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10 Ways to Nip Your Kids’ Sweet Tooth in the Bud

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We have a hard enough time keeping ourselves away from the sweets, let alone reining in our kids’ cravings for sugar. Despite the challenge of kids and sweets, we know it’s important to limit our own (and our kids’) sugar intake in order…

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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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 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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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:…
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10 Ways to Make Lasagna Without Using Pasta

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Yes, pasta is quite possibly the most delicious thing in creation. And yes, lasagna can be a slice of heaven. We cannot tell a lie. But while incredibly tasty, it’s no mystery that carbohydrates can also make you feel bloated and gassy when…
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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…