Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT Credit: Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Downsizing starts by reducing items in your home down to what you actually need and use. Excess gadgets, unused pantry items, water bottles and wellness items frequently get tossed. Wait and assess the need, purpose and longevity of…
Over 160,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Nationwide
Key Points Over 167,000 pounds of pork, beef and goat products were recalled due to improper federal inspection. The recalled A&D Foods meats were sold in vacuum-sealed packaging to restaurants and retail locations. Dispose of or return affected products; no illnesses reported, but seek medical attention with concerns. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety…
4 Balance Exercises That Can Help Prevent Falls After 65, According to Physical Therapists
Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Balance exercises can help older adults build strength, stability and confidence to prevent falls. Sit-to-stands, side-steps, single-leg deadlifts and step-ups support everyday movement. Use support and exercise modifications to safely build balance and strength over time. Falls are the leading…
I Asked 3 Experts if You Should Add Oil When Cooking Ground Beef—They All Said the Same Thing
There’s always at least a pound or two of ground beef in my freezer. It’s such a convenient, versatile, and well-liked protein in my house, and I have a handful of favorite ground beef dinners that I make regularly. Some recipes call for oil to brown the beef, and some don’t. Recently, I asked a…
Never Buy Broccoli if You See This Red Flag at the Store
When I popped into my local New Seasons the other day to buy some broccoli, I was confident it would all be of good quality. The store almost always has the best produce in my neighborhood, short of the seasonal weekly farmers market. But when I spoke with Quinn Dawson, the market’s produce lead, I…
3 Chefs Say This Peanut Butter Mistake Can Ruin Your Cookies
Peanut butter is one of those staples I always have on hand. I, of course, use it to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, spread it on rice cakes with sliced apples, and add it to smoothies. But my favorite way to use peanut butter is to bake peanut butter cookies—they have a nutty, complex…
15 Retro Comfort Food Favorites With a Modern Twist
When you’re craving old-school comfort but don’t necessarily want the exact version you grew up with, these recipes are here to meet you in the middle. Think: all the cozy, nostalgic flavor you love, but with a little upgrade—whether it’s a fun twist on a classic or a simplified version you can pull off on…
Never Buy Chicken if the Label Doesn’t Tell You This
It’s rare for me to leave the grocery store or butcher shop without some form of chicken in tow. Whether it’s to make roast chicken on Monday, grilled chicken breasts on Tuesday, chicken cutlets on Wednesday, or wings on football Sunday, it’s one of the most reliable and versatile staples in my household. If you’ve…
The #1 Mistake You’re Making With Canned Vegetables, According to a Dietitian
Canned vegetables are inexpensive, convenient, and always ready if the fridge is bare. I keep a couple of varieties in my pantry for nights when dinner needs another vegetable and I don’t have fresh produce on hand. Because they’re already cooked, getting them onto the table can be as simple as opening and draining a…
The Unexpected Ingredient I Always Add to Pumpkin Bread
Back when I used to have hours for time-intensive baking projects, I loved diving into the most complicated recipes I could find. The longer the ingredient list and the more steps involved, the better. These days, as a working parent of two, I don’t have quite as much time for breads, layered cakes, or cookies…