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Smashed Brussels Sprouts Are the TikTok Recipe Your Thanksgiving Table Needs

Make this smashed Brussels sprouts recipe and you'll wonder why you've never tried it before. TikTok is obsessed with smashed Brussels sprouts because you can make them crispy and cheesy and add a while new vibe to the vegetable. Read why and how you should try making smashed Brussels sprouts, according to a dietitian. → Read More

These Homemade Candy Bars Are Like a Snickers, But with Half the Sugar

This easy, no-bake recipe for homemade candy will rival a store-bought Snickers bar. Not to mention, with just seven main whole-food derived ingredients, this recipe for healthy candy is even better for your body. Try this homemade candy recipe for healthier Snickers, and you'll never go back. → Read More

Here's What's Changed — and What Hasn't — In the Latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released the newest version of the dietary guidelines for Americans. Read what's new in the 2020-2025 dietary guidelines, what hasn't changed, and why. → Read More

These 5 Simple Nutrition Guidelines Are Undisputed By Experts and Research

If you're wondering how to eat healthy, skip all the fad diets and start here. These five basic nutrition principles are the gold standard of healthy eating, according to a registered dietitian and research. → Read More

Foods That Last a Long Time In the Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer

Wondering which foods to stock up on that'll be good for the long haul? All these foods last a long time in the pantry, fridge, or freezer, even well past their "best-by" or "sell-by" dates. → Read More

How to Safely Order Takeout and Food Delivery During Coronavirus

A food safety expert shares tips for staying safe while ordering takeout for pick-up or food delivery during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Follow these guidelines to minimize your potential exposure to the coronavirus during food delivery and when you're eating at home. → Read More

Here's How You Should Be Handling Your Groceries During the Coronavirus Pandemic

A food safety expert and registered dietitian shares whether coronavirus can live on groceries and food, plus tips on how to safely shop for, handle, and clean your groceries during the novel coronavirus pandemic. → Read More

The Best Hangover Foods to Help You Feel Like a Human Again

If you had a few too many last night, a bacon and egg sandwich may sound amazing, but it's not the best hangover food. Here, a dietitian shares 10 of the best hangover foods that'll actually help you feel better. → Read More

How to Meal Prep Mediterranean Diet Lunches In 3 Easy Steps

Follow these tips to meal-prep lunches that follow the super-healthy Mediterranean diet lunches. → Read More

Food Safety Pro Tells You Everything You Need to Know About How Food Recalls Can Happen

How does food recalls even happen? Are they the fault of farmers or manufacturers? And why are you hearing about so many lately? A nutritionist and food safety expert down everything you need to know. → Read More

Why This Dietitian Is Completely Against the Keto Diet

The keto diet might be crazy popular right now, but this nutritionist wants you to see beyond those addictive transformation photos. Here, she breaks down some of the downsides and side effects. → Read More

Red, White, and Blue Recipes for the Fourth of July

Get a taste of America with five-star salads, celebratory side dishes, and fireworks-worthy desserts all showcasing patriotic hues. → Read More

10 Healthy Frozen Foods You Can Feel Good About Buying

You can find some healthy options buried in the huge frozen-food aisle. Take a look at these expert-approved picks to consider on your next grocery run. → Read More

Should You Stick to Fresh Produce, or Are Canned Foods Just As Good for You?

Think it's only OK to reach for fresh and seasonal produce? Quit can shaming! A new study from San Jose State University found that people who choose canned produce have better diets, eat more fruits → Read More

Plan Your Holiday Menu with the Best In-Season Fruits and Vegetables

This time of year, Brussels sprouts, clementines, and more winter produce are ripe for your holiday recipes. → Read More

10 Tasty Breakfasts for Thanksgiving Morning

Don’t skip Thanksgiving Day breakfast and come to the feast famished. You’ll end up being so starved, you'll lose total control over what you eat. Instead, whip up a delicious, wholesome breakfast → Read More

Skinny Casserole Recipes to Whip Up This Winter

Casseroles are the perfect cold weather dish (as are these Fantastic Chili Recipes). However, traditional casseroles are loaded with heavy cream, tons of butter, and gobs of cheese, transforming your → Read More

8 Foods High in Vitamin D to Devour This Fall

Don't let winter get you down! Just add these D-rich foods to an already healthy diet and you'll get the benefits of sunshine sans the burn → Read More

10 Mushroom Recipes That Give the Fungi a Starring Role In Your Healthy Diet

Stop hiding mushrooms in the corner of your plate—these diverse recipes take advantage of the unami flavor by featuring it in pizza, burgers, and more. → Read More

10 Healthy Stews to Keep You Warm All Winter Long

Traditional meat stews can clock in at up to 1,000 calories per serving (thanks, oversized restaurant portions). The calories really depend on the protein used as fatty cuts of meat contain more → Read More