Close Photo: Casey Barber Onceit’s ripe, an avocado is one of the greatest foods in existence, and so versatile that you can add it to many of your favorite dishes fora boost of healthy fats, fiber, potassium and more vitamins and minerals. Learn how to cut an avocado forsalads,toast,guacamoleand more. Plus, learn how to peel an avocado. What You Need to Open an Avocado You don’t need any special avocado tools to open an avocado....
Close Photo: Getty Images / Capelle.r I have sensitive eyes. Or at least that’s what it feels like while I’m furiously chopping onions on my cutting board to avoid the waterworks that quickly ensue. I cook a lot and since onions are the backbone of many recipes, I chop a lot of onions. Recently it struck me—with tears dripping down my face—that rushing blindly through my chopping, wielding a very sharp knife, was perhaps not a brilliant idea....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleFactors Affecting Caffeine AbsorptionBest Practices for Maximizing Caffeine AbsorptionTiming and FrequencyHealth and Safety Considerations In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Factors Affecting Caffeine Absorption Best Practices for Maximizing Caffeine Absorption Timing and Frequency Health and Safety Considerations Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Caffeine is like that little jolt of electricity we may need to kick-start our day or power through a slow afternoon....
Close Photo: Getty Images About one in 10 Americans, or 37 million of us, have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 90% to 95% of those people fall under the umbrella of having type 2. (ICYMI, type 2 involves insulin resistance, or having cells that don’t respond normally to the blood sugar-controlling hormone insulin.Type 1occurs when the pancreas ceases or drastically decreases production of insulin....
ClosePictured recipe:Almost Chipotle’s GuacamoleThe guacamole at Chipotle may cost extra, but the fresh and creamy topping is so tasty, it’s well worth it. That’s why we were excited whenChipotle shared its recipe for guacamolein 2020. After all, we’ll put a scoop of guac on just about anything, fromsmothered chicken breaststoloaded sweet potato nachos.Chipotle Just Added Plant-Based “Chorizo” to the Menu—but Is It Healthy?The only tough part is keeping that bright green guacamole from turning brown before you can enjoy it (or finish your leftovers the next day)....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Is Weight Loss Different Than Weight Maintenance?The Most Important Thing for Weight LossThe Most Important Thing for Weight MaintenanceTips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Is Weight Loss Different Than Weight Maintenance? The Most Important Thing for Weight Loss The Most Important Thing for Weight Maintenance Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight There are many indicators of health, and weight is just one of them....
Close Photo: EUGENE MIM/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Ina Garten just did us all a favor and returned to her fan-favorite Instagram series, “Ask Ina.” With its return, the Barefoot Contessa intends to answer her followers' “frequently asked questions” in cooking demonstrations. “So a friend of mine said she makes a caprese salad and it’s a mess, so I said to her, ‘I know exactly what you need to do,'” Garten said inher new video....
Close Photo: Ana Cadena Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 mins Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Jump to recipe People havefeelingsabout garlic. Some people can’t stand the flavor and some people can’t imagine a meal without it. As the former Test Kitchen Manager for EatingWell, I’m starkly in the middle. I think that garlic has its place in recipes but isn’t necessary in all meals. However, since I’m a farmer as well as a chef, I’m quite familiar with the item....
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. Aside from the usual suspects oftomatoes,cucumbersandsquash, I was lucky to have ample greens from my garden as well, primarily spinach, kale and carrot greens. Unfortunately, greens have an inherently short shelf life, and large quantities can be hard to get through before they go bad....
Close Shown: Varieties of sweet and hot peppers. Hot peppers are great to have on hand, but if you’ve ever grown them yourself, you may have found that too much of a good thing can be a bit of a problem. What do you do with tons of hot peppers when you can only enjoy a few at a time? Well, I’m here to tell you: this is a good problem to have....
Close Progesterone relaxes the smooth muscle tissue of the digestive tract. “The sphincter (or valve) between your stomach and esophagus relaxes, making it easier for stomach acid to work its way backward in the system,” says Molly Warner, M.S., R.D.N., a dietitian atUpham’s Corner Community Health Centerin Boston. “Hormonal changes also slow down the movement of food through the esophagus and stomach,” adds Bassett-Novoa. The Best Way to Relieve Heartburn The good news is that you can prevent and relieve heartburn through dietary changes....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhy Hydration Is ImportantThe #1 Way to Stay Hydrated All DayMore Hydration TipsAlly Love’s Exclusive Water Bottle Collection In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Why Hydration Is Important The #1 Way to Stay Hydrated All Day More Hydration Tips Ally Love’s Exclusive Water Bottle Collection Close Photo:Contigo Contigo Staying hydrated should be a primary focus of everyone’s wellness routine. Those in the fitness industry, especially Peloton instructor Ally Love, know this best....
Fresh herbs of all kinds are fleeting. We’ve all had the experience of reaching into the fridge only to find what was once a bountiful bunch of fresh herbs now wilted and dying. Some are quicker to slip away than others. The worst offender in the withering department is basil. Its moist and delicate leaves bruise and mold so easily that unless you plan on using it immediately, is it even worth the investment?...
