The Mayo Clinic Just Launched a New Diet—Here's What You Need to Know

We don’t have many diet “rules” here atEatingWell—and we like it that way. We’re firm believers that when everything is allowed on the table, and with a little education about the healing powers ofwhole foods, it’s easier to settle into a lifestyle that’s more mindful, less restrictive and still well-balanced. (Lookin' at you,80/20!) It’s safe to say we’re not about that detox life or a constant stream of cleanses, and for the most part, we prefer to think of what we eat as just that … not a specific “diet” per se....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jenny Nguyen

The Mayr Method: What You Need to Know About This Weight-Loss Diet

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is It?Is It Healthy? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is It? Is It Healthy? Close Photo:Daria Kulkova / Getty Images Daria Kulkova / Getty Images What Is the Mayr Method Diet? Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr reportedly believed that everything is connected to the gut, and what we eat—or don’t eat—can affect our overall health and well-being. While the diet may not restrict calories, there are a few key habits the Mayr Method recommends, like eating slowly, stopping eating when they’re satisfied, drinking between meals (but not with meals), avoiding eating raw foods after 3 p....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Stuart Wright

The Mediterranean Diet May Be as Beneficial as Walking 4,000 More Steps Per Day, a New Study Suggests

Fad dietsand celebritydetoxtrends come and go, but some things stay as reliable as anIna Garten recipeor a favorite pair of jeans. And a new study suggests it’s such a boon for your well-being, in fact, that it delivers health benefits on par with a two mile stroll. That’s right; according to a study published April 28, 2023 in theEuropean Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of theEuropean Society of Cardiology (ESC),eating a Mediterranean diet may be as beneficial for health as walking an additional 4,000 steps per day....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Christine Delgado

The Mediterranean Diet May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 17%, According to New Study

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Was This Study Conducted & What Did It Show?How Does This Apply to Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Was This Study Conducted & What Did It Show? How Does This Apply to Real Life? Close Mediterranean Diet vs. Keto Diet: Which Is Healthiest? A new study published on October 23, inNutrition Journal, suggests there’s another benefit to following the Mediterranean diet....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Catherine Ray

The Mediterranean Diet Was Named Healthiest Diet for the 8th Year In a Row, Here's Why

In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The Best Overall Diet for 2025 The Worst Diets for 2025 Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman It’s that time of year again whenU.S. News & World Reportreleases their annual best and worstdiets list. The panel of experts evaluating the diets comprises 69 specialists in their fields, including medical doctors, registered dietitians, nutritional epidemiologists, chefs and weight loss researchers....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1433 words · Martin Jackson

The Money & Time-Saving Shopping Tricks to Continue After Quarantine

Close The COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation practices have forced many people to limit grocery store trips to once or twice a week. People who were accustomed to “running to the store” daily had to learn how to quickly stock up on food to feed themselves for longer. The larger-than-normal grocery bills sure were shocking. And after tossing fresh items you never got around to using, some may be avoiding fresh items in fear that they’ll go bad....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1085 words · Anna Morgan

The Most Popular Vegetable in Every State

Here atEatingWell, we love our vegetables. From easy grilled vegetable sides tovegetable-forward comfort food recipes, we enjoy them every day of the week, and many of you do too. Beyond their vibrant colors and delicious flavors, vegetables of all shapes and sizes boast a variety of health benefits. Making sure you are getting enough in your day to day is crucial forlongevity and cutting chronic disease risk(Check out ourEat More Vegetables Challengefor tips and recipe inspiration to up your intake)....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Regina Harris

The Most Underrated Vegetables You Should Be Eating, According to Chef Sophia Roe

Close Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images While many turn to eggnog and wine, Sophia Roe has partnered withJohnnie Walkerthis holiday season: “This particular Blue Label whiskey is absolutely delicious, whether you’re drinking it neat or you’re cooking with it,” says Roe. Roe took some time to sit down withEatingWelland dish on this season’s best pairings like her Perfect Pear Cocktail (get the recipe below!). Plus, Roe also talked with us about her favorite underrated vegetables, holiday food hot takes and the ingredients to her favorite salad dressing all in this interview....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Gregory Reyes MD

The New Mediterranean Diet

Aubrie Pick (portrait); Ali Redmond (food photography, prop & food styling); What foods come to mind when you think of the Mediterranean diet? Greek salad, perhaps? Italian pasta with lots of olive oil or a delicious Spanish paella? What about freekeh, okra or pomegranates? Not so much? For many years, the Mediterranean diet—abundant in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, lean protein, olive oil, nuts and seeds—has been deemed one of the healthiest ways of eating....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Lindsay May

The No-Bake Protein-Packed Snack I Can’t Stop Making

There are a lot of great dessert combinations out there but, to me, chocolate and peanut butter is one of the best. I love a good peanut butter cup with a snappy dark chocolate shell and a luscious, creamy peanut butter filling, like the ones you get in really good chocolate shops.It’s this combination that inspiredEatingWell’s recipe forPeanut Butter–Oat Energy Cups. They offer the best aspects of a peanut butter cup—the chocolate and peanut butter, obviously—but also include some additional ingredients that contribute extra nutrients and make these cups the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or bite-size dessert....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1777 words · Deborah Jenkins

The No-Cook Dinner I Always Make When I Get Back from Vacation

Close Photo:JASON DONNELLY JASON DONNELLY As a food writer, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to travel often. As someone who loves to eat my way through every city possible, this means in the week leading up to a trip, you’ll find me eating morefridge clean-out soupsand salads and cobbled-together leftover meals than anything else. By the time travel day rolls around, I usually proudly leave a fridge containing only jars of jam and mustard behind....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · David Ray

The No. 1 Nutrient for Brain Health as You Age, According to a Dietitian

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?Why Are Omega-3s Important for Brain Health?What the Science ShowsOmega-3 Intake RecommendationsThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Why Are Omega-3s Important for Brain Health? What the Science Shows Omega-3 Intake Recommendations The Bottom Line Are you looking for ways to stay sharp as you get older? Maybe you’ve watched a loved one struggle with cognitive decline and want to avoid that....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1047 words · Sean Johnson

The No. 1 Snack for Weight Loss, According to Research

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat to Look for in a Weight-Loss-Friendly SnackThe Best Snack to Achieve Your Weight Loss GoalsOther Things to Consider In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What to Look for in a Weight-Loss-Friendly Snack The Best Snack to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals Other Things to Consider When you are trying to lose weight, snacking can seem like a slippery slope. On the one hand, a balanced, nutritious snack can help you manage between-meal hunger and may even help you eat less overall....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Michael Ramos