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By Tiffany Ayuda

6 Canned Proteins You Haven’t Tried Before — and Delicious Ways to Use Them

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By Kelsey Kloss

3 Smart Grilling Tips if You're Concerned About Cancer

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By Abbie Gellman

Vegan, detox Buddha bowl recipe with plant-based protein foods and turmeric roasted tofu, figs, chickpeas and greens. Top view, flat lay

9 Plant-Based Foods That Pack More Protein Than an Egg

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By Kelly Plowe

4 Reasons to Eat Just a Little Bit Less Meat

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By Bojana Galic

Sourdough Bread Is Fermented, but Is It Gluten-Free?

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By Bojana Galic

Fried Asian tofu in sweet chilli glaze served with rice, steamed spinach and beansprouts. Vegetable healthy food

How to Know if Tofu Is Gluten-Free — and a Quick-and-Easy Recipe to Try

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By Bojana Galic

Is the Common Food Additive Cornstarch Gluten-Free?

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By Karla Walsh

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Sparkling Tea Is the Antioxidant-Rich Drink You’ll Enjoy All Summer — Try 5 Brands Dietitians Love

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By April Benshosan

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The Best Healthy Cooking Hobbies for De-Stressing and Getting Dinner on the Table Quickly

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By Jaime Osnato

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How to Turn a Box of Strawberries Into 6 Healthy Breakfasts — All Under 400 Calories

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By Abbie Gellman

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How to Meal Prep a Week’s Worth of Plant-Based Breakfasts From Start to Finish

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By Tiffany Ayuda

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Baking at Home? Try These 8 Best Cake Mixes for Every Diet, From Gluten-Free to Vegan

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By Bojana Galic

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Frosted Flakes May Not Be Gluten-Free — Here Are 4 Trusted Cereals to Wake Up To

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By Bojana Galic

Are Rye and Rye Products (Such as Whiskey and Pumpernickel) Gluten-Free?

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By Kelly Plowe

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Want to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables? Try These 6 Creative Seasonings to Spice Up Produce Effortlessly

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By Kelly Plowe

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Frozen, Canned and Jarred Foods Are Healthy — Unless You’re Making These 8 Buying Mistakes

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By Bojana Galic

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How to Know if Lentils Are Gluten-Free — and 3 Delicious Recipes to Try

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By Kelly Plowe

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Vegetarian traditional Vietnamese soup Pho bo with herbs, rice noodles, broccolini, bok choy, bean sprouts, mushrooms. Vietnam national dish. Asian food concept.

Pho Soup Can Be Full of Nutrition — as Long as You're Ordering or Making It the Right Way

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By Karla Walsh

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How to Turn a Bag of Cherries Into 5 Savory Meals

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By Bojana Galic

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Are You Eating the Daily Recommended Amount of Fruits and Vegetables?

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By Bojana Galic

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How to Tell if Eggs Have Gone Bad — and How Long They Really Last

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By Bojana Galic

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Crackers Aren't Always Gluten-Free — Here Are 6 Trusted Brands to Buy (and How to Make Your Own)

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By Kelsey Kloss

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6 Reasons Why Dietitians Don't Want You to Eat Too Much Cheese

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By Jaime Osnato

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Not a Coffee Drinker? These 6 Delicious Drinks Will Energize You in the A.M.

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By Bojana Galic

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How to Turn a Jar of Tomato Sauce Into 5 Comforting Meals — That Aren’t Pasta

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By Beth Lipton

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Everything You Need to Know to Bake Bread Like a Pro — and a Honey Whole-Wheat Loaf Recipe to Try

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By Bojana Galic

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6 Creative Recipes to Make With Canned Tuna (That Aren’t Salad)

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By Kendall Wenaas

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3 Things to Look for the Next Time You Reach for an Energy Drink

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By Jaime Osnato

How to Turn a Box of Blueberries Into 8 Healthy Breakfasts — All Under 500 Calories

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By Bojana Galic

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Bubble milk tea with tapioca pearl topping ingredient, famous Taiwanese drink on white wooden table background in drinking glass.

How to Know if Tapioca Is Gluten-Free — and How to Make Bubble Tea and Pudding With It

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By Bojana Galic

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How to Find Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cones — and 5 Brands That'll Complete Your Sweet Treat

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By Karla Walsh

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How to Turn a Can of Coconut Milk Into 9 Comforting Meals, Snacks and Desserts

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By Abbie Gellman

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How to Ferment Fruits and Veggies at Home for Better Gut Health

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By Bojana Galic

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Risotto with mushrooms, herbs and parmesan cheese.

How to Know if Risotto Is Gluten-Free — and How to Make the Creamy Dish at Home

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By Elizabeth Millard

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Grilled chicken, lettuce and broccoli salad

With High Blood Pressure, Can Meat Be on the Menu?

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By Sarah Garone, NDTR

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chicken strips crispy fried breaded breast and sauce

Counting Fat Grams on a Low-Fat Diet

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By Beth Orenstein

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Is Fish Oil Good for Managing IBS?

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By Lindsay Tigar

Frittata with mushrooms and cheese for breakfast with salad on a wooden background.

9 Nourishing 10-Minute Breakfasts for Particularly Rough Mornings

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By Wyatt Myers

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Probiotics and IBS: What You Need to Know

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By Lauren Armstrong

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Be Careful With Chia Seeds

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By Abbie Gellman

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5 Healthy Canned Foods You Haven’t Tried Before — and Delicious Ways to Use Them

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By Karla Walsh

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Spending Too Much on Food? Download These 6 Free Apps to Save Some Cash

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By Kelly Plowe

Healthy summer strawberry yogurt popsicles, top view table scene against blue wood

These 6 Refreshing Summer Fruit Desserts Clock in Under 200 Calories

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By Lindsay Tigar

Mexican grilled chicken tacos with watermelon salsa

8 Juicy Summer Watermelon Recipes That Aren’t Fruit Salad

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By Kelly Plowe

Plant based meatless burgers with avocado, tomato and spinach against a wood background

How Healthy Is the Dirty Vegan Diet?

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By Anthea Levi

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A Healthy Diet Can Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes — These Are the Best and Worst Foods to Eat

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By Kelsey Kloss

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Fiber Can Help You Poop, but Its Benefits Go Beyond the Bathroom

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By Kelsey Kloss

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Staying Hydrated Shouldn’t Be Confusing — Here’s How to Finally Get It Right

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By April Benshosan

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Hydrate the Healthy Way With This Guide to Good-for-You Drinks, From Alcohol to Coffee

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By Abbie Gellman

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Dates Are a Nutritious Snack That Also Make for a Healthy Sweetener

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By Diana Bruk

10 Foods Under 10 Calories You Should Be Eating More Of

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By Kelly Plowe

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5 Summer Dinner Recipes Under 500 Calories

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By Abbie Gellman

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Freezing Meat, Poultry and Seafood (and How Long They Last)

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By Abbie Gellman

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Black Beans Are a Cheap Source of Protein, Fiber and Vitamins — Here's How to Cook Them

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By Elaine Tedesco

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What’s the Best Diet to Combat High Cholesterol?

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By Bojana Galic

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Uncooked whole spelt in a bowl with a wooden spoon

Spelt Is a Healthy Whole Grain, but It's Not Safe on a Gluten-Free Diet

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By Tiffany Ayuda

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Why Does Wine Cause Headaches — and Do Those 'No Wine Headache' Devices Really Work?

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By Beth Lipton

Whip Up This Red, White and Blue Smoothie for Your Tastiest 4th of July Yet

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By Maya Feller

Why Racism in Nutrition Is Such a Big Problem — and What We Can Do About It

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By Kelly Plowe

Vegan, detox Buddha bowl with turmeric roasted chickpeas, greens, avocado, persimmon, blood orange, nuts and pomegranate. Top view, flat lay

Stay Hydrated With a Dietitian's Go-To Summer Salads for Every Day of the Week

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By Bojana Galic

Missing Sushi Night? Try These 4 High-Protein Vegan Sushi Recipes — No Raw Fish Required

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By Abbie Gellman

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Blackberries: The High-Fiber Fruit That Can Support Weight Loss and Bone Health

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By Alex Taylor

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Don't Have a Supplement Routine? Start With These 6 Essentials

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By Karla Walsh

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Quench Your Thirst the Right Way With These 4 Cold Drinks

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By Bojana Galic

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Is the Common Food Additive Maltodextrin Gluten-Free?

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By Abbie Gellman

Expert Reviewed

Butter 101: Benefits, Calories and How to Make It From Scratch

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By Abbie Gellman

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Cabbage Is a Low-Cal Veggie With Major Benefits — Here's How to Eat More (Besides Making Slaw)

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By Ferozan Mast

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Escape the Summer Heat With These 5 Low-Sugar Cold Drinks

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By Kelly Plowe

Chili con carne with kidney beans and corn, sour cream, parsley, tortilla bread

5 Chili Recipes That Use Up Canned and Frozen Foods

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By Beth Lipton

This Slow Cooker Peach Compote Will Upgrade Your Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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By Abbie Gellman

Expert Reviewed

Yes, Hot Dogs Provide Protein — but You'll Want to Limit Them at Summer Cookouts

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By Tiffany Ayuda

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5 Best Breakfast Sandwiches to Grab on Busy Mornings — and 7 to Avoid

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