DIET & FOODS

Let’s talk legumes—chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) specifically. They’re loved around the globe, with a permanent spot in practically everyone’s pantry. Yet chickpeas somehow still get relegated to side-dish territory, unceremoniously puréed into yet another bowl of hummus. But we’ve bean there and done that (couldn’t resist). It’s now time for garbanzos to take center stage.

Oatmeal is a classic. It’s also a superfood. But for many, it may be the inferior Aquaman to quinoa’s Superman. (It’s hard to top chocolate banana breakfast quinoa—we get it!) Oatmeal does, however, have its own superpowers, including lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease. But when prepared soggy and bland, the high-fiber

You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ With the holidays finally behind us and healthy habits on our minds, many are trading pitchers of beer for glasses of water. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution to drink more H2O or you’re still fending off that January 1st hangover, we’ve uncovered some convincing reasons to knock back

For our Greatist-Approved Groceries series, we’re narrowing down the tens of thousands of products out there to the ones we think are worth buying so you can get in and out of the store faster. With the help of Elizabeth Jarrard, R.D., we came up with a set of standards to figure out what’s best.

Salads are a super easy way to get your veggie fix, but they don’t exactly make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. That’s why it’s time to start preparing winter salad bowls, a twist on the original with steamy (literally) fixings to keep you toasty. You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ Cook the ingredients that

You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ There’s nothing more boring than using your ice cube tray exclusively for making ice. Talk about #basic. These freezer trays are far more versatile than we give them credit for. With a dash of inventiveness and a handful of healthy ingredients, you can give your ice cube tray a

Forget the milkman. Now there’s another way to get surprises delivered to the doorstep: subscription sampler boxes. We’ve rounded up our favorite boxes filled with delicious food and fitness goodies. Being healthy has never felt sweeter. 1. Healthy Surprise So long chips, chocolate, and other sugar-filled snacks. Snacking has now become both healthier and easier.

Sure, cooking is super fun on its own. All you really need is a kitchen, the essential tools, and whichever ingredients fit your fancy! But wouldn’t it be more fun to combine food preparation with a dance party? We certainly think so. It’s time to whip out that whisk, turn up the beat, mix some

You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ Regardless of the season, sweet potatoes are always a versatile, healthy option for a colorful, filling meal. Not only are they beautiful, they’re also loaded with fiber and nutrients, including beta-carotene, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. On top of all that, they can be grilled, baked, sautéed, and

For those following a vegetarian diet, the potential health benefits are huge. A balanced vegetarian diet has been shown to decrease body mass index and lower your risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and even cancerHealth benefits and risk associated with adopting a vegetarian diet. Pilis W, Stec K, Zych