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Let the oven do most of the work when you make one of these easy sheet-pan dinners. Spicy Jerk Shrimp Here’s a shrimp sheet pan supper that’s roasted and caramelized to perfection! The pineapple in this recipe makes a sweet sauce that balances the heat of the Jamaican jerk seasoning. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Serve with whole-wheat couscous. This stir-fry recipe comes together in only 20 minutes on one baking sheet under the broiler....

Plus, they’relower in saturated fat and sodiumtwo nutrients people with high blood pressure need to be aware of. Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special. Serve it on its own for a light vegetarian meal or add grilled chicken for an easy weeknight dinner. Photo: Fred Hardy Serve this smashed cucumber salad at a summer cookout alongside burgers and hot dogs. It would be equally delicious tossed with a classic creamy dressing....

Garlic-Parmesan Melting Potatoes Crispy, buttery, cheesy, garlicky potatoeswhat else could you ask for? Serve these melt-in-your-mouth potatoes alongside steak, pork chops, chicken or fish. If you have leftovers, throw them into a breakfast scramble the next morning. Photography / Jacob Fox, Styling / Sammy Mila Crumbled goat cheese tops these melt-in-your-mouth beets for an easy side dish. Serve it alongside roasted pork or chicken. Melting Potatoes The name for this potato recipe hints at the creamy interior....

Here’s how to make a morning smoothie that won’t leave you hungry an hour later. Here are our favorite tips to help make your morning smoothie more filling. Electrolytes assist in hydrating the body, which helps you distinguish hunger pangs from accidental dehydration! Choosing a lower-sugar beverage will also help prevent blood sugar spikes. Coconut water adds great hydration and a tropical flavor to any smoothie. Cottage cheese also makes a great protein-boosting addition-and will make your smoothie seriously creamy....

If you’re looking for an easy summer cocktail, try one of these floral and fruity summer favorites. Recipes like Whipped Frozen Creamsicle and Pomegranate Margaritas are easy to make and refreshing in the summer sun. That’s no fun. Victor Protasio There’s nothing better than pairing a summer cocktail with a little something to eat. Choose a quick, easy, no-cook appetizer that you might make in 10 to 15 minutes. Or prepare a dish the night before and keep it in the cold fridge until ready to serve....

And these play a bigger role than you may think in warding off chronic diseases and increasing longevity. Fill Up on Fiber Fiber does morethan keep you regular. The most protection was seen when people ate 25-29 g of fiber per day. Unfortunately, most Americans only get 11-15 g. Fiber also lengthens telomeres. Telomeres are DNA-protein structures found at both ends of chromosomes. They protect our genes and fight off diseases....

As you get older, eating the right nutrients is super important. As our bodies change with time, so should what’s on your plate. Here are 10 healthy eating habits to follow at this age point. Grains like these will keep you full, and the fiber also helps to keep you regular. Aim to eat fish 2-3 times a week to get the benefits. Sodium limits go down at 50, from 2,300 mg to 1,500 mg per day....

Gather up these 10 ingredients and you have the basics for cooking Thai at home effortlessly. Gather up these 10 simple ingredients and you have the basics for getting started cooking Thai. Check the label: it should contain only anchovies, salt and water. It has over 1,000 mg sodium per tablespoon, so use it sparingly. Try mixing minced fresh bird or serrano chiles with fish sauce (as we do in this photo)....

To avoid clogs and messes, avoid putting these things down your sink’s garbage disposal. Those mistakes are obvious. They were never meant for cleaning out your refrigerator." Getty Images. EatingWell design. Protect your pipes by avoiding these ten clog-causers: 1. Just one problem, says Abrams: Garbage disposals don’t have blades. Instead, they have small moving parts called impellers that swivel to crush and pulverize food and debris. Grease Any kind of frying oil, bacon grease or other fat are a plumber’s number-one enemy....

Here’s what to eatand drinkto lower your blood cholesterol. Did you know, almost half of American adults have high cholesterol? So, if that’s you, know you aren’t alone. Will Dickey It’s mostly the combination of lifestyle factors and genetics that influence cholesterol. But what you eat still matters. Brussels Sprouts A 1/2-cup contains 3 grams of soluble fiber. Try this recipe forSimple Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Oatmeal Like Brussels sprouts, oatmeal contains soluble fiber....

Eat more of these foods to help naturally lower your cholesterol. Red Wine Raise your glass for heart health! In this case, more is not better. Eva Kolenko Add fruit to your oatmeal to naturally sweeten it and boost the soluble fiber content even more. Luckily, apples are a little easier to pucker up to than lemons. Apples are also high in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help reduce inflammation. Eva Kolenko...

Stay full and satisfied with these protein-boosting ingredients. There are numerous foods that contribute protein to our diet, beyond just meat. Here are 10 ways to add roughly 10 grams of protein to your meals. Photo: Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Greek Yogurt One half-cup of Greek yogurtcontains about 11 grams of protein. One of the best things about Greek yogurt is how versatile it. But that’s not all that eggs are good for....

When it comes to calcium, the first food that probably comes to mind is cow’s milk. Undoubtedly, cow’s milk is an excellent source of calcium. But milk is not the only calcium-rich food. Leigh Beisch All nutrition data is from the USDA and FDA. With that said, not all tofu is made with the addition of calcium sulfate. Firm tofu can be cut into thin slices or cubes andadded to stir-fries, soups, stews and sushi....