Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Calais, VermontExpertise:Writing, editing, Vermont journalismDirk Van Susteren is a writer and editor with 30 years of journalism experience. Dirk was an editor at theRutland Herald, theBarre Montpelier Times Argusand theProvidence Journal. He was a writer for United Press International and has written for theBoston Globe,TheNew York Times, theMilwaukee Journal-Sentineland others. Dirk edited two essay collections,A Vermont CenturyandHoward Dean, and taught writing at the Community College of Vermont and the University of Vermont Summer Writing Program....

Close Photo: Brittany Conerly Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe In case you missed it, the Dirty Shirley isthedrink of summer. But what exactly is a Dirty Shirley? And what’s in it? Well, it’s just like it sounds—a spiked take on the classic drink, made with grenadine, lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, and vodka....

Photo: Getty Images / nikkimeel The Discovery: Need-To-Use Bins Tired of this happening all too often, I immediately stopped scrolling on Instagram when I came upon this brilliant trick from Alyssa Miller, a registered dietitian, mom of two and owner ofNutrition for Littlesin Denver: “This is my ‘need-to-use bin’ that lives right here all the time,” she explains. “I put food in it, not necessarily leftovers, but food that I need to eat before it goes bad....

Close Photo: ARTHUR MOUNT The average American spends almosteight hours a day looking at screens, according to recent studies, and often not in a very ergonomically responsible way. Think: neck craned forward, back and shoulders slumped. And that can cause headaches, shoulder inflammation, neck pain and back spasms—a cluster of symptoms doctors have dubbed “tech neck.” “It’s like dangling a 50-pound ball around your head all day,” says Oluseun Olufade, M....

CloseIn the age of kitchen hacks and #PinterestFails, there’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to genius trends you should try in the kitchen. But one idea that’s worth trying: using your ice cube tray for more than just water. Flavored ice cubes can jazz up everything from a cocktail to iced tea or coffee. The concept is simple: make ice cubes with flavorful liquids and add-ins to chill down your libations....

Close Earlier this week, one of theEatingWelleditors shared a video from TikTok creator Melanie Cade, aka@raisingcades10. In the video, Cade walked folks through how she preps and stocks the salad-bar refrigerator in her kitchen. She chopped heads of lettuce, broccoli and a roast turkey breast, showed off containers ofair-fried Brussels sproutsand peeled hard-boiled eggs, and gave a tour of the refrigerated cabinets below that were brimming with ready-to-eat fruit, sandwich-making supplies, juice boxes and more....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCucumber-Mint Sugar Body ScrubDeep Hand-Repair Salve with Coconut OilHoney-Avocado Face MaskLavender Toning Face MistApple-Cider Vinegar Nourishing Hair MaskRose Oatmeal Milk Bath In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Cucumber-Mint Sugar Body Scrub Deep Hand-Repair Salve with Coconut Oil Honey-Avocado Face Mask Lavender Toning Face Mist Apple-Cider Vinegar Nourishing Hair Mask Rose Oatmeal Milk Bath CloseMy favorite beauty shop? From the time I was young, it’s been the kitchen....

Close Photo: Diana Chistruga Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:1Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:1 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2(5½-inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed if desired3Easy Turkey Meatballs, crumbled½teaspoonmild chili powder¼cupguacamole⅓cupchopped grape tomatoes or bell pepper⅓cupthinly sliced romaine or shredded carrot2tablespoonsshredded Mexican-style cheese1tablespoonsour cream (Optional)1lime wedge (Optional) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Bananas change in flavor and appearance as they ripen. But do they change in their nutritional constitution? As they go from green and firm to yellow and soft, do they lose some of their fiber content? Not exactly. Monica Auslander Moreno, M.S., RD, LDN,founder of Essence Nutrition in Miami, says, “[A banana] doesn’tlosefiber, but the fiber changes as the banana matures. It goes from having more to less resistant starch.”...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHeart Health BenefitsNutrition FactsHow Many?Healthy Blood Pressure TipsFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Heart Health Benefits Nutrition Facts How Many? Healthy Blood Pressure Tips FAQs We all knowbananasare a nutritious and tasty snack when you’re on the go, but did you know they can also help reduce your blood pressure? In this article, we’ll peel back the facts to uncover the nutrition of bananas, explore the science behind their potential blood-pressure-lowering effects, and find out how many bananas you should eat daily....

Beans, coffee and blueberries: What do these three have in common? Answer: They can all help you poop. Blueberries can definitely play a role in getting things moving and making you go, which may not be all that surprising since fruits are a good source of fiber. But blueberries' gut-friendly potential goes beyond fiber, making them one of the best fruits to keep you regular. So if you’ve ever wondered “Do blueberries make you poop?...

Who doesn’t want to be smarter, sharper and more focused and creative? Nootropics (pronouncednew-traw-picks) promise all of this and more. These “smart pills”—which are a group of natural and synthetic compounds, often found in supplement or prescription form— might sound new, but nootropics have been around since the early 1970s, when Romanian psychologist and chemist Corneliu Giurgea created a synthetic substance called piracetam to improve learning and memory and coined the term....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Calorie-Free Sweeteners?Impact on Blood SugarThings to Consider In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Calorie-Free Sweeteners? Impact on Blood Sugar Things to Consider ClosePhoto:Photo: gilaxia / Getty ImagesCalorie-free sweeteners have long been popular for satisfying a sweet tooth. You’ll find them in diet sodas, sugar-free candy, syrups, ice cream and more. But although they contain zero calories, they may still have some surprising effects on your blood sugar....

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted life for many of us. While most of us are still able to run essential errands and get exercise, health officials have suggested limiting your trips to the grocery store. So if you’re looking to stock up on your next grocery run, canned food is an affordable, healthy option to replace fresh produce or protein. Getty / Jeff Greenberg / Contributor If you already have a pantry full of canned foods, you may be wondering if they’re still safe to eat....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Carbohydrates?Do Carbs Make You Gain Weight?Tips for Incorporating Carbs into a Balanced DietFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Carbohydrates? Do Carbs Make You Gain Weight? Tips for Incorporating Carbs into a Balanced Diet FAQs One of the biggest nutrition misconceptions is that eating carbohydrates makes you fat. After all, haven’t celebrities and influencers been sharing their low-carb weight-loss success stories for years?...