Spoiler alert: You might take it for bloating and GI discomfort, too. Chances are, you probably know someone whos affected by high blood pressure. In fact, according to theAmerican Heart Association, almost 50% of American adults have high blood pressure. Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This condition can damage your arteries, putting you at a greater risk for heart attacks and strokes. Of course, what you eat matters for high blood pressure....

Hint: Its not cinnamon. Blaine Moats Key Takeaways The benefits of spices go beyond making food taste good. They have bona fide health properties, too. Photo:Blaine Moats Learn about the No. And guess what: our pick is just as warming as cinnamonit’s ginger. How Ginger Helps Lower Blood Sugar Ginger tops our list for its potent blood sugar benefits. Inflammationhas been linked to insulin resistance and poor blood sugar control....

Not only is this spice nutritious, its versatile and can be added to sweet and savory dishes. EatingWell Culinary spices elevate the flavor of foods and amplify the nutrition profile of your dishes. Using spices to flavor foods allows for less salt and fat in cooking. Photo:EatingWell This is advantageous for many health conditions, particularly those with high cholesterol. Read on to learn more about which specific spice dietitians recommend for high cholesterol and why....

If you have constipation, this spice may help get things going again. And it can beat nausea and bloating, too. Chances are youve been backed up at some point in your life. What Is Constipation? This includes adding spices to support digestion and healthy bowel function. The #1 Spice to Help You Poop Ginger is our No. 1 spice to help you poop. It is used fresh or in powdered form....

Otherwise, you could risk ruining your dish. That may seem drastic, but its true. Perhaps wed need to adjust our recipe to make it more forgiving depending on the oven. Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images So we put this topic up to Albi Rodriguez, pastry chef atDons Primeat the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. You need hot temperatures to create the steam within the batter to start this process. This idea of trapping steam, or evaporation, also applies to non-baked goods....

Fish sauce is longer-lasting, more convenient and always in my fridge. My spring flowers had just finished blooming, and I was holding the largest bunch ofkaleI had ever encountered. I knew this much kale needed to be turned into a salad. Photo:Jacob Fox What I did have, though, was a bottle of fish sauce. Fish sauce, however, can last two to three years if kept in a cool, dark place.

Replace some of your saturated fat intake with unsaturated fats to experience these benefits. We now know that if it affects it at all, its minimal. And remember the no-fat fad? We now know that some fat in our diets is necessary. But research on what types and how much fat is necessary is still not totally conclusive. Either way, this doesnt mean you should eat unlimited amounts of them....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its my go-to for pretty much everything, and I feel hopeless without it. EatingWell I buy a lot of snacks fromTarget. Photo:EatingWell Like… a lotof snacks. Trail mix and popcorn and snack bars and jerky and chocolate-covered pretzels. As an avid Target grocery shopper, I have become seriously impressed with Targets food options over the years. Picking a favorite snack almost feels like having to pick a favorite child....

This popular tea may help you live a longer, healthier life. When it comes to what to drink to improve your health, green tea often steals the spotlight. Read on to learn why black tea is the best variety for longevity and how to maximize its benefits. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Still, its not the first study to suggest that drinking tea may play a role in longevity. We spoke with two dietitians on how to get the most out of your morning brew....

Relaxing with a cup of this brew may help restore the calm in your life. We dont have to tell you that stress is, well, stressful. But if youre feeling stressed out, youre hardly alone. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. According to the American Psychiatric Association, 43% of us reported feelingmoreanxious in 2024 than the year before. If that stress comes from the occasional traffic jam or work-related deadline, its no big deal....

Sipping this tea may help you go No. It often disrupts your daily routine, making you feel sluggish and bloated. Having regular bowel movements is essential for maintaining good health. Photo:Getty Images But what does it mean to have regular bowel movements? But first, what is senna tea? Senna has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat constipation and promote bowel health. So, how does senna tea help you poop?...

Damiana tea may be your missing link in the bedroom. It turns out theres a tea that might just give your love life a little boost. Simple and delicious, damiana tea has an intriguing reputation with some research to back up its benefits. Photo:Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Get your mug out and your teakettle heatedwere taking a closer look at why damiana tea is the No. 1 tea to improve your sex drive....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Thanksgiving will be different for so many of us this year. It will just be the four of us celebrating together. Photo: Penelope Wall (I’m curious: what are your Thanksgiving plans this year? Take my poll below and let me know!). If you live far away from family or have lost a loved one, you know what I mean. Penelope Wall...