Fro-yo is one of those classic healthy food imposters. It sits comfortably under that virtuous “yogurt” label, but it can actually be hiding scary amounts of sugar and weird additives, with very little actual yogurt. Next time a fro-yo craving strikes, skip the self-serve joint and whip up your own using real food. These 7
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While it’s tempting to pop into the neighborhood coffee shop or fro-yo spot for a cool treat when the weather heats up, it’s easier (and definitely healthier) to head to your own kitchen. All it takes is a little prep work. Thicken things up by adding the ingredients into a blender for your own version
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With low-carb, Paleo, and gluten-free diets on the rise, bread (and grains in general) has fallen out of favor. Even in France, the birthplace of the baguette, they’ve had to resort to a “Got Milk” style ad campaign to stop sales from crumbling. However, the loaf isn’t dead yet. You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ
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We’ve all been there: hunger striking before dinnertime, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out. The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won’t tip that calorie count over the edge—after all, a quick nibble can easily turn into the calorie equivalent of a full-blown meal.
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After stuffing ourselves silly over the holidays, it’s time to hit the reset button. For some that means dry January, while others opt for a juice cleanse. Those who preach the juice cleanse gospel will tell you their three-day (or more) liquid diet flushes out all the toxins that have built up in their body.
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Think of a time before before Doritos and Entenmann’s. Few of us can remember when grocery stores weren’t overtaken by aisle upon aisle of processed food. But our grandparents (and certainly our great-grandparents) could. You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ A new book, 100 Million Years of Food: What Our Ancestors Ate and Why It
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If the only choice of nut butters you’ve ever made was between smooth or crunchy, you’re missing out. Today, grocery store shelves are stocked with options featuring all sorts of nuts (and seeds!) melded with exotic flavor combos from chili flakes to maple syrup. You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ But here’s a little secret
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A little planning ahead leads to the ultimate payoff: Marinate the chicken ahead of time; the only work you’ll have to do at the end of the day is pop a tray in the oven. And voila—sweet and spicy chicken and sweet potatoes! Chipotle Honey Chicken Tenders and Sweet Potatoes Recipe by: Katie Morris; adapted
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Let’s face it: Summer is over. And while the season technically doesn’t end until September 22, once Labor Day rolls around, outdoor happy hours, summer Fridays, and pretty much all fun seems to come to an end. But just because it’s customary to trade in cut-offs and piña coladas for pumpkin spice lattès and flannel
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We can’t decide what’s more exciting: when Santa delivers heaps of goodies while we’re sleeping, or when Girl Scout cookies arrive on our doorstep after weeks of sugar-filled anticipation. Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs… nothing tastes quite like ’em—or satisfies our sweet tooth so successfully. The only downside to our beloved Girl Scout cookies is that
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