How to Exercise for Better Brain Health, According to Experts

According to theWorld Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the United States alone, there are approximately 5.8 million people currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and 1 million living with Parkinson’s disease. While genetics and age are outside of our control, the good news is that we can put habits into place (like eatinga healthy dietand regularly exercising) to help prevent neurological disease, reduce age-related cognitive decline and improve the overall health of our brain....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1329 words · Gregory Mcdonald

How to Find the Best Healthy Tortilla Chips

CloseMost tortilla chips contain just corn, oil and salt and less than 150 calories per serving-not bad stats for a food that normally gets relegated to the “junk food” aisle. We searched out the healthiest options (that still taste great). Here’s what we found:Bye-Bye, Baked:The taste and texture of baked chips often leaves much to be desired and there’s no real nutritional benefit. Baked have about the same calories as fried chips, but more carbs and sodium....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Adrian Anderson

How to Follow the DASH Diet

Close Pictured recipe:Chickpea & Quinoa Buddha Bowl TheDASH dietconsistently ranks among the best diet plans for weight loss and healthy eating. Yet, many people aren’t following this sensible style of eating. The DASH diet was originally developed for people with hypertension (high blood pressure). However, anyone can follow it! The DASH diet is a healthy eating plan for adults and children alike that can reduce inflammation, cholesterol and blood pressure. It’s also sustainable—most people can keep it up for the long term because it focuses on food groups and doesn’t eliminate any foods....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Dustin Rodriguez

How to Freeze Blueberries

ClosePhoto: Ali RedmondWhether they’re from the farmers' market, grocery store or even your backyard, fresh blueberries are a delight to have on hand. Blueberries can be used in a variety of recipes, fromsaladstocakes, or enjoyed as a quick snack. Plus,these little berries are packed with potential health benefits, including supporting heart health and healthy aging. When you have an excess of blueberries, don’t let them go to waste. Instead, learn how to freeze fresh blueberries....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1432 words · Alexander Frank

How to Freeze Broccoli

Close Broccoli is a go-to vegetable for many people. FromSlow-Cooker Cheesy Rice with BroccolitoBroccoli-Cauliflower Soup, there are many tasty ways to enjoy broccoli. When you have extra broccoli on hand and can’t eat it all at once, don’t let it go to waste. Instead, read on for how to freeze broccoli and get more out of this cruciferous veggie. Plus, get recipes that call for frozen broccoli. 4 Impressive Health Benefits of Broccoli...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Daniel Richmond

How to Freeze Butter to Save Money and Always Have It on Hand

Close Photo: Getty Butter isn’t the kind of cooking and baking staple you want to run out of—how disappointing would it be to discover you’re out of butter when you want to bakecookies? The good news is that butter—both salted and unsalted—freezes really well and the freezing and thawing process is a snap. That means the next time you find butter on sale, you can stock up so you always have some on hand for makingpie dough,mashed potatoesor just a piece of toast....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Megan Taylor

How to Freeze Casseroles So They Taste as Fresh as the Day You Made Them

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDon’t Cook It CompletelyCool ItSeal ItThaw Before CookingAdd Toppings Later In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Don’t Cook It Completely Cool It Seal It Thaw Before Cooking Add Toppings Later Close Pictured recipe:Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Casseroles are a foolproof way to feed a crowd, both large and small. They are also an easy dinner when you don’t have time to stir a bubbling pot or mind a steaming pan....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Maria Francis

How to Freeze Celery for Speedy Smoothies and Quick Soups and Stews

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWash and Chop FirstBlanch for Best ResultsHow to Freeze CeleryHow to Thaw and Use Frozen Celery In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Wash and Chop First Blanch for Best Results How to Freeze Celery How to Thaw and Use Frozen Celery There’s a handful of celery-focused dishes, including soups, salads andstir-fries, but most recipes require only a few stalks, which means you may have extra just waiting to be forgotten and eventually tossed....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Patricia Curry

How to Freeze Chard

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWash & PrepWhy Blanch It?How to BlanchHow to StoreHow to Defrost In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Wash & Prep Why Blanch It? How to Blanch How to Store How to Defrost Close Photo: Getty Images / Fascinadora / 500px (swiss chard), Getty Images/ ryasick (ice) How to Wash and Prep Chard Before Freezing Fresh chard only lasts in the fridge for around a week,much like spinach, so you’ll want to preserve the leaves soon after you buy them....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Carrie Gonzalez

How to Freeze Corn: 4 Best Ways (Plus Pictures!)

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Freeze Fresh Corn on the CobHow to Freeze Corn Without BlanchingSome of Our Favorite Corn RecipesFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Freeze Fresh Corn on the Cob How to Freeze Corn Without Blanching Some of Our Favorite Corn Recipes FAQs Close Photo: Alexandra Shytsman Some of the best-tasting produce peaks in the summer months, andsweet cornis no exception....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Wendy Wells

How to Freeze Eggplant

Close Photo: Getty Images / Science Photo Library / brainmaster Eggplant is a vegetable that can be wonderful to have on hand. It is healthy and nutritious, a great meaty vegetable for satisfying vegetarian and vegan entrees, and super versatile due to its ability to stand up to strong flavors. If you love eggplant, you may have wondered if you can freeze eggplant? And the answer is a resounding yes!...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Philip Nelson

How to Freeze Every Type of Baked Good

Close Pictured recipe:Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Maybe you need to get a jump start on a birthday cake or perhaps you have a craving for brownies but don’t want to have a whole pan lingering on the countertop. In instances like these, it helps to remember that almost all baked goods, including cupcakes,muffins,banana breadand dinner rolls can be frozen for up to three months. Plus,cookieand pie dough,brownie batter, biscuits and scones can be mixed, shaped and frozen, so you can bake them off whenever you like....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Diana Greene

How to Freeze Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

CloseRight now at the grocery store, you may be more likely to find fresh produce than frozen. The reason people are buying lots of frozen fruits and vegetables is because they last a long time (months and months)—unlike their fresh counterparts. However, if you can only find fresh or have a bounty from your garden, we have plenty of tips to freezing fruits and vegetables to help make them last. It’s not quite as easy as buying a bag of pre-frozen strawberries or broccoli, but you’ll be happy when you have fruits and vegetables to eat down the road....

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3141 words · Leslie Meza