Close Photo: Images: Getty Images; Collage: Cassie Basford It’s clear that winemakers, brewers, cider makers and spirit creators alike are no longer trying to max out the amount of alcohol they can add to their sips. And that’s agood thing for our buzz levelsas well as cancer risk and beyond. When we’re talking about drinking in moderation, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, this means up to two drinks per day for males and up to one for females....

Close You’ve likely heard thatweight lossbecomes harder the older you get. There is some truth to this. For example,the metabolismof an average 25-year-old is typically higher than that of a 55-year-old. Likewise, a 30-year-old may be able to exercise longer (and thus burn more calories) than a 60-year-old. “Weight gain is a problem for many women, despite maintaining the same diet and exercise routines that they’ve had for years,” saysJoAnn Pinkerton, M....

Close Photo: Getty Images Mindful eating is an increasingly popular practice. It involves being truly present with your meals and tuning in to all five senses while eating. Listening to the crunch of an apple. Tasting the depth of flavor in a sandwich. Noticing the feeling of salivation as you eat a piece of chocolate. Oftentimes, we eat on-the-go or squeeze in a quick lunch while working. We are generally very disconnected from the eating experience and out of touch with our body’s sensations....

Close Photo: Getty Images / matty2x4 / iSebastian I was blown away when I recently learned that I could beusing said shells for garden fertilizer(brilliant!), and my ears perked up when I heard about another option: You can use eggshells to sharpen blender blades! This solution is perfect for those of us who have a meansmoothie habit—I put my blender through the paces once per day, every day, to meet myfruit consumptionneeds for the day in one fell swoop....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCan You Refreeze Chicken?The Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Can You Refreeze Chicken? The Bottom Line ClosePhoto: Getty Images / Oksana ErmakFrom agrilled chicken saladto asimple sheet-pan dinner, there are endless ways to eat chicken—and we love to keep a pack on hand in the freezer for whenever inspiration strikes. But what happens when plans change and you no longer need the chicken?...

ClosePhoto: Adobe Stock / CopridKeeping a package of ground beef in the freezer is an easy way to ensure you always have a healthy, versatile protein on hand. While using frozen ground beef requires some forethought (after all, it needs time to defrost), what happens when dinner plans change and you no longer need the ground beef? The last thing you want is to throw out a perfectly good protein. So, can you refreeze thawed ground beef?...

Close Photo: Getty Images Diabetes is so common that, as of January 2022, 11.3% of Americans have it. And 38% of Americans have prediabetes. While these statistics from theCenters for Disease Control and Preventionsound grim, being diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. 5 Sneaky Reasons Your Blood Sugar Is High What you can do depends on thetype of diabetes you have, but if it’s prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, lifestyle changes can help....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleReversing Insulin Resistance4 Ways to Achieve ItFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Reversing Insulin Resistance 4 Ways to Achieve It FAQs Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images One unexpected benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased awareness of healthy eating and lifestyle, per a 2021 study inAppetite. While this is undoubtedly a positive finding, metabolic health is one vital aspect of our well-being that continues to fly under the radar....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleTargeting Visceral FatHealth ImpactsOther Tips In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Targeting Visceral Fat Health Impacts Other Tips Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Attempting to spot-reduce body fat in specific areas is one of the most common questions dietitians—including myself—receive. Keep in mind, some body fat is essential to our health, but certain types of fat in excess, like visceral fat, can pose some health risks....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Olive Oil?What Is Vegetable Oil?Olive Oil vs. Vegetable OilNutrition InformationFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Olive Oil? What Is Vegetable Oil? Olive Oil vs. Vegetable Oil Nutrition Information FAQs As a professional recipe developer and dietitian, I write recipes that call for specific ingredients, such as pistachios or whole-wheat flour, for health and culinary reasons. But as a very busy mom of four, I often substitute the ingredients I have in my pantry when cooking for my family because a “quick trip” to the store requires me to strap twin 2-year-olds into the car....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDoes Vanilla Extract Work as a Bug Repellent?What’s the Best Way to Repel Mosquitoes?Frequently Asked Questions In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Does Vanilla Extract Work as a Bug Repellent? What’s the Best Way to Repel Mosquitoes? Frequently Asked Questions Close Photo:Getty Images/EatingWell animation Getty Images/EatingWell animation Summer is here, and while that means sunny skies, warm breezes and outdoor fun, it also means unwanted critters—especially flying, stinging insects....

Close New science suggests taking a multivitamin may help you lose weight. There’s still no magic pill for weight loss, but taking a multivitamin might be the secret to a slimmer you. In a new study of more than 85 women categorized as having obesity in China, those who took a multivitamin (with 29 vitamins and minerals, much like a “one-a-day” you find on store shelves), while continuing to eat their normal diets, lost an average of about three and a half pounds over six months....

Close Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients6 ounces honey chèvre12(1/4 inch thick) slicesbaguette2ripe peaches, thinly sliced12very small sage leaves or 4 chopped large sage leaves2ouncesthinly sliced duck or pork prosciutto (see Tip) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Los Angeles, CaliforniaEducation:B.A. in journalism and gender studies, California State University, Long BeachExpertise:Storytelling, food origins, food systems, Mexican and Italian cuisinesExperienceCandace Nagy is a passionate food writer who gets excited about sharing new ways of looking at the foods we eat, from food origins and heritage to systems and science, and everything in between. A Los Angeles native, she explores food through the lens of culture, class and creativity, often taking cues from the foods she grew up eating and those she has discovered during her travels....

Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings Prep Time:30 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 ½poundsmedium carrots, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices (6 1/2 cups)3cupswater3tablespoonsunsalted butter3tablespoonslight brown sugar2tablespoonsunsweetened apple juice1tablespoonchopped fresh thyme¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 ½poundsmedium carrots, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices (6 1/2 cups)...