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The new 2025 to 2030 dietary guidelines have just dropped. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins together presented the new guidelines. I was very interested to see what they said because they are a breath of fresh air, and they promised a “historic reset” to combat the chronic disease epidemic that plagues our nation. The guidelines are short, only 9 pages long. The focus is on eating real food, which is very good. This fact alone should be celebrated and is worth the change on its own. Focusing on eating real food…

Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories.

If you’ve been faithfully taking Zepbound for weight loss and not seeing the scale budge, it’s understandable to feel frustrated. Weight loss medications like Zepbound (a brand of Tirzepatide) can be incredibly powerful, but they aren’t a magic bullet and when results lag, confusion and disappointment are common. This article breaks down the possible reasons you might not be losing weight on Zepbound (including dosage and other reasons), explains what to discuss with your doctor, and offers practical next steps to help reset your progress. What Is Zepbound and How It Works Zepbound is a once-weekly injectable medication containing Tirzepatide,…

Mental health is a term most people recognize. Mental wellness, however, often causes confusion. Many people use these words interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Understanding the difference helps people take better care of their minds—not just when something feels wrong, but every day. Mental wellness is not about avoiding mental illness. It is about building balance, resilience, and emotional strength. This article explains what mental wellness is, how it differs from mental health, and why both matter for a full and healthy life. What Is Mental Health? Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and…

Come for the pasta, stay for the unlimited breadsticks. Olive Garden certainly knows how to keep diners coming back, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some of their most popular recipes at home. Keep reading for 14 copycat Olive Garden recipes you can replicate in your kitchen, from soups to dessert and everything in between. Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana Photo by LilSnoo. Arguably Olive Garden’s most popular dish, this soup is also an easy-to-make classic for home cooks, especially with this recipe. Easy Pasta Fagioli Photo by lutzflcat. When we said Zuppa Toscana was “arguably” Olive Garden’s most popular? This…

What does it mean to ‘reverse’ Diabetes? A Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis is based on elevated blood sugar. So, if your blood sugar remains normal without the use of diabetes-specific medication and you no longer meet the diagnostic criteria, then you have successfully reversed your Type 2 Diabetes. In this situation, the term “reversed” is not the same as being cured. You can reverse your Type 2 Diabetes but, if you do not follow long term lifestyle changes, it will come back. Type 2 Diabetes treatment options.  There are 3 main types of treatments for Type 2 Diabetes that have been…

Easily transform the liquid from canned chickpeas into a sweet, fluffy vegan whipped topping with this simple Aquafaba Whipped Cream recipe! This amazing creamy topping is fat-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and soy-free too, made without any coconut cream or added oils. Why This Aquafaba Whipped Cream Recipe is So Good It’s like magic! Seriously, the liquid in a can of chickpeas that you’d normally throw away can be turned into the most delicious and creamy whipped topping! You might never look at a can of garbanzo beans the same way again. Aquafaba whipped cream is a healthy alternative. Not only is…

Baked in a rich tomato sauce, these Turkish-style vegetables with chickpeas is a humble yet impressive vegetarian casserole. Treat it as a side or a main meal! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond My Year-Round Favorite Vegetable Casserole The recipe is adaptable. I swap out vegetables seasonally depending on what’s available at the farmers’ market. It works for everyone. The recipe is vegan and free of gluten and dairy. Can be a main or a side. It works as beautifully next to grilled fish as it does spooned over rice. At my home in Turkey, the farmers’ market stalls are laden with…

There are seasons when life feels (extra) full. Meals still need to happen, kids still get hungry (often earlier than expected), and having a plan for dinner can make the whole day feel more grounded. That’s where dependable recipes like crockpot chicken tacos can be a lifesaver. These crock pot chicken tacos are simple, flexible, and made with real ingredients you probably already have on hand. They’re the kind of dinner that works just as well for a busy Tuesday as it does for feeding a crowd on the weekend—and the leftovers somehow taste even better the next day. Why…

Creamy harissa spiced bean puree topped with harissa roasted vegetables and a crunchy, baharat walnut crumble. Protein (24g) and Fiber (18g) rich easy meal that feels super fancy! Gluten free, Soy free, Option for nut free. This harissa bean puree dish has an amazing texture and flavor! It’s creamy from the bean mixture, crispy from the veggies, with extra crunch from the walnuts and optional fresh vegetables.  It’s also full of protein and fiber. There are four sources of protein: white beans, chickpeas, nutritional yeast, and walnuts. And you get lots of fiber from the veggies, beans, and nuts.  If…