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On Dec. 26, 2025, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall on dozens of brand-name grocery items stored by Gold Star Distribution, Inc., due to potential Salmonella contamination from the “presence of rodent and avian contamination and insanitary conditions during the storage process.” The impacted items include a massive list of well-known soda brands, candy companies, cereal varieties, pantry essentials, baking staples, popular condiments, and more. Gold Star Distribution, Inc., issued the recall on the same day for all of the FDA-regulated products held at a storage facility with “the presence of rodent and avian contamination.” The…
Sip your way to better gut health with these delicious drinks from frosty smoothies to fizzy mocktails and wellness shots! These beverages meet our parameters for gut-health since they contain probiotic and/or prebiotic-rich ingredients and are free of added sugars and alcohol. Try options like our Kiwi Mojito Mocktail and our Creamy Raspberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie for a tasty drink that will help you feel your best, inside and out! Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. Kiwi Mojito Mocktail People Inc Food Studios This playful twist on…
A cozy and delicious casserole is one of the best meals you can have on a chilly winter evening! These tasty dishes feature plenty of winter produce like carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, so you can enjoy the season’s abundance. Plus, all of the recipes on this list align with a diabetes-friendly eating pattern, since they’re lower in calories, carbs, sodium and saturated fat. Options like our Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole and Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole are nourishing meals that will leave you satisfied while supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize…
Salmon Salad with Crispy White Beans is a balanced meal option for those with high cholesterol.Omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber and antioxidants make this a heart-healthy meal. Lifestyle interventions and following a Mediterranean diet pattern support healthy cholesterol. If you’re working to lower your cholesterol levels, your dinner plate can be a great place to start. Combining the right portion of lean protein, fiber-rich plants and healthy fats can help bring total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol down to healthy levels, while increasing HDL cholesterol to help protect your cardiovascular system. If you’re convinced a heart-healthy meal will lack flavor or excitement,…
Earlier this year, I was having trouble sleeping. I couldn’t fall asleep, stay asleep and woke up tired everyday almost as if I never went to bed in the first place. I tried taking melatonin supplements, doing mindfulness meditations, not going on my phone before bed. But I still couldn’t sleep.
I’m sure you’ve heard it everywhere: Check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program. This is the standard disclaimer on fitness advice of any sort, which most of us probably ignore. But should you? Not necessarily, it turns out.Why are you supposed to check with a doctor before exercising?The concern underlying this oft-repeated statement is that there are rare cases where a person can die suddenly during exercise. When this happens, it’s usually in a person who (a) had some kind of underlying medical issue; (b) was not used to exercising; and (c) did very intense exercise that they…
For cheese lovers, few things aren’t improved by a healthy sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Whether it’s freshly grated or straight from the iconic green shaker, more is more. But does that green shaker of grated Parmesan cheese really need to be stored in the fridge after it’s opened? Or is it safe in the pantry? What Is Grated Parmesan? First, what is the difference between cheese labeled Parmesan and Parmigiano-Reggiano? Parmigiano-Reggiano has a special protected cultural status with strict requirements. It can only be made in a specific region of northern Italy from local cow’s milk and using specific historical…
Salt and sodium differ, and understanding that helps you manage daily intake.Most sodium comes from packaged foods, so checking labels is key for cutting back.Small sodium cuts can lower blood pressure and support long-term heart health. You don’t just like salt—your body actually needs it. Sodium is an essential nutrient the body can’t make, so you have to get it from food to support key functions that keep you healthy each day. That part often surprises people. The upside is it’s easy to find and adds great flavor. The downside is that too much can work against your health. That…
Cauliflower tends to get less love than its more popular relative, broccoli. Perhaps people aren’t sure what to do with the typically colorless crop or have had one too many bland preparations. But with several chefs chiming in with the best way to cook cauliflower—including Top Chef Season 21 winner Danny Garcia—things are looking up for the cruciferous vegetable. While there are many ways to prepare the versatile vegetable, the chefs we spoke with all agreed that one method was the best. Spoiler alert: it’s frying. Read on to learn more about cauliflower and why they love this method, plus…
These healthy soups and stews bring warmth to your table in just three steps or less. After a long day, there is nothing better than coming home to the aroma of a meal that practically cooked itself. Recipes like our Slow-Cooker Kale White Bean Stew and our Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup are sure to make your kitchen the heart of comfort this winter. Slow-Cooker Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Masala Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell This slow-cooker tikka masala is an ideal set-and-forget option for anyone craving veggies and warm, cozy spices. A combination of garam…