When it comes to flavor, fruits and vegetables coming straight from the garden to your table are the best. Gardening provides the freshest produce you’ll eat. Plus, you’ll feel (and taste) a sense of accomplishment. Planting a recipe-specific garden—like a salsa garden—is an easy and…
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What’s for dinner? Wish you always had the answer to that question? You can. Meal-prepping makes it possible. Put simply, meal-prep is just planning ahead. And it doesn’t have to take up a lot of time. In fact, it can even help you save time….
If you’re a salt-and-crunch craver, crinkly packages of pretzels, puffs and chips are tempting go-to munchies. However, when you’re trying to rein in your blood pressure, the high sodium content in many snacks can get in the way of your health goals. Luckily, if you…
Americans eat too much sugar. Consider this: 17 tsp (68 g)=The average adult’s daily sugar intake. That’s about one 20 oz bottle of cola. (It has 65-69 g of sugar.) 9 tsp (38 g)=Recommended daily limit for men.1 6 tsp (25 g)=Recommended daily limit for…
Historically Black dishes are full of traditional flavors from Africa and many other parts of the world. Whether you’re trying something to honor Black History Month or looking for new healthy recipes, here are three dishes that are flavorful and commemorative—and pack a nutritious punch….
How much we eat can be as important as what we eat. But when it comes to portion sizes, it can feel like the world is working against us. Restaurant servings for one can be enough for a family to share. Luckily, you can retrain your eyes―and your stomach―to…
There’s no need to turn on the stove, grill or oven for these meals. These recipes offer easy ways to make balanced, healthy and delicious meals in no time. Who knew simple could be so satisfying? They’re perfect weeknight dinner options, plus leftovers are great for lunch the next…
While the saying “an apple a day can keep the doctor away” still rings true, there are many foods that can help support your immune health. Here are our favorite immune-boosting foods, along with tips on how to add them into your daily routines. Yogurt…