Nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults—and 50 percent of those over 65—have prediabetes. Eight out of 10 don’t know it. On the upside, the toolbox for preventing or reversing prediabetes is expanding. Here’s what to know.
All fats are a mix of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, though people usually categorize them by the fatty acid that predominates.
The good fats include monounsaturated fats (like avocado, canola oil, olive oil, safflower, and sunflower oil) and polyunsaturated fats (like fish, nuts, seeds, soy foods, sesame oil, and soybean oil).
Braising is perfect for winter, and it’s a twofer: You get to make a cozy dish and create its own sauce, all in one pot.
Not a fan of raw radishes? Give braised a try—once cooked, radishes are surprisingly mellow. Think of them as less starchy, more colorful mini potatoes.
Roasting vegetables with flat surfaces is a surefire way to produce flavor-rich browning. That’s why step 2 calls for cutting your cauliflower into slices, not florets.
Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed or restaurant foods, not the saltshaker. But you still need some salt for cooking and seasoning at home, especially if you’re an avid cook. Are some salts better for you because they’re higher in healthy minerals or lower in sodium? We have answers to those questions, plus a rundown of claims to take with a few grains of, um…salt.
