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Getty Images / Cavan Images How Many Times a Week Should You Work Out? The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released updated guidelineson how much physical activity one should aim for each week. We broke down their advice so you can figure out the frequency, intensity and length of your workouts, plus how many times a week you should work out, depending on your age and other health conditions. The Best Fitness Foods: What to Eat Before, During and After a Workout...

ClosePhoto: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty ImagesYou might have seen the"girl dinner" trendall over TikTok. The trend, which is all about using whatever you have in the house for an easy and delicious evening meal—dishes like quick nachos, loaded toasts and crackers—has gone viral for its relatable nature.Safe to say, the hosts of theToday Showare on board with it. In a recent show, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Sheinelle Jones all confessed to their choice “girl dinners,” and a snippet of the segment received over 1 million views on TikTok....

ClosePhoto:EatingWellI grew up on Long Island, where the winters are long and seemingly endless (and occasionally brutal). I live in Florida now, and though the winters aren’t as bad, I still crave a hot bowl of homemade soup as soon as the temperature dips below 70 degrees. Is there anything better than tucking into a hot bowl of soup on a cold day? And my go-to recipe to make isEatingWell’s Classic Chicken Soup....

Close Photo:Photographer: Andrew Scrivani, Food stylist: Devon Knight, Prop stylist: Soo Jeong Kang; EatingWell collage Photographer: Andrew Scrivani, Food stylist: Devon Knight, Prop stylist: Soo Jeong Kang; EatingWell collage Like many other Type A individuals, I’m known as the reservation-maker in my friend group. You can ask any of my pals: When I’m in charge of directing the ship to dinner, there’s at least a 90% chance there will be at least one Mediterranean restaurant in the mix of options I send out to the attendees to consider....

Close Photo:EatingWell EatingWell Growing up in an Italian American household, Easter was the second most prominent holiday, the first being Christmas Eve. The typical traditions of candy-filled baskets, plastic egg hunts and real egg dyeing are standout memories from my childhood Easters. But when it comes to any Italian affair, the highlight is the food, and Easter always spotlights some of my personal favorites. While we stick to the same staples on most other holidays, there is always a rotation of dishes when it comes to Easter Sunday dinner....

Photo: Courtesy of BrandEating ananti-inflammatory dietisn’t all too difficult. It’s closely related to aMediterranean diet, focusing on foods with healthy fats, like avocados, nuts and olive oil. These are just some of the foods that simply make me feel better and, according toNature Science,can help protect me against cardiovascular disease, which is prevalent in my family.As it turns out, one of my favorite foods to eat fits seamlessly into an anti-inflammatory eating pattern....

Sometimes it feels like there are just not enough hours in the day. Our lives are constantly busy, and we tend to put getting the proper amount of sleep on the back burner. You may not realize this, but getting good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your overall health. Research shows that getting the proper amount of sleep mayreduce your risk of developing certain chronic illnesses and can help boost your immune system....

Close Photo: Getty Images / insjoy / Joyce Grace / MicrovOne According to marketing and consumer data websiteStatista, 40% of Americans who remodeled their homes during summer 2020 chose quartz for their countertops—granite clocked in at 28% while butcher block/wood slab, quartzite and marble came in at 12, 8 and 5%, respectively. The average cost per square foot of quartz at Home Depot is $68, with a range between $50 and $90, roughly the same price as granite....

Close Photo: Getty Images / PeopleImages After a long day of work or a sleepless night, it can be hard to find the motivation to work out. While it’s important to stay active for your body’sphysicalandmental health, one thing that makes exercise more exciting is music. And now, a new study has revealed just how important a fun playlist is to people when they workout. This Is How Much You Should Exercise Each Week, According to the World Health Organization...

Close Photo:Johnny Autry. EatingWell design. Johnny Autry. EatingWell design. ‘Tis the season of preparing our Thanksgiving menus weeks ahead of the holiday. While the bird takes center stage on the dinner spread, the turkey isn’t the part of the meal that we’re most looking forward to. Sam’s Club Is Offering a Prepared Thanksgiving Dinner for Less Than $10 per Person bhofack2/Getty Images The #1 Thanksgiving Side Dish, According to Americans So what makes stuffing so special?...

Close Photo:Sara Haas Sara Haas A couple of weekends ago, my family celebrated my brother’s birthday, so naturally I had to show up with a dish for all to share before dinner. I used a combination of twoEatingWellrecipes to create my own appetizer that only requires three ingredients. And when I say it was a crowd-pleaser, that’s an understatement: the finger-food app was gone in minutes. Now, I’m fully planning to make variations of these warm and cozy, bite-size appetizers for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve....

Valerie Bertinelli has a career spanning decades, ranging from her acting roles inOne Day at a TimeandHot in Clevelandto hosting Food Network showsValerie’s Home CookingandKids Baking Championship. And throughout the years, she has depended on the same snack for a midday pick-me-up.“Today’s treat is something I’ve been eating for, I don’t know, on and off 40 years,” Bertinelli said at the start of her Instagram post.The best part? It just takes three simple ingredients and five minutes to re-create the cook’s go-to snack....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images If you’re watching your blood sugar due to having diabetes or prediabetes, you’re probably aware that physical activity is recommended to help manage it. You may even be cognizant of the recommendation of the American College of Sports Medicine regarding physical activity for those with type 2 diabetes—which is to include 45 minutes of any exercise type at any intensity following meals to help improve post-meal blood glucose response....