Learn dietitians tips for healthy and sustainable body fat loss. Attempting to spot-reduce body fat in specific areas is one of the most common questions dietitiansincluding myselfreceive. Here, we answer the common question: can you target losing visceral fat? Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. We also explain how visceral fat impacts your health and share expert-backed tips to help you reduce it. Can You Target Losing Visceral Fat? However, focusing on habits that reduce total body fat can also help decrease visceral fat, she says....

Prone to bug bites? Heres the breakdown on this remedyand other tips that may help. Bug spray is a prime example, but it has its flaws. So if youre looking for an alternative, a pantry staple may be able to help you out. Does Vanilla Extract Work as a Bug Repellent? Heres what they have to say. Mosquitoes have evolved over millions of years to sniff us out over other competing odors in the environment....

Find out which foods may be making your symptoms worse. But what if relief from seasonal allergies could start on your plate? In OAS, the immune system reacts similarly to pollen proteins and proteins found in certain foods. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Foods that arehigh in fibermay also help with seasonal allergies by feeding the microbiome and promoting gut health. Eating a high-fiber diet may also lower the risk of developing allergies in the first place....

New science suggests taking a multivitamin may help you lose weight. Those who took a placebo lost nothing. Being less hungry might make it easier to keep the weight off, says Tremblay. Scientists don’t yet know exactly which vitamins and minerals have the biggest influence over appetite and weight control.

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A combination of brown sugar and apple juice makes these easy candied carrots sweet but not cloying. Serve with chicken, pork or your Thanksgiving dinner. Drain the carrots and return to the pan. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

Use these nuts in both sweet and savory dishes. Top a tart for a cinnamony sweet and crunchy finish, or crack them and sprinkle over chicken salad. They’re good on their own, and you might change the flavor to suit many tastes. Photo: Greg Dupree Whisk together brown sugar, egg white, salt, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add nuts; toss to coat. Spread nut mixture in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet....

These candied sweet potatoes are super simple to make. The sweet potatoes are tender and buttery, while cinnamon and cardamom add warmth and flavor. The pecans add a great crunch. Photo: Greg DuPree Lightly coat a 13-by-9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Add sweet potatoes and toss to fully coat. Shingle the sweet potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle any remaining brown sugar mixture over the top. Cover the baking dish with foil....

Orange zest adds a nice citrus flavor, while chopped pistachios provide crunch. Serve these cookies for any holiday gathering. Add ricotta, 2 teaspoons orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix until combined. Photo: Sara Haas Add egg, mixing and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix until the dough comes together in a smooth ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours....

This dish combines the creamy texture of overnight oats layered with the rich, sweet flavors of cannoli filling. Toasty pistachios add crunch and a subtle saltiness that complements the chocolaty topping. Read on for expert tips, including how to shop for ricotta. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Spread 34 cup ricotta on a paper-towel-lined plate; top with more paper towels....

If you struggle to get a good nights sleep, youre not alone. And this lack of sleep can have some negative consequences. TheNational Sleep Foundationreports that sleep plays an important role in maintaining health in almost every system in the body. Getty Images There can be several reasons we dont get enough sleep. Poor sleep hygiene is a common one. Sleep apnea and insomnia are two other causes of poor sleep....

Mash avocado in a small bowl. Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Spread the avocado mixture on the toast. Top with mozzarella, tomato, and basil. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

Add pasta; cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Gently stir in tomatoes, mozzarella and the pasta. Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir in sliced basil just before serving. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired. To make ahead: Covered and refrigerate for up to 3 days....