Eating with the seasons means better flavor, better prices, and often better nutrition — produce picked at peak ripeness has less distance to travel and less time to lose nutrients. Here's what to look for at the farmers market or grocery store from now through September.

Glucagon-like peptide medications (AKA GLP-1 agonists) such as Wegovy and Zepbound are taking the weight loss industry to a whole new level.

According to a recent Gallop poll, nearly 15.5 million US adults have used weight loss medications. 1 The CDC National Center for Health Statistics notes that over 1 in 4 adults with diabetes have used injectable medications as well. 2

The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is one of the most researched eating patterns for improving heart health and overall wellness. It emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean proteins, nuts, seeds, and beans while limiting sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat.

Dense Bean Salads (often called DBS on social media) are hearty, meal-prep-friendly salads built around beans instead of leafy greens. Unlike traditional salads that wilt after a day, dense bean salads are designed to be packed with fiber-rich ingredients that hold up well in the refrigerator for several days, making them ideal for healthy lunches and quick dinners.

There are so many choices for fresh fruits and veggies in the store! Plan which ones you will use this week.

Check out our watermelon salad above made with fresh watermelon, cucumbers, onions, mint, and feta cheese.

Start Small

You don't need dozens of containers or a detailed meal plan. Simply make a little extra whenever you cook. Roast one more tray of vegetables, cook an extra serving of grains, or prepare additional protein.

Micro-prepping is one of the easiest ways to save time, reduce stress, and make healthy eating more achievable—because sometimes the best meal prep strategy is simply cooking once and serving twice.

Micro-Prepping: Cook Once, Serve Twice

Meal prep doesn't have to mean spending an entire Sunday chopping vegetables and filling rows of containers. A simpler approach is micro-prepping—doing a little extra each time you cook so future meals come together faster and with less effort.

The idea is simple: whenever you're making a meal, prepare extra ingredients or portions for another meal later in the week. You're already washing, chopping, cooking, and cleaning. A few additional minutes can save you much more time later.

While these alternatives can offer flavor and small amounts of nutrients, moderation is still important. The healthiest approach is to gradually reduce your preference for sweetness overall while choosing minimally processed sweeteners when possible.

As heart disease remains the number one killer in the US, reducing your risk is key. If you’re a self-declared “junk food junkie”, keep reading. Recent research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) found that a diet of mostly ultra-processed foods (UPFs) significantly raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

Being chronically stressed is bad news for your gut. But combining it with a late-night splurge is a recipe for disaster. New research finds that stressed-out, late-night eaters were more likely to experience constipation and diarrhea.

In the early 1970s, meals made up 82% of adult calorie intake and snacks contributed 18%. Fast-forward to today, and meals make up 77% of calories while snacks contribute 23%.

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