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Close The high-fat, very low-carbketogenic dietfirst emerged in the 1920s as anepilepsy treatmentand gained popularity as a weight-loss plan about 100 years later. While people that have followed the keto diet tout promising benefits like quick weight loss and increased satiety—all while eating as much cheese and bacon as they want—there’s one thing that’s often overlooked:gut health. You may have heard how important it is to maintain a healthy gut microbiome; the good bacteria in our gut can positively affect our weight and even keep chronic diseases at bay....

ClosePhoto:Jen CauseyFall has always been my favorite season. I love the typically not-too-hot, not-too-cold days and lower humidity here in New England. I love seeing the leaves change colors. And I love all the flavors and smells that come with fall. It’s a season that inspires me to spend more time in the kitchen, baking breads and simmering soups on weekends. I become more thoughtful about what meals I can make and stretch throughout the week, as we’re less likely to just quickly grill something each night and add a salad or some summer vegetables on the side....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDoes Tofu Freeze Well?What’s the Best Way to Freeze Tofu?How to Thaw TofuHow to Use Frozen TofuFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Does Tofu Freeze Well? What’s the Best Way to Freeze Tofu? How to Thaw Tofu How to Use Frozen Tofu FAQs Close Photo: Getty Images Reasons to tap thisplant-based proteinhave only grown as rumored ties between soy consumption and too much estrogen productionhave been debunked....

Close Photo: Getty Images Eggs can bescrambled, poached and even frozen, but there’s one thing they should not be in the vicinity of: empty eggshells. You probably already know some of the other commandments of food safety and egg handling, but if you’ve been putting eggshells back into the carton with whole eggs, it’s time to think again. How to Tell If Eggs Are Bad Why You Should Never Put Eggshells Back in the Carton “For anyone handling shell eggs while cooking or baking, we recommend that after cracking open an egg, they immediately discard the shell in a compost or waste bin, rather than placing the shells back into the carton,” explains Jeanine Flaherty, vice president of food safety and quality assurance atVital Farms....

CloseFor the longest time, the only oil I bought wasextra-virgin olive oil. After all, it’s high in several compounds that are good for our health. For starters, it has heart-healthy antioxidants called polyphenols and monounsaturated fats, which can help lower unhelpful LDL cholesterol and raise beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.There are also other healthy compounds inolive oil, including oleic acid, oleuropein and elenolide. Each of these special compounds has benefits to our health, including anti-inflammatory effects and reducing cancer and heart disease risk....

Close Photo: Getty Images While always having fresh produce on hand may be ideal, constantly keeping your kitchen stocked with fresh ingredients may not be sustainable or affordable for your lifestyle. Fortunately, there are accessible solutions for buying nutritious foods without breaking the bank. As registered dietitians and hosts of theFood Heavenpodcast, Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez are looking to make the nutrition space more inclusive and promote ways to have healthy eating be attainable for all budgets....

Have you seen that sensational viral social media post about how storing plastic bottles of hand sanitizer in your car might be a fire hazard come summer? TheWestern Lakes Fire District’s Facebook postsaid, “While infrequent, there have been cases in the recent past where reflecting light placed through a clear bottle was able to focus onto a combustible surface and cause a fire. This has primarily been through water bottles, but since hand sanitizer is often stored in the same vessel we wanted to pass it along for your safety....

Step away from the faucet, folks. Washing raw chicken doesn’t clean it, but it can spread germs in your kitchen. And don’t wash other meat or fish either. Rather than getting rid of bacteria (or whatever it is you’re trying to wash off that chicken), you’re probably making the problem worse. The One Thing You Need to Wash—But Probably Aren’t—When Prepping Raw Chicken Washing chicken actually spreads germs First, the science....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images We’ve all been there: You open acan of tomatoesfor a new sauce orchili recipe, only to realize you don’t need the whole can. The temptation to simply cover it with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge is strong. But is this a safe practice? While it may be tempting, you might want to think twice before doing so. Here’s what you need to know about the potential risks of storing food in open cans and the best practices for keeping your leftovers safe and flavorful....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Maren Caruso Walk down the aisles at the grocery store and you’ll notice pretty much everything has a nutrition label. The exception? Alcohol. We consume alcohol and it contributes calories to our bodies, but you wouldn’t know that from reading the label on the bottle. Ever wonder why alcohol won’t tell you the ingredients or calories inside the bottle? We have the scoop below. Health Benefits of Drinking Wine...

DIET has become a four-letter word—one that both wellness companies and nutrition experts are erasing from their vocabulary. And for good reason: strict diets just don’t work for most people over the long haul. But quitting dieting doesn’t mean giving up on good health. In fact, the non-diet approach to nutrition is all about eating healthfully in a way that works for you, without restriction, food rules or micromanaging what you eat....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleTurkey Brands & BreedsGet Juicier ResultsFresh vs. Frozen TurkeysKeeping a Turkey MoistRest Before CarvingSides to Help with a Dry TurkeyExpert’s Method for Juicy Turkey In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Turkey Brands & Breeds Get Juicier Results Fresh vs. Frozen Turkeys Keeping a Turkey Moist Rest Before Carving Sides to Help with a Dry Turkey Expert’s Method for Juicy Turkey ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesFor many home cooks, roasting a turkey so it’s juicy and not dry can be a struggle every year—especially since many of us only do it once a year!...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleIt’s OversimplifiedIt’s Not Just ExerciseDeprivation Can BackfireMetabolic AdaptationOther Weight Loss Tips In This ArticleView All View All In This Article It’s Oversimplified It’s Not Just Exercise Deprivation Can Backfire Metabolic Adaptation Other Weight Loss Tips Close Photo: Getty Images We’re all familiar with the adage that if you want to lose weight, all you have to do is “eat less and move more.” It sounds simple enough, right?...