Encouraging kids to eat balanced meals can be a parenting battle, but Freddie Prinze Jr. has the trick. “You just have to be a jerk. It’s OK,” Prinze Jr., 47, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, November 9, while promoting his partnership with Libby’s Vegetables. “My mom had zero issues being a jerk, as did…

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! You asked, we answered! Hundreds of Start TODAY members told us they wanted more healthy, balanced meal ideas to help them reach their health goals. This dietitian-designed meal plan gives you the flexibility to…

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 13-19) The holiday season is almost here! I love to focus on Thanksgiving and the family time it brings. Looking for…

Eating well can be tricky as hell. But the 80-20 rule diet is a little less complicated and more flexible than other eating plans. Maybe you’ve heard about the 80-20 rule diet and wanna know more about this relatively flexible eating plan that doesn’t require you to *never* eat anything dripping in cheese ever again.…

Is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day? And if the answer to that is yes, then millions are wondering what to eat for breakfast then. Many of us grew up starting the day with cereal, toast, bagels or the occasional piece of bacon, but experts now warn against consuming those sorts of…

Thanksgiving is right around the corner — and many people find themselves struggling to stick to their health goals on a day associated with calorie overload, indulgence and the aftereffects of bloat and lethargy. For those looking to lighten up a little on Thanksgiving — but still enjoy their favorite foods — Cynthia Sass, MPH,…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. —  With heart disease and diabetes — which can be caused or worsened by poor diet — among the leading causes of death and illness for adults in the United States, researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development are studying influences on human eating behavior. There is a…

A simple test to determine adulteration in sweet potato involves taking a cotton ball soaked in water or vegetable oil. (Photo: Freepik) Sweet potato is often adulterated with rhodamine B, a chemical compound and a dye. Naturally, it is non-edible. Written by Prerna Mittra |Updated : November 10, 2023 4:01 PM IST Food adulteration is…

Ayurveda suggests limiting the consumption of certain dairy products such as milk, butter, as they potentially could increase mucus production in the respiratory system. For individuals prone to respiratory issues, this precaution becomes especially important. The cold and damp nature of winter can exacerbate such concerns, and dairy products such as milk, butter, which are…