Contrary to popular belief,lowering your cholesterolis not as simple as cutting out butter and eggs. Choose thesehigh-protein optionsthat may also influence your cholesterol! Ground turkey and kidney beans are the stars of the show here. Marty Baldwin Substituting turkey offers a leaner protein source here. Thus, decreasing calories and possibly affecting weight-related cholesterol values. Get the recipe fromAmbitious Kitchen. Courtesy of Ambitious Kitchen This nut-and-seed combo offers a triple threat solution to high cholesterol values....

It’s safe to saydessertmight just be the most important part of any meal, right? But that’s where ourhomemade healthy dessert recipescome in. And just because these healthy dessert recipes are good for you doesn’t mean we sacrificed on taste. Posie Brien / Eat This, Not That! Did we mention they’re super easy to make, too? Check out our list of homemade, healthy dessert recipes. And for what to eat before dessert, check out22 Meals to Melt Belly Fat in 2022....

WithEasterright around the corner, you may be starting to plan your holiday menu. According to theFarmers' Almanac, ham became a popularEaster fooddue to seasonality. Much of the flavor in ham comes from its high salt content. Shutterstock With the concentration of sodium found in ham, one of the symptoms you may notice is water retention. However, this water retention can be much more serious for those with specific health conditions....

As Americans, we are serious about our sweets. Whetherdessertsare chocolatey or fruity, simple or decadent, our country loves sugar in almost any form. But what are the most iconic desserts the United States has to offer? Shutterstock Here are a few of the sweets that are popular across the land, from sea to shining sea. Just don’t be surprised if you have a hankering for a baked treat after reading this scrumptious list....

When I say my husband runs onDunkin', I’m not talking aboutcoffee. An admiration that, I’ll admit, has rubbed off on me over the years. Even if you aren’t a donut connoisseur, I guarantee there’s a flavor to tempt your tastebuds. Julia Guerra/Eat This, Not That! seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice,ghost pepper,matcha-topped, and more). On the one hand, the more donuts, the better. And for more, check outThe Best Donut in Every State....

You’ve heard of villains disguised as heroes, and leggings disguised as pants. But junk food disguised as healthy snacks? It’s more common than you think. Shutterstock Plus, you’ll find some helpful portion control tips to help you stay on track. And theseEating Habits to Lose Abdominal Fat As You Agecan help you out on your journey, too. Rice cakes Rice cakes are an old-school weight loss staple. Shutterstock Adding healthy fats or protein to a meal lowers its glycemic load....

Is there anything more satisfying thanpizza? Don’t worryit’s much easier than you may think! Read on to see which healthy pizzarecipesgrab your tongue by the taste buds! Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Oh, and did we mention that these arehealthyand can help youlose weight? A win all around. Just a warning: You may drool on your smartphone or keyboard while scrolling through these delicious options. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald...

Weekends always call forpizza. It’s a necessity. Friday, Saturday, Sundayany of those days really work for divvying up slices among friends. Kiersten Hickman / Eat This, Not That! Or simply enjoying an entire pie by yourself. And as you could see, it took alongtime. Eight years, in fact. Kiersten Hickman / Eat This, Not That! I was on a mission to perfect the texture. But for years, my dough was anything but....

Luckily, when it comes to losing fat, the face is where it usually goes first. you’re able to improve that area in no time. Pull your chin and head straight back, and then down into your finger. Shutterstock Hold the position for at least 5 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat for at least 10 reps per set. Chewing gum is a great one! Shutterstock it’s possible for you to chew in a circular motion, switching directions in between....

I’m a food writer and I have a confession: I loveAmerican cheese. And I’m not talking aboutAmerican Originalslike Monterey Jack, Colby, Muenster, or the like. I know I’m not alone! Shutterstock But haters will often argue that it’s a processed material. But technically,allcheese is processed. Cheese is a man-made food that requires human ingenuity to make it exist. Shutterstock Then there’s the argument that this supposedly lowbrow stuff isn’t evenreal cheese....

Experts recommend eating 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruits per day. (Hereare some of the unfortunate consequences of skipping your daily allotment.) Need a little motivation to up your intake? Panera Bread Check out these six incredible effects of eating fruit every day. Fruit reduces inflammation. You’ve probably heard the advice to “eat the rainbow.” Shutterstock This often-touted nutrition mantra isn’t just helpful for taking gorgeous Instagram photos. “Citrus fruits like oranges are also beneficial....

We’ve all been there before. Will your choice be the hit or the miss of the party? Don’t fretwe put our taste buds to the test. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! We gave each beer a number ranking and wrote a few notes on the taste. So each light version was eliminated from our list. Lastly,we did not review Guinness. Shutterstock According to YouGov, Guinness is ranked as the second most popular beer in America....

Did you know that partially hydrogenated oil may be lurking in thatmicrowaveable popcornbag in your pantry? It may also be hanging out in the coffee creamer you add to yourmorning brew. Unfortunately, many commonly consumed foods contain this very unhealthy fat. Shutterstock Here’s what you better know about partially hydrogenated oil. What is partially hydrogenated oil? Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) is a solid form of vegetable oil that has undergone hydrogenation....