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An Apple Carries 100 Million Bacteria — But Are They All Good For You?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. And it may also boost your gut health — if it has the right kind of bacteria. Recent research shows that apples in general can contain up to 100 million bacteria, but the specific strains depend on what type you buy. But wait, are all of these…
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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers With Spicy Mayo, Arugula, and Goat Cheese

Crisp on the outside, soft and savory on the inside, Sweet Potato-Chickpea Burgers are great option for weeknight dinners. You’ll love the sweet and smoky flavor of roasted sweet potatoes combined with chickpeas — which are gluten-free and packed with protein, vitamins, fiber, iron, and antioxidants. Topped with spicy mayo, enhanced with Louisiana-style hot sauce…
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Making Your Own Nut Milk Is A Lot Easier Than You Think

People are switching to nut milks of all varieties left and right. They’re free of harmful additives like hormones that are often found in traditional cow’s milk, they’re a delicious swap for those who can’t tolerate lactose, and not to mention, they boast a variety of nutrients that regular milk simply doesn’t have. Plus, you…
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15 Ooey-Gooey Foods Every Cheese Lover Needs to Eat at Least Once (a Day)
From early AM meals to late night snacks, we found the dishes that take your over-the-top love of cheese seriously and pack your plate with more gooey goodness than you thought was possible. Cheesy Recipes Bacon Spinach Dip Cheesy Recipes Scalloped Potatoes Cheesy Recipes Three Cheese Pasta Bake Cheesy Recipes Bacon Jalapeno Mac Cheese Cheesy…
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This 3-Ingredient Recipe Is the Tastiest Way to Eat Butternut Squash
As someone who doesn’t naturally love vegetables, I’m always looking for creative ways to eat them every day, especially if I’m able to use seasonal ingredients to do so. It’s probably no surprise then that I was incredibly excited when I stumbled upon a recipe for parmesan butternut squash bites, which transformed everyone’s favorite fall…
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47 4th of July Desserts That Will Make Your Celebration the Sweetest
Celebrate in sweet style with these Fourth of July recipes for easy desserts that you can show off at your cookout, barbecue, or patriotic potluck. Everyone will beg for your recipe! Related: 12 Pasta Salad Recipes That Will Make You the Envy of the Cookout 4th Of July Desserts Getty Images 4th Of July Desserts…
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5 Estrogen-Rich Foods to Help Balance Menopause Hormones

Dealing with menopause can understandably drive most women to look for whatever solution they can find to ease the uncomfortable symptoms. Depending on how cruel or kind the hormones decide to be, hot flashes and vaginal dryness are just the tip of the iceberg — especially if they decide to stick around even longer than…
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7 Easy Quinoa Recipes That Actually Taste Good
Just because a dish is delicious doesn’t mean it can’t be nutritious — and these easy quinoa recipes are the tastiest proof. From a quinoa breakfast bowl to quinoa chocolate bars, there are a surprisingly wide variety of yummy ways to cook the famous superfood. You may have thought the grain-like seed is too gritty…
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This 2-Second Trick Will Keep Bags of Bread Fresh Without Any Clips

I applaud anyone who’s able to keep track of the tiny clips that come attached to bags of bread from the grocery store. Every time I open a new loaf, I’d swear those little guys grow legs and find a place to hide from me. But there’s a trick making the rounds on social media…
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7 Health Benefits of Drinking Wine After Dinner
Is there a better way to celebrate any occasion than with a glass of wine with a meal at night to relax? For many of us, a splash of merlot is a small way to wind down after the stresses of the day — but this simple after-dinner reward feels like even more of a…