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7 Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Plenty of nutrient-rich plants. Ample amounts of good fats. A healthy dose of whole grains. Some lean fish and poultry, and maybe ...
By: Staff | September 09, 2019 | The Cleveland Clinic
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7 Quickie Breakfast Recipes
Searching for easy breakfast ideas? We’re here to help with this selection of mostly healthful recipes that are good as written bu...
By: Kara Elder | March 12, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Homemade Bread Recipes Healthier Than Store-Bought
The Clever Carrot Chock-full of walnuts, golden raisins, oats, and whole-wheat flour, this homemade bread is a much healthier c...
By: Shannon Bauer | April 30, 2019 | Shape
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5 Ways to Make Over Your Favorite Recipes
Can you call your grandmother's beloved bread pudding a healthy recipe? Scrumptious as it may be, it probably isn't what you'd cal...
By: Staff | November 06, 2019 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Dessert Recipes That Won’t Destroy Your Diet
How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingr...
By: Digestive Health Team | December 20, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Healthy, Colorful Mexican Meals
The fresh, new approach to this beloved cuisine puts a twist on traditional dishes, with an emphasis on vegetables prepared in wil...
By: Genevieve Ko | April 25, 2019 | Shape
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Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes
‘Tis the season for holiday baking! Here are two delicious – and healthy – recipes you can make to share with others and enjoy yo...
By Staff | November 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Orange Vanilla Smoothie Recipe
This delicious smoothie will remind you of a creamsicle. Add a frozen banana for a creamier texture or your favorite greens for a ...
By Staff | May 09, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is a great way to satisfy a sweet craving while also keeping warm and cozy during the winter months. Here’s a health...
By Staff | February 07, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Chocolate Popcorn
A healthy and delicious movie night snack? Talk about a plot twist! All you need is five minutes and you're ready to push play. P...
By Staff | March 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Apple Cheddar Pockets
July is National Picnic Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors while enjoying a healthy meal with family,...
By Staff | July 06, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Rolled-Oats Quick Granola
This quick, healthy granola recipe is a great way to start your day. Add your favorite berries, Greek or regular low-fat yogurt an...
By Staff | February 23, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Breakfast Pudding
This gets even better after it sits for several hours, so if you prefer, make it the night before, cover and refrigerate it for a ...
By Staff | May 31, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Pineapple, Orange and Yogurt Smoothie
Using yogurt as dairy instead of milk in your smoothies makes them rich and thick! The sweetness of pineapple, orange and honey pa...
By Staff | June 14, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Yogurt Blueberry Ice Pops
The combination of tangy yogurt and blueberries makes for a refreshing & chilly treat. Let these sit out for a few minutes before ...
By Staff | June 08, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Salad Wrap
This wrap is not only easy to make, it’s also perfect to take with you and eat on the go. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total Time:...
By Staff | May 23, 2018 | Real Appeal
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How to Make Mason Jar Salads
Need a lightning-quick lunch idea? Fill up a few mason jars with your favorite healthy salad ingredients and dressing, seal with t...
By Staff | August 22, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shake
One way to successfully lose weight is to find healthier versions of the foods and snacks that still satisfy cravings. This frot...
By Staff | September 11, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Rise and shine! You won't have any trouble getting out of bed when these pancakes are on the table. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total...
By Staff | April 05, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Chicken Summer Salad
Add ½ cup of cooked whole grains for a more filling meal. Also, swap in your favorite seasonal veggies to keep things fresh! ...
By Staff | April 27, 2018 | Real Appeal
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An Endlessly Adaptable Vegetarian Chili
This recipe for Vegetarian Chili is basic, so you can have fun with it. If you like a spicy chili, then add your favorite kind of ...
By: Kary Osmond | October 23, 2019 | Tribune Content Agency
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Ground Beef Soft Tacos
Looking to switch up your usual tacos? Use ground turkey, chicken or crumbled tofu instead of ground beef. Prep Time: 5 Minutes...
By Staff | April 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Crustless Spinach Quiche
This quiche is sure to be the talk of your brunch table - even with the non-veggie lovers out there! Prep Time: 10 Minutes Total...
By Staff | March 26, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Sloppy Joes
This healthier re-do of an all-American classic is perfect for an upcoming family dinner. If there’s leftovers, they’re great to f...
By Staff | May 04, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Quick Chicken Noodle Soup
This easy chicken noodle soup recipe is a great no-stress weeknight dinner or make-and-freeze meal. Once you’ve got this down, pla...
By Staff | September 12, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Simple Swaps to Reduce Salt and Fat
Whipping up healthy meals may be easier than you think. Use this guide to make simple ingredient substitutions to reduce salt and ...
By: Staff | November 06, 2019 | Mayo Clinic
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Herb-Crusted Salmon
This herb-crusted salmon recipe is packed with protein (& flavor) and is perfect for any night of the week - especially a fish Fri...
By Staff | March 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
We believe that comfort food can be both healthy and delicious - and this Irish classic is the perfect example. You can even mix i...
By Staff | March 16, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Baked Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
This dish is perfect for your next family dinner. It also re-heats great for next day healthier lunch leftovers. Prep Time: 1...
By Staff | April 16, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Lasagna
This recipe is not only delicious but can be an easy to make weeknight dinner if you use no boil noodles! Turkey Lasagna ...
By Staff | November 08, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Burger
Just in time for summer cookouts! For a learner recipe that still delivers on the great flavor of a traditional burger recipe,...
By Staff | July 09, 2018 | Real Appeal
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How to Pick the Perfect Apple
From baking to biting into, different varieties of apples have different strengths. Here's your go-to guide to choosing the perfec...
By: Hilary Meyer | October 15, 2019 | EatingWell
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Recipe: Preserved Lemon, Zucchini and Pea Salad
One secret to making interesting plant-based dishes is to include quick-pickled or fermented ingredients — miso, kimchi, vin...
By: Joe Yonan | June 10, 2019 | Washington Post
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Easy, Breezy Overnight Oats
It is impossible to have too many ideas for quick and easy breakfasts, especially ones that are cheap, relatively good for you and...
By: Kara Elder | May 30, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Anything But Bland Veggie-Forward Meals
Protein shouldn't always play the starring role at mealtime. The latest spin on healthy cooking calls for adding just a bit of mea...
By: Genevieve Ko | May 09, 2019 | Shape
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Recipe: Indian Butter Chicken (Without the Butter!)
Peanut butter and jelly without the peanut butter? No thanks. But butter chicken without the butter? A big, delicious yes, please!...
By: Staff | May 16, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Herb Sauce
A delicious marinade loaded with spices is sure to pack your chicken with flavor right from the start (and decrease potentially ca...
By: Wellness Team | September 09, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Grilled Turkey Burgers with Parsley and Dill
It’s time for some mouth-watering (but healthy!) burgers. They’re loaded with farm-fresh staples like scallions, dill, red onion, ...
By: Wellness Team | August 27, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Overnight Oats, 7 Ways
Overnight oats are a weekday warrior: the breakfast that’s ready when you are. Whether you like ’em sweet or savory, these 7 must-...
By: Joyce Hendley | September 03, 2019 | EatingWell
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A Breakfast Burrito To Go
Skip the drive-through. Make your own breakfast burrito. In a small skillet, saute 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 2 tablespoons chopped o...
By: Mayo Clinic Staff | September 03, 2019 | Mayo Clinic
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Zesty Black Bean Burgers
They’re everything you want in a veggie burger — nutritious, tasty and quick to whip up. These patties have fiber and protei...
By: Wellness Team | September 17, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Ways to Enjoy Brussels Sprouts
Once a villain among veggies, Brussels sprouts are now enjoying a much-deserved moment of glory in households and restaurants all ...
By: Wellness Team | September 17, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Roasted Root Veggies
Here’s something to look forward to every fall and winter — roasted root vegetables. Not only are they packed with essential...
By: Wellness Team | October 15, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the good stuff! Check out this healthier spin on one of the ultimate classic c...
By Staff | January 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Balsamic-Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan
Sweet balsamic vinegar and nutty Parmesan cheese complement roasted green beans and shallots in this easy and healthy side dish. R...
By: Robin Bashinsky | November 06, 2019 | EatingWell
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Recipe: Spinach-Walnut Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette
In this recipe, the sweetness of navel oranges complements the texture and slightly bitter taste of the spinach. Feel free to repl...
By Staff | September 05, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Variety is the spice of life, as the saying goes, and it can surely enliven your taco nights. Whether you’ve jumped on the Taco Tu...
By: Sara Quessenberry | November 08, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Roasted Vegetables
This recipe includes steps to make your own tomato sauce, whether to use with the other ingredients listed or for other dishes as ...
By: Heart and Vascular Team | November 29, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Pumpkin Bars
These dense, moist bars are sweet enough to satisfy a craving but they won’t send you into a sugar rush. Bonus: There are no refin...
By: Digestive Health Team | December 20, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Tasty Vegetarian Meal Recipes
Believe it or not, you don’t need to eat animal products to meet your daily protein needs. Whether you’re concerned for your heal...
By: Wellness Team | May 09, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Delicious Salmon Recipes
With unique taste and even better health benefits these creative dishes are great for a variety of occasions. From burgers to sala...
By: Staff | October 03, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Yummy Mediterranean Diet Recipes to Fuel Your Healthy Lifestyle
Plenty of nutrient-rich plants. Ample amounts of good fats. A healthy dose of whole grains. Some lean fish and poultry, and maybe ...
By: Staff | April 18, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Light and Speedy Fish Recipes for Busy Weeknights
As we gravitate toward lighter foods, incorporating more fish into your recipe roster is a healthful shift worth championing. In t...
By: Kari Sonde | May 30, 2019 | The Washington Post
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10 Healthy Bowl Recipes Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
How Sweet It Is Buddha bowls often get their protein from beans, but these Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls use chipotle-...
By: Sarah Forte and Shannon Bauer | August 20, 2019 | Shape
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5 Recipes That Showcase the Tiny but Mighty Lentil
Lentils have all the versatility of beans without requiring that you open a can or spend hours soaking and cooking them. They're a...
By: Becky Krystal | May 14, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Plant-Based Diet Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
No need to be 100 percent vegan to eat a more plant-based diet. "Shifting plants to the center of the plate will displace some mea...
By: Karla S. Walsh | May 09, 2019 | Shape
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5 Easy (and Quick!) Meatless Monday Vegetarian Recipes
Ready to dip your toe into the world of vegetarian meals? Then Meatless Mondays may just be your new jam! Kicked off in 2003...
By: Ann Milanowski | August 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Dessert Recipes That Won’t Destroy Your Diet
How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingr...
By: Digestive Health Team | August 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Healthy, Colorful Mexican Meals You’ll Love
The fresh, new approach to this beloved cuisine puts a twist on traditional dishes, with an emphasis on vegetables prepared in wil...
By: Genevieve Ko | April 23, 2019 | Shape
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Five Fantastic DIY Water Flavors
Staying hydrated during the summer can be difficult. Here are five fun and easy flavored water drinks to up your H2O hydration gam...
By Staff | August 02, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Making your own breakfast sausage can be easy and a healthier alternative to store-bought. Perfect for weekend brunch! Home...
By Staff | December 04, 2017 | Real Appeal
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7 Easy Ways to Boost Your Fiber
Most of us aren't eating the recommended amount of fiber. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women get 25 grams of fiber a ...
By: Shaun Dreisbach | October 15, 2019 | EatingWell
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The Trick to Cooking Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
By: Becky Krystal | July 18, 2019 | The Washington Post
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6 Meals to Inspire a Summer State of Mind
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ BBQ? Grilling adds flavor to your cooking, gets you outside and is perfect for parties. And let’s face...
By: Staff | May 30, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Healthy Game Day Snacks
As game day celebrations ramp up, so can the desire to overindulge at the party food table. Here are three snacks that can help yo...
By Staff | September 07, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Recipe: Healthy Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is one of those baked goods that sounds super wholesome (it has vegetables in it, after all), but is often packed w...
By: Jessica Cording, M.S., C.D.N., R.D | June 20, 2019 | Shape
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6 Nutritious Carbs to Add to Your Diet
Our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. But not all carbohydrate sources are equal. Some, like white bre...
By: Nicci Micco | April 30, 2019 | EatingWell
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Recipe: Ginger-Spiked Veggie Burgers
If you’re looking for a twist on the classic item during grilling season, these protein-packed burgers are a must-make. Loaded wit...
By: Wellness Team | July 19, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Ways to Savor Summer Strawberries
With so many different types of produce available year-round at the grocery store, gone-but-not-forgotten is not really a thing an...
By: Becky Krystal | July 12, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Recipe: Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing
Using potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy salad a salade niçoise feel, but you can use whatever suits your fa...
By: Rick Bayless | June 27, 2019 | EatingWell
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Recipe: Italian Cauliflower
If you’re a fan of roasted cauliflower, you know how perfectly the high-heat cooking method transforms the cruciferous vegetable i...
By: Ann Milanowski | June 06, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
The term “smoothie” comprises a variety of beverages, from wheatgrass-forward green drinks to glorified milkshakes. We’re very pro...
By: Wellness Team | July 03, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Crunchy Radish and Fennel Salad
Fresh hard-boiled eggs along with crunchy fennel, radishes and snap peas give this bright salad just the right mix of textures and...
By: Wellness Team | June 27, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Summer Shrimp Salad
At her restaurant, Compère Lapin, in New Orleans, Chef Nina Compton pairs culinary inspiration from her Caribbean upbringing with ...
By: Nina Compton | June 27, 2019 | EatingWell
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Recipe: Thai Summer Salad
This Thai salad is a kaleidoscope of fun textures, colors and flavors. The sweet and salty hints are balanced by the sour from the...
By: Kary Osmond | May 24, 2019 | FoodStyles Package
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4 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Vegetables
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
By Staff | March 28, 2018 | Real Appeal
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4 Flavor-Packed Dishes to Fuel Your Body
Want a healthy meal that won’t leave you starving? May we introduce to you quinoa? It’s gluten-free and packed with protein and fi...
By: Staff | July 30, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Superfoods You Should Be Eating But Probably Aren't
fI you want to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, the best deals are "superfoods." These nutritional superstars are far ...
By: Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D. | September 17, 2019 | EatingWell
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6 Fruity Smoothies for a Hot Summer Day
Instead of chasing down the ice cream truck for a cool treat on a sweltering day, take a peek in your own kitchen. You probably ha...
By: Staff | July 30, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Trick to Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
By: Becky Krystal | May 28, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Can a Juice Cleanse Help You Lose Weight?
Overindulging during the holidays or on vacation can make us feel like turning to something drastic to make up for less-than-healt...
By: Katherine Wohl, RD, LD | January 11, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Struggling to Stay Motivated? Try This!
Social media often gets a bad rap as a time-waster or vapid echo chamber. But savvy users have discovered that social media can be...
By: Mayo Clinic Health Information Library | June 10, 2019
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How to Get the Weight Loss Support You Need
Losing weight can be challenging—but it can be a little easier if you don’t expect to do it alone. The support and encourage...
By: EatingWell Editors | June 06, 2019 | EatingWell
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Want to Cut Sugar, Salt, or Fat? Retrain Your Taste Buds
We don’t usually overeat on salmon and broccoli, but many of us find it hard to say no to another slice of pizza or cake. That’s n...
By: Kate Rockwood | August 02, 2018 | Rally Health
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7 Dinners in 15 Minutes
Believe it or not, these easy dinners really only take 15 minutes to get to the table. Life is hectic, but dinner doesn't have to...
By: Victoria Seaver MS, RD | October 08, 2019 | EatingWell
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10 Behaviors for Healthy Weight Loss
Losing weight is challenging, and it seems everyone has an opinion on the best way to do it. The bottom line is "one size does not...
By: Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN | May 16, 2019 | Harvard Health Letters
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Seven “Healthy” Foods That Probably Aren’t
Even when you think you’re eating healthy, you may want to think again. There are some foods pretending to be healthier ...
By: Wellness Team | November 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Jeanne’s Story - A Life Transformed
My name is Jeanne Surch, and I’m 59 years old. For the past few years, my job involved a daily drive to work of 50 miles each way....
By: Jeanne - Real Appeal Member | May 15, 2018
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3 Tips to Get Back on Track (and 3 Pitfalls to Avoid)
Things were going great — you were losing a pound a week. Then, suddenly, the number on your scale wouldn’t budge … a...
By: Digestive Health Team | November 14, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Sneaky Habits That May Be Sabotaging Your Health
Sure, it's the most wonderful time of the year, but somewhere between cutting up cubes of stale bread for the homemade stuffing, m...
By: Lindsay J. Warner | December 02, 2019 | EatingWell
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The Inflammation-Weight Loss Connection
There's a lot more to losing weight than the amount of calories you consume. Here's what you should know about inflammation and we...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD and Rd | November 20, 2019 | EatingWell
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8 Surprising Reasons You're Always Hungry
Ever have days where you just can't seem to get full? Sometimes the reasons are easy to trace back to diet: maybe you're not eatin...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD | October 23, 2019 | EatingWell
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Self Care and Your Waistline
Reaching a healthy weight isn’t something that happens only when you’re at the gym or watching what you eat. It’s influenced by th...
By: Kate Rockwood | September 24, 2019 | Rally Health
