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Recharge After Working Out With This Protein-Packed Honey Chocolate Recovery Smoothie
This delicious mixture of peanut butter, banana, chocolate protein powder, and honey is a great choice for a fast and nutritious breakfast. It’s also an excellent way to recharge after hitting the gym! You can make the recipe even more palate-pleasing by going with a honey varietal, which is a type of honey that’s been…
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What Are Those White Stringy Bits on Bananas and Are They Safe to Eat?
With the good comes the bad, they say. And just as bananas bring their potassium rich, slightly sweet goodness, they also support those annoying little white strings. Whether you risk ending up with sticky fingers to remove them or leave them be, they’re always unwanted. So what are these white threads and are they safe…
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What Are Those Brown Spots on Your Fresh Cauliflower?
You picked out a head of cauliflower and popped it in your shopping cart without noticing the brown spots on it. Wondering if it’s still good to eat? You’re not alone. A lot of grocery shoppers are puzzled when they see this discoloration on their “fresh” pieces of produce. So, what gives? What causes brown…
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10 Easy Office Health Hacks That Ensure You Won’t Gain Weight at Work
Do you often feel like your office’s culture is working against your health and fitness goals? There are days when you’re too busy to grab lunch, and it feels like there’s cake for someone’s birthday numerous times a week. In these circumstances, being mindful can be difficult. However, there are a few things you can…
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Hop Back on the Healthy-Eating Wagon With This Avocado-Quinoa-Kale Bowl With Tahini-Lemon Dressing
This meal-in-a-bowl will leave you feeling recharged, thanks to a generous serving of raw vegetables and a multitude of herbs. It’s perfect for those times when you feel you’ve overindulged. This bowl is full of raw vegetable goodness with kale, carrots, and fresh, flavorful herbs. The half-avocado is the crowning glory of this dish and…
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How to Make Sure Your Wine Cork Doesn’t Crumble
We’ve all been there: Desperately staring into the neck of a wine bottle, wondering why, on today of all days, the cork decided to crack and do a cannonball right into the depths of our precious vino. First, you think, ‘Okay, I’ll just use a paper towel to get the crumbs out,’ but we all…
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You Can Now Buy Grapes That Taste Exactly Like Grape Soda
Grape soda is one of those drinks that instantly brings us all back to childhood. The bubbly, sweet sip was always so delicious as a kid. If you’re nostalgic for that classic taste, but not all the extra sugar that came along with it, you’re in luck. You can now get that same flavor in…
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5 Expert Coffee-Making Tips to Help You Become Your Own Barista
With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, our humble abodes have become much more than just a place of shelter and comfort. Our homes are now functioning as offices, school classrooms, gyms, restaurants, and cafes, due to lockdowns and restrictions surrounding COVID-19. If you’ve been forced to let go of…
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Why You Should Try Teff, The Gluten-Free Grain for Weight Loss and Stronger Bones
If you haven’t heard much about teff or maskal teff flour yet, you probably will soon. Teff is set to be the latest trendy superfood for weight loss and bone health — and you definitely don’t want to miss out on all the benefits that this whole grain has to offer. What is teff? Teff…
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Add White Wine and Lemon Juice to Your Pastry Dough to Prevent Icky Discoloration
If you’ve ever prepared dough for desserts ahead of time, you’ve probably wondered how to prevent dough discoloration before you pop your treat in the oven. A lot of bakers — both home cooks and professional chefs — have asked themselves that question, especially since discolored dough can make the final product look less appetizing.…