If weight loss is your goal, experts encourage you to incorporate certain calorie-rich foods into your diet. Ali Redmond The common refrain is that so you can lose weight you must cut calories. Instead, I urge them to focus on making healthier swaps and substitutions. Photo:Ali Redmond Surprisingly, certain high-calorie foods can actually support your weight-loss goals. Olive Oil Ever sit down to a plate of boiled chicken breast, broccoli and steamed brown rice?...

When youre tight on time, convenience foods can help keep you nourished to promote stable blood sugars. Eating Well/Ali Redmond You probably dont have time to cook every meal from scratch. Most of us live such fast-paced lifestyles that prepackaged foods are not just convenient, they are a necessity. Photo:Eating Well/Ali Redmond Crunchy Chickpeas Legumes are some of the best foodsfor overall health, including blood sugar management. Scheidt especially likesBiena Chickpea Snacks....

No matter where you live or what genes you’re born with. “This leaves the other 80% up to lifestyle and environment. What Are the Blue Zones, And How Do They Compare to the Average American Lifestyle? Photo: Getty Images Mental health counseling can be extremely beneficial, too,” Fruhbauer says. Consider frozen, canned orfermented foodsif your fresh faves aren’t accessible. “There are many meal delivery services that focus on healthy eating....

Trader Joes is a snack lovers paradise. The aisles are lined with hundreds of exciting snacks. Take the humbleafternoon snackits a must for preventing that dreaded 3 p.m. energy crash. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Yet, sweet snacks are one of themain sources of added sugarsin the U.S. diet. If you’re free to fit all three into your snack, great! But try for at least two. Many popular snack foods like crackers, cookies, popcorn and pretzels are primarily a source of carbs....

Help relieve joint inflammation and discomfort with nutrient-packed, anti-inflammatory snacks. But, what makes for a good anti-inflammatory snack? Keep reading to learn whatnutrients combat inflammationand the top seven snacks that support joint health. Jason Donnelly These fatty acids decrease the production and release of cytokines, which are pro-inflammatory molecules. According to theArthritis Foundation, vitamins D, K and A support bone growth. Meanwhile, vitamins E and C are antioxidants that sop up cell-damaging free radicals....

We asked three dietitians to find out. Their answer: Keeping blood sugar balanced involves focusing on the carbs and fiber in your veggie choices. We rounded up seven delicious dietitian-approved frozen vegetables. Photo:AlasdairJames / Getty Images The 7 Best Frozen Vegetables for Better Blood Sugar 1. Cauliflower Frozen cauliflower is always a winner. One cup of cauliflower rice has about 5 grams of carbs, plus 3 grams of fiber.Win-win. Enjoy cauliflower rice as a rice substitute in dishes like thisSpinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower Rice....

Support your brain health with these protein-packed snacks. And that nutrient isprotein! Here are seven of the best high-protein snacks to support your brain health. Photo:PHOTOGRAPHER: MORGAN HUNT GLAZE, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: JOSHUA HOGGLE According to theUSDA, there are 22 grams of protein in a 3-ounce portion of salmon. Not to mention, salmon is an excellent source of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. To gain these benefits, try whipping up our 5-starGinger-Soy Salmon Balls....

Eat well all summer long with these nutritious and cost-effective produce picks. There’s a lot of buzz around eating seasonally, but the term may seem a bit vague. For many people in cold-weather climates, this can be especially challenging. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program initiatives likeDouble Up Food Bucksare also offered at farmers' markets nationwide. Corn Corn is a summer staple for a good reason. It is a delicious veggie, whether you steam, boil or bake it....

Prebiotics are gaining popularity thanks to their role in feeding the good microbes in your gut. Probioticsaka the live microorganisms found in cultured dairy products and other fermented foodsare likely something you’ve heard of. Pictured Recipe:Bean & Barley Soup But, what about prebiotics? What are prebiotics, and why are they getting so much attention in the nutrition world? What Are Prebiotics? Prebiotics are food for the microbes that reside in your gastrointestinal tract and help keep them healthy and thriving....

From midday munchies to unmissable sippables, theres plenty to love about these Sams Club sales. There are even great deals on freezer staples, ultra-helpful appliances and nifty kitchen storage. Either way, youve got dinner on the table in a matter of minutes. Photo:Getty Images Grab a 5-pound bag on your next Sams Club run and save $2 while the sale runs. Blue Diamond Almonds Its never a bad idea to keep some almonds around....

These veggies pack as much vitamin C as your favorite fruitsand sometimes even more. This makes it vital to consume enough vitamin C every day. Luckily, incorporating a variety of vegetables into your diet can help you achieve this goal. Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Below are eight dietitian-approved vegetables, listed in order of their vitamin C content, from highest to lowest. As a reference, one navel orange has almost 83 mg....

These are the nine items were definitely adding to our carts. Thats why keeping around somegut-healthy snacksto buoy you through the holidays can be a great way to think ahead. (After all, our Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are nothing without creamy butter.) Photo:Getty Images/Sam’s Club We usually opt for the unsalted version in some of our favoriteholiday cookie recipes. Why not get both? put in your necessary coffee fix....

Who doesnt love a drizzle of garlic butter on their dinner? Figuring out what I want to eat for dinner can be a daunting task. Am I in the mood for chicken or salmon? Photo: Jamie Vespa Do I have the energy to clean multiple pots? How much chopping do I feel like doing tonight? Should I just skip cooking and get takeout instead? And one recipe that I constantly turn to again and again isGarlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus....