The Choco-Truth: 18 Surprising Facts About Cacao
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In case you didn’t know, cacao beans are the dried seeds of a tropical tree that are used to make cocoa and chocolate. Dark chocolate is definitely one of our guilty pleasures, but we started to worry a little when we read that we should…
10 Ways to Understand What Chefs Mean When They Say Umami
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It used to be that we only acknowledged the familiar four flavors when it came to food and our taste buds. In case you need a refresher, those four flavors are sweet, salty, bitter and sour. Scientists, gastronomists and chefs are now touting…
Coconut Rage: 19 Reasons Why Coconuts Are so Hot
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You’d think coconuts have just been discovered with all the attention they have been getting lately. But the truth is, coconuts have long been a staple of many countries’ diets and has been used in traditional medicine around the world…
Make it Pretty! The 15 Most Gorgeous Fruits & Veggies to Serve
Diet & Nutrition, Featured Stories, HealthWho doesn't love a patio dinner party or long, lingering outdoor brunch during the summer? If your go-to dish is a fruit or veggie platter, good for you. Not only is it nutritious and wholesome, but produce also happens to be some of the most…
15 Unconventional Iced Tea Ideas
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We all love a tall, cool glass of iced tea in the summer months. That said, we can grow tired of straight up with a twist of lemon, right? With the first sweltering month of summer behind us, we’re ready for something new in our glass. So,…
20 Tips on Combining Food that Will Help You Lose Weight
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Trophology is a whole science relating to combining specific foods for optimal health and weight-loss. It’s the art of knowing which foods go best with which others. The goal is to ensure full digestion (instead of letting foods sit and…
20 Facts to Know About Nature’s Super Fruit—Blueberries!
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There’s a good kind of blues—blueberries! One of the only fruits native to North America, for centuries blueberries were used by Native Americans for food, medicine and dye for clothing. This super fruit contains some of the highest levels…
18 Reasons Why You Always Feel Bloated
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How often do you complain about feeling bloated? If you’re like most of us, probably pretty often. Feeling bloated can affect your fashion options, what you eat, your mood, and even your self esteem. As gastroenterologist Dr. Tamara Duker…
12 Summer Dessert Ideas that Won’t Tip the Scale
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Ahhh yes. It’s time for warmer weather, more sunshine and a chance to make some social-media-worthy memories with your friends and family. Fresh picked strawberries, ripe melons and juicy watermelons are just a few of the healthy, seasonal…