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All the reasons why this registered dietitian calls eggs “nature’s multivitamin”

 The incredible egg. Perhaps the most versatile food (besides our forever number one, potatoes), eggs can be thrown into almost any recipe with ease. Sad desk salad? Add a hard boiled egg and turn...

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This super-common smoothie ingredient has a rep for bringing on rogue breakouts

Once upon a breakout, after I had grown frustrated trying every single hormonal acne remedy out there, I decided to attempt the dreaded fight-acne-from-within strategy. Otherwise known as: cutting...

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6 benefits of peaches that make me really want it to be summer already

Few sweet snacks embody summer quite like a peach. Feeling the soft fuzz against your upper lip, its slight tartness hitting your tongue, and sweet juice dripping from the corners of your mouth onto...

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The healthy “fat salad” a functional medicine doctor loves to eat for lunch

I have a really important question that needs answering: What did salads look like before the avocado craze? I imagine sad iceberg lettuce paired with sadder croutons, and topped with the kind of...

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True or false: Using honey in coffee instead of sugar is an easy healthy hack

There may be lively debates about whether putting butter in your coffee is healthy or not, but virtually everyone is in agreement that sugar in your morning brew isn’t great for you. However, it’s hard...

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We tried poaching eggs in the microwave and, uh, it could have gone worse

Today in who thought this was a good idea: My colleague and I decided to see if we could make brunch at work using just the microwave. By now, I would consider the two of us mavericks in the...

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Stop sleeping on these 5 eating habits that can help you get more zzz’s at night

If you’re having trouble sleeping, you’ve probably tried everything: no tech before bed, changing your bedroom lighting, noshing on some sleep-inducing snacks, the whole nine yards. However, functional...

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Apparently skipping breakfast could be bad for your heart—what does that mean...

You know how your mom always said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?” Well, she was on to something. According to this new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology,...

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Nutritionists cut the cheese on whether or not you can eat mold…on cheese

My entire life, I’ve thought that cheese is a form of mold. But then, last night I adventured into my refrigerator looking for a cheesy snack, only to pull out my fave crumbled parmesan to sprinkle on...

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We’re calling it: Magnesium is officially the new melatonin

Sorry, melatonin, but there’s an old-but-new mineral people now swear by for better sleep and relaxation: magnesium. “Magnesium is a mineral that is part of many metabolic processes in the body,” says...

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Here’s how to eat healthy at your favorite sushi place, according to a...

 While hitting up your fave sushi bar can be v enjoyable, it’s also low-key overwhelming. Salmon or tuna? White rice or brown? To keep your meal healthy, you have to order strategically—and we’re here...

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Everything you need to know about cholesterol in the year 2019

In the nutrition world, few things get people more riled up (besides keto, that is) than the subject of dietary cholesterol. Is it good for you, is it bad, will it totally screw up your health if you...

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The 6 skills of everyday kitchen wizards who cook “without recipes”

As the Disney movie Ratatouille illustrates in a striking allegory about a rodent, there are two types of cooks in the world. Those who eat grapes and move on with their lives, and those who bite into...

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It’s rhubarb season, so take advantage of its surprising health benefits in...

If you hear “rhubarb” and think “pie,” you’re not alone. In fact, the spring vegetable is sometimes referred to as “the pie plant,” thanks to how often it is paired with sugar, butter, flour and a...

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Here’s how to eat healthy at Taco Bell, according to nutritionists

Let’s be real: Even if you’re a person who eats green smoothies for breakfast and keeps a spare yoga mat in their trunk, you’re still probably going to be at a Taco Bell at some point in your life....

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We asked a nutritionist to rank the 7 most popular meat substitutes

There are a lot of benefits to following a plant-based diet: It’s environmentally friendly, and it’s generally better for your health. But if you love burgers, bacon, and steak, the meat substitutes...

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This is exactly how sugar can mess with your anxiety—and what to do about it

There are some things you know are going to make your anxiety worse: WebMDing your stomach ache, foregoing sleep to list all the ways your work presentation could go wrong, calling your friend who...

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Want to start intuitive eating—but finding it not-so-intuitive? Try this...

Intuitive eating is all about trusting your body to tell you when you’re hungry, when you’re full, and what foods you most need right now. Sounds simple, right? But for a lot of us, the bombardment of...

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Make your salad dressing extra beneficial for your gut and immunity with this...

 Sorry, mushroom coffee, but this salad dressing makes eating medicinal mushrooms way tastier. Watch the video. When we think mushrooms, we think of the delicious ones that we love on pizzas and in...

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Why you should add watermelon to your list of gut-friendly foods

 Watermelon is in season right now—watch this video for the 411 on its benefits. Maybe it’s just me, but when I think of gut-friendly foods, I typically picture sauerkraut, Greek yogurt, prunes,...

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5 benefits of olive oil that explain why it’s a staple of the Mediterranean diet

 Here’s why one registered dietitian says “Olive you so much” to EVOO. Watch the video. If you know anything about the Mediterranean diet, it’s probably that olive oil reigns supreme. And it’s not...

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Meet the plant-based protein that will help you sleep better tonight

 Pesto can be the perfect bedtime eat when you add just one secret ingredient: spirulina. Get the recipe here.  We love a good bedtime snack, especially when it’s full of nutrients that can promote...

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Why it’s smart to keep a ‘kitchen curfew,’ according to a registered dietitian

I don’t know about you, but my watch always reads snack o’clock. I research nutritious noshing options like it’s my job (because… it kinda is); spoiling my dinner is just a given at this point. When...

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Your ultimate guide to sugar substitutes and natural sweeteners

Sugar, especially the white, refined kind we all grew up with, has never exactly been considered a health food. It spikes your blood sugar, increases inflammation, and can spur further cravings that...

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This is exactly how much protein you need to stay strong after a workout

Between bars, shakes, and jerky, it definitely seems like we’ve reached peak protein positivity. It’s a far cry from the days when women shied away from the nutrient, convinced it was only for...

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Once and for All, How Long Should You Wait To Work Out After Eating?

Many fitness devotees are all too familiar with the nausea-inducing feeling of stepping on the treadmill a tad too soon after munching on a hearty pre-workout snack. Because, just like there are...

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9 Iron-Packed Veggies That Will Help You Up Your Daily Intake—and Boost Your...

Folks are often talking about and plotting how to get enough protein, but between the growing public interest in getting a healthy fix of it and widespread knowledge that the stuff is super helpful for...

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How Alison Brie Got in the Best Shape of Her Life by Eating More and Ditching...

When Alison Brie started training for the Netflix comedy GLOW—if you haven’t seen it, she plays a struggling actress who starts a side hustle by joining an all-female pro-wrestling squad (basically a...

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Why You Should *Not* Skip Breakfast on Thanksgiving—And 4 Healthy Recipes To...

It’s tough to remember what you’re grateful for when you’re lightheaded and your blood sugar is dropping as you cook up a feast, so the last thing you want to do is skip breakfast on Thanksgiving...

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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Sugar

Cookies, birthday cake, and brownies—what do they all have in common? They’re downright delicious, and, yes, they contain sugar. Like most things in life, consuming sugar in moderation is essential,...

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