Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Nuts are often described as a “protein snack.” But if you’ve ever compared a handful of almonds with a chicken breast or a cup of Greek yogurt, you may have wondered whether the label fits. So, are nuts high in protein, or are they mostly fat with a little protein on the side? The honest…
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S. and much of the world, and what you eat every day plays a large part in your risk. Among everyday foods, few have stronger research behind them than nuts. So, are nuts good for your heart? The evidence says yes. Large studies…
Nuts are one of the most calorie-dense foods in the grocery store. A small handful can carry 160 to 200 calories, so it’s natural to ask, are nuts fattening? If you’re trying to lose weight, should you avoid them? Decades of research point the other way. People who eat nuts regularly tend to gain less…
Every fall, people haul home a big, glossy jack-o’-lantern pumpkin and try to turn it into pie. What they get is pale, watery, stringy puree that tastes like wet cardboard. The pumpkin isn’t bad; it’s just the wrong kind. Knowing how to pick a pumpkin for cooking comes down to two things: choosing the right…
Chicken breast is one of the most popular proteins in the world, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Cook it too little and it isn’t safe; cook it too long and it turns dry and stringy. The good news is that a few simple habits fix both problems. In this guide, you’ll learn…
The best part of carving a pumpkin might be what’s inside it. A single pumpkin can give you a cup or more of seeds, and with a little prep they turn into a crunchy, salty snack that beats anything from a bag. In this guide, you’ll learn how to roast pumpkin seeds in the oven,…
Kabocha looks intimidating: a squat, dark green squash with a rock-hard rind. But inside is some of the sweetest, creamiest flesh of any winter squash, and you don’t even have to peel it. In this guide, you’ll learn how to cook kabocha squash four easy ways: roasted, steamed, simmered Japanese-style, and microwaved. You’ll also learn…
If you’ve ever wrestled a butternut squash with a vegetable peeler, delicata will feel like a gift. Its thin, striped skin softens in the oven, so you can skip peeling altogether. In this guide, you’ll learn how to cook delicata squash five ways: roasted, air-fried, stuffed, sautéed, and microwaved. You’ll also learn how to pick…
That little jar of pumpkin pie spice holds nothing you can’t mix yourself in two minutes. If you’ve ever wondered how to make pumpkin pie spice, the answer is five pantry spices, a measuring spoon, and a clean jar. Doing it yourself means you control the freshness, the cinnamon type, and the ratio. It also…
Peanuts are America’s favorite “nut”: cheap, crunchy, everywhere, and the main ingredient in a pantry staple. But they’re also one of the most misunderstood foods. They’re technically legumes, they’re sometimes dismissed as junk food at ballgames, and they’re a major allergen. So, are peanuts healthy? Yes, when they’re plain or dry-roasted. Peanuts have more protein…