Healthy Eating

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…

The freezer is truly a kitchen necessity. So many foods make their way to this beloved appliance, as it can store premade meals until the time comes that you want to eat them. And that makes the freezer super valuable! Plus, there are plenty of already frozen foods that are staples in most kitchens—morning smoothies would be lost without all those frozen fruits. But like anything else, some foods are better for you than others, and there are others that simply should not be in your freezer. To help you be sure…

Stress. Even just the word is, well, stress-inducing with that one-syllable utterance that hits your throat like a project deadline. While many of us are aware of the common side effects of stress, what we may not be aware of is how exactly stress influences our weight. As it turns out, stress can often lead to weight gain and create a variety of other pesky results on your body. We asked dietitian nutritionists to weigh in on five ways stress can impact your waistline. Read on, and for more on how to eat healthy,…

The turmeric latte, also known as golden milk, has been on trend for the past couple of years for its health benefits. Not only can the beverage help to reduce inflammation in the body, but it may also help to improve brain function and delay the onset of cognitive impairment.  Turmeric is an integral spice in Ayurvedic medicine, a healing system that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago that's touted for its ability to promote good health by creating a balance of body, mind, and spirit. There is one component in…

We're betting you've heard that drinking wine is good for your heart health…and you've used that factoid as an excuse to splurge on your favorite cabernet with dinner at least once before. But that's the worst reason to drink wine. Not to burst your bubble, but the jury is still out on whether wine actually has any heart-boosting properties. Sure, it has antioxidants that might lower your LDL cholesterol and your cardiovascular inflammation. But that only applies to red wine, not white, and even then some studies say wine…

Baked oats are having a moment. Maybe you've been making them for years, or maybe you're a bandwagon fan in the wake of the viral TikTok rendition—aren't we all? Either way, the breakfast-food-turned-so-much-more is taking over kitchens across America. Mashed, cooked, and often combined with creative toppings, the dish makes for a tasty and relatively healthy treat. Whether you like to bake a huge tray of oats to enjoy throughout the week, or you're making single-serving baked oats for your breakfast in the morning, we…