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Cabbage is an extremely versatile veggie that gets far less attention than it deserves! You can eat it raw or cooked. You can steam it, ferment it, stir-fry it, bake it, boil it, stuff it, saute it, or braise it. This cruciferous vegetable is nutritious and affordable, plus it's available year-round. Read on for a dozen recipes celebrating cabbage.
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We're setting the record straight about some of the "bad" foods that are actually good for you! How many are you unnecessarily avoiding? Find out!
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A warm morning meal isn't always practical during the hotter months. Chill out on a hot morning with these fast and filling recipes.
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If cheese pleases your palate, watch out: Those creamy calories can really add up. Satisfy your cheese cravings for fewer calories with these smart snacks!
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We've created 10 variety-packed ways you can enjoy this popular slow-cooker dish, so you'll never have the same meal twice. Enjoy!
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Portion control is essential to eating healthfully and losing weight. Where do you start? With these 10 tips!
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These speedy and portable snack ideas make it easy to add a punch of protein into your day!
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Here are 10 unique and refreshing ways to enjoy avocados.
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Your taste buds won't know that these snacks all weigh in at 100 calories or less!
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Don't let the Easter Bunny hop all over your healthy eating plans. These 10 treats will allow you to indulge--for 100 calories or less!
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Packed with protein, low in fat, and full of flavor, creamy cottage cheese is as versatile as it is nutritious. Check out these new ways to eat this healthy staple!
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Looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet? We've compiled a collection of healthy, flavorful meatless meals that everyone will eat!
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Think there's no room for treats in your healthy eating plan? Think again! These Halloween sweets are so low in calories that you'll think you're being tricked!
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Indulge in the warm, sweet, and spicy flavors of fall with these recipes!
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These 11 simple recipes are low in calories, fat and sugar, so you can make your pie-in-the-sky dessert dreams come true!
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Are you stuck in a snack rut? Try one of these savory snacks--with fewer than 250 calories each!
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Stop focusing on all the foods you can't have, and start adding more of these healthful and delicious foods to your meals!
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If you love pizza--but also love fitting into your pants--we've got you covered.
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In early summer, strawberries rule, but come July peaches reign supreme. If you're as keen on these stone fruits as we are, you'll love this round up of sweet and savory dishes that are as nutritious as they are delicious.
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From sweet and creamy to savory and spicy, dive into a lightened-up dip recipe for every occasion!
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When selecting recipes for your Valentine's Day celebration, you might want to consider more than just taste preferences. If you want to feel friskier, add one or more of these reputed aphrodisiacs to the menu. While many of these foods' powers are rooted solely in lore and ancient tradition, they are mostly whole foods, with plenty of nutrition to offer. Don't consider these ingredients to be a prescription for a better love life or anything that ails you, but do check out the delicious recipes that showcase them!
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Looking for some smarter ways to satisfy your sweet tooth without turning to sugar? We've got plenty!
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Baby spinach isn't just for salads anymore! Here are 13 quick and creative ways to get your greens.
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Revitalize your boring burger with these guiltless flavor boosters!
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Do you like to get a little nutty with your snacks? Check out these easy and nutritious recipes for a boost of healthy fats and protein!
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It's time to clean out the fridge, toss the food myths into the trash and replace them with honest-to-goodness truths about the food we eat.
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Sugar (in many forms) may be hiding in a lot of your favorite foods without you even realizing it. Here are 15 of the top ''added'' sugar offenders.
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by Stepfanie Romine, Staff Writer
Chips and dip are a classic snack pairing. You simply can't go wrong by serving them, no matter the occasion! But if you want to jazz up your buffet table, swap the usual bag of potato chips and tub of store-bought dip with one of these simple yet sumptuous offerings. They're so good you'll be tempted to double dip!
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Are you struggling to cut calories from your diet? These effortless ideas are proven to work--without leaving you hungry for more.
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There are a lot of misconceptions out there about food and weight loss, and we're here to clear the air! Here are the straight facts on eating for weight loss--no deprivation required.
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Has your doctor has told you to increase your HDL, but you're unsure how? Start by eating more of these heart-healthy foods!
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Here are five ways urban dwellers can grow fruits, veggies and herbs without setting foot in suburbia.
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Are you sipping a meals' worth of calories with your meal? Make these quick and easy drink swaps to save yourself hundreds of unnecessary calories!
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When ripe fruit is at its best, finish off a meal with these tasty, minimalist desserts. No fuss required!
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We can all benefit from learning about alternate and affordable plant proteins. Here are some delicious ways to go meatless for a meal!
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Youre eating your veggies and watching your portions, but is there a way to make your meals even better for you? These 6 habits will help you take your healthy choices to the next level so you can get more nutritional bang for your buck.
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You don't have to just drink your water--you can eat it, too! Here are seven foods you should munch on to get a little extra H2O in your day.
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Include the following foods in your diet to benefit from the amazing health-enhancing properties of omega-3s.
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Tired of the same old eggs? Spice up any meal with these fresh omelet ideas!
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Asparagus is high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, as well as fiber and protein. Sure, it's healthy, but asparagus is just plain delish. Here are 8 healthy ways to enjoy asparagus while it's in season.
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There are many foods in today's supermarkets that arent as good for you as you might think. Before you bite, get the facts on some of these masters of disguise!
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How can you satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on fat and calories? Try one of these dozen sweet treats!
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Chances are, you're going to be faced with a holiday cookie tray in the coming weeks. Use our nutritional comparison of holiday cookies before you bite!
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Check out the nutrition info for some of the more popular Easter candies before you dig into your basket.
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When you don't have access to measuring cups and spoons, use these everyday objects to estimate your portion sizes like a pro.
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Add these colorful foods to your 4th of July celebration for a patriotic feast that's also healthy!
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Sipping a cool cocktail with friends on a hot night is one of summer's simple pleasures. Unfortunately, traditional mixed drinks can pack a big calorie punch! Instead, invite your pals over to cool off with one of these lower-calorie cocktails.
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Sipping drinks in the summertime can really pack on the pounds. Find out how many calories you're really drinking and how you can still savor the flavors of summer for a fraction of the calories!
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How do your favorite Girl Scout Cookies stack up nutritionally? Find out how the cookies crumble!
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If you haven't yet jumped on this ancient tradition turned trend, here are some reasons you should.
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Think all you can do with a bag of greens is make a salad? Think again!
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