If you’re increasing the number of minutes you exercise a day or week, or starting a grueling new fitness program for the promise of a flat belly, be prepared: Those pounds may not only remain the same but even creep upwards.You’re probably thinking, “Hey, but exercise is supposed to help me lose weight and burn calories.” And yes, in theory, it does. But in practice, many who start to an exercise regimen find themselves eating more as a reward for all those tough workouts-and putting on more pounds than they burn....

Close Photo: Getty Images In a dream world, would you have all yourTrader Joe’s favoritesregularly shipped to your door? For better or worse, being able to load up a virtual cart with Mini Almost Everything Bagel Sandwich Crackers and Coffee and Dark Chocolate Joe-Joe’s Cookies when thebest new productscome out is not something that TJ’s plans to embrace anytime soon. Le sigh. In the latest episode of their in-house podcast, Inside Trader Joe’s, co-hosts Tara Miller and Matt Sloan dig into why TJ’s likes its place in the world as a brick-and-mortar-only establishment....

Close Take 60 seconds to scroll through your Facebook and Instagram feeds. Go ahead, we’ll wait. If our collective networks are any indication, you probably saw oodles ofcoronavirus news stories, some cute snapshots of parents homeschooling their kiddos and plenty of mouthwatering images of baked goods. But why is everyone suddenly getting the urge to break out their beaters? Turns out, baking can be an active form of therapy. “The process of baking, and the end result, often bring up positive feelings and thoughts from the past that can be soothing and comforting during periods of increased stress,” saysNicole Beurkens, Ph....

Stress eating is a common practice during life’s more intense moments. And it’s not just stress—anxiety, depression and even feelings of sheer bliss can give us a hankering for certain foods. In a time of life that feels more uncertain than ever, enjoying our favorite comfort foods is a simple way to ease some of the stress and burden associated with this global pandemic. But why do those cravings come in the first place?...

Every single Christmas, for as long as I can remember, I’ve received an orange in my stocking. Or sometimes a clementine, depending on what’s in the fridge. I always have a little chuckle at the tradition and, after drinking about five cups of tea and eating half the chocolate from my stocking, I eventually get around to eating it. Now I’m the one who adds an orange to my husband’s stocking, and vice versa....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Westend61 / sanchesnet1 If you’ve noticed that eggs are more expensive at the supermarket, you’re not alone—and it’s not just the usual grocery inflation you’re seeing in other aisles at the store. The USDA has confirmed that an avian flu is spreading among many birds in the United States, infecting both backyard and commercial chickens and turkeys alike. Egg prices are already on the rise, according tothe USDA Egg Market Report, from a low point of about $1....

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The background story on this green-less predicament can be summed up with a couple well-worn adages: 1) follow the money and 2) chef knows best. Here’s why you won’t find green peppers in a three-pack of bell peppers. Getty Images Green is most common color of bell pepper, said Robert Schueller, produce expert at Melissa’s Produce. “The green variety of bell peppers are 40% cheaper on average,” he explains. “So putting one much cheaper pepper in a sealed package with costlier red, yellow and/or orange peppers gives customers the sense that they aren’t getting a good deal....

FromWhat’s Your Poo Telling YoutoPoop Culture, dozens of books have been written in the 21st century all about one of the least dinner party-friendly topics ever: our bowels. That’s likely because as science evolves, we’re learning more and more about the way our gut health—and our poop—relates to our wellbeing. What the Appearance of Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Health While we’ve reported on how a healthy gut is linked to everything from less stress and anxiety tobetter heart health and a stronger immune system, we have yet to dive into the topic of when and how we poop here atEatingWell....

Close Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The comedian celebrates his culture through all of his endeavors. That’s why he teamed up withBuchanan’s Whiskyfor theirWe Are the Spirit of the 200%campaign. Earlier in the month, Hernández, alongsideChef JJ Johnson, curated a menu for the partnered event in New York embracing Latin culture and flavors. Through this partnership, we were given the opportunity to talk to Hernández and ask all about his favorite snacks to eat while working onSNL, his morning routine on the busiest day of his week, his holiday plans and more....

Close Photo:ilietus / Getty Images ilietus / Getty Images It’s no secret that cabbage has a gassy reputation. After enjoying a meal with cabbage, you may notice that gas and discomfort hit a few hours later. While it’s natural and normal to pass gas—even up to 25 times a day—it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable.Foods like cabbage contain a lot of fiber and other difficult-to-digest complex carbohydrates, sometimes leaving you with a bloated belly, noticeable gas, discomfort and sometimes pain....

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesAll of my favorite desserts and treats feature chocolate, and there’s no better time to share my love of chocolate than during the holidays. Not only do I give homemade chocolate cookies and candy to friends and family, but I also bake achocolate cakefor my December birthday. To pull this off with less stress, I keep a variety of chocolate in my pantry, including cocoa powder, chocolate chips and a variety of chocolate bars to make baking on a whim easy....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Smartwatches and smart rings can do some very cool things for your health—like monitor your heart rate, count your steps and provide an EKG of your heart rhythm. And while many of them claim to also measure blood glucose (sugar) levels, the accuracy of these devices for this purpose has been seriously called into question, triggering awarning from the Food and Drug Administration. This includes popular smartwatches, as well as lesser-known knock-off brands....