Close Not everyone is a running fanatic or cross-fit junkie, though. Instead of forcing yourself to hit the gym in the morning or suffer through yoga, try to find an activity that you do enjoy. It might be having a dance party in your kitchen or making walking dates with your friend. If you haven’t found an activity you love (yet!), here are some excellent ways to exercise without even knowing it....

Close Photo: Getty Images / StefaNikolic Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where associate 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. 1. Eggshells Making an omelet or baking a cake? Don’t throw away those eggshells—they can be used in a variety of ways in your garden....

Close Photo: Vstock LLC / Getty Pet owners like to treat their fur babies like real babies, but the parallels don’t just end with how adorable they are and how much we love them. Considering food, toys, clothing and waste disposal, both tend to suck up a lot of natural resources. “When it comes to pets, the industry as a whole does tend to generate quite a bit of waste that has the potential to be environmentally harmful,” says Mark Freeman, D....

In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Eat More Plants Reduce Saturated Fat Prioritize Sleep Reduce Stress Consider Weight Loss What Is Insulin Resistance? Close Photo:Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Insulin resistance may not be on your radar, but it should be. This often-overlooked condition is a precursor to a host of metabolic conditions, especiallyprediabetesanddiabetes., The good news is there are ways to protect against and even reverseinsulin resistance....

Close It’s difficult to overstate oatmeal’s many advantages. It’s warm and satisfying, easy to make and provides good-for-you fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. The only real problem with oatmeal is that it can get a bit boring, especially if you eat it plain or limit yourself to a sprinkle of nuts and dried fruit. Thankfully, this breakfast go-to is incredibly versatile. It can be cooked in different ways, paired with a wide range of both sweet and savory ingredients and even served at different temperatures....

Yes, this crucifer-turned-Italian-dumpling is having a moment. These pillowy-soft bits are a great gluten-free, vegan pasta fix-and, well, they’re made from cauliflower. At Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi has become a cult favorite with low-carb and keto dieters, millennials and just about everyone but other brands are coming up with their own cauliflower gnocchi–Green Giant has a version that’s another favorite (it does contain wheat while Trader Joe’s version is gluten-free). Here’s why they’re good for you, plus our favorite recipes for transforming cauliflower dumplings into dinner....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleAvocadosFull-Fal DairyNutsPopcornPastaFruit In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Avocados Full-Fal Dairy Nuts Popcorn Pasta Fruit ClosePhoto: Getty Images / FabrikaCr / NickilfordWhen it comes to fat loss, one thing is for certain: what you eat matters. However, many people wrongly believe that some nutritious foods are “bad”—pasta, nuts and even fruit are often demonized. But should you actually cut them out of your diet?...

Close Photo:Johnny Autry Johnny Autry 10 Gut-Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss While you may be tempted to banish certain snacks in the name of weight loss, know that well-planned snacks may actually support your health goals. “Snacks should have a combination of carbohydrates and protein to help you feel satisfied, give you energy and keep you full,” says Oklahoma City-based registered dietitianKatie Drakeford, M.A., RD. Aside from carbohydrates and protein, nutrients such as healthy fats and fiber in snacks may also support weight loss because they take longer to digest, which helps curb your appetite....

CloseFall weather makes us crave hearty recipes like hearty chili, cheesy pasta and steaming bowls of soup. In this week’s meal plan, classic comfort-food recipes are made healthy to satisfy your cravings without going overboard on calories. Plus, they come together using just one dish, pot or pan-making dinner easy to cookandclean up. These delicious dinners will quickly become a regular part of your fall recipe lineup.Day 1: Slow-Cooker Chicken & Orzo with Tomatoes & OlivesSlow-Cooker Chicken & Orzo with Tomatoes & Olives: In this easy load-and-go slow-cooker recipe, chicken and whole-wheat orzo are infused with the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to create a delicious and simple dinner that is just as easy to clean up as it is to cook....

CloseI find that there’s so much to focus on at this time of year—holiday shopping and baking, cleaning and decorating the house, preparing for holiday travel or guests, running last-minute errands—that when it comes to dinnertime, it helps to streamline. That’s why, for this week, I selected recipes that all have six ingredients or less. This means I can pare down both grocery shopping and prep. And while the ingredient lists are short, these recipes are not only flavorful but they’re also packed withanti-inflammatory ingredientslike fish, legumes and dark-colored produce....

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. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and tweak them as you see fit....

Close Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on Totally Cool, Inc. ice cream products due to the risk of the products being contaminated withListeria monocytogenes.The contamination was found during an FDA sampling. Totally Cool, Inc. makes and distributes ice cream products for many brands, including Friendly’s, Hershey’s Ice Cream, Jeni’s and Cumberland Farms (see full list below). The affected products were distributed nationwide....

Close Learn more:Sneaky Sources of Added Sugars The American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar daily (for men the cap is 9 teaspoons) and that can add up quickly. If you’re scanning labels, here’s what you should look for. Here are some of the 56+ different names for sugar that may appear on your food labels. Anhydrous dextrose Agave...

There’s a long list of foods you may think are off limits. And they range from the special treats—wine, chocolate—to recently trending culprits, like fruit. You may even skip eating certain veggies if you think some are less healthy than others. But here at EatingWell we believe all foods and drinks fit in a healthy eating pattern, and there are several reasons for eating that aren’t related to health. Luckily, there’s no need to have pause about these seven delicious and healthy options that have gotten a bit of a bad reputation....

Close Photo:Johnny Autry Johnny Autry Calorie-dense foods are often demonized in a world that is steeped in diet culture. Certainly, there are many foods that are indeed high in calories, and when eaten in excess, can contribute to weight gain. You may have heard the old adage that “calories in, calories out” is how our metabolism works to manage our body weight. However, this overly simplistic trope often gets extrapolated to any food that contains a significant source of energy....