The Best and Worst Foods to Eat for Acid Reflux

Close If you regularly suffer from acid reflux, you know that it can be both uncomfortable and hard to control. First of all, know that you’re not alone: Approximately one in five adults in America suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the medical condition commonly known as acid reflux, according to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases(NIDDK). Still, many people aren’t sure what exactly the condition is, what causes it and how to best treat and manage symptoms....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Angela Nguyen

The Best and Worst Foods to Eat If You Struggle with Menstrual Cramps, According to Science

Close Photo: Getty Images About 90% of adolescent females experience a common phenomenon, according toThe North American Menopause Society. While you might be guessing an infatuation with Harry Styles, we’re actually talking about menstrual pain. And it doesn’t stop in your 20s:Researchersestimate that 84% of young women struggle with bloating, cramping and abdominal pain during their monthly periods. Anyone who has struggled with menstrual pain (aka dysmenorrhea) can confirm this often makes them put their lives on pause for several days....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Terri Kane

The Best and Worst Hydration Drinks for People with Diabetes

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHydration 101Electrolytes and Their Impact on HydrationBest Hydration Drinks for People Living with DiabetesWorst Hydration DrinksHydrating Foods Count In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Hydration 101 Electrolytes and Their Impact on Hydration Best Hydration Drinks for People Living with Diabetes Worst Hydration Drinks Hydrating Foods Count Photo: Getty Images According to theNational Institutes of Health, as of October 2022, approximately 34.2 million people are living with diabetes in the United States and another 88 million have prediabetes....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1325 words · Mrs. Kayla Aguirre

The Best and Worst Protein Sources for People with Diabetes, According to a Dietitian

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Much Protein Should You Eat?Best Protein Sources for DiabetesWorst Protein Sources In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Much Protein Should You Eat? Best Protein Sources for Diabetes Worst Protein Sources Close Photo: Claudia Totir / Getty You’ve likely heard that protein is critical for muscle growth, immune health and tissue repair, but did you know this essential macronutrient can also affect people with diabetes?...

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Barbara Mitchell

The Best and Worst Protein Sources to Eat for Your Health, According to Dietitians

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe Healthiest ProteinsThe Unhealthiest Proteins In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The Healthiest Proteins The Unhealthiest Proteins It’s important to eat enough protein throughout the day, as it provides the raw materials to keep you alive, helps keep hunger at bay and aids in muscle recovery and repair, which may help boost your metabolism. However, it’s about quality, too, and different types of protein foods bring different nutrition to the table....

January 18, 2025 · 21 min · 4333 words · Clayton Thompson

The Best and Worst Salad Dressings for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians

Salad is a go-to meal if you’re trying to lose weight, since it tends to be lower in calories and packs lots of nutrients from fresh produce. But let’s face it: There’s nothing worse than a boring or dry salad. You need a delicious dressing to add moisture and flavor to your bed of greens. Plus, the fats in salad dressing help your body absorb the nutrients in your salad. However, there are tricks to picking the best salad dressing for weight loss....

January 18, 2025 · 15 min · 3089 words · Erik Brown

The Best and Worst Smoothie Ingredients

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleProtein AdditionsBest FruitsBest VeggiesNutrition BoostersChoose These Less Often In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Protein Additions Best Fruits Best Veggies Nutrition Boosters Choose These Less Often Whether you enjoysmoothies for breakfast, a snack or even dessert, they’re a great way to increase your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. But depending on the ingredients they’re made with, smoothies can quickly become heavy on calories and filled with sugar....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1441 words · Benjamin Leonard

The Best and Worst Things to Add to Your Coffee, According to Dietitians

We’ve got your back with these dietitian-approved one-ingredient java mix-ins. They allow you to enjoy all of the serioushealth benefits of coffeewith a bonus flavor boost. So brew a mug (here are9 rules for how to make a perfect cup of coffee) and get to mixing! Just remember to start your day with a glass of water first, suggests Ashley Reaver, RD, an Oakland, California-based registered dietitian and the creator of theLower Cholesterol Longer Life Method....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Jacob Diaz

The Best and Worst Way to Thaw Meat and Fish, According to Our Test Kitchen

Freezing meatis a great way to save money and trips to the grocery store. You can also buy meat and fish that’s already frozen, which means you can have proteins on hand whenever you need them. When defrosting your dinner, keep in mind: you want to (a) thaw it evenly and (b) do it safely. Here are the two methods we use at EatingWell.Correct Ways to Thaw Meat and FishDefrosting in the fridgeA slow thaw in the refrigerator is what the USDA considers one of the safest ways from a bacteria standpoint....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Monica Leonard

The Best Ashwagandha Supplements, According to Health Experts

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleOur Top PicksReviewsThe Bottom LineChoosing an Ashwagandha SupplementOur Search for the BestWe Also ConsideredCommon QuestionsOur Trusted Expertise In This ArticleView All In This Article View All Our Top Picks Reviews The Bottom Line Choosing an Ashwagandha Supplement Our Search for the Best We Also Considered Common Questions Our Trusted Expertise Photo:EatingWell / Henry Wortock EatingWell / Henry Wortock Stress is at an all-time high among all adult age groups, according to the 2023 reportStress in Americafrom the American Psychological Association....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2249 words · Cole Oconnor

The Best Avocado Deviled Eggs

Close Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipeTips from the Test KitchenExpert advice and tips straight from EatingWell’s Test KitchenIf you want a smoother filling, push the egg yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any clumps....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1497 words · Tamara Jimenez

The Best Balsamic Vinegar, According to Our Test Kitchen

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleOur Top PicksReviewsThe Bottom LineChoosing a Balsamic VinegarOur Search for the Best Balsamic VinegarCommon QuestionsOur Trusted Expertise In This ArticleView All In This Article View All Our Top Picks Reviews The Bottom Line Choosing a Balsamic Vinegar Our Search for the Best Balsamic Vinegar Common Questions Our Trusted Expertise Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand In theEatingWellTest Kitchen, we love balsamic vinegar—invinaigrettes for our salads, whether it’s usedfor marinadesor dishes like thisbalsamic chicken....

January 18, 2025 · 20 min · 4064 words · Kevin Webb

The Best Batida de Lechosa (Papaya Smoothie)—Just Like My Grandmother Taught Me

Close Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:2Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:2 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipeYou can’t go to the Dominican Republic without coming across papaya—a large oblong fruit with beautiful orange flesh found at roadside fruit stands, all-inclusive resorts and on trees in people’s backyards....

January 18, 2025 · 14 min · 2977 words · April Smith