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Fire Cider Will Boost Your Immunity and Spike Energy
A glass of fire cider will boost your immunity and warm you up from the inside out. This apple cider vinegar-based drink is said to not only to give you energy, but it may also prevent colds and the flu. That said, you can reap fire cider’s many benefits all year round. What is fire…
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I Quit My Job to Pursue My Childhood Dream of Opening a Bakery, and I’m So Glad I Did
When Courtney Cowan was a little girl, she followed her mom around the kitchen of their Indiana home, sneaking bits of cookie dough whenever she had the chance. And as her mother baked, Cowan began to fall in love — quickly becoming fixated on the delicious aromas and the special way ingredients mixed together to…
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How to Make the Best Hot Cross Buns, Because It’s Not Good Friday Without Them
It just wouldn’t be a traditional Easter weekend celebration without hot cross buns, would it? Sure, there are other must-haves for this spring holiday — baskets, the Easter bunny, pretty pastel dresses, even popular candies like jelly beans, Cadbury eggs, and Peeps. But hot cross buns are something special: A classic and time-honored treat that…
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Add This Nutrient to Your Diet to Fire Up Metabolism and Soothe Your Thyroid
Chlorophyll is the plant pigment that gives leafy greens their bright hue. For us humans, it helps boost the production of ATP, a compound that helps muscle and brain cells repair and refuel. According to one study, this tames tiredness in 80 percent of women in just five days. A serving of greens delivers that,…
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9 Top-Rated Food Processors That Will Cut Your Meal Prep Time in Half
We all have those moments when cooking can go from a labor of love to just plain labor. Between grocery shopping for ingredients and meal prep to execution and plating, even the most devoted home chef can experience a cooking burnout from time to time. Luckily, there’s a handy kitchen appliance to help you out…
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This 15-Minute Eggplant and Zoodle Bolognese Is the Plant-Based Weeknight Dinner You Need
Love pasta, but trying to cut carbs while boosting your veggie intake? Confused on where to start when it comes to filling but healthy plant-based dinners? Try our simple, foolproof Eggplant and Zoodle Bolognese recipe. It’s a nutrient-rich twist on your classic spaghetti Bolognese and features a hearty tomato meat sauce that’ll transport you back…
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8 Ways to Replace Salt With Herbs That Will Make Your Food Taste Amazing
Adding the perfect amount of salt makes just about every dish taste better. On the other hand, the condiment is proof that too much of anything is never a good thing. For example, when your doctor shares that you have high blood pressure, it might be time to adjust how much salt you’re eating. Luckily,…
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Drop 16 Pounds in 7 Days By Sneaking Viscous Fiber Into Your Diet
Sick of diets that are all about deprivation? “You can lose weight eating huge portions of foods you love,” promises Lisa Lillien, creator of the wildly popular Hungry Girl daily emails and cookbooks. “My goal is to find easy ways to make food we crave healthy.” Lillien has kept off three sizes for a decade,…
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Jamie Oliver’s Speedy Homemade Mayo Recipe Only Takes 15 Minutes
We all have our favorite condiments when it comes to lunch and dinner. And if you’re a mayo fan, you might not realize how easy it is to make your own. We love this quick recipe from one of our favorite chefs, Jamie Oliver, who has actually dubbed it, “My beautiful mayo” so you can imagine how yummy…
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Here’s How Much Coffee Is Safe to Drink Per Day
If you love coffee as much as we do, chances are you’ve briefly wondered how much coffee is too much. And chances are, after cleaning out your Keurig, you went right back to enjoying your cup of joe and nothing happened. As have we, many times! But after we heard the tragic news about 16-year-old…