8 Thanksgiving Essentials Coming to Aldi in November

The end of October is rapidly approaching, which meansThanksgivingwill be here before we know it. But there’s no need to start stressing about hosting this holiday feast for your family—Aldi is here to help with some amazing new products and limited-edition finds coming to stores next month. esemelwe / Getty Images From cute stemless wine glasses to organic turkeys on a budget, you’ll find everything you need for a successful November 28th at your local Aldi store this year....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Randy Hanna

8 Things Dietitians Eat When They're Constipated

Let’s be real, constipation is basically the WORST. When you feel backed up, it can lead to bloating and lethargy, and you just don’t feel like yourself. And there are so many things that can cause constipation, which can leave you feeling confused about what to do next. Sneaky Causes of Belly Bloat—and How to Prevent Them “By increasing your fiber intake through fruit, veggies, nuts, beans, seeds and whole grains, things should ‘get moving’ much better,” says Lauren Harris-Pincus, M....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Charles Weiss

8 Things You Can Buy at Costco Without a Membership

It’s safe to say our staff has somepretty mixed feelings about Costco, but none of us can deny that the big-box store offers some amazing deals on our favorite cooking, cleaning and everyday staples. We’ve rounded up the best buys (some are even free!) that you can find at Costco without paying the $60 annual membership fee. Some of these items cost slightly more if you buy them without a membership—you’ll pay up to an extra 5%, according toTheKrazyKouponLady....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Sean Roman

8 Things You Should Buy at Costco When You're Hosting a Party, According to a Food Editor

My family entertains a lot. From theSuper Bowland World Cup to birthday parties and more, people know they’re always welcome at our house. And one of the first things I do, before we have people over, is make a Costco shopping list. When I start planning to have folks over, I start with the “main” menu (aka what we’ll eat for dinner), then figure out the dessert, and lastly, I decide what apps and snacks round out the meal....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Dr. Anthony Moore

8 Things You Should Do if You've Just Tested Positive for COVID—and 4 You Shouldn't

So your test came back, and you have COVID-19. Though the coronavirus pandemic has been going on for nearly two years, we can’t blame you for being confused about what your next steps are, especially with all the misinformation out there. Don’t worry. We spoke to two medical experts and have distilled advice on what to do—and what not to do—when you’re infected with the coronavirus. Emily Lundin What to Do if You’ve Tested Positive for COVID-19 1....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1917 words · Christopher Delgado

8 Things You Shouldn't Do When Trying to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Did you know that one in nine adults willexperience cognitive declineas they age? While we often think of cognitive decline as something that only happens to our 90-year old grandmothers, over10 percent of adults 45-65experience what the CDC refers to as “subjective cognitive decline.” Genetics play a role in this, but there are manymodifiable lifestyle factorsthat can not only ward off cognitive decline but also enhance cognitive function such as sleep habits,diet, exercise routine and stress management....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Peter Gill

8 Tips to Plan Healthy Meals in Advance

Close Bookmark any recipes you plan to use and put them in a visible place. If you want leftovers, plan that into your menu. Roasting a chicken? Pop in a second one for sandwiches and salads. Make a double batch of soup or your favorite pasta sauce and freeze half. Plan your menu around quick-cooking cuts of meat and poultry like cutlets, chops and fillets....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Christopher Spencer

8 Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Anxiety

One-third of Americans will experience prolonged anxiety at some point in their lives, according to theNational Institute of Mental Health, and symptoms include things like difficulty sleeping, worry about routine things, trouble concentrating, irritability and headaches or stomach issues. While in the past treatment has largely focused on medication and therapy, research now suggests food and nutrients should play a role too. This stems from the fact thatinflammationis often a root cause or underlying contributor to anxiety, as well as many other mental health issues....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Katie Waller

8 Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Lower Cholesterol

Watching fat intake is still important, since fats like saturated fat can trigger inflammation when you eat too much. However, focusing on eating more anti-inflammatory foods is now considered just as important. Check out these top eight anti-inflammatory foods to eat to lower cholesterol. Pictured Recipe:Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Black Beans & Black-Eyed Peas Black beans and black-eyed peas are two options, but really you can choose any assortment ofbeansand peas—just get in at least3 cupsa week....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Charles Rubio

8 Tricks for the Best Healthy Chili

Close Chili is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. More than simply delicious, healthy chili is an easy one-pot meal that’s often made with ingredients you already have on hand, and it can easily be stretched to feed a crowd on football Sundays or after a long day of raking or shoveling. What’s more, chili is an easy freezer meal you can make on a slow weekend to have on hand for busy nights....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Lance Gomez

8 Ways to Help Support Your Immune System Naturally

With cold and flu season just around the corner, the Delta variant of thecoronaviruson the rise and kids back to school, staying healthy and keeping our immune system in tip-top shape is top of mind for most of us. While, no single food, supplement or tactic will totally going to protect you from getting sick, there are plenty of ways you can help safeguard yourself and your family. When it comes to the flu and COVID, getting vaccinated is the best form of protection....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Stephanie Acevedo

8 Ways to Make the Holidays More Exciting at Home

Close Photo: Getty / Ariel Skelley How to Make the Holidays More Exciting at Home Organize a Cookie Swap One of the greatest joys of the holidays is the sheer abundance of snacks and treats: theelaborate cheese boardsat Christmas parties, the thermoses of cocoa and cider at skating parties, the many kinds of cookies set out in seasonal tins. To recreate this feeling of abundance, plan a distanced cookie swap with a handful of your friends....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Keith Ramirez

8 Ways to Spice Up Your Boring Salad

Close Salad can be many things—cold or hot, layered or chopped, delicate or robust—but one thing salad should absolutely never be is boring. Thankfully, turning a lackluster bowl of lettuce into one that’s brimming with texture and flavor is a whole lot easier than you think. Whether you mix up your add-ins—or even your greens—prep them differently or toss in a few unexpected ingredients, salad can quickly go from obligatory side dish to supper superstar....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Gregory Hill

8 Ways to Use Oats That Aren't Oatmeal

CloseOats are a pantry staple for many reasons: they’re an affordable whole grain, they can be gluten-free, and they’re an irresistible breakfast food. A warming bowl of oatmeal is a surefire way to get the day started right and gives you energy to power through your morning tasks.But these high-fiber, protein-packed flakes may be enjoyed far beyond the breakfast hour. Oats are an adaptable addition to so many dishes, whether they are the spotlight ingredient or snuck into food for extra nutrition and fill-you-up goodness....

January 18, 2025 · 12 min · 2548 words · Ann Maldonado DDS

8-Hour Slow-Cooker Recipes That Cook All Day While You're at Work

Close Each of these easy crock-pot dinner recipes cooks for eight hours or more, meaning you can set the slow cooker and forget about it all day while you’re at work—no overcooking or dried out dinners! With soup, pot roast and even tacos, all you have to do is load and go in the morning and complete a few finishing touches when you get home for a delicious dinner that will please the whole family....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1669 words · John Griffin