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We like to think of protein as an irreplaceable body building block. It’s the “glue” that holds our cells together in everything from our hair to our nails to our muscles, and it also aids in the formation of many important antibodies and hormones. Not to mention, protein helps us feel full and satisfied after we fuel up with it. How much each person needs is very individual (learn how to calculate exactly how much protein you should aim for each day here), and while it is crucial for our existence, it is certainly possible to overdo it....

What would be my last meal? I’m glad you asked! It would be a charcuterie spread full of my favorite cheeses, meats, crackers, jams, nuts and more. If there’s a charcuterie board at the party, it will not be going to waste if I’m attending it. You’ll find me where the Brie is.As much as I love picking at a good ol’ cheese board, I love making one for my own gatherings even more....

In my (humble) opinion, the best method for cooking vegetables is to roast them. FromBalsamic & Parmesan Roasted BroccolitoGarlic & Parmesan Roasted Carrots, roasting vegetables is an easy process that yields deliciously crispy results. Plus, roasting requires minimal hands-on effort (and who doesn’t love that?). Your vegetables are about to get even crispier with this simple tip.Ryan LiebeThe next time you roast vegetables, add some cornstarch. Yes, cornstarch—that box in your pantry is the secret to a super-crispy exterior on veggies, from potatoes to cauliflower....

Close Photo: Courtesy of Subject After attending the cooking demo (and loving the salads and dressings!), we sat down with Koya to talk more about her favorite salad ingredients as well as her philosophy on eating well, and her No. 1 tip for meal-prepping salads and keeping them fresh for as long as possible. EatingWell:You mentioned in the cooking demo that you promote the idea of trying a new fruit or vegetable each week to expand the palate....

ClosePhoto: Getty / john shepherdSplish splash, I was taking a bath…feel like that classic ’50s song hits a bit too close to home when you’re filling your old-school ice cube tray?You have millions of other people who have been here, felt that. Viewed more than 4.4 million times since TikTok user @4jmjcbitxhpostedthis how-to videoless than one month ago, our minds were blown when we realized that those divots in between each four-cube mold section have a very distinct purpose....

We used to think pretty much every product sold at Costco was cheaper than the same thing sold on Amazon. That is, until we asked around and discovered some seriously major savings on five deals online compared to at the warehouse store. Canned beans delivered to our door, no special trip to the membership club required? Sold!Okay, so we know that noteverythingis worth buying at Costco (although we’re hopelessly devoted to these10 healthy dietitian-approved snacksto fuel us through the workday), the latest game-changing Costco savings hack is something we just learned today....

Close Photo:Getty Images/Eating Well Getty Images/Eating Well I’ll be the first to admit that I spend way too much time wandering the aisles at Trader Joe’s. Between the seasonal items, new product launches and tried-and-true favorites, my cart is usually full before I even make it to the last aisle. But among all the creative snacks and frozen meals, there’s one humble item I never leave without: the canned whole-kernel corn....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Fresh Flavor, Year-Round Unless you’re blessed with an abundant vegetable garden or live somewhere with an endless summer, finding perfectly ripe, juicy tomatoes can be a challenge for much of the year. Up in Canada, where I’m from, that’s most of the time! And that’s where canned tomatoes genuinely shine. Like other canned and frozen produce, they’re picked at peak ripeness and processed within hours, locking in that sun-kissed sweetness and bright acidity we crave in classic dishes like the perfect marinara, afortifying chiliand a veggie-packedminestrone....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images I go to Trader Joe’s just once a season because of the distance, so I try to make my trips worthwhile. My cart will be stocked with new and seasonal arrivals—I’m truly my happiest while enjoying my TJ’s haul during the weeks after my shopping spree. While I’m always buying their brand-new items, there’s only one product I pick up on a consistent basis when it comes to my Trader Joe’s haul, no matter the season....

Close Photo:Helen Norman. EatingWell design. Helen Norman. EatingWell design. Recently, a friend was telling me about her sister’s strict training regimen for the New York City Marathon, which included voluntarily eating cottage cheese as a snack. My friend and I both agreed this was far beyond anything we’d be willing to do in the name of fitness. As a food writer, I know all the benefits of cottage cheese—and even waysto make the stuff more palatable....

Close Photo:Ali Redmond Ali Redmond When was the last time you went No. 2? There’s no need to be embarrassed; your bowel habits are an important part of understanding your digestive health. Plus, as dietitians, we’re trained to understand and talk about poop. What the Appearance of Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Health Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints people seek the care of gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons for....

ClosePhoto:jimkrugerI’m always on the hunt for excuses to shop at Target more frequently, and the retail chain’s Good & Gather brand of grocery items is high on my list of reasons to grab a red shopping cart and go. In fact, I’ve yet to try a Good & Gather product I don’t like, fromfrozen cubes of minced garlicto flavorful jarred salsas I use for everything from taco night to midday snacking....

Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. However, some white or pale foods have benefits too.Enriched grainsactually have about twice as much folic acid as their whole-grain peers, and the fermentation that makessourdough breadpossible is great for gut health. Besides those A-OK-every-so-often grains, the item that I grab on every single supermarket run—which I believe is seriously underrated—happens to be white. I’m calling it: the most underrated frozen food at the grocery store is frozen cauliflower....