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Prosciutto might look like thinly sliced deli ham, but it has a much bolder flavor that's part smoky, part tangy and part salty. The meat is often added to pizza or wrapped around fruits or vegetables, and that's fine every once in a while.
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Sure, avocados are high in fat — but the good kind of fat! As long as you watch your portion sizes, you can enjoy all the benefits of avocados, whether on toast or plain.
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If you have started reading the ingredients list on your food packaging, you may have noticed a long and unfamiliar word, maltodextrin. It is a common food additive made from starchy foods, such as rice, corn, and wheat.
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You don't have to stick to cucumber slices served plain — you can include cucumber in a range of delicious weight loss-friendly dishes.
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Chewing sugar-free gum slightly boosts metabolism. Researchers from the University of Rhode Island found that those who chewed sugar-free gum for three 20-minute intervals consumed 67 fewer calories that day and had a 5 percent increase in their metabolism.
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New Mexico State University is home to the Chile Pepper Institute (which holds the rare and laudable distinction of being the only interesting institute in the world.
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The exact amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee will vary depending on the beans used to brew it, how strong you make your coffee and the type of coffee drink you choose.
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The list of possible causes might alarm you, but it may help you to eliminate the reasons that do not apply to you. If the sensations continue or you feel concerned about them, you should consult a doctor.
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You've probably heard the saying, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day," but when you're trying to lose weight, what you eat for dinner is important, too.
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Brazil nuts contain more selenium than any other food. While this sounds like a benefit, you can still have too much of a good thing.
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Just because you’re trying to help others become healthier, doesn’t mean everyone supports your methods.The health and fitness space is a crowded one, and sometimes, only the voices with something controversial to say stand out. Take these 15 high-profile experts as examples.
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There's good and bad cholesterol, but how do you know which is which? Dietitian Maggie Moon cuts through the noise and debunks cholesterol myths.
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Trader Joe's may sound healthy, but are their 13 most popular items actually good for you? Find out by reading below.
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Is salt really a dietary villain? Or is it a key part of a healthy diet? Get the truth about salt and sodium and the role it plays in your diet.
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Seitan, also known as wheat meat, is a vegetarian meat substitute made from wheat gluten, soy sauce or tamari, ginger, garlic and seaweed. This nonmeat alternative is high in protein, low in fat and a good source of iron. The meatlike food, however, can be high in sodium and affect blood pressure.
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Just in time for Halloween, an online candy store has compiled a list of the most popular candies in every state of America.
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A creamier, thicker version of traditional milk, evaporated milk has had half of its water removed through a heating process.
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Some major cereal makers are making it really challenging to start your day off right! Find out which cereals should stay on the supermarket shelves--and which better-for-you cereal swaps to enjoy instead.
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Fresh blueberries are in season during spring and summer months, but you can enjoy this berry during the fall and winter when you choose a frozen variety.
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Don't believe everything you read. Being a smart consumer means knowing exactly what those tricky little phrases used to market supposedly healthy foods really mean.
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