I'm a Dietitian, and I'll Never Give up Pasta. Here's Why

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleIs Pasta Healthy?I Love Pasta, and Here’s WhyWhy You Should Eat the Foods You Love In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Is Pasta Healthy? I Love Pasta, and Here’s Why Why You Should Eat the Foods You Love Close Pictured Recipe:Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake When I went to Italy a few years ago, I almost cried over mycacio e pepe(my husband says he saw a tear, but I don’t know)....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Gene Watkins

I'm a Dietitian, and This Is My Favorite Healthy Bread

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhole GrainsProteinFiberNo Added SugarLower in SodiumCarb Counts In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Whole Grains Protein Fiber No Added Sugar Lower in Sodium Carb Counts Just like Oprah, I love bread. All kinds of bread, too—toast, sandwiches, garlic bread,homemade breadstraight from the oven…yum. But because whole grain bread may bebetter for you than others, I try to choose it more often. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americansrecommend making at least half your grains whole....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Kelly Gordon

I'm a Dietitian, This Is the #1 Thing I Do For More Energy

Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.With each day spent living and working from home, it can be hard to consistently feel motivated and energized. And it seems like no matter how much Isleep, I still get groggy around 2 P....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1422 words · Ronald Bailey

I'm a Dietitian, This Is the One Fruit I Never Leave the Grocery Store Without

Despite their negative nutrition reputation, bananas are still the top-selling fruit in the US. Thank goodness. That’s probably because they’re very affordable compared to other fruits, which is one big reason why they’re always in my shopping cart. Here’s some other reasons why I stock up on bananas every time I go to the grocery store and think you should too. Banana benefits High in potassium:Over 100 million people have high blood pressure in the U....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Rhonda Holland

I'm a Dietitian, This Is the One Trader Joe's Item I Never Leave the Store Without

I know Trader Joe’s isn’t for everyone, but I love shopping there. They have great deals on lots of different, brand exclusives and there’s always something fun and new to try (here aretheir employees' new favorites). But while I love many TJ’s items—dried mangoes, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, frozen blueberries, cheese, crackers (seriously, this list could go on)—there’s one item I never leave the store without, and that’s their salad kits....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1800 words · William Webb

I'm a Dietitian—Not a "Nutritionist"—Here's the Difference & Why It Matters

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is a Registered Dietitian?What Is a Nutritionist?Red Flags to Watch Out ForThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is a Registered Dietitian? What Is a Nutritionist? Red Flags to Watch Out For The Bottom Line Close Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. “Carbsare NOT good for you.” “Berberine supplementsare nature’s Ozempic and will help you drop pounds fast....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Christopher Fields

I'm a Food Editor & I Swear By This Blender for My Morning Smoothies

Photo:Courtesy of Brand. Recipe: Casey Barber. EatingWell design.When it comes to quick meals,smoothiesare one of my favorites. I’ve been making my morning smoothies with a Ninja blender for years, but jumped at the chance to review the Nutribullet SmartSense Blender when it came out last month. Ablenderwith a function that automatically senses what’s inside the blender and perfectly blends it with the push of a button? Color me intrigued.Replace All of Your Dishes with These Shopper-Loved Pasta Bowls for as Little as $4 ApieceAs my trusty Ninja blender looked on forlornly, I unboxed the Nutribullet blender....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2264 words · Gerald Garcia

I'm a Food Editor & These Are the 11 Things I Always Buy at Publix

Close Photo: Getty Images For most of my life, I lived on Long Island, where my favorite grocery store was, easily,Trader Joe’s. Their yummy snacks, heat-and-eat freezer meals and quirky decor have made me a loyal fan for years. So when I made the move to Florida to live with my now-husband, in a beautiful waterfront town where the closest Trader Joe’s is two hours away, I was devastated––until I discoveredPublix....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Robin Hall

I'm a Food Editor & These Are the 6 Items I Always Buy at Trader Joe's

Close Photo: Getty Images Trader Joe’s has hundreds of delicious products to choose from, whether it’sa low-carb veggie sideora healthy packaged snack. While it’s fun to browse the aisles and discover new things to try, as a dedicated biweekly TJ’s shopper, my list of must-have items has been carefully curated over the years. Here are the six products that I always buy when I make a stop at my local Trader Joe’s....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Kimberly Wilkinson

I'm a Food Editor & These Are the 9 Pantry Items I Use Every Week from Costco

Close Photo: Getty Images You may already be aware of mylove of Costco. I shop there at least twice a month, if not every week, buying fresh produce, frozen fruit,party essentials, clothes (really!) and more there. But one thing I feel that Costco really excels at is stocking high-quality pantry items at a great price—from oils and nuts to dried pasta and shelf-stable meals, there’s really something for everyone. If you have the space to store large quantities of these products—and will use them before they go bad—you really can’t go wrong....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Patrick Morgan

I'm a Food Editor, and These Are the 12 Items I Always Buy at Costco

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesI have been a dedicated Costco shopper for decades. I shop there so often that an employee finally pulled me aside several years ago and told me I needed to upgrade to an executive membership. If they sold kale, I could probably do all of my shopping there, but alas, my husband needs his dark, leafy greens.But there are certain ingredients that I almost always buy at Costco. Not only are they high quality, but they also have a reasonable price tag....

January 18, 2025 · 24 min · 4938 words · Christopher Horton

I'm a Food Editor: Here's What I Think About the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleNinja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL 2 Basket Air FryerHow It WorksCooking With the Ninja FoodiSmart Cook vs. Match Cook SettingsCleaning the Ninja FoodiThe Bottom LineCommon QuestionsOur Trusted Expertise In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Ninja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL 2 Basket Air Fryer How It Works Cooking With the Ninja Foodi Smart Cook vs. Match Cook Settings...

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1630 words · Patrick Moore

I'm a Food Writer & I Swear By These 7 Freezer-Aisle Finds at Hy-Vee

Close Photo:Adobe Stock Adobe Stock Growing up in Iowa, when my parents said, “Let’s go to the grocery store,” that store was always aHy-Vee. The employee-owned supermarket is a mainstay across many Midwestern states, and one of the more than 280 locations was 1 mile away from where I grew up. Related:I’m a Dietitian & This Is the One Frozen Food I Never Leave the Store Without 7 Best Frozen Foods at Hy-Vee Tru Fru Natures Raspberries Frozen Fresh in White & Dark Chocolate Since I report so often on the wide-ranging effects of ourmicrobiome on health and longevity, I seek out as many occasions as possible to sneak in a littlemore fiber....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Angela Sawyer