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Gone Fishing: 6 Fish Recipes to Try Right Now

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We all know fish is part of a healthy diet but without an arsenal of awesome fish recipes on hand, it’s not always the easiest dish to put in front of your family. For most families, unless the fish is disguised as something else, they think…
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#NotCoffee: 10 Other Hot Libations to Rev Up Your Day

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The words coffee substitute make some people nervous. When your alarm goes off in the morning do you make a mad dash for the coffee machine even before you pee or kiss your spouse? You're not alone. Many of us literally cannot start our day…
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Getting Beyond Kale: 14 Greens You Need in Your Diet

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These days when you say green vegetables, everyone thinks of kale. Yes, we can all understand the recent kale craze—it’s easy to grow and it is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Even though it can have a bitter taste,…
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Nuts About Truth: 14 Reasons Why Cashews Always Win

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We knew a little something about the health benefits of cashews but we had no idea that there was a day dedicated to them. If we could devote a day to any nut it would be for cashew nuts. Eating cashews makes us happy, and for good reason.…
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The Fro-Yo Low Down: The Pros & Cons of 7 Frozen Yogurt Brands We All Love

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These days it seems like there’s a fro-yo shop on every street corner, with new franchises popping up weekly. America’s love affair with fro-yo began in 1981 when the first TCBY opened in Little Rock, Arkansas promising a healthier, guilt-free…
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Waste Not! 15 Things You Can do With Pumpkin Seeds

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If you haven’t carved your pumpkin, when you clean out the messy insides, trust us when we say: Hold on to the seeds. They might feel slimy and look like a gross shredded mess but they are nutritious and tasty. As Chef, Ingrid Hoffmann,…
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We Are the Change that Will Stem the Latino Obesity Rate

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Latino obesity has become a legacy. Growing up in the South Bronx, my family and I lived in a food desert. We did not have access to fresh, quality fruits and vegetables. Our vegetables consisted of canned corn and beets. And, many common…
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Home Grown: 12 Ways to Make Healthy Pizza in Your Own Kitchen

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Pizza is what we like to call Perfect Food. It’s quick and easy, tastes great and most Americans eat it at least once a month. Since 1984, October has been designated National Pizza Month. In celebration of our favorite Italian pie, grab…
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Trick the Treat: 15 Healthy Treats to Give Out on Halloween

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While kids and parents both get a huge kick out of Halloween—the decorations, the costumes, the fun—the jury is split on the effect of all that candy on trick-or-treaters. Dentists, pediatricians and parents of already-hyper-enough-thank-you…