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A dinner that supports a healthy heart shouldn’t be hard to prepare. With low amounts of saturated fats and sodium, you can enjoy something delicious and satisfying that aligns with your goals. Plus, these recipes let your slow-cooker do the work so you can spend less time on cooking and cleanup. From Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black Beans to Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili, these four- and five-star rated dishes are sure to be equally nutritious as they are flavorful. Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe…

The Mediterranean diet fuels brain health with vegetables, fruit, fatty fish, legumes, whole grains and low-fat dairy.This diet supports brain health by reducing inflammation, providing neuroprotective nutrients and supporting vascular health.To further support brain health, exercise daily, manage stress and always keep learning. Picture your future self: still curious, quick with a joke, following the plot twists of a great novel and sharp as ever. To increase your chances of staying sharp as you age, there are plenty of lifestyle habits you can start now—diet being one of the most influential. In particular, the Mediterranean diet has been associated with…

Eating food that helps you feel your best just got easier with these 30-minute dinners. Packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like seafood, dark leafy greens, legumes and herbs, these dishes can help relieve pesky symptoms of chronic inflammation like digestive issues, muscle aches and mental fog. Plus, the inflammation-fighting foods you’ll find in these meals are also staples of the Mediterranean diet, which has been ranked as one of the healthiest eating patterns you can follow. To help you follow an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean-style diet, try recipes  like our Broccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans and Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes, which are…

1. It Provides AntioxidantsCayenne pepper — and other brightly colored produce — is rich in antioxidants, which are natural plant compounds that help fight off damage to our cells, according to a review published in July 2016 in ‌Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition‌.Regularly drinking beverages and eating foods that are high in antioxidants reduces your risk of developing heart disease and certain types of cancers, according to Cleveland Clinic.2. It May Quell Your AppetiteCayenne pepper can act as an appetite suppressant, reducing hunger so you eat less and feel full for longer. A review in Biologia Futura found…

Cooking soup with a Dutch Oven harnesses the pot’s efficient heat to help unleash more flavor.Timing is everything when adding oil and butter, and legumes and seasoning for the best flavor and texture.Slowly reheat soups, adding extra chicken stock or water to achieve a desired thickness. There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a comforting bowl of soup at the end of the day. But because it won’t make itself, you’ll want to set yourself up for success with a few simple, yet essential, tips for making soup from the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten, celebrity TV personality and cookbook…

We dove into the research to see how sugar influences premature aging in the skin.

Much like the fact that some people greet each day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed while others are confirmed night owls, we don’t all arise with the same level of hunger in our bellies. It never fails that, between spouses or roommates, one person wakes up ravenous while the other could take or leave breakfast. What’s that about?

Again, someone’s zodiac sign will never guarantee how their attachment style will turn out, especially considering our attachment styles are largely influenced by our upbringing. Nevertheless, in terms of which signs are more prone to anxious attachment tendencies, Cancer, Libra, and Pisces are definitely at the top of the list.

Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Oatmeal & blackberries/ Energy bites Cucumber sandwich & orange/ Almonds Salmon & pasta Egg bites & smoothie/Yogurt & raspberries Bean soup & pear/ Energy bites Chopped salad Oatmeal & blackberries/ Energy bites Bean soup & kefir/ Yogurt & blueberries Stuffed peppers Egg bites, orange & kefir/ Yogurt & raspberries Bean soup & banana/ Energy bites Veggie fajitas Oatmeal & blackberries/ Almonds Bean soup & kefir/ Yogurt & blueberries White bean & sun-dried tomato orzo Egg bites & smoothie/ Yogurt & raspberries White bean & sun-dried tomato orzo/ Orange…

Meal Plan at a Glance  BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK  LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK  DINNER  Breakfast bowl/ Yogurt  Tacos/ Hummus  Stuffed sweet potato  Overnight oats/ Almonds  Soup/ Toast  Chicken & pasta  Overnight oats/ Yogurt  Soup/ Hummus  Salmon & rice  Overnight oats/ Toast  Soup/ Cottage cheese  Pork & salad  Overnight oats/ Yogurt  Soup/ Hummus  Tuna & salad  Smoothie/ Yogurt  Sandwich/ Almonds  Black bean casserole  Tartine/ Guac  Grain bowl/ Smoothie  Chicken & veggies Day 1 Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing. Ali Redmond Breakfast (501 Calories) Morning Snack (181 Calories) ½ cup plain Greek-style strained yogurt1 medium pear Lunch (407 Calories) Afternoon Snack (150 Calories)…