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Stressing About Holiday Food Can Backfire — So Eat the Damn Cookie

By Dominique Michelle Astorino; December 7, 2022

We’re charging full steam ahead into the holiday season. And between family dinners, festive libations, and indulging in comfort food to deal with holiday stress, it’s easy...

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10 Lunch Boxes and Totes to Make Meal Prep More Fun

By Chelsea Frank; December 2, 2022

You know that meal prep can help you lose weight, maintain your diet plan, and even save time. But once you’ve done all that prep work, you’re going to...

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14 Game-Changing Kitchen Tools That Won’t Break the Bank

By Kara Wahlgren; December 2, 2022

Some days, cooking healthy meals at home just feels like way too much work. It can be tempting to skip all the chopping, slicing, dicing, baking, and boiling...

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10 Places You Can Buy Thanksgiving Dinner if You Don’t Have Time to Cook

By Chelsea Frank; November 21, 2022

Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? We get it. Maybe you’re planning a scaled-down Thanksgiving celebration and you don’t want to turn your whole kitchen...

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The Best Foods to Donate to a Thanksgiving Food Drive

By Cemile Kavountzis; November 16, 2022

Whether it’s grocery shopping for an older friend, mobilizing moms to make lasagnas, or donating to a food bank or food drive, food is a...

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7 Tips for Setting Up a Healthy Thanksgiving Buffet

By Brittany Risher Englert; November 16, 2022

Rather than serving a formal Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may want to consider setting up a Thanksgiving buffet instead. Having everything set out buffet-style...

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7 Simple Ways to Have a Fun and Festive Thanksgiving at Home

By Cemile Kavountzis; November 16, 2022

Doing Thanksgiving virtually is a little different than what we might be used to for the holiday, but it’s not impossible. After practicing gratitude as...

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15 of the Healthiest Frozen Foods from Trader Joe’s

By Paige Smith; October 27, 2022

Cooking meals that are healthy and delicious can be time-consuming, especially if you’re trying to make everything from scratch. And let’s not even talk about how frustrating...

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What to Order at Chipotle: 7 Tips for Finding the Healthiest Options

By Nicole McDermott; October 26, 2022

With fresh, responsibly-sourced ingredients, Chipotle makes it easy to eat healthy on the go. But the yummy chips, toppings, and tortillas also make it easy to turn your...

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What Is Hard Kombucha — and Is It Healthier Than Other Alcoholic Beverages?

By Meagan Morris; October 25, 2022

Can you get a buzz and boost your gut health at the same time? That’s the idea behind hard kombucha, which has a higher alcohol...

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PB&J Sandwiches Can Be Healthy If You Follow These 3 Tips

By Gia Mora; October 20, 2022

Nothing says comfort food like a good ‘ol peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But is this lunchbox favorite healthy for you? You bet it is!...

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Should You Swap Your Beer for a White Claw?

By Chelsea Frank; October 18, 2022

We know alcohol can be full of empty calories, but sometimes you just need a cold beer after a long day at work or during a night out...

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14 of the Best Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Products

By Paige Smith; October 12, 2022

While there are a lot of gluten-free foods on the market, let’s be honest — they’re not all delicious. And we’re not looking to waste time or carbs on...

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What Are Keto Cereals, and Are They Any Good?

By Adam Bible; September 29, 2022

Cereal is a staple breakfast food. But if you’re watching your carb intake (or maybe even trying out the ketogenic diet), cereal has probably become...

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Are White Claws and Other Hard Seltzers Actually Healthy?

By Linnea Zielinski; September 12, 2022

If you’re trying to keep an eye on your calorie intake, you already know alcohol can mess with your nutrition goals. But what about hard seltzers?...

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Can a Protein Shake at Breakfast Help You Reach Your Goals?

By Nicole McDermott; September 12, 2022

Maybe you’ve knocked back a protein shake after a tough workout. But is a protein shake good at breakfast? Yep — in fact, it’s a...

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What You Need to Know About Protein

By Stepfanie Romine; September 9, 2022

Between trendy paleo, keto, and low-carb diets, and headlines consistently spouting the many wonders and benefits of protein, this macronutrient is having a moment — and...

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What Is a Calorie Deficit and Can It Actually Help You Lose Weight?

By Linnea Zielinski; September 6, 2022

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably heard about the importance of a calorie deficit — but what does that mean? Being in...