Healthy no-sugar baked beans

5 Healthier, Low-Sugar Baked Beans Recipes

By Beth Lipton / March 31, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Healthier, Low-Sugar Baked Beans Recipes

With warmer weather comes barbecues, and with them come classic comfort foods like baked beans. Typically baked beans recipes are loaded with sugar — and though that’s fine once in a while, it would be so nice to be able to enjoy them any time the craving strikes. Luckily, with a bit of creativity, there…

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Meal prep containers

10 Easy Meal Prep Tips from a Registered Dietitian

By Beth Lipton / March 30, 2024 / Comments Off on 10 Easy Meal Prep Tips from a Registered Dietitian

I’m a registered dietitian, and also the author of three best-selling meal prep cookbooks, one of which is for people living with diabetes. I learned how to meal prep from my grandmother, who used to stock the freezer for my grandfather before her annual month-long trip to see her sisters abroad. And let me tell…

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Poached eggs

How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs Every Time

By Beth Lipton / March 29, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs Every Time

Scrambled, hard boiled, fried — eggs are delicious, convenient, and great for you no matter how you make them. Plus, they’re fairly simple to master. Except for one style, the one that seems to confound even experienced cooks: Poached eggs. There are several approaches that different cooks swear by, like adding vinegar to the water,…

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Woman cleaning fridge

How to Clean and Organize Your Fridge for Spring

By Beth Lipton / March 28, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Clean and Organize Your Fridge for Spring

Just as an uncluttered desk may boost productivity, a clean, fresh-smelling, organized fridge can help you feel more motivated to cook. Plus, when you clean the fridge, it helps to keep food fresh and safe to eat, prevents overbuying ingredients, and even makes the appliance itself work more efficiently.  But tackling the fridge can feel…

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Matcha muffins

7 Seriously Healthy (and Delicious!) Matcha Recipes

By Beth Lipton / March 26, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Seriously Healthy (and Delicious!) Matcha Recipes

You know matcha as the vibrant wellness power-powder that stars in lattes and other drinks at your favorite coffee place. But matcha — a science-backed booster of cognitive and cardiometabolic health, and a cancer and inflammation fighter — also can lend its unique flavor to all kinds of recipes outside the mug. Get ready to…

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Radish salad

7 Radish Recipes for a Farmer’s Market Favorite

By Beth Lipton / March 25, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Radish Recipes for a Farmer’s Market Favorite

If you frequent farmer’s markets, you’ve likely come across bundles of vibrant radishes. And you might already enjoy their crisp, peppery bite and the pop of color they add to salads. But they’re good for so much more. The humble radish — a cousin to kale, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower – is loaded with antioxidants…

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Baked cod with asparagus

7 Tasty Cod Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals

By Beth Lipton / March 25, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Tasty Cod Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals

Maybe you’re looking to include more fish in your diet. Or you want to try something other than salmon. Or perhaps you just want to refresh your go-to recipes and you need a different protein to incorporate. No matter the reason, when it comes to quick, healthy, delicious weeknight dinners, these cod recipes can solve…

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Low FODMAP stir fry

How to Flavor Recipes on a Low FODMAP Diet

By Beth Lipton / March 25, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Flavor Recipes on a Low FODMAP Diet

Irritable bowel syndrome and other gut issues can feel a bit like tiptoeing through a minefield, with constant anxiety about potential tummy troubles (and occasionally explosive bathroom experiences). That’s where the low FODMAP diet comes in — it’s life-changing for many people struggling with IBS and other gut health issues, helping to uncover hidden trigger…

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Pasta frittata

9 Frittatas for Healthy Meals Any Time of Day

By Beth Lipton / March 24, 2024 / Comments Off on 9 Frittatas for Healthy Meals Any Time of Day

Frittatas just might be the perfect one-skillet meal: They’re versatile, you can have them any time of day, they’re inexpensive, and they’re quick and fuss-free. Plus, take just about any frittata recipe, and you can change up the add-ins and seasonings to suit your taste. Whether you’re looking for a make-ahead dish you can grab…

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Vegan rice paper bacon

This Trendy Vegan Bacon May Be Our Favorite One Yet

By Beth Lipton / March 23, 2024 / Comments Off on This Trendy Vegan Bacon May Be Our Favorite One Yet

I’ve tried many vegan bacon recipes over the years, with tofu, tempeh, mushrooms, coconut, and carrot. While most of the copycats were tasty, none of them quite hit it home until I tried making fake bacon (“facon”) with rice paper.  With its neutral flavor and ability to crisp, rice paper makes the perfect base for…

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Pan's mushroom jerky

8 Awesome Mushroom Products You Have to Try

By Beth Lipton / March 23, 2024 / Comments Off on 8 Awesome Mushroom Products You Have to Try

When cauliflower became pizza crust and rice, mushrooms said, “Hold my beer.” Earthy, nutrient-dense mushrooms have now made their way into an array of innovative food and drink products. It started with coffee, and now extends to protein bars, jerky, and more. The best part: This culinary evolution highlights a variety of mushroom types, including flavorful…

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Pickled eggs

7 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs

By Beth Lipton / March 22, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs

It’s that time of year when you may find yourself with a bunch of leftover hard boiled eggs — and though you can simply peel and eat them, it’s fun to get creative and use them up in tasty recipes. Whether you feel like a salad, sandwich, rice bowl, or something else, you’ll find just…

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Strawberries

Strawberries, Grapes, and Kale Make the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Most Pesticides

By Beth Lipton / March 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Strawberries, Grapes, and Kale Make the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Most Pesticides

The Environmental Working Group issued its annual Dirty Dozen list this week, cataloging the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides. The EWG also announced its Clean Fifteen, a list of the 15 produce items with the least amount of pesticides. Topping the Dirty Dozen list: Strawberries, spinach, kale, grapes, and peaches.…

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Roasted artichokes

7 Creative Uses for Artichoke Hearts

By Beth Lipton / March 21, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Creative Uses for Artichoke Hearts

Except for spinach-artichoke dip, you may not have artichoke hearts at the top of your list when you’re thinking about what to cook. But these tender and flavorful gems are delicious and packed with fiber, vitamins K and C, folate, and other nutrients.   Another reason we love artichoke hearts: Their versatility. They add texture and…

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Peeling hard boiled eggs

How to Hard Boil Eggs So They’re Easy to Peel

By Beth Lipton / March 20, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Hard Boil Eggs So They’re Easy to Peel

One of the small but super-annoying challenges of cooking is making a batch of hard boiled eggs, then trying to peel them and having chunks of egg white come off with the shells. Especially if you’re making deviled eggs, those pockmarked whites are so disappointing. After trying all the tricks — putting the eggs in…

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Woman looking at food label

What Exactly Are Food Stabilizers And Are They Bad For Us?

By Beth Lipton / March 20, 2024 / Comments Off on What Exactly Are Food Stabilizers And Are They Bad For Us?

In trying to accomplish all of our daily to-do’s, we sometimes offload some of the heavy lifting in the kitchen by leaning on packaged foods. In doing that, we’ve noticed a lot of gums, starches, and other items on ingredient lists. There’s guar gum in our favorite hummus, locust bean gum in our almond milk,…

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High fiber snacks

RD-Approved High Fiber Snacks for a Healthy Gut

By Beth Lipton / March 19, 2024 / Comments Off on RD-Approved High Fiber Snacks for a Healthy Gut

Fiber used to be one of those things our grandparents focused on — but these days, it’s one of the darlings of the health world. Now that we know that gut health affects everything from digestion, to mood, immunity, and energy, we’re all more interested in it, and one of the keys is getting plenty…

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Electrolytes

Do You Need An Electrolyte Powder? An RD Weighs In

By Beth Lipton / March 19, 2024 /

Staying hydrated is one of the pillars of good health, one of those things you’re probably focusing on doing every day or have on your list of top health goals. But staying hydrated isn’t always as simple as just drinking more water, especially if you’re active.

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Asparagus salad

9 Asparagus Recipes to Welcome Spring

By Beth Lipton / March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on 9 Asparagus Recipes to Welcome Spring

Along with longer days and warmer weather, one of the surest signs that spring is here is asparagus. We love seeing this vibrant green veggie at the farmer’s market and adding it to all kinds of dishes. Whether you roast it, grill it, or toss it into a salad, asparagus brings the springtime right to…

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Perimenopause bloating

6 Ways to Relieve Perimenopause Bloating, Say Experts

By Beth Lipton / March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on 6 Ways to Relieve Perimenopause Bloating, Say Experts

Perimenopause and menopause, once considered taboo, are now hot topics of discussion among women in their 40s and 50s. And no wonder: By 2025, the number of postmenopausal women in the world is expected to hit more than 1.1 billion. During perimenopause, the time during which the body makes the natural transition to menopause, women…

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Cacao beans

Everything You Need to Know About Cacao

By Beth Lipton / March 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About Cacao

Cacao has been delighting taste buds and nourishing bodies for thousands of years, and there’s always been a mystique about it. To give you an idea of how large it looms, the scientific name for cacao is Theobroma cacao, and “Theobroma” means “food of the gods” in Greek. Cacao isn’t just the backbone of chocolate…

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Beet pickled deviled eggs

10 Make-Ahead Healthy Brunch Dishes Perfect for Easter

By Beth Lipton / March 16, 2024 / Comments Off on 10 Make-Ahead Healthy Brunch Dishes Perfect for Easter

Planning a healthy make-ahead Easter brunch can be a game-changer. Having everything ready (or nearly so) when your guests arrive means you get to relax and enjoy your loved ones and the meal. Plus, these springy recipes are both indulgent and good for you, so everyone gets a meal that feels nourishing and celebratory. Choose…

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Cilantro beer broth mussels

5 Ways to Enjoy Budget-Friendly Mussels

By Beth Lipton / March 16, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Enjoy Budget-Friendly Mussels

Mussels seem really fancy, like something you could only get in a restaurant – but they’re actually fantastic for weeknight meals at home. They’re incredibly fast to cook, ready in just a few minutes. Plus, they’re very budget-friendly. And they’re versatile, delicious with the simplest of ingredients and able to take on the flavors of…

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Naked powdered peanut butter

5 Reasons to Keep Peanut Butter Powder in Your Pantry

By Beth Lipton / March 15, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Keep Peanut Butter Powder in Your Pantry

If you’ve been down the nut butter aisle in the grocery store, noticed peanut butter powder and wondered, “What’s up with that?”, we had the same question. Once you try it, you’ll want to keep it stocked in your pantry at all times. Related: Sign up to receive delicious recipes, expert advice, and shopping tips…

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