Are Pretzels Healthy? Here's What a Dietitian Has to Say

This popular snack food has some pros and cons when it comes to health. Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know. From ballgames to shopping malls to parties, pretzels are a widely available, beloved snack food. Getty Images However, are they good for you? What Are Pretzels? Pretzels are a punch in of baked pastry with a shiny, brown appearance. Traditionally, they are shaped into a knota process that requires skill!...

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Mike Bautista

Are Ramen Noodles Bad for You? Here's What a Dietitian Has to Say

Ramen noodles are a delicious, salty and accessible food, but are they healthy? Yet, if you’re wondering if ramen is healthy for you, keep reading. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster. EatingWell design. What Are Ramen Noodles? In post-war Japan, the worst rice harvest combined with food shortages helped popularize ramen, a wheat-flour-based food....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Robert Collins

Are Sweet Potatoes Better than White Potatoes?

We take a look at the nutrition of both potatoes and compare them to see which is healthier. Both are vegetables that contain vitamins and minerals for a healthy body. But does one have a leg up nutritionally on the other? Here we compare the nutrition in sweet potatoes and white potatoes and offer delicious ways to enjoy both taters. Sweet potatoes are full of slowly digested carbohydrates for sustained energy....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Ms. Andrea Castillo

Are Wraps Healthier Than Sandwiches? Here’s What Dietitians Say

It all comes down to the fillings. Green Goddess Sandwich: VICTOR PROTASIO. Green Goddess Wrap: PHOTOGRAPHER: FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLIST: JENNIFER WENDORF. Photo:Green Goddess Sandwich: VICTOR PROTASIO. Green Goddess Wrap: PHOTOGRAPHER: FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLIST: JENNIFER WENDORF. The name suggests its made of spinach, so it must be healthier, right? Determining the healthiness of a wrap or a sandwich requires a few key elements. “Wraps and sandwiches can be a convenient and delicious way to get a lot of nutrientsor not....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Blake Mejia

Ariana Grande on Body-Shaming Comments: "You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through"

There are many different kinds of beautiful. Ariana Grande is one of the most influential celebrities on social media. “Even if you think you’re saying something good or well-intentioned, whatever it is. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC/Getty Images “There are many different kinds of beautiful. There are many different ways to look healthy and beautiful.” We definitely sympathize with Grande here. It can perpetuate diet culture and stimulate disordered eating, among other things....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Connie Brown

Arroz Rojo Mexicano (Mexican Red Rice)

This recipe for arroz rojo Mexicano, or Mexican red rice, is incredibly easy to make. I knew the sound before I even knew what it wasa mad, angry hiss. A sizzle that coughed up a puff of steam. Photo: Julia Estrada She’d grab an open can of tomato sauce and pour in a thick stream. Then she’d clamp on the lid and set the saucepan on the stove. As a kid, I ate it for lunch, dinner and sometimes breakfast....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Jennifer Aguilar

Arugula Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

The panko topping adds a crunchy, nutty layer to this easy vegetarian dinner. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water; rinse the pasta in warm water. Wipe the pot dry; add 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-high heat. Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke Add panko and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Rebecca Carr

Arugula, Chicken & Melon Salad with Sumac Dressing

Sweet and savory find harmony in this salad dotted with ripe melon and tossed in a lemony dressing. Melon balls are so adorable but making them leaves some fruit behindwhir up those leftovers into a smoothie. Gradually whisk in oil until combined. Photo: Jason Donnelly Add arugula, chicken, melon, feta and mint. Toss to coat with the dressing. Sprinkle with pine nuts and garnish with additional sumac, if desired. It adds sour, fruity flavor and a pop of color to this dressing....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Mark Webster

As Fiber Intake Goes Up Metabolic Disease Risk Goes Down, According to New Study

Most Americans arent eating as much fiber as they shouldand they may be missing out on the benefits. Fiber is necessaryfor many reasons. It helps keep waste moving through your intestines and out of your body. Photo:Getty Images During this process, fiber scrubs your intestines clean and even removes toxins. Fiber provides food for your beneficial gut bacteria (because even bacteria need to eat! ), which helps to create a healthy, thriving microbiome....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Sean Neal

Ash-eh Reshteh (Persian Bean & Pasta Soup)

Ash-eh reshteh is a hearty bean and noodle soup thats packed with fresh herbs. The vegetarian soup is often made for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, but its delicious any time. I would excitedly rush downstairs and gawk at the feast that was being prepared. Photo:Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco The kitchen was a beautiful mess. From the looks of it, you would think she was cooking for 100 people....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Alex Ross

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April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Jessica Evans

Ashley Graham Just Told Us the Surprising Ingredient She Eats With Yogurt & Popcorn

Ashley Graham has become an expert in work-life balance. Read on for the scoop. Graham: They have all of these Remix snack selections, and they’re absolutely delicious. you might go from Light + Fit to an incredible sweet and savory situation for a nighttime sweet tooth. EatingWell: What are your favorite toppings to add to yogurt? Graham: I love any kind of chunky fruit. My top favorites are blueberries, strawberries and mangos....

April 21, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Theodore Liu

Ashley Tisdale Just Shared Why She Had to Stop Being Vegan

For health reasons, I couldnt stay vegan. And most recently, actress Ashley Tisdale joins the list of no-longer-completely-plant-based celebs. The determining factor on why she stopped eating fully vegan? Photo: Steven Simione/Getty Images “Without sharing too much, I have a body key in that needs to have meat. So for health reasons, I couldn’t stay vegan.” I can still continue by [eating plant-based] at least one or two days.' It doesn’t have to be all or nothing," she said....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Mikayla Huff