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The Best Way to Cut an Onion Without Crying

EatingWell | Posted 05.16.2012

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Some people swear by holding a piece of bread in your mouth while cutting onions. Others say cutting them next to a candle or under running water helps. After trial and error, below are a few tips I've found that really work.

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What to Buy, What to Skip to Save Money at the Supermarket

EatingWell | Posted 05.11.2012

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By selecting the right things to put in your cart and the right ones to put back on the shelf, you can painlessly slash big bucks from your grocery bills. Here's my simple guide to what to buy and what to skip to save money at the grocery store.

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Foods That Reduce Your Risk of Allergies and Asthma

EatingWell | Posted 05.11.2012

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Can a healthy diet help you breathe easier? Some research says "yes." But there are also a lot of unproven dietary strategies touted help manage allergies and asthma. What works? What doesn't?

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4 Tricks for Healthy, Delicious Banana Bread

EatingWell | Posted 05.03.2012

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Want to lighten up your favorite banana bread recipe? Here are four of my best tricks you can use to make your banana bread recipe healthier and delicious.

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What to Eat to Beat an Afternoon Energy Slump

EatingWell | Posted 04.27.2012

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As the afternoon rolls along (or drags on, depending on your take), the office candy bowl sees an uptick in traffic. But a new study shows that it's protein, not sugar, that you should reach for to beat an afternoon slump.

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5 Fresh Foods You Shouldn't Keep In Your Fridge

EatingWell | Posted 04.27.2012

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Now that spring has sprung, loading up on more fresh veggies, and that has me thinking about the best way to store them to keep them at their freshest.

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5 Myths About Vitamins

EatingWell | Posted 04.22.2012

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A recent government study said more than half of all Americans take dietary supplements, which in my opinion is surprisingly high, considering these pills and powders aren't regulated like drugs but like foods.

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5 Tips And Recipes For Healthy, Juicy Chicken Breasts

EatingWell | Posted 04.20.2012

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I used to have a love-hate relationship with boneless, skinless chicken breast. On the love side, it's a lean, healthy protein but, its flavor is so mild and it always seemed to be dried out from being overcooked.

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In Defense Of Dessert

Jamie Schler | Posted 04.13.2012

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Is there a difference between baking with Oreos, Twinkies, industrial marshmallows and other bagged candy as primary foodstuffs and flour, sugar, butter, cream, eggs and baking chocolate?

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4 Healthy Foods With Not-So-Healthy Ingredients Hiding In Them

EatingWell | Posted 05.09.2012

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Nutrition facts panels can be tedious to read -- which is why, unless you're a dedicated, detailed label-reader, you might be surprised to learn that sometimes there are not-so-healthy ingredients hiding in food you'd otherwise think is healthy.

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Is Mercury in Fish as Harmful as You Thought?

EatingWell | Posted 04.10.2012

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The fact that most ocean fish are so high in selenium explains why more and more research suggests the benefits of eating seafood outweigh any risks mercury exposure could pose. Do I (and you) really need to be avoiding those fish?

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How to Cook Quinoa

EatingWell | Posted 04.04.2012

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Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wah, is a tiny, nutty-tasting, gluten-free grain that delivers healthy doses of fiber. It is also one of the only plant foods that is a complete protein, meaning it provides the body with all nine essential amino acids.

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Occupational Hazard: Is Your Job Making You Fat?

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN | Posted 03.30.2012

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When it comes to work-related eating, there are typically three types of eating personalities. I've broken them down for you and provided ways to overcome them.

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How To Buy The Healthiest Salmon

EatingWell | Posted 03.30.2012

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There are so many different types of salmon, which is loaded with heart-healthy, brain-boosting omega-3 fats, and ways to serve them that it would be hard for me to get bored with this fish.

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6 Of The Healthiest Fish To Eat ... And 6 Fish To Avoid

EatingWell | Posted 03.30.2012

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Here are six fish that are healthy for you and the planet -- that Seafood Watch says you should be eating -- plus six to avoid.

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'Worthless' Foods That Are Actually Good for You

EatingWell | Posted 05.23.2012

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Think that sprig of parsley on the side of your plate is just sitting there looking pretty or that mushrooms aren't particularly nutritious? Find out why these and four other "worthless" foods are better for you than you think.

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10 Bad Cooking Habits You Should Break

EatingWell | Posted 04.12.2012

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Some habits can be tough to break. When it comes to cooking, you may have some bad habits that you're not even aware of. So, here are 10 common bad cooking habits that you should break.

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Foods That Are Good For Your Smile

EatingWell | Posted 05.16.2012

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Last time I visited the dentist, we were having one of those awkward, mouth-full-of-toothpaste conversations.

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4 Powerful Reasons To Eat Grapefruit

EatingWell | Posted 05.09.2012

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Citrus season is here and while oranges and clementines definitely pack a health punch, it's time to make some room for grapefruit.

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Healthy Shortcuts To Shave Minutes Off Your Dinner Time

EatingWell | Posted 05.07.2012

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I'm going to use some time-saving shortcuts to get a healthy dinner on the table for my family and get me a few extra minutes at the end of the day.

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Secrets For Perfect French Toast

EatingWell | Posted 05.01.2012

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I have made it my mission to figure out how to make French toast (and make it healthier) at home. Here are my secrets to perfect, healthier French toast

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5 Bad Supermarket Habits To Break

EatingWell | Posted 04.28.2012

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Five common pitfalls that can hinder weight loss or cause you to spend more at the grocery store, and I offer ways to avoid them.

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5 Things In Your Kitchen That Could Make You Sick

EatingWell | Posted 04.28.2012

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Every year, 76 million Americans get sick from food, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nothing you can do will ever guarantee 100 percent protection against food-borne illness, but taking certain precautions can help reduce your risk.

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What Does Food Have to Do With Fashion?

Alexis Sclamberg | Posted 04.24.2012

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Alexis Sclamberg

If you know more about seasonal fashion trends than seasonal food options, or spend more time in the morning thinking about what you're going to wear rather than what you're going to eat, listen up.

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7 Unexpected Uses For Your Microwave

EatingWell | Posted 04.22.2012

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Chances are you have a microwave sitting somewhere in your kitchen. They've gotten smaller over the years, but even the most svelte version takes up precious real estate. It's time to put that baby to work.

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