We all know that beans—that’s shorthand for beans, dried peas, lentils, and other le-gumes—are healthy. But these beans are healthy, flavorful, fast food.
Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed or restaurant foods, not the saltshaker. But you still need some salt for cooking and seasoning at home, especially if you’re an avid cook. Are some salts better for you because they’re higher in healthy minerals or lower in sodium? We have answers to those questions, plus a rundown of claims to take with a few grains of, um…salt.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Salt (sodium chloride) boosts blood pressure. In fact, cutting sodium consumption by about a third could prevent an estimated 252,500 deaths over 10 years.
Avocado oil or plant-based? Light or full-fat? Mild chipotle or garlic aioli? The burgeoning mayonnaise aisle has so many alternatives that you may be wondering if your regular mayo needs replacing. But health-wise, mayo’s not bad. Here’s what to know about shopping for the spread.
Nearly 30 million U.S. adults have sleep apnea, say experts. Roughly 80 percent of them don’t know it. [AASM OSA indicator report] If you keep your bed partner up with your snoring, wake up gasping for air in the middle of the night, fall asleep while stopped at red lights, or wake up with morning headaches, you may be one of them.
For a more savory version of this Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash, add 1 Tbs. of minced shallot to the dressing. Prefer something a bit sweeter? Add ¼ cup minced apple.
This no-cook Zesty Cranberry-Orange Relish is zingy and refreshing. Prefer a more traditional cranberry sauce? We have a set of instructions for that too.
