8 Healthy Products to Find at Trader Joe's in February

Organic Acai Puree Packets Smoothie bowl fans, get out your grocery lists! If you’re on the go, add everything to a blender and hit the road. Every box of four packets costs just $4.49. Getty Images Heirloom Chicken Whole chickens, ground chicken, chicken thighs or breastshonestly, we’re not picky. Snag a bag for $2.49 each. Pick up a box for $3.29. Pick up a box of three servings for $3.49 in the grocery aisle....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Ashley Lambert

8 Homemade Diabetes-Friendly Snacks That Are Better Than Store-Bought

Not to mention, meal-prepping your snacks is often cheaper and tastier. Bakery-style muffins Get the Recipe:Morning Glory Muffins Who can resist those pillowy bakery-style muffins? TheseMorning Glory Muffinsare a great alternative. Plus, they’re a great meal-prep option. See More:Diabetes-Friendly Muffins 2. Energy balls Want a quick and filling snack?Energy Ballsare a great option. They have both simple and complex carbs, plus they’re no-bake. So, what is marketed as a healthy snack isn’t always that healthy....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Maureen Cantu

8 Surprising Ways to Use Baking Soda to Cook or Clean

Baking soda is about to become your new go-to solution for common kitchen problems. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is one of the most versatile kitchen ingredients around. can help break down foods or cut through built-up grease. Photo: Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm Here are eight tried-and-true cooking and cleaning hacks using baking soda. Thanks to a combination of baking soda and vinegar, though, I can jump-start the cleaning process....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Kelly Jones

9 Diabetes-Friendly Skillet Dinners for Winter

Serve this healthy chicken breast recipe alongside brown rice or your favorite whole grain. This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best. Serve this hearty casserole directly from the skillet for a fun presentation. Ali Redmond Pair with a side salad for a complete meal. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you could use any oven-safe skillet instead....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Mr. Lawrence Contreras

9 Groceries I Only Buy at Asian Supermarkets, According to a Food Writer

d3sign/Getty Images Being close to an Asian supermarket means quite a few things to me. Emotionally, it means preservation of heritage and acceptance within the areas community. But on a practical level, it also means I can save alotof money on groceries. Photo:d3sign/Getty Images Here are nine grocery items I neverbuy at conventional supermarkets andonlybuy at Asian markets for big savings. Related:Should You Rinse Your Rice Before Cooking It? Dont limit yourself to Asian-specific produce, either....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Alexander Johnson

9 One-Pot Dinners Our Editors Make on Repeat

You only need one pot to make these comforting dinner recipes. Hand-picked by our editors, these dishes range from slow-cooker soups to quick and easy chicken skillets. Recipes like our Skillet Lasagna and Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili are delicious dinners with a fast cleanup. Photo: Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall And it was ready in less than 45 minutes with very few dishes! As the recipe says, you do need to keep stirring to prevent the noodles from sticking....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Kevin Smith

9 Places in Paris Everyone Should Visit at Least Once, according to Ina Garten

This itinerary has us wanting to hop on a plane. Finally, we can literally follow in the Barefoot Contessa’s footsteps. “Back in Paris after 212 years in a rabbit hole,” Garten wrote on Instagram. Photo: Getty Images / Noam Galai (Ina Garten), Getty Images / Maxger (map) It’s so good to be here and everyone is so happy!" Read on for the nine must-see places on Garten’s Paris itinerary. Cafe de Flore Ina and Jeffrey started their journey at this classic cafe on the Boulevard Saint-Germain....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Corey Nunez

A Month of Comforting, Creamy Dinner Casseroles

These comforting casserole recipes feel like a warm hug with each bite. Recipes like our Chicken Spaghetti Casserole and Cabbage Roll Casserole are nutritious, cozy and satisfying. Panko gives this family-friendly casserole a bit of crunch on top. Photo: Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis Be sure to let it rest for 20 minutes after coming out of the oven. This allows the casserole to cool and also set up nicely before serving....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Mike Hopkins

A Month of Healthy Meal-Prep Lunch Ideas for Work

These easy meal-prep lunch ideas pack up well and can be made ahead of time. Meal-Prep Chili-Lime Chicken Bowls Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights. Photo: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD ), these meal-prep bowls will keep you fueled all afternoon. Look for premade tzatziki near the specialty cheeses and dips at your grocery store or make your own....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Jennifer Carter

A Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Before Age 60 Might Increase Dementia Risk By 300%, New Study Finds

Learn more about the blood sugar-brain connection. More and more young people are also being diagnosed with these conditions. With a multifaceted treatment plan in place at the prediabetes state,many cases can go into remission. Photo: Getty Images About 20% (or 2,330) had prediabetes at the outset. And the impact wasn’t small. In terms of cognitive collateral damage, the later the throw in 2 diagnosis, the better. By age 80, there was no noticeable increase in dementia risk among the participants with diabetes or not....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Justin Petersen

Acorn Squash Casserole

This acorn squash casserole is smooth and creamy. The Parmesan cheese gives it the perfect amount of savoriness, while the breadcrumbs add an herby crunch. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Photo: Antonis Achilleos Place squash halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet; brush with oil. Roast until tender, about 40 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350F. Scoop the squash flesh into a large bowl....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Paul Green

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April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Anna Lewis

Air-Fryer Bratwurst with Onions & Peppers

Juicy pork bratwursts star in these healthy sandwiches. Topping them with onions, peppers and a spicy mustard sauce takes them over the top. Combine bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, oil, garlic powder and pepper in a large bowl. Photo: Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan Spread about 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture onto each bun; top with the vegetables and brats. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Miguel Collins