People Who Consume Artificial Sweeteners May Have a 9% Higher Risk for Heart Disease, New Research Suggests

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesThe average American adult consumes 77 grams of sugar (a little more than 6 tablespoons) per day, according to theAmerican Heart Association. Compare that to the AHA’s recommended limits for added sugars …Men:at most 36 grams, which equals 9 teaspoons or 150 calories, per dayWomen:at most 25 grams, which equals 6 teaspoons or 100 calories, per dayFor reference, a 12-ounce regular soda contains 32 grams (8 teaspoons) of added sugar....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3421 words · Annette Smith

Pepita & Cilantro Pesto

Close Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 ½cupspacked fresh cilantro leaves (from 3 bunches)¾cuppacked fresh parsley leaves⅓cupshredded Manchego cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)2tablespoonsunsalted roasted pepitas2tablespoonslime juice½teaspoonfinely chopped garlic¼teaspoonkosher salt5tablespoonscanola oil Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jennifer Stout

Pepper Teigen

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.

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Rachel Perkins

Pepper, Pesto & Spinach Stromboli

Close Photo: Jason Donnelly Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:5Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:5 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings:5 Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon, divided 2largebell peppers, chopped ½largeonion, sliced 1poundwhole-wheat pizza dough, at room temperature All-purpose flour for rolling ¼cuppesto ⅓cupchopped pickled banana peppers...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Madison Morales DVM

Peppermint Chocolate Tart

Close Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:4 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 20 minsServings:12Yield:12 slicesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:4 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 20 minsServings:12Yield:12 slices Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time:4 hrs Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time:4 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Yield:12 slices Yield: 12 slices Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCrust3tablespoonswater½cupplus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour½cupplus 1 tablespoon white whole-wheat flour½teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonsalt¼cupcanola oilFilling8ouncesbittersweet chocolate chips (60% cacao)1cupnonfat milk1tablespooncornstarch1teaspoonpeppermint extract¼teaspoonsalt1peppermint candy for garnish¾cupwhipped cream for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1308 words · Samantha Allen

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Bombs

Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hrServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hrServings:8 Active Time:1 hr Active Time: 1 hr Total Time:1 hr Total Time: Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients7ounceschopped milk chocolate or chocolate chips (about 1 1/4 cups), divided1 ½tablespoonscocoa powder1 ½tablespoonsgranulated sugar1tablespooncrushed peppermint bits, plus more for decorating¼cupdehydrated marshmallow bits (see Tip), plus more for serving6cupslow-fat milk Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Jennifer Shaw

Peppermint-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark

Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:2 hrsTotal Time:2 hrs 25 minsServings:10Yield:20 piecesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:2 hrsTotal Time:2 hrs 25 minsServings:10Yield:20 pieces Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time:2 hrs Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time:2 hrs 25 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Servings:10 Servings: 10 Yield:20 pieces Yield: 20 pieces Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12ouncessemisweet chocolate, chopped2cupswhole-milk plain Greek yogurt½teaspoonvanilla extract¼cupmini semisweet chocolate chips6candy canes (about 3 ounces), crushed into small pieces½teaspooncoarse sea salt...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Cindy Ellis

Pepperoni Pizza Portobello Mushrooms

Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4largeportobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed (see Tip)½cuppizza sauce, preferably low-sodium½teaspoonItalian seasoning⅓cupchopped red bell pepper⅓cupchopped red onion¾cupshredded low-fat mozzarella cheese1ouncesliced pepperoni, quartered...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Jordan Gentry

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Prep Time:30 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Yield:8 rollsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:30 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Yield:8 rolls Prep Time:30 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 rolls Yield: 8 rolls Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonolive oil⅔cupfinely chopped cremini mushrooms½cupchopped onion3garlic cloves, minced½teaspoondried Italian seasoning¾cuplow-sodium marinara sauce, divided½cupshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)1ouncemini pepperoni slices8(7 inch square)egg roll wrappers1largeegg, lightly beatenCooking sprayChopped fresh basil for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · William Ward

Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo

Close Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:8 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:8 cups Prep Time:30 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:8 cups Yield: 8 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundpeeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen (see Tip)1teaspoonpaprika½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoondried oregano, crushed¼teaspoonground pepper⅛teaspooncayenne pepper1cupwhole-grain orzo3scallions2tablespoonsolive oil, divided2cupscoarsely chopped zucchini1cupcoarsely chopped bell pepper½cupthinly sliced celery1cupcherry tomatoes, halved½teaspoonsalt2tablespoonsbarbecue sauceLemon wedges for serving...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Brian Stewart

Perfect Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Close Photo: Brian Woodcock Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:55 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4(6 ounce)skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1teaspoonkosher salt½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper1tablespooncanola oil1teaspoonbutter Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4(6 ounce)skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1teaspoonkosher salt ½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper 1tablespooncanola oil...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Lauren Griffith

Perfect Prime Rib

Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:12 hrs 30 minsTotal Time:12 hrs 45 minsServings:14Yield:1 prime rib roastJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:12 hrs 30 minsTotal Time:12 hrs 45 minsServings:14Yield:1 prime rib roast Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time:12 hrs 30 mins Additional Time: 12 hrs 30 mins Total Time:12 hrs 45 mins Total Time: 12 hrs 45 mins Servings:14 Servings: 14 Yield:1 prime rib roast Yield: 1 prime rib roast...

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1415 words · Thomas Gallagher

Perla Meyers

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Le Cordon Bleu ParisLocation:Washington, ConnecticutExpertise:European cuisines, seasonal cooking, cookbooks, culinary educationPerla Meyers is a cookbook author, culinary educator and prominent figure in the fresh food movement of the 1970s. Perla’s 1973 debut The Seasonal Kitchen was the first cookbook to feature a picture of the author on the cover, and won an unprecedented three Tastemaker Awards (a precursor to the James Beard Awards). Her other cookbooks include The Peasant Kitchen and How to Peel a Peach....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Jeffrey Dunn