two or a whole crowd, there will hopefully be Thanksgiving leftovers to enjoy in the days following the big feast. But what to do with all those leftover?...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · William Woodard

5 Dairy-Free Ways to Make a Creamy Soup, According to a Dietitian

CloseHere atEatingWell, we love our soups, especially when the weather is less than ideal. One of the reasons we love them is that theycan come in many shapes, forms and flavors, but they always seem to feel like a hug in a bowl. And sometimes, you want that cozy bowl to be creamy and luscious—even if you don’t eat dairy.Not to worry! There are several plant-based ingredients that can give your soup smooth richness, with no dairy necessary....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2179 words · Sean Bailey

5 Delicious and Easy Ways to Use Tahini (That Aren't Hummus)

CloseTahini is delicious simply drizzled on toast or vegetables.Photo: Casey BarberThe first thing you think of when you think of tahini is most likely its supporting role inhummus, where it adds depth and creaminess to everyone’s favorite healthy dip.But there’s a lot more to love about this ground sesame seed paste. It’s made from seeds, not nuts, and is both dairy- and gluten-free while still providing fiber and protein.Tahini is delicious simply drizzled on toast or vegetables....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1660 words · Michelle Wright

5 Dietitian-Approved Meals from P.F. Chang's

ClosePhoto: Ted + Chelsea CavanaughIt’s easy to go all out with the deliciousfamily-style mealsserved at this popular chain. Which means it’s easy for the calorie and sodium counts to rise quickly. But we found plenty of tasty options that keep things in check and are full ofcolorful vegetablesand lean protein. Keep in mind that each entree is meant to serve 2 people (the lettuce wraps serve 4) and comes with a side of rice—choose brown to make your meal extra-filling....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1164 words · April Smith

5 Dietitian-Approved Tips to Help Feel Your Best While Fasting for Ramadan

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images For the entirety of Ramadan, those practicing are fasting from sunrise to sunset. It can be hard to adjust to this ritual, so registered dietitiansAyat Sleymann, M.S., RDN, andSamar Kullab, M.S., RDN, LDN, are educating their Instagram followers on ways to stay satiated during this period. Here are five combined tips to keep in mind. 5 Things I Learned from 14 Different Grandmas from All over the World...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Douglas Everett

5 Dinners on a Shoestring Budget

Our series,Good Food for All, examines the barriers to putting healthy food on the table and what is being done to help.If there is anything the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it is that we can’t talk about food justice without talking about race, socioeconomic status and access. It is a privilege—not afforded to all—to have access to the nutrition variables that are needed to express optimal health. Putting balanced meals on the table each day is a luxury, but it should not be....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2262 words · Victoria Reeves