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Close Photo:Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images The popularity of coconut doesn’t end with coconut water. A variety of coconut-derived ingredients-from coconut oil to coconut flour and coconut milk-are increasingly being used in home kitchens, restaurants and packaged foods. But can a food so rich in calories and laden with saturated fat be healthy? Here are the health benefits and cons of coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut flour, coconut water, coconut meat and coconut flakes....

Close Here’s why you should be eating more of the herb dill. Here’s why—and how—you should add dill to your diet. Pictured Recipe:Cucumber Pasta Salad Nutrition facts: What’s in a serving of dill? In a 1-cup serving (9 grams) offresh dill sprigs, there are: You also get close to 10% of your Daily Value for vitamin C, and teeny-tiny amounts of manganese, folate and iron. In a 1-tablespoon serving (3 grams) ofdried dill, there are:...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHealth Benefits of Eating a Plant-Based DietHow to Start Eating a More Plant-Based DietThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Health Benefits of Eating a Plant-Based Diet How to Start Eating a More Plant-Based Diet The Bottom Line Close The idea of eating “plant-based” sounds healthy and trendy, but what exactly is a plant-based diet? A plant-based diet means eating more whole foods and plants—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts and seeds....

Pictured recipe:Fig & Ricotta Toast You’ll find figs in many forms. You can purchase them fresh, of course, but their harvest season is very short. In the U.S., fresh figs may be available as early as May and into the fall. But they’re a delicate, highly perishable fruit, so they don’t travel as well as other produce. This is why you see them processed into other forms. Dried figs are easy to find and typically don’t contain any added sugar....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Plantains?Plantain NutritionHealth Benefits of PlantainsHow Plantains Are Eaten throughout the African Diaspora In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Plantains? Plantain Nutrition Health Benefits of Plantains How Plantains Are Eaten throughout the African Diaspora Plantains are a type of fruit that’s a staple of many diets worldwide—including the African Heritage Diet. This healthy fruit looks like a banana but is larger, starchier and less sweet than the smaller bananas that are breakfast and snack staples for many....

Close Photo: Getty Images You’ve heard it time and time again: Walking is one of the best forms of exercise for your body andyour brain. In addition to being free and easy to do inside your home, on vacation,using polesas part of a hike, with your pup and beyond, walking has been proven to boost mood, improve fertility, promote weight loss, boost heart health andso much more. (And if you’ve been convinced that only running and higher-impact exercise “counts,” we can confirm that walkingcanbe a legit,super-effective workout....

Close Nothing says summer-to me-quite like swapping my steamy cup of coffee for a frosty iced or frozen version. Recipes to Try:DIY Frozen Mochaccino and More Healthy Coffee-Shop Drink Recipes But as a registered dietitian and the nutrition editor ofEatingWellMagazine, I can’t help but wonder what the calorie damage is on some of those iced coffee or frozen coffee drinks, especially at popular restaurants like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. Milkshake-thick coffee goodness + whipped cream + chocolate drizzle = diet derailer....

Close Photo:Joel Carillet/Getty Images Joel Carillet/Getty Images The rising cost of olive oil over the past few years has not gone unnoticed, especially for those who followa Mediterranean diet, where it makes up the main source of fat. In fact, the global price of olive oil has more than doubled since 2021.While there are many factors at play, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. How Climate Change Is Challenging Olive Oil Production Olive oil trees are surprisingly resilient....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Did the Study Find?Is It Safe to Eat Orange Peel?What Does This Mean in Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Did the Study Find? Is It Safe to Eat Orange Peel? What Does This Mean in Real Life? Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell animation. Getty Images. EatingWell animation. If you’ve been hanging out withEatingWelllong enough, you know how importantgut healthis to us—and we hope it’s equally as important to you, too....

The veggie burger section has exploded with more options than ever, especially when it comes to believably beefy flavors and textures. But are store-bought veggie burgers good for you-and do they taste good? We love making our ownhomemade veggie burgerswhen there’s time, but keeping a box of veggie burgers in the freezer can be convenient and healthy. We inspected the nutrition labels of 23 varieties, tasted 14 patties that stood up to our standards, and flipped for these winners....

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article1. Sprouted-Grain Bread2. Whole-Wheat Bread3. Sourdough Bread4. Seeded Bread5. English Muffins6. Banana BreadThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Sprouted-Grain Bread Whole-Wheat Bread Sourdough Bread Seeded Bread English Muffins Banana Bread The Bottom Line Carbs are often high on the list of foods people like to limit in their diets, and bread might be on the top of the anti-carb list....

Close How bad is Red 40 and more synthetic dyes? Americans are now eating five times as much food dye as we did in 1955. That statistic isn’t as surprising when you consider that since then food dyes have made more and more of our foods colorful-from breakfast cereals to ice creams. While natural colorants made from foods like beets are available, many manufacturers opt for synthetic dyes-which may have dangerous health consequences, particularly for children, according to a recent report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest....

ClosePhoto: EatingWellI grew up in the South, so comfort food will always have a special place in my life. And now, with the days getting shorter and the welcome crispness in the air, it’s officially comfort food season. Cue:mac and cheese,casserolesandstews.Now, what if I told you comfort food can be packed with nutritious ingredients, easy to prepare with whatever is available in your kitchen and will make the whole family happy?...