How to Maintain a Healthy Weight When You're Taking Medication That Makes It Hard

Here’s what a weight-management doctor suggests you do to help make it all easier. Which medications can cause weight gain? “SSRIs affect weight but in a very personal and specific way. Getty Images / Nadzeya_Dzivakova / Malte Mueller Steroids can alter hunger and metabolism. Be proactive First, be proactive and advocate for yourself. So ask questions, she says. For example, “Is this medication really necessary? Are there any non-weight gaining alternatives?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Donna Bryan

How to Make a Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner for Two—Recipes Included!

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather with friends and family. you could still enjoy a delicious meal, built for two, without making too many sacrifices. Check out our recipes and tips for pulling off the perfect Thanksgiving for two. Photo: Joy Howard Don’t like Aunt Sally’s sweet potato casserole? Tired of plain old turkey and gravy? Spice things up with a whole new flavor profile. Rachel Marek It’s your Thanksgiving....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Jeremy Hudson

How to Make a Frittata

We like to start with onions (any throw in will do!) Swap out the Cheddar cheese for another melting cheese like smoked Gouda or fresh mozzarella. Once you get the hang of how to make a frittata, the sky’s the limit! Photo: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props stylist: Julia Bayliss, Food stylist: Ana Kelley Whisk eggs, half-and-half, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Julian Soto

How to Make a Healthier Pasta Salad Recipe

Our step-by-step guide includes lots of ideas for great flavor combinations to help you make a healthier pasta salad. Choose & Cook Pasta Whole-wheat pastaadds 2 grams of satisfying fiber per ounce of dry pasta versus white pasta. The amount of dry pasta to start with depends on the shape. Jen Causey Cook pasta and drain (but don’t rinse). Spread on a large baking sheet to cool. Start with 4 cups cooked whole-wheat pasta:...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · David Crawford

How to Make a Healthy Charcuterie Board

These easy tips will help you assemble a tasty, nutritious appetizer that everyone will love. Learn how to make a healthy charcuterie board with these six easy tips. How to Make a Healthy Charcuterie Board 1. Choose Whole Grains When it comes to the bread and crackers on a charcuterie board, choose whole-grain versions. Whole grains have a wealth of health benefits, including being packed with fiber, B vitamins and protein....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Jared Burch

How to Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee, According to Ina Garten’s Husband

Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images Ever wondered how to make the perfect cup of coffee? Well, wonder no more! In arecent Instagram post, Ina Gartens husband shows us how. Photo:Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images People always ask me, does Jeffrey cook for me? Ina interjects, Good coffee. Jeffrey agrees while he dumps the coffee grinds into the coffee makerwith a filter, Ina adds. He then ends the instruction with, You press the button and youve got it!...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Rebecca Smith

How to Make an Omelet

Making an omelet isn’t as complicated as it seems. The fastest meal on the planet is a simple folded French-style omelet. Never make an omelet with more than 5 eggs. If you are serving four people, make two omelets back to back. A small flexible spatula is essential; we like a heat-resistant rubber spatula. For this method, we use water, salt and pepper with additional ingredients for the filling. Filling:Have the filling all prepared and warmed, if it was refrigerated....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · David Holder

How to Make Cannabis-Infused Butter and Oil for Cooking and Baking

The key is finding the right dosage, which is different for everybody. you could control the dosage and the flavor of edibles by making them yourself at home. It just takes patience and precision to get the best results. Getty Images / Ruta Lipskija / EyeEm / Olena Ruban Infusing cannabis is, unfortunately, a process. you might’t just sprinkle some bud over your food and expect rainbows and unicorns. Different chefs will have different methods for preparing cannabutter or cannaoil....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Cristian Brown

How to Make Cauliflower Fried Rice

This takeout favorite gets a low-carb makeover. It’s packed with vegetables, comes together in just about 20 minutes and no special equipment is needed. Here’s how to make cauliflower fried rice. What you’ll need: 1. Break down head of cauliflower to florets. Place the cauliflower florets in the food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you could grate the cauliflower using a box grater. Pulse until the florets have broken down to a rice-like consistency....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Sherri Young

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

If you’re ready to dive into the world of homemade cold brew, read on. What Is Cold Brew Coffee? Most popular home-brewing methods use hot water, including pour-over, drip, espresso and traditional French press coffee. Photo: Getty Images Because it’s made with cold water, cold brew takes much longer to make than other coffee methods. “It is made in a few different ways. What’s the Difference Between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Marcus Garcia

How to Make Crème Fraîche

If you’ve been wondering how to make creme fraiche from scratch, it’s easy. Or try lightly sweetening it and using it to top cakes and pies. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warm to the touch, about 5 minutes. Photo: Getty Images Carefully transfer the mixture to a nonreactive small bowl and cover with a clean dish towel. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Stir the mixture and use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Haley Castaneda

How to Make Frozen Vegetables Taste Just as Good as Fresh

Eating more frozen vegetables? Try these Test Kitchen tips for making them taste great. But frozen veggiescantaste just as good as freshand sometimes even better. Here are our top tips for making them shine. EatingWell recipe developer Carolyn Casner recommends steaming frozen vegetables instead of boiling them. “Boiling makes them even mushier,” she says. You might not need to cook the vegetables as long as the bag says. Malcoun likes to use frozen cauliflower rice to maketabbouleh....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Brandon Williams

How to Make Healthy Granola, According to Our Test Kitchen

The best granola is the kind you make at home, and its easier than you think. Heres how to do it, plus some of our favorite healthy granola recipes. We’ve got plenty of good reasons to keep the packaged stuff on the shelf. Photo: Marty Baldwin If healthy granola is what you’re after, then making it yourself is the way to go. Plus, your granola will never be fresher (or more enticing!...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Douglas Ross