Spending More Time in Nature Could Be the Key to Happiness, According to Research

Close Photo: Ascent/PKS Media Inc./Getty Images Think about the best vacation you ever took. Did you spend all day soaking up the sun on a sandy beach? Or maybe you prefer skiing or hiking in the mountains? Either way, most of our best vacation memories come from spending time in the great outdoors, and research shows the more time we spend outside, the happier we are. New researchfrom the University of Singapore studied specific hashtags on social media accounts around the world and the locations of where these posts were taken....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Rebecca Harvey

Spending Time in Nature Could Be the Key to Combating Stress

You may not have heard that spending time in nature is associated with some pretty amazing health benefits, but it’s true. From protection from chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity, to improved mental health, the benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are so great doctors are nowprescribing visits to natureto their patients. And recent studies are helping us determine how often we need to be getting outdoors to reap these amazing benefits....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Melissa Sanchez

Spent Coffee Grounds Ice Cream

Close Photo: Photography / Jenny Huang, Food Styling / Tyna Hoang, Prop Styling / Nicole Louie Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 45 minsServings:9Yield:3 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 45 minsServings:9Yield:3 cups Active Time:45 mins Active Time: 45 mins Total Time:4 hrs 45 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins Servings:9 Servings: 9 Yield:3 cups Yield: 3 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupswhole milk1cupheavy cream1cupspent coffee grounds4largeegg yolks⅔cuplightly packed brown sugar1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Eric Kelly

Spice-Crusted Roasted Potatoes

Close Photo: Ryan Liebe Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:4 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½teaspoonblack or purple peppercorns½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoongranulated sugar½teaspoonsalt1teaspooncoriander seeds1teaspooncumin seeds2 ½tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil¾- 1 teaspoon Silk, Marash or Aleppo chile flakes1 ½poundsyellow potatoes, scrubbed, patted dry and cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks⅔cupcoarsely chopped fresh cilantro, parsley and/or dill...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Crystal Werner

Spice-Roasted Chicken & Lemon Potatoes

Close Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 40 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time:1 hr 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins Total Time:1 hr 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4tablespoonsolive oil, divided1tablespoonSpanish Seasoning Blend1teaspoonsalt, divided1teaspoonground pepper, divided1(4 to 6 pound)whole chicken, patted dry4clovesgarlic, crushed and peeled2lemons, divided (1 cut in half, 1 zested and juiced)1poundrusset potatoes (2 medium), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Roberto Calhoun

Spice-Roasted Chickpeas

Close Photo: Salima Benkhalti Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper½teaspoonpaprika½teaspoonground cumin Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil ½teaspoonsalt ½teaspoonground pepper ½teaspoonpaprika ½teaspoonground cumin DirectionsPreheat oven to 400℉....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Jamie Jackson

Spice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes over Garlicky Yogurt

Close Photo:Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:6 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:55 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipeSpice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes over Garlicky Yogurtis as comforting as it sounds. Sweet potatoes are roasted with the warm spices of coriander, smoked paprika and oregano to yield a crispy, sticky-sweet exterior with a tender middle....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1697 words · Jessica Craig

Spice-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin

Close Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:12Yield:12 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time:1 hr Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time:1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Yield:12 servings Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonchili powder1tablespoonground coriander1tablespoonpacked brown sugar1teaspoonpaprika1teaspoondry mustard1teaspoonsalt½teaspoongarlic powder¼teaspooncayenne pepper1 (3 to 4 pound) center-cut beef tenderloin roast...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Jose Hall

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Whole Chicken

Close Prep Time:40 minsAdditional Time:8 hrs 50 minsTotal Time:9 hrs 30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:40 minsAdditional Time:8 hrs 50 minsTotal Time:9 hrs 30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Prep Time:40 mins Prep Time: 40 mins Additional Time:8 hrs 50 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs 50 mins Total Time:9 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2teaspoonssmoked paprika1teaspoonground cumin1teaspoonground cinnamon½teaspoonground ginger½teaspoonblack pepper¼teaspooncayenne pepper1 ½teaspoonskosher salt, divided1(3 1/2) poundwhole chicken1tablespoonolive oilLime wedges...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Chase Mendoza

Spice-Seared Salmon with Greek-Style Green Beans

Close Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time:10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsolive oil, divided1smallyellow onion, diced4clovesgarlic, chopped1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added diced tomatoes2tablespoonschopped fresh dill, divided½teaspoonsalt, divided12ouncesgreen beans, stem ends trimmed (4 cups)¼cuplemon juice1poundsalmon fillet with skin, cut into 4 portions1tablespoonBaharat spice mix...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · William Foster

Spiced Beef, Cabbage & Noodle Soup

Close Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonpeanut or grapeseed oil1mediumonion, cut into 6 wedges1(2 inch) piecefresh ginger, sliced2star anise (see Tip)1cinnamon stick1teaspooncardamom pods1teaspooncoriander seeds1teaspoonfennel seeds4cupsunsalted beef stock or low-sodium beef broth2cupswater2 ½tablespoonsfish sauce4ouncesthin rice noodles or rice sticks8napa cabbage leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces12ouncestop sirloin or boneless rib-eye steak, very thinly sliced2cupsmung bean sprouts1cupfresh mint and/or Thai basil leaves1jalapeño pepper, sliced...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Shannon Smith

Spiced Butternut Squash & Apple Casserole

Close Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Cassandra Cohen

Spiced Cauliflower & Whipped Ricotta Pitas

Close Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to recipe Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!...

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1685 words · Helen Kline