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Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Skidmore College, Art Therapy, School of Visual ArtsLocation:Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpertise:Mediterranean food, Moroccan cuisine, European comfort foodLorraine Allen is a writer, editor and educator, contributing heath, mental health, food and travel features and essays to The New York Times, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, Offspring, Good Housekeeping and Parents, among other outlets.B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing, Skidmore College; M.P.S. in Psychology and Art Therapy, School of Visual ArtsEatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....

EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Close Photo: Arielle Calderon For as long as I can remember, I’ve been on the diet train. When I was in middle school, I did Jenny Craig and Curves. When I was in high school, I ate Lean Pockets, Slim Fast and Diet Coke to try and shed the pounds. When I was in college, I graduated to only eating six strawberries for breakfast and a “salad” for lunch (which consisted of romaine lettuce and grilled chicken)....

Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Minneapolis, MinnesotaExpertise:Vegan cuisine, soul food, healthy eating, community outreachLouis Hunter is the owner of Trio Plant-Based, the first Black-owned vegan restaurant in Minnesota. After an arduous legal battle ensuing from a protest over the death of his cousin, Philando Castile, Louis was cleared of all charges and decided the next step in his life’s journey would be nurturing his community with a healthier approach to soul food. He researched health disparities in Black communities and developed a menu using his favorite family recipes for cornbread and potato pie....

Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Nashville, TennesseeExpertise:Persian food, healthy cooking, sustainable eating Title:Contributing Writer Location:Nashville, Tennessee Expertise:Persian food, healthy cooking, sustainable eating Louisa Shafia has written extensively on Persian food and culture, and is the author of The New Persian Kitchen. She has given presentations about Persian food at Harvard, Google and New York’s Museum of Food and Drink, and her recipes have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Food & Wine and on National Public Radio, among others....

Close Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time:30 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsNonstick cooking spray8chicken drumsticks, skinned1(14.5 ounce) canno-salt-added stewed tomatoes1cupfrozen cut okra1teaspoondried thyme, ground1 ½tablespoonsLouisiana hot sauce, such as Frank’s®¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonblack pepper2cupshot cooked whole-grain noodles...

Close Prep Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:20Yield:about 1 2/3 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:20Yield:about 1 2/3 cups Prep Time:10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:20 Servings: 20 Yield:about 1 2/3 cups Yield: about 1 2/3 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 stalk green garlic (see Tip) or 2 large cloves garlic½cupMarcona almonds3cupsloosely packed fresh lovage1cupextra-virgin olive oil , divided¼cupfresh basil¼cupgrated Parmesan or pecorino cheese½teaspoonlemon zest2tablespoonslemon juice1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper...

Close Photo: Amy Traynor 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 Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8raspberries, divided1 ½ouncesvodka1ouncelemon juice¾ouncesimple syrup (see Tip)½ouncepomegranate juice¼teaspoonrosewater (optional) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8raspberries, divided 1 ½ouncesvodka 1ouncelemon juice ¾ouncesimple syrup (see Tip) ½ouncepomegranate juice ¼teaspoonrosewater (optional) DirectionsMuddle 4 raspberries in a cocktail shaker....

Your bones and brain seem like two fairly separate systems, right? The brain tells the muscles how to move the bones, true. But otherwise, when you look at neurons vs. osteoblasts, smarts vs. structure; these body parts don’t seem to have a whole lot in common.But just asgut health can help (or hurt) mood, there are some surprisingly systemic relationships within our fascinating, complex bodies.This week, we’re learning more about a potential association between brain health and bone health, and anyone who’s getting older (ahem, all of us!...

Close Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:1Yield:1 “burrito"Jump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:1Yield:1 “burrito” Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Yield:1 “burrito” Yield: 1 “burrito” Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1slicebacon1cupchopped broccoli¼cupchopped tomato1large egg1tablespoonreduced-fat milk1scallion, sliced⅛teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonground pepper1teaspooncanola or avocado oil2tablespoonsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1slicebacon 1cupchopped broccoli ¼cupchopped tomato 1large egg 1tablespoonreduced-fat milk...

Close Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time:30 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1poundbeef stew meat (such as chuck), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1smallonion, chopped8ouncesmushrooms, quartered1teaspoonchopped fresh rosemary¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper2tablespoonsall-purpose flour1tablespoontomato paste½cupdry red wine4cupslow-sodium beef broth1mediumwhite turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks1mediumcarrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks...

Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:45 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:12Yield:12 muffinsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:45 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:12Yield:12 muffins Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time:45 mins Additional Time: 45 mins Total Time:1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings:12 Servings: 12 Yield:12 muffins Yield: 12 muffins Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1¾cupsalmond flour¼cupcoconut flour1tablespoonbaking powder¼teaspoonbaking soda¼teaspoonsalt1cupblueberries3largeeggs½cupreduced-fat milk⅓cupplus2tablespoonslight brown sugar¼cupavocado oil1½teaspoonsvanilla extract Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients...

Close Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:8Yield:8 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:8Yield:8 cups Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time:25 mins Additional Time: Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 cups Yield: 8 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½poundsbroccoli florets2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1largeonion, diced2clovesgarlic, minced4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened½cupsour cream1 ½cupsshredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper...