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Power Baby: 15 Super Foods You Didn't Know You Could Give to Your Toddler

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From green smoothies to chia seeds, we are a culture of people moving away from super sizing and toward super foods. Figuring out how early we can include these nutrient-rich, healthful foods into our rapidly developing toddlers is on many…
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10 Reasons Why Folic Acid Needs Every Latina Mom’s Attention

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If you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you’re probably familiar with folic acid benefits already. If not—read this and go out and get some immediately! Folic acid (vitamin B9) helps our bodies regenerate new cells for healthy…
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8 Facts You Need to Know About Activated Nuts

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Unless you live under a rock, you already know that nuts are super healthy. They have tons of important vitamins as well as healthy fat and protein, so most dietitians recommend eating a small amount every day. Unfortunately, many people experience…
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15 Signs That You Might Have a Case of Orthorexia

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We bet you don't know what orthorexia nervosa is. Dr. Steven Bratman coined the term in 1996. Like its sister eating disorders anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, orthorexia nervosa is sneaky—disguising itself as something we’re doing…
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15 Reason Why Everyone is Talking About Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds (yes, the same ones that create those adorable Chia Pets of yesteryear) have become the coveted nutritional powerhouse of the year. From smoothies and juices to salads and cereals, chia seeds are showing up as the new superfood…
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13 Reasons Why Papayas are the “It” Tropical Vitamin

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In a world where the foods that taste delicious (candy, french fries, wine and pretty much anything in the carb family) are often bad for our health, it seems like a miracle to discover a tasty treat that is also—gasp—good for us. But…
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8 Ways to Take the Sin Out of S'mores

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National S’mores Day is August 10, and you know we’re getting excited about this classically awesome treat. Though we recognize that the original recipe isn’t so friendly for the waistline, so we’ve found some new ways to enjoy this…
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9 Tips to Make Your Produce Last Longer

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No one likes a soggy carrot. Or wilting lettuce. Or cucumbers that have lost their crispy crunch. But it’s hot and humid out there so, like many of us, you are wondering how to keep your favorite summer fruits and veggies from going bad…
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10 Ideas for Arroz con Pollo—Without the Arroz!

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Whether eaten out or made with a cherished family recipe, arroz con pollo, or chicken with rice, is a classic Latin American dish. This Latin staple is so hot it’s made its way into popular culture via the Jay-Z song Girls, Girls, Girls:…