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Stock your kitchen with heart-healthy, Mediterranean diet-friendly foods from Aldi. These dietitian-approved picks make it easy and budget-friendly to eat well. What Is the Mediterranean Diet? Photo:JHVEPhoto / Getty Images It also limits sweets, red meats, refined grains and highly processed foods. The Mediterranean diet is more of a lifestyle than a diet. It also encourages meals shared with family and friends, savoring each bite and living an active lifestyle....

Find out the best naturally diuretic foods that may help you pee more frequently. Water pills, or diuretics, help eliminate fluids from your body by making you pee more frequently. Without diuretics, extra water can make your organs work overtime, create electrolyte imbalances and potentially become life-threatening. Photographer: Johnny Autry, Food stylist: Charlotte Autry How Do Diuretics Work? Diuretics act on receptors in your kidneys to reduce sodium absorption, driving sodium to exit the body....

Yeah, I had to look it up, too. It means having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor. But there’s no dairy, there’s no cheese. Photo:Getty Images I just like the flavor on its own. More-ish as in, I would like some more, says Sloan, chuckling. Its not spicy, but it is zesty, says Miller. I think this is better than any of the peanut sauces we’ve had, says Miller....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Take notes: these are the packaged snacks that are always on my grocery list. I love snacking, so healthy snacks are a necessity in my day. Brand Its so easy to pack and has become a camping must-have for me. And of course, the best part is the 10 grams of protein in each serving. This brand is available at Trader Joes, Costco, Target and Wegmans....

Bonus: Theyre less than $22 each. Sparkling wines are meant to be celebratory, so dont let the bubbles fall flat with a boring bottle! Valdobbiadene is a specific area in the foothills of the Alps that produces higher-quality prosecco known as Prosecco Superiore. Photo:Courtesy of Brand These sparkling wines have more depth and flavor, with flavors of lilies, apple and ripe peach. Because of its medium body and lack of oak, its incredibly versatile....

Plus how to order them online. And by the age of 22, I was a certified sommelier. For years, I only shopped in local curated wine shops for wines from small, obscure producers. Photo: Courtesy of Brand If the “wine snob” definition had a photo, you might see my face. I was that person. But I’m finding that my snobbiness about wine is diminishing as I age. Now I’m the parent of twins....

Reap all the benefits of these energizing, nutritious foods. With the widespread popularity of diets like theketoand Atkins diets, carbs have gotten an unwarranted bad reputation. As a registered dietitian, I personally love carbs and willnever be giving up my beloved pastaor bread. Carbs are thefuel our brains prefer, and they help give us energy throughout the day. All this is to say, there are several super-healthy carb-rich foods that deserve a spot on your plate....

Need a low-sugar dairy option thats jam-packed with protein and other nutrients? You have quite a few options. Most dairy products contain some sugar because lactoseaka milk sugaris a sugar. Photo:Getty Images However, naturally occurring lactose is considered a natural sugar. After all, sweetened dairy products are one of thetop sources of added sugar in our diet. If youre looking to reduce your intake of added sugar, you dont have to give up dairy....

If youre always gassy and bloated, these foods could be the culprit! Everyone is gassy and bloated sometimes.But when belly bloat becomes chronic, something might be up. And that something could be what youre eating. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. We spoke with a dietitian specializing in gut health about the worst foods to eat for bloating. And you may be surprised to learn about some common culprits! If gas and bloating are making you miserable, here are six foods and beverages to watch out for....

Get ready to curb inflammation with these healthy and delicious salad additions. Whenever we hear the word “inflammation,” we automatically think of it as bad. Yet,not all inflammation is a negative thing. Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn However, chronic inflammation across your whole body can lead to disease. Additionally, plenty of foods can give you a good boost of antioxidants to combat that inflammation. And theres so much variety!...

Keep these items in mind next time youre at the drive-thru. Or sometimes you just want to eat there because we all know they are pretty good. Spinach, tomatoes and peppers are full of vitamin C, a strong antioxidant that can help decrease inflammation. Photo:Courtesy of Brand Olives provide heart-healthy fats, particularly monounsaturated fats, which have anti-inflammatory properties. This caffeine-free herbal tea is a blend of hibiscus, lemongrass and apple....

What’s one food that can both tackle inflammation and help stabilize your blood sugar? Ali Redmond Some inflammation is obvious, like the redness and swelling you might see around a cut. But chronic inflammation is mostly invisibleand insidious. Photo:Ali Redmond Inflammation is also a complicationofdiabetes. Luckily, both inflammation and blood sugars can be reined in by prioritizing certain dietary nutrients. We asked the experts to weigh in with their top picks for anti-inflammatory whole grains for diabetes....

Want to optimize your diet for diabetes management? Consider adding more of these antioxidant-rich veggies to your plate. It makes sense that vegetables should get a lot of attention. Photo:Jennifer Causey In addition, many are naturally low in carbs, making them a great choice for those with diabetes. But which veggies should be at the top of your list? Read on to discover our list of the best antioxidant-rich veggies for diabetes, according to dietitians....