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How to Reheat Pulled Pork Without Drying It Out
Pulling off a leftover pork sandwich meal for your family is no easy feat, which is why it’s a good idea to learn how to reheat pulled pork. Any meat-lover will tell you that when you reheat pulled pork the next day, it has a tendency to dry out — so the process you choose…
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Coffee May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Study Suggests
There’s no part of the morning routine as sacred as that first sip of freshly poured coffee. In fact, most fans of the dark brew know not to schedule any meetings until well after they’ve downed a cup of joe. And that’s a wise decision: Studies keep pouring in that suggest our beloved bean juice…
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No, You Shouldn’t Stop Eating Asparagus Because ‘It Gives You Breast Cancer’
If anyone you know is suddenly avoiding asparagus, it might have something to do with a new study that unfortunately has been misunderstood by several media outlets. In the February 2018 findings, researchers discovered that an amino acid called asparagine, which is found in the vegetable, might be responsible for the spread of breast cancer.…
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How to Roast Crispy Brussels Sprouts to Perfection, According to a Chef
It wouldn’t be a true Thanksgiving feast without all the yummy side dishes — which is why you need to know how to cook Brussels sprouts in the oven. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, knowing how to whip up a batch of crispy sprouts will impress even…
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Eating This Delicious Fruit Can Lower Blood Pressure, Balance Gut Health, and Improve Memory
Strawberries are an essential spring and summertime snack. Along with being absolutely scrumptious mixed into lemonade, piled on top of shortcake, or enjoyed all on their own, the sweet fruit also happens to have a lot of incredible health benefits! Heart Health Benefits of Strawberries Have you ever noticed strawberries are kind of shaped like…
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A Frozen, No-Bake Lemon Pie to Satisfy Any Sugary Craving
In her recently published recipe book The Kefir Cookbook ($22, Amazon), Julie Smolyansky, president and CEO of nutritious-foods company Lifeway, remembers having a very specific craving while pregnant with her daughter: she desired nothing but lemon curd. While traveling in Mexico, she became so desperate for lemon curd one morning that she called her hotel’s…
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Eating These Types of Breads Might Be the Key to Living Longer
Much like Oprah Winfrey, I love bread. I mean, I love it. Anytime I go to a restaurant, I’m the person who’s too full to finish my meal because I kept digging into that bread basket. But I’ve often been told to lessen my consumption, since bread — and the gluten and carbs it’s loaded…
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Meet the Healthy PSL Alternative
Who doesn’t love a Pumpkin Spice Latte in the fall? We know we do! However, it’s no secret that they’re not the healthiest beverages around — but big news, PSL fans! You can now enjoy a healthy alternative courtesy of Jamba Juice, called the Pumpkin Protein smoothie. According to a statement, the drink “offers a…
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Finally, a Protein Bar That Doesn’t Taste Like Cardboard
It’s no secret that most protein bars taste like processed pieces of cardboard that have been glued back together again, wrapped in something you thought was yogurt. But what if we told you there’s one protein bar in particular that tastes pretty good — so good, in fact, you wouldn’t even know it was a…
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This Ancient Grain Can Boost Weight Loss, Balance Blood Sugar, and Fight Inflammation
Grains make up the foundation of so many delicious dishes, but we tend to get stuck using the same ones over and over again. If you’re ready for a break from rice and quinoa, we recommend checking out sorghum. This gluten-free option has been around for centuries and can fight off inflammation, balance blood sugar,…