Love those artichoke appetizers you get at restaurants but stop in your tracks when you see them on display at the store? Yes, artichokes look…
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Spices add not only great flavor to foods, but also micronutrients for a healthy diet. Spice blends can be especially zesty, but many on grocery…
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Looking for an elegant dessert that’s healthy, too? Poached pears are ideal because they’re sweet and hold their shape well during cooking. They can also…
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“Eating the rainbow” is a great way to harness the different micronutrients in fruits and vegetables. Among the reds (and yellows), naturally sweet beets are…
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For people who carry too much weight and suffer from migraines, dropping some pounds might help ease their pain, new research shows. “When people lose…
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Every five years, the U.S. government updates its dietary guidelines based in part on new research, but always with the goal of disease prevention. The…
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Looking for a simple yet delicious way to enjoy whole grains? Start with nutritious, easy-to-cook barley, a great swap for processed grains like white rice.…
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People with strong self-esteem are more likely to develop deep, supportive friendships, and new research suggests that the connection works the other way, too. “For…
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Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with only 40 calories each. But…
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Sweet corn is an irresistible summer veggie and a good source of fiber. Ideally, you want to eat it as soon as possible after it’s…
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Many people are plagued by self-criticism, that inner voice that questions every decision and every move. It can keep you from reaching goals and erode…
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An immersion blender is one of the handiest tools you can have in the kitchen. Not only does it let you whip up a soup…
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