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2 days ago | eatingwell.com | Novella Lui

With a jam-packed schedule, I always make sure my kitchen is stocked with the necessary staples to make meal prep easy. These staples include canned foods, and the one item I always pick up on my grocery store run is canned sardines. I grew up eating canned sardines and can vividly remember my parents serving this canned fish dressed in tomato sauce for dinner on busy nights. I always drenched my rice with the sweet and savory sauce and savored spoonfuls of the canned fish and saucy rice.

4 days ago | eatingwell.com | Novella Lui

Almost all of us could use more fiber. Even though we're supposed to consume 28 to 34 grams of fiber a day, fewer than 1 in 10 of us actually do it (yikes!). That doesn't just spell trouble for our digestive health. Fiber also helps protect against weight gain and can help reduce the risk of a long list of chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Of course, whole grains like oatmeal can help. For instance, a half-cup of dry oats provides 4 grams of fiber.

5 days ago | eatingwell.com | Adam Dolge

For many years we have been warned about overexposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals found in everything from tea bags to fish and even chicken breasts. It seems no matter how much we try to dodge microplastics, we simply can't avoid exposure when they're literally in our drinking water. But we've also been told by some manufacturers and some researchers that plastic storage containers are safe and you can even microwave them to reheat your leftovers.

5 days ago | eatingwell.com | Novella Lui

Key Takeaways: Longing for silky hair, smooth skin or strong and healthy nails? Then you've probably heard of biotin. From women's multivitamins to hair, skin and nail formulations, biotin is a common ingredient in beauty supplements. However, you may be wondering how effective biotin supplements really are and whether it's possible to get enough of this vitamin from food alone. Here, we take a closer look at what biotin is, why it's important and how to get more of it in your diet.

5 days ago | eatingwell.com | Mackenzie Burgess

When it comes to better digestion, there's one group of vegetables that both gastroenterologists and dietitians agree belongs on your plate: leafy greens. These nutrient-dense veggies-like kale, spinach, collard greens, arugula and Swiss chard-offer powerful benefits for your gut health and beyond. In this article, we dive into why leafy greens are key for a healthy digestive system and share expert-backed tips for promoting optimal gut health.