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This trendy vegetable is making a comeback. And it just so happens to be a heart doc and a dietitians top choice for heart health! Design elements: Getty Images. Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Actually, great news! Theres a tasty, easy-to-prepare vegetable that can help improve your heart health. And that vegetable isBrussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are an often-overlooked yet heart-healthy vegetable for so many reasons, she says. Of course, we usually think of fiber for digestive health....

Another fan-favorite Halloween activity is carving pumpkins, which is synonymous with crispy, crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds. The solid insides of the pumpkin will start to sink and the seeds will float. All you need is a large bowl and some water. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a super-inexpensive snack (you already bought the pumpkin, right? Check out ourhealthy pumpkin seed recipesfor flavor inspiration and try it yourself this Halloween season.

The answer lies in your pantry. I love to cook, and I do it a lot. Yes, spices actually do expire and they don’t last as long as most people think. Photo: Getty Images But they do lose their flavor and antioxidant potential over time as light and oxygen can break them down. Luckily, there are a few ways to make replacing your spices more budget-friendly. Ideally, I rely on the bulk bins for spices when I can....

Plus, tips on how to choose rewards that match your goals. You’ve got goals. You may want to feel better, get stronger or improve your overall health. Photo: Getty Images Sometimes that means eating more nourishing foods. Sometimes it means moving your body more regularly in ways you enjoy. Other times it’s about getting more sleep or finding ways to relax. Maybe it also meansweight loss. Whatever your health goals are, it’s important to celebrate all of your achievements, big and small....

Still, other whole grains, such as bulgur, deserve the spotlight too. EVA KOLENKO What Is Bulgur? Bulguris a whole-grain staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. EVA KOLENKO Unlike oats, which can have a mushy texture, bulgur has a nutty-rich flavor and distinct chewiness. The NLA recommends choosing foods with at least 1 to 3 grams of soluble fiber. This can benefit your cholesterol levels. you’re free to also buy bulgur from online retailers....

Its nutty, chewy and tasty for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Inflammation has long been Enemy No. 1 when it comes to your health. PHOTOGRAPHER: GREG DUPREE, FOOD STYLIST: MARTGARET DICKEY PROP STYLIST: KAY CLARKE Its not all bad, though. After all, inflammation promotes healing during injury or infection. After a few hours to several days, it subsides when youre all better. Luckily, lifestyle changes and healthy eating habits can often keep chronic inflammation in check....

Adding this whole grain to your plate can help you with #2. However, constipation is a surprisingly common issue. In fact, 16 out of every 100 U.S. adults report symptoms of constipation. Photo:Jamie Vespa How do you know if yourbowel habits are normalor if you are constipated? Not quite getting enough fiber in your diet? make a run at eat morefiber-rich whole grains. One of our favorite whole grains for constipation?...

Immunity seems to be on everyone’s minds right nowand for good reason. We spoke with Romy Block, M.D. and Arielle Levitan, M.D., co-founders of Vous Vitamin, to learn more about boosting our immunity. Roos Koole/Getty Images The pair says alcohol suppresses your immune system and can also make a virus last longer. In fact, they say having just one drink could make an illness last a few extra days. Not to mention, booze is dehydrating, and staying hydrated is important for staying healthy....

From colorful glassware to scrumptious seafood, heres what were scooping up at Aldi this month. Either way, its a restaurant-quality seafood dish without the restaurant price tag. Pair them with yourfavorite dipping sauce, or just eat them straight off the traywe wont judge. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Because, lets be honestfood just tastes better when its served in something cute. Toss it with ourTarragon Pesto, ourNo-Peel Slow-Cooker Marinara Sauceor ourQuick Turkey Meat Saucewhatever makes you happiest....

Learn what to eat more of and what to limit to support healthy kidneys. (And thats without the need for cleanses or detoxes.) Your kidneys work hard every day balancing fluid, minerals and salts in your body. Jen Causey (Photographer), Rishon Hanners (Food Stylist), Julia Bayless (Prop Stylist) Each kidney contains about a million nephrons, special filters that help remove waste from your blood. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the top two causes of kidney disease, according to theNational Kidney Foundation....

Eating these foods can help fight inflammation and boost heart health. Check out these 10 top anti-inflammatory foods for heart health. Substituting plant-based protein sources for higher-fat animal protein has also been linked to a reduced heart disease risk. Not an edamame or soy fan? That’s okayjust look for ways to eat more beans, peas or lentils during the week. (Learn potatoes are so good for you.) But let’s be honest: getting five or more servings in regularly can be tough....

Reducing inflammation can be as important to weight loss as diet and activity. These foods do double-duty when it comes to reducing inflammation and losing weight. Read More:What Exactly Is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? And on the flip side, even the mostdisciplined eating and exercise habits are often ineffectivewhen inflammation is present. So what are the best double-duty foods, the ones that reduce inflammation while also supporting weight loss? Here the 10 top anti-inflammatory foods for weight loss....

The Mediterranean diet falls in the third slot. Learn about the top two diets, plus the other fads that don’t quite make the grade. The Mediterranean diet is often applauded as one of the best diets for overall health. Ali Redmond Mediterranean dieters also tend to have lower risk forcertain cancers, cognitive decline,pop in 2 diabetesand more. Circling back to heart disease risk, the Mediterranean diet tied for first in theU....