By Max McAuliff, Opinion Editor A lot of people tried to reinvent themselves over quarantine, whether it was picking up a new hobby, working out at home or learning a new skill. One thing that many people tried to do was begin to eat healthy. Eating healthy is not as simple as buying healthy food and making it, however.Somebody that …

I imagine that Halloween will be unlike any other this year due to the current pandemic situation that we are living through. We won’t be seeing our friends and neighbors in downtown Edmonds going from shop to shop or ringing neighborhood doorbells to get a piece of candy.  (If you do decide to give out candy, here are some safe …

It’s not unusual to equate healthy eating with breaking bad eating habits. Eating right is often boiled down to cutting out certain types of foods, but this negative or avoidance approach is quite short-sighted. Instead, we can reframe the definition of healthy eating to be about the positive or beneficial nutrition habits that create the bigger picture of your lifestyle. …

On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Haile Thomas, author of Living Lively: 80 Plant-Based Recipes To Activate Your Power and Feed Your Potential. Thomas is wise beyond her years. At age 5, she began her cooking career, helping her mother prepare the family meals — but not the ordinary chicken fingers and grilled cheese kids’ …

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford Supermarkets introduced a new way for children to learn about the importance of health and wellness and the building blocks of healthy eating habits with the launch of the Hannaford Snack Pals website and app. HannafordSnackPals.com is a new kid-friendly website featuring interactive games, activities, videos and recipes for the whole family. The Hannaford Snack Pals …

School looks a little different this year for a lot of families. And with that comes a new set of challenges, including the extra responsibility of planning lunch every day. No more school cafeteria lunches — it’s up to you now, parents! Trusty employee, home-school teacher and chef. We all have extra responsibilities on our plates these days, so here’s …

The misery of the flu will have anyone scrounging the internet for home remedies. Maybe some chicken soup and hot tea are just what you need to beat the virus into submission. But can food really make you better? Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not …

Registered dietitian Amanda Kostro Miller provides a 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that includes meals like Pasta e Fagioli and a zucchini and tomato frittata. Numerous studies found that the Mediterranean diet offers many potential health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and cognitive decline. This article was medically reviewed by Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition …

Food fix: Eat more plant-based foods. Eating lots of high-quality plant foods and low amounts of animal-based foods, refined grains, added sugars, and ­unhealthy fats is good for your heart. What does that have to do with your ears? Just as is the case for the rest of your body, adequate blood flow is important for proper ear function. A …

When it comes to healthy eating it can sometimes be more expensive, compared to the dollar menu at your local fast food restaurant. But according to eatingwell.com — there are several super foods that you can get at your next trip to the grocery store that can replenish your vitamins, without breaking the bank. First up: Peanut Butter. At a …