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Sorry, But We Can’t Be Convinced to Eat These Totally Gross, Super Healthy Foods
We really do try to prioritize eating healthy food — but sometimes we hear about dishes that are supposedly good for you that are, honestly, just weird. At times, they even veer into totally creepy territory. And while we’re sure that they are actually packed with protein or fiber or whatever it is, there’s still…
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9 Foods You Should Never Cook In an Instant Pot
You’ve probably heard that you can cook just about anything in an Instant Pot. While that might technically be true, just because you can prepare a certain meal in this appliance doesn’t always mean that you should. From recipes that turn into a soggy mess to foods that can actually put your health at risk…
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Eat This, Not That: Healthier Options for When You Can’t Shake Off Your Fast Food Cravings
We all do our best to eat well, work out, and live the healthiest life possible. But every now and then you just can’t help getting a hankering for some fast food. The longer you try to hold out, the more you want it — and eventually you give in, get in the car, and…
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Earthquake Cake Is the Southern Sweet So Delicious It Will Knock You Off Your Feet
Welcome to the delicious world of the earthquake cake; let us tell you about this delicious new discovery you’re about to make. For those of you who have never heard of this glorious confection, it’s essentially a German chocolate cake upgraded with a cream cheese swirl–but much more magical than just that. Earthquake Cake!! It's…
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7 Foods You Should Never Put in the Freezer
If you haven’t learned about the foods you should never freeze, it’s a good idea to find out right now. After all, we tend to think that just about any food can go into our trusty freezers — because most foods can — but the truth is that even our most reliable appliances can seriously…
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Is It Better to Drink Your Coffee Before or After Brushing Your Teeth?
When it comes to your typical cup o’ Joe, you’ve probably thought a lot about what you put in it and when you have it during your day. But have you also thought about how it could hurt your teeth? Coffee might feel necessary to help you function, but it can also wreck havoc on…
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Following This Healthy — And Tasty — Diet Could Decrease Age-Related Brain Degeneration
The foods we eat impact just about every aspect of our health. Certain foods help regulate issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol. Others help tame our GI troubles, give us better gut health, or improve energy levels. The list goes on and on. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that…
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Deflate Inflammation, Boost Heart Health, and Soothe Menopause Symptoms With This Antioxidant-Rich Veggie
You might not recognize fennel just by looking at it — the bulb vegetable seems like a spring onion and a leek had a baby that also somehow inherited the wispy branches of dill leaves — but if you come across one at your grocery store, you should definitely consider adding the nutrient-packed ingredient to your…
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This Simple Trick Makes Chewy, Rubbery Asparagus a Thing of the Past
I’ve always been a fan of freshly roasted asparagus, but I also dread biting into a rubbery stalk with tough skin. For years, I just powered through the chewy fibers to get the yummy flavor, but that’s all changed after trying a simple tip for perfectly cooked asparagus. As someone who’s trying to learn more…
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Making Your Own Buttermilk Is Easy — You Only Need 2 Ingredients
If you’re as big a pancake fan as I am, you might have some buttermilk already in your refrigerator. If not, and you don’t want to spend the money to buy an entire carton of it when you only need a half a cup for your recipe, we’ve got just the hack for you. As…