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Carbs can be healthy when you have diabetes. More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, according to theAmerican Diabetes Association. Managing diabetes effectively involves a combination of dietary modifications, regularphysical activityand consistent monitoring of blood glucose levels. Photo:Jason Donnelly In certain cases, your doctor may also recommend taking certain medication to help regulate glucose levels. Including Carbs When Managing Diabetes There isnt a macronutrient that is as misunderstood as carbohydrates....

Keep your hands off the coffee makerno matter how long you’ve been a barista. Below are five things you might do at a buffet that you think are polite but are actually rude. You might just make a new friend. Getty Images An informal buffet at your home is different from a hotel or restaurant buffet. Commercial kitchens don’t have the same issues. Now, if that plate is clean, we generally don’t have much to worry about....

Up the nutrition of your order with these suggestions. It’s easy to go all out with the deliciousfamily-style mealsserved at this popular chain. Which means it’s easy for the calorie and sodium counts to rise quickly. Photo: Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh But we found plenty of tasty options that keep things in check and are full ofcolorful vegetablesand lean protein. The numbers below reflect 1 serving of the dish sans rice....

Celebrate this spring holiday with these homemade favorites. Easter is fast approaching. Here are some holiday favoritesyou should be making, not buying. Victor Protasio Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs are an Easter classic. They make for a great brunch side or appetizer to help tide people over until the main event. In addition, crab meat and citrus give theseDeviled Eggs with Crabmeata bright zhush for seafood lovers. Quiche If you are not into deviled eggs, maybe make a quiche instead....

Spring means its time to get excited about stocking your cart with produce. The dark and cold days are replaced by slightly longer, sunnier, warmer ones. The break in weather gives life to the produce weve come to associate with spring. Photo:Ali Redmond Papayas can be eaten green or ripe. Or spring forward withPea SouporQuinoa with Peas & Lemon. Yu Choy Yu choy or choy sum is also known as Chinese flowering cabbage....

From asparagus to morel mushrooms, let the freshness of late-spring, early-summer produce guide your menu. Radishes How many times have you eaten a salad topped with sliced radishes and not thought much about them? Perhaps you didnt fully appreciate their crisp crunch or pop of peppery goodness? Photo:EVA KOLENKO Theres no better time than now when theyre in-season to add these zingy veggies to your grocery list. Or they can be roasted in the oven for a caramelized sweetened addition to your meals....

These tips can help you beat the uncomfortable symptoms of overdoing it. The holidays are the most wonderful time of year. But it is still possible to ease the uncomfortable symptoms. Getty Images In fact, there are plenty of ways to help relieve bloating that don’t cost hardly anything. Here are five free (or mostly free) ways to soothe bloating after eating too much. Drink Water Food needs water to be digested....

Making these changes can help keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range. Cholesterol has a reputation for increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke. But what exactly is cholesterol and why should you worry about your cholesterol levels? Getty Images / the_burtons What is cholesterol and why is it important? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is naturally made by the liver. Cholesterol is also present in foods, including eggs, shellfish, red meat and full-fat dairy products....

Here’s how to protect your brain now! As we age, our hair may turn gray and smile lines may set in. And our brains will shrink (really!). Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Blame it on cognitive aging. Fortunately, diet and medication can help. Studies show that antihypertensive medications may reduce the risk of developing dementia by 7% to 11%. This change can impair the blood supply to your brainor cause vascular damagewhich can negatively affect memory....

Cut back on your evening drinking by replacing it with these healthy habits. Lisa Valente,EatingWell’snutrition editor and registered dietitian says, “Drinking too much isn’t great for you. Without much else to differentiate between work and downtime, my evening drink was an important demarcation point. Getty /Alexander Spatari 5 Healthy Habits to Try Instead of Drinking Wine Have a cup of tea. My favorite is Harney & Sons peppermint tea. If you’re lucky enough to have a bathtub, I assume that would be even more relaxing....

These adorable little mini cabbages are easy to prepare anddid we mention?absolutely delicious? Give Brussel sprouts the treatment they deserve, and you’ll feel the love again, we promise. Here are five common mistakes that ruin Brussels sprouts (and how to fix them). Smaller Brussel Sprouts are more compact and mild compared to their larger counterparts. But knowing that they’re different will help your final product. Larger Brussels (about an inch around or larger) should be halved before cooking....

Spicy meat pizza, chocolate cheesecake bites and more. Ready to find out what they are? We have a Spicy Meat Pizza thats going to be coming around soon, says Tuzon. Photo:Getty Images The regulation changed a couple of years ago that allowed some actual Italian pizza suppliers to import meat. This is our first pizza thats going to be topped with meat coming directly from Italy. Thats coming at the end of this monthlike right around now, says Miller....

If your head is pounding, your everyday habits could be the cause. These natural strategies may spell relief. Getty Images Feel a headache coming on? Photo:Getty Images It’s easy to assume that dehydration might be the culprit. Headaches can occur for a myriad of other reasons. If not sipping enough water isn’t the cause of it, then what is? 5 Reasons You Have a Headache That Arent Dehydration 1. Youre Staring at Screens...