Healthy Living

A week's worth of light-yet-satisfying dinners on the grill, plus easy breakfasts and lunches.

One of the simplest ways to prepare fresh or even frozen vegetables is to steam them over simmering water. This method is quick, light, and retains flavor and nutritional value. As long as you take care not to overcook them, steamed in-season vegetables often taste perfectly wonderful as they are.

Curious about the Mediterranean diet? Here's a week's worth of meals to get you going.

You'll have a wholesome meal to reach for all winter long.

You're just 3 ingredients away from the ultimate spring side dish.

Stir-fries don’t have to mean just vegetables and rice — they can mean noodles, too! In fact, noodle stir-fries are one of my favorite weeknight comfort foods. Whether made with lo mein noodles or rice noodles, these stir-fries are quick to prepare, and serve as the perfect backdrop for everything from sliced chicken breast to tender bok choy.

This method is foolproof.

A fresh and flavorful sauce to memorize.

It pairs well with everything.

A member of the kelp family, kombu is a seaweed that makes for a versatile pantry ingredient, providing dishes with umami flavor, nutrients, and minerals. While most kombu comes from Hokkaidō, Japan, it is also cultivated in Korea, where it is known as dashima, and China, where it is known as haidai. (Maine kelp is similar and can be substituted for kombu.) Dried kombu can be used to make Japanese dashi (a savory broth), added to beans to make them more digestible, and eaten in salads.

It comes together with just a handful of condiments.

Making miso soup at home is one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to treat yourself during the frigid winter months.

It's summer, which means your grill is hot and the corn is finally juicy and sweet. The two need to meet.

Fifteen pounds of fresh tomatoes. One afternoon. Eight pints of sauce. It's go time.

Salmon is one of the most versatile proteins to work with in the kitchen. It’s delicious and universally loved, quite good for you, and very easy to prepare. Salmon still retains its fancy and festive reputation, even though it is more readily available these days and can be purchased at a decent price point from most grocery stores. My favorite way to cook salmon is in the oven, very low and slow, with a pan of water for moist heat.

Because fruit shouldn't get all the attention in the morning.

No spiralizers or any special gadgets required — just an oven and a half-hour of your time.

Meal prep an entire week of tasty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners all in just an hour-and-a-half.

When you finally get tired of eating fresh summer corn, freeze it.

I always get a little overzealous during peak peach season. Their beautiful hue draws me in, then their perfume seduces me into a stupor, and the next thing I know I’m leaving the farmers market with a full peck of peaches. A peck is nearly 15 pounds, so once my stupor fades away, I realize there is no way my family can eat that many peaches before they go bad (although we’ve tried).I prefer to peel my peaches before freezing because it makes them more versatile to use later.

Start your day off right.

This thick and silky French stew of eggplant, zucchini, sweet peppers, and ripe summer tomatoes will use up your extra vegetables in one fell swoop.

Number 1 is simple but has a big payoff.

A skillet, lots of garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice is all you need.

Skip the food coloring and the special kits from the drugstore. You can dye Easter eggs using the things you already have in your pantry.

A smart (and totally doable) prep session that will set you up for a week's worth of feel-good high-protein breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

It's made me change the way I clean.

Because the kids are hungry ... again.

You can easily get started with a little bit of washi tape.

Plus, a link to buy a box of legit N95 masks.

Including frozen fruit and vegetables, breakfast staples, and more!

One of the most important things I've learned about Whole30 is that meal prep is the ticket to sticking with it.

Including two portable scrambles and ready-made muffins!

We talked about lighting candles, running the dishwasher, meal prepping, and more!

One pick is just $100!

This week's meal prep plan will set you up with a week of wholesome vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that are high in protein.

They are looking to reduce sodium intake by 12 percent.

Perfectly roasted acorn squash, every time.

It's a small investment that could have a big impact.

A week's worth of light-yet-satisfying breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, ready in less than two hours.

It's not just for pickling or drinking straight!

Stock up on the vinegar!

No more figuring out what to cook; we did the hard work for you.

Up the ante on flavor!

These feel-good meals will help you stick to your plan without a lot of extra running around.

Thin Mint Almonds made by the Girl Scouts! Avocado ice cream! Ranch-flavored cheese crips! And more!

Whether you make your own or start with store-bought, there are lots of ways to eat more fermented foods.

Here's what an allergist and immunologist had to say!

I’ve been telling *all* of my family members and friends to stock up!

It made me more motivated, more energetic, and more connected to who I was before having to spend a year inside.

Keep your eyes peeled for these on your next supermarket outing.

"You don't have to be 100% or radical."

Retailers and grocers like Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Walmart recently updated their rules, no longer requiring patrons to wear masks while shopping. So does that mean you should leave your mask at home?

Bonus: It's thoughtfully designed for a quiet juicing experience.

Now that you’re vaccinated, you might be wondering if you can go back to your old hand sanitizer-free days.

Including whether or not hosts should ask their guests if they have been vaccinated.

Fun fact: They're all part of the Kirkland Signature line.

They're all $10 or less and good-for-me options!

Good days or bad, it’s become a reliable staple in my fridge.

Try these alternatives (salternatives?) in your favorite dishes.