Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Potassium helps lower blood pressure by balancing sodium levels and relaxing blood vessel walls. High-potassium foods like leafy greens, potatoes and beans support heart and kidney health. Physical activity, lowering stress and limiting alcohol also help manage blood pressure. When it…
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Downsizing Experts Say These Are the Most Useless Things You’re Probably Holding Onto
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…
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…