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Close If you’ve tried and failed to choose a healthy salad over a slice of pizza or bag of potato chips, try trading that salad for a bowl of soup instead. Researchers have found an astonishingly easy way to curb your high-calorie, low-nutrient food cravings: sip on asavory soupor broth. Science-Approved Tricks to Outsmart Your Sugar Cravings What Causes Soup to Trigger a Feeling of Satiety and Curb Cravings? Scientists and health professionals speculate that the satiety likely comes from a combination of the umami flavor and the nutrient content....

When we say “muscle-building foods,” chances are, your brain probably imagines animalprotein-richitems like steak, chicken, eggs, fish…basically themenu that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnsonmight eat while bulking up for a movie.But new research inThe Journal of Nutrition’s March 2021 edition suggests that eating 1 cup of nitrate-rich leafy greens each day—including kale, spinach, arugula and lettuce—is linked to 11 percent stronger leg strength.These 10 Vegetables Are Surprisingly High ProteinThe body converts these nitrates into nitric oxide, which can help widen blood vessels....

As many as one in five people 65 and older are currently living with some form of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which might negatively impact memory, decision-making, or reasoning skills. In 60 to 80% of cases, MCI eventually progresses toAlzheimer’s disease, reports theAlzheimer’s Association. Since we’re still unsure what causes the vast majority of cognitive impairment diagnosis—nor do we yet have a cure—scientists are rapidly diving into current health databases and conducting their own research to try to determine if there are any factors we can control....

Close Photo: Getty Images / simonapilolla Your mental health and physical health are more intertwined than you may think—research has shown that your gut health can influence your anxiety, and healthy eating andexercisecan help you manage depression. Now more research is finding that the relationship between mental and physical health goes both ways. Men who worry more are at a higher biological risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, according to new research....

I have a ton of sweet potatoes from my CSA right now, but I’m not complaining. I’m loving them in sweet and spicy preparations for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and now—thanks to thisSweet Potato Latte recipefrom My Korean Kitchen—in drinks too. I’m not the only one who’s enjoying sweet potato lattes, as they’ve gone a bit viral on TikTok recently. For the record, Sue from My Korean Kitchen first shared her recipe in 2015, so she was way ahead of the current trend....

ClosePhoto:Swift: James Devaney/GC Images. Lively: Gilbert Flores/WWD. Getty Images.Blake Lively’s drink lineBetty Buzzjust released a bunch of cocktail recipes using their fizzy sips. They’re all Super Bowl-themed with “Two Gin-ute Warning,” “San Fran Fizz” and “KC Kingdom Cooler” being just some of the cleverly concocted bubbly beverages. But in a true act of friendship, of course Lively and her team gave a special shoutout to, you guessed it, Taylor Swift.We’re especially loving the Swift-inspired sip in this lineup: the Gold Rush Spritz....

Getty Images / OlgaLepeshkina This TikTok Hack Will Let You Grow Basil From What You Buy at the Store While this video uses parsley, I could easily see this hack being utilized with other wide-leaf herbs like cilantro, basil or sage whereas herbs like rosemary or thyme might slide right through the holes due to their smaller leaves. And once you have your prepped parsley, you can add it to recipes likeChicken & Vegetable Penne with Parsley-Walnut Pestofor a delicious, herbal note....

For those of you on TikTok (and maybe even if you aren’t), you have probably seen the viral quesadilla hack that is taking over the internet. (Check outthis videoon how to fold a quesadilla if you haven’t seen it.) Simply slice a tortilla halfway through, add different fillings to each of the four quadrants, do some folding, brown it in a pan andvoilà!You have a delicious,healthy lunch ready in minutes. But does this trick actually work?...

CloseWhile there’s a whole lot of dancing going on in TikTok Land, you also come across some pretty interesting tips and tricks as you scroll. Whether it’s a trick for cutting watermelon into perfect cubes orhow to core romaine lettuce in seconds, these hacks make you stop and think, “I should try that!” It was no different when I came across this nifty trick for making salad dressing using a mustard bottle or jar....

I love buyingfresh herbs, but a package from the store can be expensive. Plus, there’s usually so many herbs that it can be hard to use them all before they go bad (learn how tostore herbs properlyto maximize their lifespan). Luckily, I recently discoveredJunglecaeand their Tiktok hack for propagating pre-packaged basil that will help me have an endless supply of the herb for free.Here’s how it works: start with gathering your supplies....

From theDalgona whipped coffee trendto thevarious takeson thequesadilla wrap hack, TikTok has bubbled up some pretty cool trends this year! This new-to-the-U.S. trend—which may just be the tastiest one yet—is this recipe for baked feta with cherry tomatoes. It’s super easy to make and literally looks SO good, plus you can pair it with just about anything—think pasta, shrimp, chicken, baguette slices and more! Photo: TikTok search for baked feta...

Photo: Sur La Table I am a huge fan of artichokes. Whether it’s used in ourSlow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke DiporSpinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette, I love the subtle sweetness this versatile veggie adds to any meal. Despite my affection for the vegetable, I’ve never tried to make them myself (I just opt for the frozen or canned kind). Cutting an artichoke always seemed too intimidating—at least until I discoveredChef’N’s Artichokester Tool....

Whenever I cook Mexican food, I usually make aburrito bowlto help lower the carbohydrate count of my meal. By eliminating the tortilla, I can instead enjoy more of the delicious filling. But now, a new option from Mr. Tortilla has me rethinking my next taco night.These 6 Tools Will Help You Make the Best Grilled TacosAccording to a press release, Mr. Tortilla’s new low-carb tortilla is perfect for anyone looking to cut back on carbs....