Of course you do. And that’s why you’re looking for the answer to how to make buttermilk at home. We have it.) Eat This, Not That! You just need two simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry. What is buttermilk? Buttermilk is the leftover liquid from churning butter, typically from cultured or fermented cream. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! It’s a tangy, milky mixture that makes baked goods light and fluffy....

Eggs are one of the most versatile proteins out therebesideschicken, of course. Fry them, scramble them, poach them, there truly are so manyways to cook eggsthat are delicious. when you obtain a few hard-boiled eggs made, you’re free to use them for multiple recipes! Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! How about a big Cobb salad for lunch? Or maybe chop up some eggs to make an egg salad for a sandwich or wrap?...

Remember when we used to think trail mix was a health food? This highly caloric snack is supposed to be consumed while hiking. If you’re still uniformly counting every trail mix as healthy, you’ve been duped! Rachel Linder/Eat This, Not That! Trail mix is a snack with vastly different blends of ingredients. Is trail mix healthy? It can be, and it can also be pretty unhealthy, too. Dried fruit is a great source of fiber as well as vitamins and minerals....

And it won’t set you back 1000 calories like a hoagie would! Get our recipe for aPanini with Provolone, Peppers, and Arugula. The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald Get our recipe forGrilled Cheese with Sauteed Mushrooms. Get our recipe for aTurkey Reuben Sandwich. And not for naught, pastrami beats out both bacon and sausage in the low-calorie department! Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald...

In fact, according to theU.S. Bureau of Labor, in 2018, the average household spent $3,459 on takeout. So yes, everyone loves to indulge in takeout every once in a while. Shutterstock And it’s possible! Along with the healthy stuff, a typical Thai takeout menu is also riddled with diet-sabotaging boobie traps. Here’s the best and worst of the lot for your belly. Shutterstock Your ultimate restaurant and supermarket survival guide is here!...

But yogurt is so much more and deserves to be used to its full potential. Its tanginess makes it the perfect candidate for baking recipes, meat marinades, and creamy sauces and dips. We want to open you up to a world of possibilities with these versatile yogurt recipes. Courtesy from Lil' Luna Get our recipe forGrilled Fruit Kebabs with Yogurt and Honey. A little granola goes a long way for the crunch, as does fresh mint....

Let’s start off by defining what can and cannot be called “cheese”. But the FDA (luckily!) has stricter criteria for cheese. Rachel Linder/Eat This, Not That! Serve up correct sizes of beef patties. Looking for more flavor? Pair sandwiches and more with pickles or a salad with sharp vinegar to balance out the cheesy flavor. Horizon Organic Maybe the best option of all? Horizon Organic American Slices These certified organic slices are pretty low calories, with only 60 calories a slice....

There is nothing comfortable about a fever. The combination of shivering and sweating is torture. But what are fevers, exactly? Shutterstock Fevers are a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness. Practicing social distancing and staying home as much as possible can help prevent catching the virus. These seven foods will help your body fight the fever and ease those achy chills. Shutterstock If staying healthy is your priority, you might want to avoid these100 Worst Foods for Cold and Flu....

Washing your hands excessively? Doing the dishes more frequently? Dealing with breezy cold weather? Shutterstock All of these factors (and more) can leave you with dry, itchy skin. (There’s a reason the trite-but-true saying goes, “You are what you eat.") What you put into your body affects its appearance, including your skin. Shutterstock So when you eat certain hydrating, moisturizing foods, you could soothe and nourish dry skin. Yourmetabolismand waistline will thank you, too....

Where to begin!? Dumplings appear in nearly every world cuisine, although they can look drastically different from place to place. The basic premise: a bite-sized piece of a meat or veggie mixture, enveloped in dough. Rachel Linder/Eat This, Not That! Usually, there’s a dipping sauce involved. They can also come boiled, fried, or steamedtalk about variety! But the wide range brings with it a lot of variation in quality, too....

A cough can be one of the most frustrating symptoms of the common cold or other seasonal ailments. A wet cough is dubbed a productive cough because it helps push mucus out of your respiratory system. “You don’t want to suppress a productive cough that is bringing up mucus. Shutterstock But you do want to suppress a dry cough,” saysJacob Teitelbaum, MD. says dietitian and nutrition specialistTatiana Larionova, MS, LDN, CNS....

You know why you’re here. It happens to the best of us. Does that mean you should probably throw in the towel? Shutterstock There are dozens of ingredient substitutions you’re able to implement using everydaypantry essentialsyou likelydohave in your house. These ingredient swaps don’t just come in handy when you’re in a pinch. Many of them are actually healthier than their standard counterparts. Shutterstock So let’s get baking. Swap in one cup of unsweetened applesauce for one cup of sugar....

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Pumping iron is important for muscle growth, but so is getting enough of the mineral itself. Shutterstock And it’s not just iron we’re talking about. That involves eating a diet rich in the following muscle-building foods. How exactly do these foods help with muscle definition and toning?...