Food and Nutrition
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What it's like to be a grocery store worker during COVID-19
April 22, 2020
What it's like to be a grocery store worker during COVID-19
Even during a pandemic—especially during a pandemic—people need food. That's why people who work at…
By Emily Laurence
Your power ranking of the healthiest, most environmentally-friendly alt-meat sources
April 22, 2020
Your power ranking of the healthiest, most environmentally-friendly alt-meat sources
By now you’ve definitely heard of (and probably tried) Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods burgers.…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Yes, you can keep your herbs fresh in the fridge for *months*—here's how
April 22, 2020
Yes, you can keep your herbs fresh in the fridge for *months*—here's how
A handful of fresh herbs elevates your meals to make an average recipe almost restaurant…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Can You Eat Too Much Fruit? This Is the *Exact* Right Amount, According to Dietitians
April 20, 2020
Can You Eat Too Much Fruit? This Is the *Exact* Right Amount, According to Dietitians
With how many delicious fruits there are, it’s impossible to get bored. One minute you…
By Kells McPhillips
6 healthy, one-pot pasta recipes that won't lead to a sink full of dishes
April 20, 2020
6 healthy, one-pot pasta recipes that won't lead to a sink full of dishes
Anyone else feel like quarantine has them cooking all the time? In the days before…
By Emily Laurence
10 best things to pickle that you didn't even know could be pickled
April 20, 2020
10 best things to pickle that you didn't even know could be pickled
Pickles are inarguably superior to cucumbers. Hear me out—yes, they're the same vegetable, but the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About To Throw Away
April 19, 2020
12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About To Throw Away
As I sit at home, day in and day out, constantly a 30-second-or-less walk from…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 healthy ways to use up frozen peas, the OG high-fiber freezer staple
April 18, 2020
7 healthy ways to use up frozen peas, the OG high-fiber freezer staple
There are some freezer foods that find their way onto the dinner table quickly. Frozen…
By Emily Laurence
This anti-inflammatory cauliflower steak recipe is a celebrity nutritionist's favorite healthy dinner
April 17, 2020
This anti-inflammatory cauliflower steak recipe is a celebrity nutritionist's favorite healthy dinner
Cauliflower has long reigned as the darling of the produce section for its remarkable ability…
By Emily Laurence
How to eat healthy Asian-inspired meals all week—without spending more than 30 minutes cooking
April 17, 2020
How to eat healthy Asian-inspired meals all week—without spending more than 30 minutes cooking
Want to start meal prepping more? Well+Good's Prep School series does all the planning for you.…
By Emily Laurence
The 6 nutrients every plant-based eater should prioritize, according to a top dietitian
April 16, 2020
The 6 nutrients every plant-based eater should prioritize, according to a top dietitian
The benefits of plant-based eating have been getting a lot of attention these days—and not…
By Emily Laurence
Banana bread popularity during COVID-19: How (and why) it became the unofficial baked good of a pandemic
April 16, 2020
Banana bread popularity during COVID-19: How (and why) it became the unofficial baked good of a pandemic
Looking back at the past two months, there have been different phases of quarantining. Phase…
By Emily Laurence
These are the best mixers for baking, according to healthy foodies who are always in the kitchen
April 16, 2020
These are the best mixers for baking, according to healthy foodies who are always in the kitchen
Right along with organizing every closet in your house and virtual happy hours, baking has…
By Emily Laurence
Restaurants helping COVID-19 efforts offer inspiration, but it doesn't come without sacrifice
April 15, 2020
Restaurants helping COVID-19 efforts offer inspiration, but it doesn't come without sacrifice
Like many industries, the food industry has been hit hard by COVID-19. After all, restaurants,…
By Emily Laurence
Black beans are one of the best plant-based, gut-healthy protein sources—here are 6 ways to use them
April 15, 2020
Black beans are one of the best plant-based, gut-healthy protein sources—here are 6 ways to use them
Raise your hand if canned foods have recently become a staple in your cooking routine—because,…
By Allie Flinn
4 ingredients, 3 words, 1 magical meal: healthy popcorn shrimp
April 14, 2020
4 ingredients, 3 words, 1 magical meal: healthy popcorn shrimp
Popcorn shrimp is one of the most delicious appetizers, but between the breading and grease,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
8 surprising high-sodium foods, according to a dietitian
April 14, 2020
8 surprising high-sodium foods, according to a dietitian
 There are a lot of surprising sources of sodium in our diets. Watch the…
By Emily Laurence
Why you shouldn't count on fermented foods alone for better gut health
April 13, 2020
Why you shouldn't count on fermented foods alone for better gut health
Ever since gut health first entered the wellness conversation, fermented foods such as kimchi, yogurt,…
By Erin Magner
5 easy ways to grow plants from food scraps (including the kind you can eat)
April 13, 2020
5 easy ways to grow plants from food scraps (including the kind you can eat)
Everyone on Twitter has started regrowing scallions scraps. It's relatively easy, and gives you the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Is your food looking a little beige right now? A dietitian shares how to give meals more color (and nutrients)
April 13, 2020
Is your food looking a little beige right now? A dietitian shares how to give meals more color (and nutrients)
Pantry staples you can buy in bulk and don't go bad quickly, like pasta, rice,…
By Emily Laurence
This matcha buns recipe makes the cutest little baked goods you ever did see
April 12, 2020
This matcha buns recipe makes the cutest little baked goods you ever did see
It's the understatement of quarantine to say that baked goods are having a moment right…
By Emily Laurence
7 creative uses for those banana peels you're about to throw away
April 12, 2020
7 creative uses for those banana peels you're about to throw away
After your fifth loaf of chocolate-matcha banana bread (can you really ever have enough?), you…
By Tehrene Firman
Why RDs and Doctors Say That Sprouts Are One of the Most Nutrient-Dense Veggies To Eat
April 12, 2020
Why RDs and Doctors Say That Sprouts Are One of the Most Nutrient-Dense Veggies To Eat
As far as nutrient-packed ingredients and immune-boosting foods, heavy hitters like cauliflower and broccoli tend to get…
By Jessica Estrada
5 creative leftover rice recipes—because it's the one pantry staple that seems to last forever
April 11, 2020
5 creative leftover rice recipes—because it's the one pantry staple that seems to last forever
Some foods may have become precious commodities these past few weeks, but if there's any…
By Emily Laurence
These are the healthy cooking cookbooks that nutritionists and dietitians use at home
April 10, 2020
These are the healthy cooking cookbooks that nutritionists and dietitians use at home
All it takes is a casual scroll through Instagram (or TikTok if you're one of…
By Emily Laurence
7 delicious, healthy pizza recipes to make your weekend plans feel a bit more special
April 10, 2020
7 delicious, healthy pizza recipes to make your weekend plans feel a bit more special
Suggest the idea of a pizza night for dinner and you'll be crowned queen of…
By Emily Laurence
These are the longest-lasting proteins to stock up on for healthy meals
April 10, 2020
These are the longest-lasting proteins to stock up on for healthy meals
Grocery shopping has become a real science lately. Instead of just filling your cart with…
By Tehrene Firman
How to cook a week's worth of healthy, easy, Mediterranean meals without spending hours in the kitchen
April 10, 2020
How to cook a week's worth of healthy, easy, Mediterranean meals without spending hours in the kitchen
If you want to turn meal prep from a lofty wellness goal to an actual…
By Emily Laurence
The Food Network is officially for the Olds—here's where to find healthy cooking inspo on TikTok
April 09, 2020
The Food Network is officially for the Olds—here's where to find healthy cooking inspo on TikTok
Certainly no one can dispute the gentle joy that is The Pioneer Woman, or the…
By Emily Laurence
This healthy, high-protein, vegan burrito recipe is about to become your new favorite easy dinner
April 09, 2020
This healthy, high-protein, vegan burrito recipe is about to become your new favorite easy dinner
Venus Williams certainly knows how to turn the big old pile of lemons that is…
By Emily Laurence
5 suprising uses for polenta at breakfast, lunch, and dinner
April 08, 2020
5 suprising uses for polenta at breakfast, lunch, and dinner
With quinoa, oats, and rice within arm's reach, polenta definitely gets overlooked as a pantry…
By Tehrene Firman
Combine these 2 veggies to make a healthy (and convincing) vegetarian bolognese sauce
April 08, 2020
Combine these 2 veggies to make a healthy (and convincing) vegetarian bolognese sauce
 Craving pasta right now? This vegetarian Bolognese sauce will hit the spot.  As a…
By Emily Laurence
The fresh food vs processed food debate doesn't really matter during social distancing
April 07, 2020
The fresh food vs processed food debate doesn't really matter during social distancing
Many of us are currently on lockdown at home these days to prevent the spread…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
6 easy healthy lunches for kids—that you'll love just as much
April 07, 2020
6 easy healthy lunches for kids—that you'll love just as much
Finding easy, healthy lunches for kids that they'll like (and you don't hate yourself) is…
By Emily Laurence
The healthy, high-fiber, nutrient-dense food every RD keeps in their freezer
April 06, 2020
The healthy, high-fiber, nutrient-dense food every RD keeps in their freezer
When stocking up your freezer, everyone has slightly different go-tos in there depending on their…
By Isadora Baum
Running out of eggs? Here are 7 healthy, cheap breakfast ideas that make good use of pantry items
April 06, 2020
Running out of eggs? Here are 7 healthy, cheap breakfast ideas that make good use of pantry items
In normal times (you know, when we aren't in the middle of a pandemic), you…
By Emily Laurence
9 unexpected eggshell uses for your kitchen, garden, and more
April 05, 2020
9 unexpected eggshell uses for your kitchen, garden, and more
Eggs are the hardest-working multitasking protein out there. Scrambled, poached, boiled, fried—the possibilities are kind…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 healthy, easy comfort food recipes you can make with pantry staples
April 04, 2020
7 healthy, easy comfort food recipes you can make with pantry staples
If there's anything everyone needs right now, it's meals that are both comforting and easy…
By Emily Laurence
14 healthy energizing snacks to help medical workers get through their longest shifts
April 03, 2020
14 healthy energizing snacks to help medical workers get through their longest shifts
Health care professionals always work long shifts, but that's doubly true during a pandemic. Doctors,…
By Kells McPhillips
This is how you should grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
April 03, 2020
This is how you should grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
Adjusting to life under siege by SARS-CoV-2 has not been easy; each new day brings…
By Erin Bunch
The biggest source of waste isn’t what you think—and you're creating a pound of it every single day
April 03, 2020
The biggest source of waste isn’t what you think—and you're creating a pound of it every single day
"Reduce, reuse, recycle" is the single lesson I remember from my environmental science classes in…
By Kells McPhillips
Canned tuna vs canned salmon: Which pantry protein is healthier?
April 02, 2020
Canned tuna vs canned salmon: Which pantry protein is healthier?
Besides canned black beans or chickpeas, one of the OG pantry heros has to be…
By Isadora Baum
5 cinnamon drinks that work as a delicious way to combat inflammation
April 01, 2020
5 cinnamon drinks that work as a delicious way to combat inflammation
Cinnamon is the Taylor Swift of pantry spices: Warm, sweet, and just a teeny bit…
By Emily Laurence
The 4 plants that an herbalist wants everyone to keep in their kitchen for healthier bodies and minds
April 01, 2020
The 4 plants that an herbalist wants everyone to keep in their kitchen for healthier bodies and minds
 Want to learn all about the four plants an herbalist always keeps on hand?…
By Kells McPhillips
10 Delicious, Anti-Inflammatory Drinks That Don't Require Barista Training To Make
March 31, 2020
10 Delicious, Anti-Inflammatory Drinks That Don't Require Barista Training To Make
If you're looking for a reason to step up your smoothie game, you've found it.…
By Emily Laurence
The 2 foods you should never buy frozen, according to a registered dietitian
March 31, 2020
The 2 foods you should never buy frozen, according to a registered dietitian
 Hungry for some healthy freezer foods right now? These are the best (and worst)…
By Emily Laurence
I'm a nutrition expert, here's how I approach healthy eating for both me and my dog
March 31, 2020
I'm a nutrition expert, here's how I approach healthy eating for both me and my dog
You've heard that finding the right balance of healthy eating involves a whole lot of…
By Well+Good Editors
The 10-minute dinner Well+Good's co-founder makes on busy nights
March 30, 2020
The 10-minute dinner Well+Good's co-founder makes on busy nights
Even though we're spending more time at home thanks to social distancing, devoting an hour…
By Emily Laurence
Is milk healthy? We asked nutrition experts to break it down for us
March 30, 2020
Is milk healthy? We asked nutrition experts to break it down for us
Any ‘90s or early 2000s kid likely considers “Got Milk?” ads a consistent part of…
By Alison Goldman
How to make a healthier version of this 3-ingredient whipped coffee you’re seeing *everywhere*
March 30, 2020
How to make a healthier version of this 3-ingredient whipped coffee you’re seeing *everywhere*
If you've been scrolling through Instagram or TikTok lately, you've probably noticed more than a…
By Tehrene Firman
So you stockpiled canned beans, now what? Try these 10 healthy recipes to put them to use
March 28, 2020
So you stockpiled canned beans, now what? Try these 10 healthy recipes to put them to use
Even though they come in tin cans, not much is shiny about canned beans. They're…
By Emily Laurence
How to use lentils, the protein-packed, plant-based staple everyone needs in their pantry
March 26, 2020
How to use lentils, the protein-packed, plant-based staple everyone needs in their pantry
If you’re like most of us who stocked up on groceries in the age of…
By Mallory Creveling
How to clean your food and healthy grocery haul properly
March 26, 2020
How to clean your food and healthy grocery haul properly
In our heaps of social distancing spare time, many of us have become amateur germ exterminators. Any…
By Kells McPhillips
6 foods you can use as a substitute for eggs from breakfast to baking
March 25, 2020
6 foods you can use as a substitute for eggs from breakfast to baking
Toilet paper isn't the only precious commodity right now. As trips to the grocery store…
By Emily Laurence
This surprising pantry food has even more pesticide residue than strawberries
March 25, 2020
This surprising pantry food has even more pesticide residue than strawberries
In a perfect utopia, we wouldn't have to think about pesticide residue hanging out on…
By Emily Laurence
Chickpeas are a secret, high-fiber weapon for regulating blood sugar—here are 5 creative ways to use them
March 25, 2020
Chickpeas are a secret, high-fiber weapon for regulating blood sugar—here are 5 creative ways to use them
I went to the grocery store over the weekend, and I was surprised to find…
By Allie Flinn
5 easy-to-make morning beverages that will transform your kitchen into a legit café
March 24, 2020
5 easy-to-make morning beverages that will transform your kitchen into a legit café
While some restaurants are still allowing to-go orders, hanging out in your favorite cafe is…
By Emily Laurence
Transform 6 Trader Joe's frozen food staples into healthy meals with these easy upgrades
March 24, 2020
Transform 6 Trader Joe's frozen food staples into healthy meals with these easy upgrades
Trader Joe's has a lot of qualities that make it one of the most popular…
By Isadora Baum
I’m a dietitian, and this is the pantry-staples lunch I eat almost every day
March 24, 2020
I’m a dietitian, and this is the pantry-staples lunch I eat almost every day
Salads are the original go-to lunch for healthy eaters. But now that self-isolating is a…
By Emily Laurence
7 genius freezer hacks to help all your fresh food last way longer
March 23, 2020
7 genius freezer hacks to help all your fresh food last way longer
Freezer foods are any healthy eater's secret weapon. Frozen food allows you to get the…
By Isadora Baum
Overwhelmed with what’s in your fridge right now? Here’s the exact order you should use everything up
March 23, 2020
Overwhelmed with what’s in your fridge right now? Here’s the exact order you should use everything up
After stocking up on all your fridge staples at the grocery store, you'll want to…
By Tehrene Firman
Is meat healthy? It's surprisingly complicated
March 23, 2020
Is meat healthy? It's surprisingly complicated
With the buzzy “plant-based” Game Changers documentary coming on the heels of the meat-heavy keto…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
My food is labeled 'healthy'—but is it really?
March 20, 2020
My food is labeled 'healthy'—but is it really?
When you see an item labeled "healthy," you'd imagine it's because it is indeed healthy…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why intermittent fasting has been a staple of long-living Blue Zones cultures for decades
March 19, 2020
Why intermittent fasting has been a staple of long-living Blue Zones cultures for decades
Blue Zones founder and The Blue Zones Kitchen Cookbook author Dan Buettner has spent his…
By Emily Laurence
5 Healthy Foods That Don't Need To Be Refrigerated
March 19, 2020
5 Healthy Foods That Don't Need To Be Refrigerated
Just like that we've all got plenty of time to cook more at home. (Be…
By Emily Laurence
Does dairy really cause inflammation? It's complicated
March 19, 2020
Does dairy really cause inflammation? It's complicated
When it comes to inflammation, there are certain foods that have a clear connection to…
By Emily Laurence
A G.I. doc shares the best healthy foods for restoring the good bacteria in the gut
March 19, 2020
A G.I. doc shares the best healthy foods for restoring the good bacteria in the gut
 At this point, you'll be hard up to come across a health expert who doesn't…
By Emily Laurence
Want To Give Your Brain *and* Immune System a Boost? Sip on Pomegranate Juice
March 18, 2020
Want To Give Your Brain *and* Immune System a Boost? Sip on Pomegranate Juice
If you think of the produce section as a treasure trove of healthy jewels, ruby-colored…
By Emily Laurence
Grocery delivery apps are seeing record downloads—here's what you need to know
March 18, 2020
Grocery delivery apps are seeing record downloads—here's what you need to know
Getting your groceries delivered had always seemed to me like something done exclusively by very…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The simple steps everyone can take to live a healthy, 'genius' life, according to a science journalist
March 18, 2020
The simple steps everyone can take to live a healthy, 'genius' life, according to a science journalist
Brain health expert and science journalist Max Lugavere is the kind of guy you feel…
By Erin Bunch
Is seltzer just as hydrating as plain H20?
March 17, 2020
Is seltzer just as hydrating as plain H20?
There's a legit reason why many people prefer seltzer. The happy fizz of carbonation makes…
By Emily Laurence
The cheap, shelf-stable food that will help keep constipation at bay, according to an RD
March 17, 2020
The cheap, shelf-stable food that will help keep constipation at bay, according to an RD
 Facing some constipation? Here's why an RD swears behind the same remedy that your…
By Allie Flinn
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