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The No. 1 Whole Grain to Eat for Better Heart Health, According to a Dietitian

Whole grains are a healthy part of any diet, but they’re especially great for your ticker. With a good dose of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, almost all whole grains are beneficial for your health. But when asked to choose the top one for cardiovascular health, nutrition experts agree on one that’s probably already in your pantry and may be a regular part of your breakfast table. Read on to find out the top whole grain for heart health, what makes it so beneficial and a few runner-up whole grains that deserve the silver and bronze medals....

The Number of Teens Diagnosed with Prediabetes Has Doubled in the Past 2 Decades—Here's What Every Parent Needs to Know

Here’s a shocking statistic: More than 1 in 4 preteens and teens in the U.S. have prediabetes, a number that more than doubled in two decades, according to a study published in March 2022 inJAMA Pediatrics. The study found that 28% of adolescents ages 12 to 19 were diagnosed with diabetes in 2018, compared to 12% in 1999. This data is similar to adults, as 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

The Nutrient Most People Skimp on During the Holidays That Can Actually Help Your Blood Sugar

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHealth Benefits6 Ways to Eat More Fiber During the Holidays In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Health Benefits 6 Ways to Eat More Fiber During the Holidays Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images How we eat during the holidays can be much different than what we normally eat the rest of the year. One big change during this season? Your fiber intake may take a hit....

The One Big Thing You Can Do to Improve Gut Health

Close Gut health has become one of the biggest health and wellness trends over the last few years, and for good reason! Scientific research continues to highlightthe importance of good gut healthfor digestion, chronic disease prevention, strong immune systems, and even for our mental health. So how can we improve our microbiomes for optimal health, you ask? Eat more plants. Top Fiber-Rich Foods for Good Gut Bacteria The American Gut Project, aseven-year study of the human microbiome, found it’s not only important to eat more plants but to eat a wide variety of them-30 or more different types each week!...

The One Formula You Need to Make a Healthy Salad

You don’t need a recipe to make a salad, just a basic formula. This formula helps you mix filling protein, satisfying whole grains and lots of low-calorie vegetables so your salad fills you up, instead of leaving you hungry an hour later. Pictured recipe:Chopped Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad Mix and match the categories using the amounts shown so you don’t get bored with your salads. Plan ahead and prep your protein, vegetables, and grains, or use what’s on hand in the fridge....

The One Ingredient You Didn't Know Your Aperol Spritz Was Missing

ClosePhoto: Getty Images / Elena KatkovaLike many people, I found myself becoming quite the cocktail connoisseur during the pandemic. I was gifted a fantastic cocktail book,Spirited: Cocktails from Around the World,which introduced me to hundreds of amazing classic libations and their origins. While I already knew and loved the highly controversial Aperol spritz (controversial thanks to thisviral 2019 article fromTheNew York Times), this book taught me that the spritz originated in Venice, and was first known as the Venetian spritz....

The One Nutrient You Should Be Eating More of for Healthier Skin, According to a Dermatologist

Close Photo: Christian Henry Smith EatingWell:Let’s get to it: What are the best foods to eat for healthierskin? Shah:The truth is most people don’t follow consistent diets. But what we’re finding is that there are consistent best foods for the skin. These include foods that contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids such as salmon, herring, avocados and walnuts. What Happens to Your Body When You Take Omega-3s Every Day EatingWell:So give us your best snack option....

The One Place in Your Kitchen You Should be Cleaning but Probably Aren't

Cleaning your kitchen helps to prevent foodborne illnesses. The countertops, the stovetop and the sink are obvious places to clean, especially since thesesurfacesmay have come in contact with food, but the less obvious places, like the kitchen faucet, are often overlooked. Find out why you should clean your kitchen faucet regularly and how you can keep it clean. 6 Filthy Places in Your Kitchen You Should Be Cleaning Every Day...

The One Surprising Ingredient You Should Be Adding to Your Banana Bread But Probably Aren't

ClosePhoto: Getty images / mm88 / Claudia TotirTo be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of bananas. It’s kind of weird, because I really do enjoy a slice of moist banana-chocolate chip bread. But my husband eats bananas and since I usually buy a large bunch when I shop at Costco, we have leftovers to make treats likebanana bread, banana cake and banana “nice cream.“I’ve historically peeled bananas prior to freezing....

The One Thing You Need to Wash—But Probably Aren't—When Prepping Raw Chicken

Close Photo: Getty Images / Cavan Images Let’s say you’re making a delicious chicken salad, like maybe ourPopcorn Chicken Salad. You’d want to get started on cooking the chicken first, so maybe you’ll trim the thighs you picked out at the grocery store or cut your chicken tenders into bite-size pieces. Once your chicken is air-frying, baking or sizzling on the stovetop, you’ll put your cutting board in the sink and give your hands a good scrub before getting out your favorite salad ingredients....

The One Thing You Shouldn’t Do When You’re Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian

ClosePhoto:Eating Well/Getty ImagesLosing weight and keeping it off can be tricky. There are so manytips for losing weight, and it’s difficult to know what advice to heed and what to ignore. We want to make losing weight simple for you, so we are sharing one thing you shouldn’t do to help support your weight-loss efforts. You may be surprised to hear that the scale isn’t necessarily your friend when it comes to reaching your goals....

The One Vegetable Jenna Bush Hager Eats Every Single Day

If you’ve ever wondered howJenna Bush Hagerkeeps her energy up, here’s the truth: TheToday Showco-host and mom of three always starts her day with a scoop ofAmazing GrassGreens Blend in her water bottle. That’s why she partnered with the company and its nationwide challenge called “Get Your Greens,” which encourages more people to increase their servings of fruits and veggies. “When Amazing Grass came to me and asked if we could partner together, I wanted to send a photo of my dressing room with the product sitting right there,” she toldEatingWellwith her signature laugh....

The Only Avocado Toast Recipe You’ll Ever Need (+ Tips & Variations)

Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:1 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe We loveavocado toast! The combination of creamy avocado and crunchy toast just can’t be beat. When you pair avocados with whole-wheat toast and other nutritious toppings, you end up with a delicious meal or snack packed with heart-healthy fats and fiber....