Healthy eating can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers — and it can also help protect against depression and other mental-health problems. But for…

A new study from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center in Manoa (Honolulu), published in the journal Neurology, found that eating high-quality plant foods is linked to a lower risk…

Fruit jelly can replace candies, cakes, cookies, pastries, and ice cream in the diets of both children and adults. This homemade dessert delivers vitamins from fresh fruits and berries and,…

This salad is for those ready to explore new flavor combinations. Tuna’s protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals support both heart and brain health. Adding tuna to your meals…

In 100 grams of pumpkin flesh you’ll find more than 1 gram of fiber, which helps you feel full longer, reduces appetite, and can lower calorie intake. Fiber also promotes…

This simple, budget-friendly recipe has everything you need for healthy eating: steamed lean meat becomes even more nutritious when paired with vegetables and fruit—here, just an onion and an apple.…

If your kids aren’t fans of oatmeal, serve the same ingredients in a different form. Granola is rolled oats baked until crispy with honey, almonds, fresh fruit, and berries. These…

Spinach is the perfect ingredient that pairs well with just about anything. It’s used in large quantities and incorporated into dishes across Italian, Spanish, French, Balkan, and Caucasian cuisines. The…

Dried fruits, marmalade, marshmallows, fruit pastes, chocolate, honey, and fruit-yogurt cake—these treats won’t automatically derail your figure. Sweets with moderate sugar and light carbohydrates can be harmless or even beneficial…

A team of psychologists at the University of Aberdeen in the U.K. found that ready-to-eat food looks more appealing than items that require cooking. They point out that unhealthy foods…

Healthy eating boosts your mood, energy, and vitality. The right nutrition improves your overall well-being, can clear your skin, and—for many people—helps shed extra pounds. But just mention “healthy eating”…

Picture a Christmas dinner reworked for the near future: seaweed “pigs in blankets,” lab-grown turkey, pea-based cheese, and “super” potatoes. A team at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has imagined…

Ingredients: 60 g water 10 g vegetable oil (sunflower, olive, or corn) 1.5 tsp salt 10 g sugar (for a sweeter cookie, use 30 g sugar) 130 g all-purpose flour…

These oven-roasted vegetables are rich, comforting, and packed with natural sweetness. Pumpkin, celery root, tomatoes, and garlic roast together with fragrant rosemary and thyme until caramelized and tender. This rustic…

Vegetable Caviar Wash and chop zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, onions, celery, and/or parsley. Sauté the onions, carrots, and herbs in oil, then add the bell peppers and zucchini. Add…

First and foremost, consult a doctor to make sure your health is in good shape. Are you overworking yourself? Skipping meals or relying on very low-calorie diets? In today’s stressful…

Start by cleaning and shredding the cabbage into thin strips, then mix the cabbage with salt. Next, peel and finely chop the apples (sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent…

The very name “sandwich butter” indicates its purpose: it’s meant for spreading on bread. However, it can also be added to prepared dishes—such as cereals, vegetable side dishes, potatoes, and…

Who doesn’t want to eat well, following the rules of modern nutrition? But understanding a food’s composition and nutritional value stays abstract unless you connect it to two practical factors—cost…

Ingredients: 1 cup green peas 2 carrots 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) green beans 1 onion 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) cauliflower Dill and parsley, to taste 2 eggs 4 tablespoons flour…

Transformative Weight Loss Journeys of My Friends I want to share the experiences of two friends who lost significant weight and kept it off. The first, my best friend, developed…

I’m very goal-oriented and like to set clear objectives. The first thing I do is write down my target. For example: “I want to weigh 117 pounds!” (the goal should…