It is important to make room for non-fruit bearing plants, like flowers, in your garden, too. Certain flowers can even draw pollinators to your plot to help your plants stay healthy. That said, not all flowers and vegetables have the same effect on the same places.The biggest mistake you might be making in your garden is not saving space for native plants. Getty Images / Kathrin Ziegler What Are Native Plants?...
ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesWelcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian Jessica Ball keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make Earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.Fruits andvegetables are great for many reasons: they can help lower inflammation, up your fiber intake and support organs from your brain to your gut. But many of us aren’t getting enough....
Close Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images With over 50 years of experience and a collection of 16 cookbooks, there’s no doubt that Lidia Bastianich is an expert in the kitchen. So when the chef is willing to give any cooking advice, we’re always prepared to listen. In a recent clip posted onInstagramfrom her showLidia’s Kitchen, Bastianich notes the top cooking mistake you can make—plus a tip to help you avoid it....
Lawson: Courtesy Photo. Garten: Patrick McMullan/Getty Images. Nigella Lawson Always Keeps Frozen Broccoli on Hand for This Ultra-Creamy Soup The #1 Mistake You’re Making When Hosting a Dinner Party You’re spendingtoo much time cooking. “The host needs to be a part of the party,” says Garten, and Nigella advises, “The mixture of people is most important. If the best thing you can talk about is the food, it’s not a good evening....
Close Photo: Getty Images If your pantry is anything like mine, it’s stacked with cans of beans, soup, fruits and vegetables. That’s because I know thatcanned foodshelp meals come together quickly. They can easily be added to a variety of dishes or put together to make a meal. Plus, canned fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients since they’re picked and packaged at the height of freshness and ripeness. But the next time you go to use a canned item, you may be making one crucial mistake—keep reading to learn how to fix it so you can safely eat all the canned foods you want....
Washing dishes is an inevitable—and often dreaded—chore. While you may be able to delegate some of the load to a dishwasher, there are some items that just have to be hand-washed (check out theseeight items that should never go in your dishwasher) or require a little extra TLC. As you’re scrubbing away, you may be surprised to learn that choosing a sponge versus a dish brush can have an impact on the amount of bacteria in the kitchen....
Close Photo:Ryan Liebe Ryan Liebe Tossing some zucchini or peppers in the oven to roast is a delicious and easy way to get your veggies in for the day. With relatively low effort and time, you can turn nearly any veggie into something crispy, browned and delicious. Think: crispy potatoes, browned frills of roasted broccoli, perfectly roasty Brussels sprouts. All of these (and more) can easily be done with just a few minutes of prep and the right method....
Close Photo: Getty Images Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian Jessica Ball keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make Earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. Thanksgiving has officially passed, which means we are in the season of having ample leftovers. Whether you hosted a holiday gathering or were convinced to take things home from an event you attended, this is the time of year when the fridge is full of ready-made food....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe Difference Between Quick-Cooking Oats & Old-Fashioned OatsWhy You Should Use Old-Fashioned Oats to Make Overnight OatsHow to Make the Best Overnight Oats In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The Difference Between Quick-Cooking Oats & Old-Fashioned Oats Why You Should Use Old-Fashioned Oats to Make Overnight Oats How to Make the Best Overnight Oats Close In my opinion,oatsare seriously underrated. These humble little grains are not only extremely versatile and budget-friendly, but they’re also packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals that can help to promote heart health and lower cholesterol levels....
ClosePhoto:Jamie VespaEverybody poops—even if it may be embarrassing to talk about. Like other measures of health, such as blood pressure or cholesterol, your poop can also provide insight into your well-being. For example, if you aren’t having at least three bowel movements a week, you are likely experiencing constipation.Frequency isn’t the only indicator there may be a problem. Other common signs of constipation are hard, dry stools or stools that are difficult to pass....
ClosePhoto:Courtesy PhotoIf you’re on social media, you’re probably one of the millions of people who have drooled over Sarah Fennel’s enticing recipe videos. Under the name of her blogBroma Bakery, Fennel’s bright, marble food studio and lively personality have shared amazing home-baked goods all across the internet. She even tends to develop some super-convenient recipes for those who want just one or two servings. That way, you can make something celebratory without a ton of leftovers....
Close While I love perusing my local farmers’ market for produce, at this time of year in Iowa, market season is long over and fresh produce isn’t as abundant. After reporting on nutrition for more than 15 years, I know the manyhealth benefits of fruits and vegetables, so I’ve become pretty familiar with making the most offrozen producewhen my favorites aren’t in season. Still, as I was dining at a restaurant last winter, I was delighted to be reminded of an ingredient that’s in season when few others are in my neck of the woods....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Kohlrabi, Exactly?Why I Love Trader Joe’s Kohlrabi Vegetable PastaBottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Kohlrabi, Exactly? Why I Love Trader Joe’s Kohlrabi Vegetable Pasta Bottom Line Close Photo:EatingWell EatingWell A couple years in, however, the luster of spiralizing began to fade. Slowly, I drifted back intoroasting my vegetablesor tossing them into salads. On the noodle front, I returned to my original love: regular pasta, withchickpea and lentil pastasprinkled in every so often when I was in the mood to mix things up....
