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What Are the Health Benefits of Apples

Full of fiber and other perks, apples come with lots of health benefits.

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No-Cook Tailgate Recipes to Make for Game Day

A delicious part of football season is the tradition of a tailgate spread on game day. We've got you covered with these recipes.

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What is Malnutrition?

Malnutrition doesn’t just mean undernutrition, when you’re not eating enough nutrient-rich food. It can also mean overnutrition.

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Cilantro Lime Dressing

Cilantro lime dressing is a zesty and flavorful condiment that not only enhances the taste of your favorite dishes but also offers several health benefits.

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Mexican-Inspired Shrimp Bowl

One way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is by exploring the Hispanic nations’ cuisine. Here is a recipe to get started.

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How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte

Here’s a step-by-step process for making your own version of the autumn classic at home.

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3 Healthy Apple Recipes

Apples are often referred to as nature's toothbrush and offer a plethora of health benefits. Here are three simple and healthy apple recipes to savor the goodness of this super fruit this fall.

Drizzled Apple “Donut” Snacks
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Drizzled Apple ‘Donut’ Snacks

This donut-shaped snack packs in both flavor and health value. This easy-to-make recipe takes under 15 minutes: simply slice the apples, core them, and then drizzle and add toppings.

Fall Spiced Yogurt Dip with Apple Slices
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Fall Spiced Yogurt Dip with Apple Slices

The fall-spiced Greek yogurt provides a creamy source of protein, while the crisp apples add a fantastic source of fiber and contrast.

Apple Crumble For Two
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Apple Crumble For Two

When you find yourself with only one or two apples in your pantry, don't worry! This delicious apple crumble is made with just a few ingredients.

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A Healthy Diet for People with Alzheimer’s

Can what you eat slow down age-related cognitive decline or early signs of Alzheimer’s?

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Microwave Do’s and Don’ts

The last thing you want to do after leaning on a microwave for its convenience is spend a half hour or more cleaning up the mess you made inside of it.

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Herb and Greek Yogurt Whipped Feta

This dip is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and blends bold flavors with creamy textures.

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Classic Fresh Salsa

Not only is salsa delicious, but it's also a nutritious powerhouse, filled with vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh ingredients.

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What is Millet?

Looking for a new high-fiber food to add to your diet? Jump on the millet bandwagon.

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Introducing Our New Look on A Healthier Michigan

Welcome to A Healthier Michigan! We’ve got a fresh new look and new design features that are ready to help everyone in Michigan get healthier – from the inside out.

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Baked Salmon Rice Cups

Transform this nutritional powerhouse salmon into a delightful school lunch option by creating baked rice cups.

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Mini Black Bean Quesadillas

This Tex-Mex dish is packed with plant-based protein from black beans.

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Healthy Out-of-the-lunch-box Ideas for Kids

Different food groups provide vital nutrients to fuel a child’s day. Here’s how to get at least three of the five groups into your child’s lunch.

Vegan Lemony Hummus Sandwich
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Vegan Lemony Hummus Sandwich

This vegan sandwich features creamy hummus, fresh lemon juice, roasted red pepper, oregano and peppery arugula.

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3 Actually Healthy Sandwich Ideas

Check out these healthy sandwich ideas that will elevate any lunch.

Salmon Burger with Lemon Dill Sauce Sandwich
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Salmon Burger with Lemon Dill Sauce Sandwich

The seared salmon patty is made with canned salmon, an egg to bind, panko breadcrumbs for texture and plenty of flavor.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Whipped Feta
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Whipped Feta

This recipe leans on grilled chicken, a protein superior to deli meats for a sandwich.

Peach Shaved Ice
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Peach Shaved Ice

This shaved frozen fruit treat relies on the natural sweetness of ripe seasonal peaches.

Peach Bruschetta
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Peach Bruschetta

This summery recipe combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with tomatoes and fragrant basil.

Grilled Peach Salad
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Grilled Peach Salad

Grilled peaches take this summer salad to another level.

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3 Unique Ways to Use Peaches

While peaches taste great on their own, they are also delicious when incorporated into both savory and sweet recipes.

Shark Week Snacks
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Shark Week-friendly TV Snacks

Enhance your Shark Week viewing routine with these nutritious themed snacks.

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Grilled vs Baked: Which is Healthier? 

Grilling is a summer pastime in Michigan, and baking is known to be a healthy way to prepare foods. Which is better?

Roasted Tomato Ricotta Crostini
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3 Summer Recipes Featuring Juicy Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes taste most sweet at their peak summer ripeness, so it’s best to use them at this stage in refreshing recipes.

Creamy Tomato Orzo
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Creamy Tomato Orzo

This one-pan recipe comes together in 30 minutes and is perfect for a summer weeknight.

Seared Crispy Halibut with Cherry Tomato Piccata
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Seared Crispy Halibut with Cherry Tomato Piccata

Elevate any summer evening with this refreshing dish. This recipe features lightly pan-seared halibut that has a crispy edge without frying.

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Health Benefits of Cherries 

Sweet or tart, cherries are packed with what’s good for you. Here are the health benefits of cherries.

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The Right Way to Care for Your Reusable Water Bottle

Reusable water bottles aren't always the easiest thing to clean. All the common cleaning questions you have are probably answered here.

Beautiful Mother Baking with her Young Daughters
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What is Nice Cream? 

If regular ice cream gives you tummy trouble, or you’d prefer to go dairy-free, try savoring some nice cream.

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Picnic Food Ideas for Hot Weather 

Picnics and summer go hand-in-hand. Here are some picnic food ideas for hot weather.

Vegan cherry ice cream
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Michigan Cherry and Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

Looking for a delicious way to cool down on a hot summer day? We’ve got you covered with this vegan ice cream recipe featuring Michigan cherries.

There are more than a few iconic ice cream spots that Michigan families flock to each summer. These shops have enjoyed sustained success for their quality and service. How many of these eight have you visited, and how many more would you like to check out?  
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8 Iconic Michigan Ice Cream Parlors to Visit 

From the upper peninsula all the way down to Jackson, Michigan is dripping with iconic ice cream parlors. How many of these eight spots have you tried?

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Rare or Well-Done? The Meat Safety Debate

Gracefully Greying health correspondent Lila Lazarus reviews the benefits and risks to cooking meat rare or well-done, while keeping safety in mind.

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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Jicama Slaw

If you’re firing up the grill this Fourth of July, try these savory Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Jicama Slaw.

Roasted Tomato Ricotta Crostini
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Roasted Tomato Ricotta Crostini

In this summer favorite, sweet cherry tomatoes are roasted in olive oil, dry white wine, garlic and herbs.

Fourth of July
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4 Small Plates for the Fourth of July

If you are looking for food ideas for your Fourth of July celebration, we’ve got you covered – from grilled sliders to a refreshing dessert.

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Can You Support Hormone Health with Food? 

A hormone imbalance can leave you feeling tired, moody or even a little heavier. Here’s how certain foods can help.

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Five Vegetables Perfect for Grilling 

Whether you are firing up a gas grill, cooking over charcoal or a camp stove, here are tasty tips for five vegetables perfect for summer grilling. 

Sundried Tomato Italian Pasta Salad
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Sundried Tomato Italian Pasta Salad

This pasta salad recipe packs in nutrients from a variety of vegetables and adds a nice crunch from bell peppers and cucumbers.

Watermelon Jalapeño Gazpacho Shooters
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Watermelon Jalapeño Gazpacho Shooters

Indulge in the ultimate summertime soup with this delectable gazpacho recipe.

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5 Healthy Picnic-friendly Foods

Check out Shanthi’s surprising must-haves for your best sunny day. Plus, some fun and healthy food options.

Mature Hispanic Man Jogging in Central Park
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The Fuel, Fitness and Physicals Men Need for Good Health

Getting appropriate and timely preventive care is an important part of a well-rounded, overall health strategy for men.

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How Nutrition Guidance Has Evolved from These '90s Trends

The ‘90s were a decade of juice boxes, fruit snacks and low-fat everything. Our nutrition has evolved for the better.

Man seasoning meat on the grill
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5 Things You’re Doing Wrong When Preparing to Grill Meat

Grilling is one of the great American pastimes. But cross-contamination of raw or undercooked meats can make people sick. Here’s what not to do.

Roasted Zucchini Pasta
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Grilled Zucchini Salad with Bruschetta and Herbs

Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of zucchini, which goes great with cherry tomato bruschetta.

Hummus Dip with Summer Vegetables 
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Hummus Dip with Summer Vegetables

Enjoy the nutritious and flavorful chickpea spread, hummus, with a delicious vinaigrette-tossed seasonal vegetable medley on top.

Farmers Market
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Maximizing Farmers Market Finds with Seasonal Vegetable Recipes

If you’re looking for delicious meal ideas using the summer crops, check out these tried and true recipes.

Roasted Zucchini Pasta
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Roasted Zucchini Pasta

In this summer pasta recipe, zucchini slices with olive oil and panko breadcrumbs get roasted until golden and slightly crisp, then added to a marinara sauce.

Young People Having Fun At Barbecue Party.
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What’s the Healthiest Type of Grill?

Charcoal grills, gas grills and smokers have all seen an uptick in use lately. But which type of grilling method is one or the other the healthiest?

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Best of Shanthi’s Summer Recipes 

If you are looking for some menu inspiration, consider some of Shanthi's favorite summer recipes.

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Embrace the Bounty of Seasonal Herbs in Michigan

Herbs start their seasonality in the spring and flourish throughout the summer in Michigan. Here are three recipes that feature the flavors of herbs.

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Chili Lime Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a delicious blend of herbs, aromatics, olive oil and an acid that is very versatile in nature.

cucumber mint salad
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Cucumber Mint Feta Salad

This refreshing salad can be served as an appetizer or alongside grilled meats and vegetables.

Cold brew coffee
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Hot Coffee vs Iced Coffee 

It used to be cream or sugar were the only big choices for coffee drinkers. Now in the hot coffee vs iced coffee age, anything is possible. So, which is better?

Small girl with grandmother picking strawberries on the farm.
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Michigan Bucket List: U-Pick Strawberry Farms 

Try a U-Pick farm for your strawberries this year. It’s a fun way to get these healthy fruits.

A farmer's market vendor and customer discuss produce.
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10 Questions You Should Ask at the Farmers Market

Just because something is sold from a stall doesn’t mean it’s necessarily organic, hormone-free or even local. That’s why it’s important to ask questions.

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Foods that Kill Nicotine Cravings 

Some types of foods can be really helpful for people trying to curb a craving for nicotine.

Grilled Caprese Skewers
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Grilled Caprese Skewers – Makes 8 Skewers

These caprese skewers feature traditional flavors but take it to the next level on the grill.

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Healthy Grilling Recipes for Your Memorial Day Menu

Skewers are a great option to mix meats and veggies, and are easily customizable to an individual’s preference. Try one of these skewer pairings.

Shawarma-inspired Veggie Loaded Chicken Skewers
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Shawarma-inspired Veggie-Loaded Chicken Skewers – Serves 4-6

In this recipe, the grill marries the Middle Eastern-inspired flavors of the marinade, chicken and veggies beautifully.

Tropical Citrus-glazed Salmon Skewers
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Tropical Citrus-glazed Salmon Skewers – Serves 4

In this recipe, salmon is marinated then skewered and grilled to perfection with cherry tomatoes and pineapple for a tropical element.

Portrait of multigeneration family outdoors on garden barbecue, grilling and talking.
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A Better Barbecue: 10 Tips to Grilling Healthier Meals

If you’d like to fire up the grill this spring and enjoy some hearty barbecue dishes without compromising your diet, we’ve got you covered.

A woman excitedly explores her local farmers market.
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Michigan’s Best Farmers Markets

Michigan is home to roughly 300 farmers markets. Here are more than a half dozen of our favorites from around the state.

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When Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink? 

Sipping an electrolyte drink can be a trendy thing to do, but when does your body actually need one?

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Pear and Parmesan Arugula Salad with Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

This spring salad contains only whole ingredients and leans on olive oil and lemon for a simple, but nutrient-dense vinaigrette.

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Shrimp and Apple Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

Grilled shrimp marinated in a heart-healthy olive oil-based mixture add a delightful contrast to the crunchy salad.

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3 Delicious Salads with Seasonal Greens

Salads don’t have to be boring. By using a variety of creative ingredients and dressings, you can build a delicious salad that is tailored to your tastes.

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Grilled Salmon and Pepper Salad with Avocado and Grapefruit

This balanced salad packs in omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins C and K along with plenty of phytonutrients and fiber to support overall health.

strawberry no-jito
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Strawberry No-Jito

This Strawberry No-jito is a mocktail made with fresh mint leaves and strawberries, lime juice, sparkling water and simple syrup.

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Fresh-squeezed Mimosa Mocktails

This refreshing drink is perfect for those who want to enjoy the flavors of a mimosa without the alcohol content.

Mother's Day mocktails
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3 Brunch Mocktails for Mother’s Day

Raise a glass to the mothers in your life and enjoy a refreshing mocktail in their honor with these three delicious options.

Sangria mocktail
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Non-alcoholic Sangria

This sangria-inspired antioxidant-packed drink is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the classic drink, sans the alcohol.

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Spices That Can Improve Your Health 

A pinch or more of these spices can make your meals more flavorful and even improve your health.

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Mock-a-Rita Recipe Roundup for Cinco de Mayo 

Ready to celebrate, but want to go low or no-alcohol? No problem. Whip up a batch of these tasty mock margaritas.

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Blood Orange Mock-A-Rita with a Kick

This refreshing mocktail — made with blood orange, jalapeño, lime juice, simple syrup and lime-flavored sparkling water — is perfect for Cinco de Mayo.

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Margarita-marinated Chicken Tacos with Citrus Avocado Salsa

These balanced tacos offer fresh, tasty elements like avocado and grapefruit that are rich in heart-healthy fiber.

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Healthy, Fresh Cinco de Mayo Recipes

As we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, consider these easy reicpes, which put a fresh spin on Mexican-American cuisine.

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Stinking Good – Reap the Health Benefits of Garlic

In addition to its culinary uses, garlic has also been used for medicinal purposes for centuries.

Toum Recipe
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Toum Recipe: Everyone’s Favorite Garlic Sauce

Toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce with a creamy, fluffy consistency that’s a perfect addition to grilled meats and veggies alike.

A parent chops vegetables for their child's school lunch.
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A Week of Healthy, Easy School Lunches

Need inspiration for balanced school lunches? These easy options have all the nutrients kids need and some take just a few minutes to make.

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Easy Ways to Eat Healthy During Pregnancy 

Cravings come and go, but healthy eating during pregnancy is easy to accomplish.

Woman enjoying health benefits of tea during a tea break
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Health Benefits of Tea

Drinking tea is linked to health benefits including preventing cancer, heart disease and diabetes; aiding in weight loss and boosting mental alertness.

Spring Veggie Puff Pastry Tart
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Spring Veggie Puff Pastry Tart – Serves 6-8

A crispy puff pastry base topped with a creamy spread as the vehicle for spring produce like chives and arugula.

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Roasted Miso Glazed Carrots and with Grilled Chicken – Serves 4

This miso glazed dish takes advantage of colorful spring produce like carrots and green onion.

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Sizzling Garlic and Spring Herb Yogurt Dip

This sizzling garlic and spring herb yogurt dip is a great protein- and nutrient-packed snack or party appetizer.

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3 Vibrant and Nutrient-packed Spring Recipes

Spring brings an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce in Michigan. Here are three recipes featuring fresh produce.

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Mushrooms 101 

Love mushrooms? Here is a step-by-step guide with everything you need to know about cooking, cleaning and storing them.

An African-American Single Mother Preparing Vegan Lunch In The Kitchen And Smiling With Her Little Daughter
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Habits to Build a Heathy Relationship with Food

Guilt, remorse, stress: These have no place in our feelings about meals and snacks. Here’s how to improve your relationship with food.

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Spring Salad Essentials with 3 Mason Jar Salad Dressings

There are plenty of ways to spice up your salad. Here are some tips and three mason jar salad dressing recipes.

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Three Healthy Cabbage Recipes

Incorporating cabbage into your diet can provide numerous health benefits. Here are three healthy cabbage recipes to try.

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Chilled Creamy Cilantro Lime Cabbage Salad Recipe

A side of this chilled crunchy salad is a refreshing addition to any grilled protein.

Seared cabbage wedges
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Seared Cabbage Wedges with Bacon Ranch Recipe

Seared and roasted cabbage is topped with a protein-rich creamy Greek yogurt-and-bacon ranch dressing in this recipe.

Thai inspired cabbage noodle recipe
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Thai-inspired Cabbage and Glass Noodles Recipe

This dish works as a side or the star of the show as a light meal.

Children Helping Mother To Make School Lunches In Kitchen At Home
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Quick Ways to Make Your Lunch Healthier 

If you typically skip your midday meal - or turn to take-out for a fast fix - we’ve got some easy ways you can make your lunch healthier.

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