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Fall in Love With Autumnal Flavors by Learning How to Cook Acorn Squash

By Trinh Le, R.D.; November 22, 2023

Acorn squash is a kind of winter squash with a dark green rind and golden-orange flesh. It’s shaped like an acorn and might be just as tough!...

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How to Sweeten Food With Bananas Instead of Sugar

By Ariane Resnick; September 15, 2023

Craving sweet food is natural, but consuming lots of added sugar isn’t. Too much of it in your diet can lead to poor digestion and...

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Learn How to Do These 10 Different Knife Cuts and Become a Kitchen Wizard

By Kirsten Morningstar; November 30, 2023

If you spend any time in the kitchen preparing meals, having a basic understanding of the various culinary knife cuts will help you make better...

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6 Ways to Give Your Old Produce a Second Life

By Bonnie Steele; June 28, 2023

We’ve all been there. You open the fridge, and stare inside at what has become ugly produce: a bag of spinach that’s seen better days,...

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The 11 Best Trader Joe’s Salad Dressings

By Linnea Zielinski; June 13, 2023

While the store is best-known for its variety of irresistible snacks and frozen foods, Trader Joe’s salad dressings are among their most criminally underrated products....

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How to Make a Nourishing Superfood Smoothie

By Kara Wahlgren; June 15, 2023

Trying to stick to your healthy eating goals, but craving something sweet and decadent? Superfood smoothies might be what you need. Think of them as...

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Why Sardines Are the Superfood of the Sea

By Elizabeth Brown and Jordan Burchette; May 19, 2023

Sardines have become something of an “it” fish in recent years for their extraordinary protein and omega-3 content, along with their wealth of other nutrients....

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7 Flour Alternatives and the Best Ways to Use Them

By Brittany Risher Englert; January 24, 2023

Flour alternatives made from ancient grains, nuts, and even fruit continue to take up shelf space next to all-purpose white and whole-wheat flours. And in...

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15 Egg Gadgets for People Who Love Eggs

By Michael Martin; August 24, 2023

Eggs are chart-toppers in the realm of healthy foods — they’re a good source of protein and other nutrients — but for some, cooking with...

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The 8 Best Frozen Veggies to Buy

By Cemile Kavountzis; March 7, 2023

If you usually rely on frozen and canned foods, you might be wondering which are the best frozen veggies (and are they really as good as...

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How to Meal-Prep Salads for the Week

By Page Grossman; March 23, 2023

When you’re looking to make better choices with your diet (or save some money!), one of the easiest things you can do is prep a week’s...

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15 Best Trader Joe’s Spices to Add to Your Pantry

By Paige Smith; June 12, 2023

Trader Joe’s has earned a reputation for selling unique and tasty products, but one section of the store that deserves a special shout out is...

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How to Make Soup in a Slow Cooker 101

By Sabrina Tillman; March 9, 2023

One of the best set-it-and-forget-it meal prep saviors of all the kitchen appliances, the slow cooker has a kitschy vibe now. Your mom had it...

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5 Expert Tips for Grilling Juicy, Tender Steak

By Trinh Le, R.D.; March 23, 2023

Want to learn how to grill steak to perfection? Few things beat a juicy, tender steak with a light, smoky crust. Look no further —...

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Tips & Tricks to Unleash Your Inner Grillmaster

By Linnea Zielinski; March 23, 2023

This year, give yourself a new challenge. Learn to master a charcoal grill instead of using your old gas model. While there’s plenty to love...

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Step-by-Step Guide to Making Homemade Granola

By Linnea Zielinski; March 14, 2023

There’s no denying the deliciousness of healthy granola — it’s a sweet and crunchy snack that’s kid-friendly and easy to take on the go. But...

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How to Cook Broccoli 5 Different (and Delicious!) Ways

By Trinh Le, R.D.; March 16, 2023

To squeeze more greens into your meals, look no further than the humble broccoli. Broccoli provides fiber and vitamin C — “basically a lot of...

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8 Tips for the Best Grilled Salmon

By Linnea Zielinski; March 17, 2023

There are plenty of opportunities to show off your grilling prowess with burgers, brats, and hotdogs, but we suggest branching out and learning how to...