Healthy Eating

Overnight oats are by far one of the easiest healthy breakfasts you can throw together. When you consider all of the health benefits of eating overnight oats, how could you ever say no to a bowl of this oatmeal goodness? Plus, with so many different flavor combinations and toppings you can choose from, the breakfast possibilities are truly endless. But what would be considered the most popular ingredient everyone's adding to their overnight oats right now? While adding protein powder sure is a popular add-in, we would have…

What makes burgers so great is their versatility. Not only can you use any kind of meat you want, but you can also get creative with the bread and let your imagination run wild with toppings. Bacon, onions, and American cheese are all pretty standard burger toppings. But what happens when unique toppings like kimchi, feta cheese, and pineapple join the conversation? While Institute of Culinary Education chef and Top Chef season 15 finalist Chris Scott is more of a purist—"I usually go ketchup, mustard, pickles, and raw red…

What do you most commonly order off of the DoorDash app? Perhaps it's your go-to order at McDonald's or your favorite cookie from the local bakery down the street. Well, how about a COVID-19 test to go with that cheeseburger and fries? The food delivery service will soon offer on-demand coronavirus test kits to U.S. households. DoorDash recently announced new partnerships with two leading digital health companies, Vault Health and Everlywell, which will enable the delivery service to bring FDA EUA COVID-9 PCR home…

After months of lockdowns, gym closures, and food shortages, the desire to make 2021 a healthier year than the one that preceded it is more than understandable. However, that doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself to improve your health. With the help of registered dietitians, we've rounded up the best foods to clean up your diet, from healthy proteins to satisfying sweets (hint: they're fruits). Read on to discover the best foods for making over your diet this year. And for more great additions to your meal plan,…

If you've graduated from avocado toast to avocado smoothies, avocado mac 'n' cheese, and avocado-topped pizza, you may have taken this trendy, fat-filled fruit a little too far. The number one reason why you shouldn't eat avocado is that you may be eating too much avocado. The Hass Avocado Board has a name for folks like you: "Super avocado shoppers." Super avocado-purchasing households spend $26 or more annually on avocados and make up 70% of all avocado purchases. So odds are that if you eat avocados, you're eating a…

The world completely lost it when avocado toast hit the scene. It feels like every brunch spot in the country took notice of this trendy item and offered some take on this now-iconic item that we can't get enough of. While we have since fallen for the creamy richness that avocado toast serves up whenever we need a pick-me-up, what if we could find another similar food that wouldn't require us to buy pricey avocados? Insert this clever hack for bananas. If you have a ripe or overripe banana, get ready for a kitchen hack…

From bacon donuts to bacon-wrapped treats and even bacon festivals (yes, they're a thing), we all know bacon is one of the most celebrated foods in America. However, a new study is urging us to simmer down on our bacon consumption after researchers discovered a link between this widely adored cured meat and dementia. Fortunately (and surprisingly), the research also serves up an interesting slice of hope for meat lovers. A lot of low-carb and even clean-eating diets that have been popular in the past few years have…

Have you ever had tahini, aka, the nutty paste made from ground sesame seeds? If you have yet to try the staple of Mediterranean cuisine, now is the time. "Tahini is such an incredible, versatile ingredient. It has heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, B vitamins, and calcium," says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen. "Plus, tahini can be used in both savory dishes, as it is in traditional Mediterranean foods, and also sweet ones—like banana bread."…

Whether you eat them baked, fried, mashed, or topped with marshmallows, sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal plan. That’s likely why sweet potato consumption in the U.S. is growing with every passing year, with Americans eating an average of 7.5 pounds of sweet potatoes annually in 2015—up from just 4.2 pounds in 2000. However, it’s not just your taste buds that will benefit when you enjoy these palatable potatoes. Read on to discover what happens to your body when you eat sweet potatoes,…

It's absolutely crucial that you take good care of your heart so that you can live a long and healthy life. Still, roughly 805,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year. While there is no guarantee that you won't experience a heart attack at some point in your life, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to help decrease your risk. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. The cause of that blockage is primarily due to a buildup of fatty deposits, which include harmful cholesterol…