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Does Healthy Cooking have to be Complicated?
Someday I’d love to learn to really cook, where I can throw together a bunch of random ingredients in my refrigerator to create a delicious meal. But I’m not at that point yet.
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The Food Police Rules and Regulations
Embracing a healthy lifestyle doesn't mean we have to give up the foods we once enjoyed. It all comes down to moderation.
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The Rules for Eating Junk Food
Get the skinny on how to make good decisions when eating not-so-good-for-you foods.
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Would You Try Meat Grown in a Lab?
Sci-fi food may not be new but growing beef from stem cells certainly is. Learn how the new four-step process may revolutionize the meat industry.
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Keeping Sodium Levels Low Isn’t So Easy
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control says the majority of Americans consume too much salt in their diet.
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How the (Girl Scout) Cookies Crumble
The Girl Scout Cookies have arrived! Do you know the correct serving size for your favorites?
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Quality Food For Weight Loss
Beth shares her tips on how she integrated quality foods into her diet that has helped her shed the pounds.
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Would You Pay More for Eco-Friendly Food?
New research says that shoppers in their 20’s and 30’s are willing to pay more for products with a low carbon footprint, versus those in their 40’s and 50’s.
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Do Rising Food Costs Change Your Buying Decisions?
The cost of items like eggs and chicken has gone up significantly in the past year. Have you noticed? Has this trend affected what you’re putting in your grocery cart?
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Does Your Appetite Change With the Seasons?
Is my brain is hardwired to increase my appetite when the weather turns colder? Research shows that when the days get shorter and darker, our appetites tend to increase.
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Pomegranates: Winter's Decadent Fruit
Fuel your body with one of the healthiest winter fruits by preparing these top 10 SparkRecipes that use pomegranate as an ingredient.
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Donate Healthier Items to Food Pantries This Holiday Season
Food pantries fill in the gaps for families that struggle with access to adequate food to sustain a healthy life. Use this list to give your donations a makeover.
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Labor-Less Labor Day Recipes
11 Fast and easy recipes from SparkRecipes that minimize preparation, while maximizing flavor.
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Are You a Food Waster?
Overall, I think because I'm such a planner and like to keep things neat and organized, I don't waste much. But any amount of food thrown away is too much, in my opinion.
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Tips to Pack a Nutrient Rich Lunch to Save Pennies
Use these helpful tips to create healthy lunches your children will enjoy without breaking the bank.
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