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Low-calorie, nutrient-rich foods to help you maintain overall health

METRO — A nutritious diet is a notable foundation of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with routine exercise, a healthy diet can help people feel better physically and mentally and reduce their risk for various chronic diseases. Temptation combined with the accessibility and convenience of unhealthy foods makes it easy to compromise a healthy diet. When planning meals and snacks, adults looking to stay a nutritious course can incorporate a variety of low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods into their diets. The Mayo Clinic notes that most vegetables are naturally very low in calories but ...

Seven best hand mixers, according to expert testing

We mixed lots of dough and whipped up heavy cream and egg whites to find the top performers. At the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we’ve tested over 35 hand mixers and stand mixers over the past two decades. When testing hand mixers, we evaluate their ...

Cherries offer some sweet perks

METRO — Eating healthy, diverse food offerings is a step in the right direction for overall wellness. Foods rich in essential vitamins and minerals should be front and center in most people’s diets, and one particular fruit is quite literally the cherry on top when it comes to nutritional value. Cherries, which are small stone fruits (fruits that have a pit or seed inside), boast some impressive benefits. Michigan grows most of the sour cherries in the United States, while Washington, California and Oregon grow 90 percent of the sweet cherries. Whether they’re tart or sweet, the ...

As temperatures drop, Americans double down on soup

Reuters reports income from Campbell’s soup sales are slightly up for the last quarter, hitting $2.68 billion, due in part to rising prices. Tariffs, inflation and a desire to eat healthy while saving money stir a resurgence in broths and stews. Especially in the colder winter months, ...

Resolution solution: Use up that chicken in the freezer deliciously

We’re nearly a month into the new year and I haven’t given up on my resolution yet, a miracle for me. That’s because it wasn’t a resolution to get healthy with diet and exercise (torture for a foodie.) Actually, mine was just the opposite. It was a promise to use up all (or most) of ...

A convenient homecooked solution without the slow cooker

FAMILY FEATURES — Walking in the door to the smell of homemade chili is sure to warm you up from the inside-out, but if you forgot to set up the slow cooker before heading out the door in the morning, don’t fret — a hearty bowl of beans, beef and stewed goodness can still await. For a ...