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Close Photo:Adobe Stock. EatingWell design. Adobe Stock. EatingWell design. In the U.S., 38% of homes depend on gas cookstoves. The gas-fueled appliance has a committed following, with chefs and serious cooks long attesting to its—perceived—superiority over electric stoves. But the safety of gas cookstoves has been called into question. The appliance emits pollutants that are harmful to human health and the environment. In fact, the more scientists understand these pollutants, the more concerning gas stoves become....

Just when you think you’ve gotten the hang of healthy eating and balanced nutrition, the internet comes up with something else you may or may not need to worry about. One question that seems to be on people’s minds lately is whether or not it’s safe to cook with aluminum foil. The short answer is that using aluminum foil in the kitchen is safe, but let’s take a deeper look into why this is-and why anyone would worry in the first place....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleIs It a Fruit, Vegetable or Grain?Nutrition FactsIs It Gluten-Free?How to Enjoy It In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Is It a Fruit, Vegetable or Grain? Nutrition Facts Is It Gluten-Free? How to Enjoy It Close Photo: Getty Images Did you know the U.S. is the leading corn consumer worldwide, with an annual corn consumption of more than 12 billion bushels, according toStatistica?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleMyth: It’s High in FatMyth: You’ll Gain WeightMyth: It’s High in SugarMyth: No Health BenefitsMyth: Cooking Robs Nutrients In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Myth: It’s High in Fat Myth: You’ll Gain Weight Myth: It’s High in Sugar Myth: No Health Benefits Myth: Cooking Robs Nutrients Few things say “summer” like a freshly picked ear of sweet corn,grilled to perfectionand served up with a light smear of butter and a sprinkle of salt....

Close Photo: Getty Images Warehouse stores are known for a few things: The vast aisles with products shelved in bulk, the ability to buy a lawn mower, sweatpants and a rotisserie chicken at the same time and, of course, the free samples. Whether you’re buying for a family of five or just for yourself, one massive appeal of these stores is the potential savings that they offer. If you find yourself debating between a Costco membership or a Sam’s Club membership, we’re here to help....

Close Protein has gained recognition as a must-have nutrient, and cottage cheese has plenty–there’s 13 grams per 1/2 cup. And while some popular diets shun dairy products, low-carb and keto dieters are likely flocking to whole-milk cottage cheese, which only has 4 grams of carbs per 1/2 cup. Regardless of what is fueling the growth, this old-fashioned midday meal your grandmother ate is getting a modern makeover: much like manufacturers did in the yogurt aisle, cottage cheesemakers are introducing on-the-go single-serve containers, sweet- and savory-flavored cottage cheese, and versions with tasty mix-ins....

Couscous, a grain dish traditionally made from durum wheat semolina, has become a staple in many cultures. It’s tossed into both raw and cooked vegetable salads, stirred into stews, and served straight-up as a side dish. You’re probably familiar with the unique flavor and texture of couscous, but do you know anything about its nutritional profile? Let’s dig into exactly what couscous is, which nutrients it delivers, and how you can enjoy it....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCranberry Juice NutritionHealth Benefits of Cranberry JuiceTips for Choosing the Healthiest Cranberry JuiceFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Cranberry Juice Nutrition Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice Tips for Choosing the Healthiest Cranberry Juice FAQs Cranberry juice is sweet yet tart, making it a delicious daily drink or occasional refreshment. While many people may solely associate it with helping to cure urinary tract infections (UTIs), it has a variety of other health benefits....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHealth BenefitsNutritionBitterness and BurpsHow to Select and StoreWhat to Do with Them In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Health Benefits Nutrition Bitterness and Burps How to Select and Store What to Do with Them Cucumbers are a delicious kitchen staple—whether you slice them up for a salad orquick pickle them. We love their crisp, refreshing flavor, which is celebrated in many different dishes from cultures all over the globe....

You eat with your eyes first-and that’s never been truer than when it comes to dragon fruit. On the outside, it looks almost like a spiky dragon egg. It commands attention with its shockingly bright purple-pink hue. Smoothie-bowl lovers have helped this fruit grow in popularity. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of dragon fruit, also called pitaya or strawberry pear. Here we break down what it is, the nutrition and health benefits, what it tastes like and how to use it....

Close Read more:Health Benefits of Drinking Wine Sobering stats, considering how bad excessive alcohol consumption is for our bodies. But maybe not as sobering as the recent news that even those of us who drink responsibly may be putting our health at risk. Last fall, a large, global review of studies published inThe Lancetdeclared that “No amount of alcohol is safe to consume.” Period. End of sentence. And a flood of flashy headlines from every major news outlet followed-amplifying the study’s conclusion and summarily contradicting the decades-old belief that moderate alcohol consumption benefitsheart health....

Close If you’re trying to lose weight, soda is not your best beverage choice. Regular soda ishigh in sugarand calories and studies show that diet soda might not be great to gulp down either, despite the fact that it has 0 calories. Skip The Regular Soda The excess sugar in regular soda tacks on extra calories but does little to actually fill you up and doesn’t add any nutrition to your diet, so is not a great choice to help you drop pounds....

Close Some diets have been demonizing fruit for its sugar, riling up people to ask: is fruit bad for weight loss? But the short answer is: no! Sugar is the simplestform of carbohydrate. It occurs naturally in lots of foods like milk, honey, some vegetables, and fruit. Yes, fruit contains several kinds of sugars and roughly half of them come from fructose. Fructose also makes up about half the carbohydrates in table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup....