This high-protein food is still trendingbut it generally packs a lot of sodium. Learn the heart-healthy and satisfying ways it’s possible for you to include it into your day. And that brings us to cottage cheese. PHOTOGRAPHER: RACHEL MAREK, FOOD STYLIST: ANNIE PROBST (Examples?Ranch dressingandcottage cheese and mustard.) But if you have high blood pressure, can you still participate in trends likecottage cheese ice cream? First things first, cottage cheese is under the umbrella of the dairy food group....

Let’s crack down on how eggs can still fit into a heart-healthy diet. Eggs are a delicious and versatile kitchen staple that is the star of a variety ofquick and easy meals. However, eggs also have a long history of being vilified as unhealthy because they are high in cholesterol. Jennifer Causey Diet and lifestyle play an important role in lowering one’s risk of heart disease. Cholesterol aside, eggs offer avariety of essential nutrients....

Lets debunk the misconception about grapes. you could eat them, and heres how. But the reality is that fruitincluding grapescan (and should) be part of a healthy diabetes-friendly eating plan. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Grapes are convenient, portable, delicious and nutritious. Lifestyle approaches to treat or lower risk of these conditions include lowering intake of sodium and saturated fat. Like most fruits and vegetables, grapes contain no fat or sodium....

But do these “cures” actually help? Alcohol dehydrates the body, and electrolytes like sodium and potassium do help promote hydration and water balance. But more research still needs to be done before we can tout it as a true hangover remedy. As it turns out, bouillon cubes contain little to no potassium-and a whole lot of sodium! Science seems to say “absolutely.” However, you don’t have to completely abandon your dreams of eggy goodness the morning after drinking....

Heart-health experts tell us if salt is compatible with a heart-healthy diet. Salt is a beloved flavor enhancer in most dishes we consume daily. Every teaspoon of salt contains 2,360 milligrams of sodium, per theUSDA. Getty Images So, can salt be a part of a blood-pressure-friendly diet? In this article, heart-health experts weigh in. Whats the Link Between Salt and Blood Pressure? Salt has whats called an osmotic effect on water that is stored in the bodys tissues and organs....

Find out why you should be eating sweet potato skin. Can You Eat Sweet Potato Skin? So the next time you make sweet potatoes, try keeping the skin on. Getty Images / Pongasn68 So, why is fiber so important? Just remember that much of that fiber resides in the sweet potato’s skin. The Bottom Line you could eat sweet potato skin.

And its easy with our step-by-step guide to freezing this versatile and nutritious cruciferous vegetable. Thankfully, you might freeze cabbage, so none of those tasty leaves go to waste. How to Freeze Cabbage With all those leafy layers, cabbage requires thorough cleaning. Next, think about how you plan to use your cabbage and cut it accordingly. Plunge the cabbage into an ice bath to stop the cooking process, then drain in a colander....

Love to batch-cook or have chicken leftovers? Chicken is a popular ingredient in many households due to its versatility, taste and protein content. Plus, we offer excellent recipes to make the most of frozen cooked chicken. Photo: Getty Images Can You Freeze Cooked Chicken? Yes, you’ve got the option to absolutely freeze chicken that has been cooked. Freezing cooked chicken (and cooked food in general) is about convenience. When you have a busy schedule, preparing meals ahead saves time....

Yes, you might freeze cranberry sauce! Here’s how to freeze homemade and canned cranberry sauce to make the most of leftovers. If you find yourself with leftover cranberry sauce, don’t fret! While refrigeration is a suitable method, leftover cranberry sauce will only last for a few weeks this way. First, it’s important that any cooked food has cooled down before it goes into the freezer. Warm food can produce excess moisture, which then freezes and turns into ice....

Hummusis a crowd-pleaser and for good reason. Can You Freeze Homemade and Store-Bought Hummus? Yes, all hummus can be frozen. Plain hummus tends to freeze a bit better than those flavored with ingredients like garlic or roasted red peppers. Keep in mind that hummus does expand when frozen, so the seal may break. To prevent a mess and protect your hummus from freezer odors, place the container in a freezer bag....

This nutrient-packed and versatile green keeps for up to six months in the freezer. Learn how to freeze kale, thaw it and enjoy it. Read on for how to freeze kale, plus recipes for making the most of your freezer stash. YinYang / Getty Blanched kale can be frozen for up to six months. Drain the leaves and dry them thoroughly. Do the same with the kale stems but cook them until they are just tender, about three minutes....

Yes, that’s right, watermelon is freezer-friendly. And it’s a super-simple process. Pick it upit should feel heavier than it looks. Getty Images / Westend61 Look for a yellow spot on the green skin as a sign of ripeness. Knock on the watermelonit should sound hollow. Read on for everything you gotta know about freezing watermelon. Victor Protasio There’s simply no point wasting precious freezer space on fruit that belongs in the compost heap....

Growing carrots from scraps can be donebut probably not how you think. There, they’ll grow a new shock of bright, fresh greens with a lovely herbaceous flavor. If you continue to let the greens grow, they will even produce lovely white flowers. Getty / Images say more about me than words. (A flat takeout container works well.) ensure that the carrot tops aren’t covered in water, or they’ll begin to rot....