5 Meal-Prep Ideas We LOVE

Close These mouthwatering meal-prep ideas are just the inspirational eye-candy we need to make a plan to eat healthy (and deliciously) this week. How to Meal-Prep a Week of Healthy Family Dinners on Sunday These beautiful make-aheadmorning bowlsare serious motivation to get out of bed. Credit:Feasting at Home. Healthy smoothies come together in a flash for the perfect on-the-go breakfast with premadeMake-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs. Cook once and eat 6 times with these satisfying high-protein (and freezable!...

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Christine James

5 Mediterranean Diet Foods That Are in My Shopping Cart Every Week, According to a Food Writer

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleGreek-Style YogurtCanned TomatoesCanned BeansFrozen VegetablesWhole-Wheat Pasta In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Greek-Style Yogurt Canned Tomatoes Canned Beans Frozen Vegetables Whole-Wheat Pasta Close Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Eating Well/Getty Images In case you missed it, theMediterranean dietwas selected for the eighth year running as thehealthiest diet of 2025, according to theU.S. News & World Report’s medical expert panel. The Mediterranean diet is more of a lifestyle than an actual “diet,” which makes it more flexible and less restrictive....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Jimmy Garcia

5 Mini Casseroles That Are Equal Parts Delicious and Adorable

ClosePhoto: Jacob FoxWe’ve got the perfect dinner option with these mini casserole recipes. These casseroles are baked in muffin tins and individual ramekins, which leaves you with just enough for dinner, so you don’t have to worry about reheating leftovers. Or you could make these mini casseroles for a socially distanced gathering and everyone gets their own. Recipes like Mini Loaded Cauliflower Casseroles and Egg and Potato Casseroles are healthy, delicious and perfect for tonight’s menu....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · Miss Martha Duarte

5 Mistakes That Ruin Brussels Sprouts (and How to Fix Them)

Close Pictured recipe:Parmesan-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Whether you’re cooking a fall weeknight dinner or preparing a full Thanksgiving spread, there is no seasonal green vegetable better than the Brussels sprout. These adorable little mini cabbages are easy to prepare and—did we mention?—absolutely delicious? If you think otherwise, perhaps you’ve experienced a Brussels sprout that had fallen victim to a cooking mishap. It happens. Give Brussel sprouts the treatment they deserve, and you’ll feel the love again, we promise....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Amanda Phillips

5 Mistakes That Ruin Green Bean Casserole (And How to Fix Them)

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleNot Using the StovetopAdding Toppings Too EarlyUsing Canned Green BeansNot Adding Enough ThickenerRefrigerating Leftovers for Too Long In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Not Using the Stovetop Adding Toppings Too Early Using Canned Green Beans Not Adding Enough Thickener Refrigerating Leftovers for Too Long We know that Thanksgiving andgreen bean casserolego hand in hand. There was a time when a green bean casserole recipe meant opening a can of green beans, a can of mushroom soup and a can of fried onions and throwing it all in the oven....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Robert Brown

5 Mistakes You Could Be Making on the Keto Diet That Are Harmful to Your Health

If you are on theketo diet, you’re probably cutting way back on carbs (down to under 25 net grams a day) and bulking up on fats (to meet about 80 percent of your daily calories), but it’s not just a matter of keeping macronutrients in check.While we’re not the biggest fans of the keto diet atEatingWell(learn more about the science behind theketo diet in our beginner’s guide), we also want you to do what’s best for your personal lifestyle....

January 18, 2025 · 13 min · 2648 words · Timothy Fields

5 Mistakes You're Making When Trying to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Whether you’ve made a resolution to eat more veggies in the new year or are just trying to eat a bit healthier, there’s a common misconception that eating healthier means you’re doomed to spend more money at the grocery store. While there are lots of delicious specialty foods, expensive grass-fed meats and fancy drinks that can send your grocery bill skyrocketing, some of the healthiest foods at your local supermarket are actually the cheapest....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Donna Gray

5 Mistakes You're Making When Walking & How to Fix Them

Walking is one of thehealthiestand most accessible ways to move your body. It can improve blood sugar, boost your heart health and can evenhelp you live longer. One study found thatwalking just three times per weekcould significantly reduce dementia risk, too. Best of all, walking is totally free, requires no gym and can take as much or as little time as you have to spend. That said, there are a few things that can prevent you from making the most of your walk....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2141 words · Mr. David Larson MD

5 Most Popular Wines

Close Photo: Getty Images Picking good wine for yourself or a dinner party can be really hard—just look at all those bottles lining the shelves! Red,whiteandsparkling… it’s easy to pick the same bottle over and over, but variety is key when hosting. To help you narrow the choices, we’ve listed the most popular types of wines so you can find something everyone might like, plus provided a few of our favorites....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Lauren Pope

5 Myths About Protein—Fact or Fiction

Protein is hot, hot, hot. It’s the nutrient many of us might think we need more of—even though we probably don’t. Almost 66% of Americans report they’re trying to get more protein in their diet, according to anInternational Food Information Councilsurvey. And while protein is important—our body uses it tobuild muscle and make hormonesamongst other key functions—more protein doesn’t mean your diet is healthier. There are a lot of myths out there around protein and the best ways to consume it....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Thomas Vargas

5 Myths and Truths about Peanuts

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleAre All Peanut Products Off-Limits for People with Peanut Allergies?Can Peanuts Lead to Weight Gain?Do Peanuts Contain Anti-Aging Compounds?Is Peanut Flour Gluten-Free?Do People Who Eat Peanuts Have Lower Rates of Chronic Diseases?The Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Are All Peanut Products Off-Limits for People with Peanut Allergies? Can Peanuts Lead to Weight Gain? Do Peanuts Contain Anti-Aging Compounds? Is Peanut Flour Gluten-Free?...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Stacy Johnson

5 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

Anxiety is a part of life. You feel more anxious when you or someone you love gets sick, before a big test or when you’re faced with a tough decision.Anxiety disordersare more serious than a temporary worry and may need to be worked out with a doctor, including therapy or medication. Pictured recipe:Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad Whether you’re struggling with the occasional frazzles or are managing an anxiety disorder with your doctor, these 5 natural remedies for anxiety may help you feel more calm....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Marvin Howard

5 Natural Ways to Help You Ditch the Saltshaker

Most of us eat too much sodium in a given day. And it’s not just coming from the saltshaker. Salt is found in lots of foods, including breads, cheese and lunch meats. We do need some sodium for our bodies to function (sodium helps with electrolyte and fluid balance). However,90%of Americans eat more than the recommended maximum of 2,300 milligrams a day. Over time, eating too much sodium can lead to chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart disease and stroke....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Maurice Mckay

5 New Things to Know About Cholesterol

Close For a long time, the connection between cholesterol and cardiovascular health was seemingly clear. Saturated fats, the guidelines said, led to heart disease. Turns out this compound is way more complex than experts believed. And diet is only part of the picture with cholesterol: a recent study that compared high- and low-fat diets found that eating the low-fat diet didn’t have a significant impact on blood cholesterol levels, reported theJournal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Dawn Edwards

5 No-Yeast Bread Recipes

CloseNo yeast? No problem! We’ve gathered some of our favorite quick bread and no-yeast bread recipes for those situations when you don’t have yeast or time to wait for your bread to rise.01of 05Honey Oat Quick BreadView RecipeThis honey-oat bread has a pleasant flavor and divinely moist, tender crumb. It requires minimal mixing and cleanup, calls for ingredients usually stocked in the pantry, and is tasty yet healthful.02of 05Low-Carb Seeded Quick BreadView RecipeThis low-carb bread is chock-full of seeds and flours that make the loaf mimic classic bread while managing to keep carb counts low....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1647 words · Barry Russo