Anyone remember Medifast? Popular in the 80’s and 90’s, it was a low-calorie, physician-overseen weight loss program that largely consisted of shakes and pre-packaged meals, and the same company that owns Medifast now markets a new plan called the Optavia…
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I Have a Glass Cooktop. Can I Cook With Cast Iron?
If you’ve ever made the switch from a gas range to an electric range with glass cooktop (willingly or unwillingly), you’ve likely been told the tragic news that you can’t cook with cast iron anymore. Thankfully, we’re here to tell…
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9 Secret Shopping Hacks From a Whole Foods Employee
If you’re an avid Whole Foods shopper, you know how busy that store can get. Plus, between the different brands, deals, and specialty items, there are so many items to throw in your shopping cart that it can be hard…
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The FDA’s New Sugar Label Could Seriously Reduce Heart Disease and Diabetes—And Boost Longevity
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are two leading causes of death in the US, responsible for over 715 thousand deaths in 2016 alone, yet both are preventable and reversible. And one of the major risk factors for both of these chronic diseases…
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These Are Hannah Bronfman’s 4 Favorite Wellness Practices—And They're Free
Hannah Bronfman is a 10-year veteran of the wellness industry, DJ, and author of the brand-new book, Do What Feels Good. It can be tough to find balance in a career that takes Bronfman around the world and keeps her…
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PSA: A Healthy Dole Whip Smoothie Bowl Exists and Could Be Coming to Your Local Grocery Store Soon
Here at Cooking Light, we love making smoothie bowls for breakfast. Done right, they’re a great way to start the day with a healthy, low-calorie meal, and they’re just so darn pretty. But they also take a little pre-planning and…
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Can You Go Overboard on Guacamole?
Guacamole is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dip, condiment, and snack, whether you’re a keto dieter or avid vegan. It’s rich, creamy, low in saturated fat, and is a good source of several essential nutrients. “But is guacamole actually healthy for you? And…
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'Foreign Contaminants' Force Recall of Over 21 Tons of Ground Beef
A Michigan company is recalling over 43,000 pounds of ground beef after receiving reports that it could have pieces of hard plastic mixed in among the meat. JBS Plainwell, a division of the JBS meat processor, issued the alert in…
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Yes Way Rosé Comes in Cans Now and Summer Can't Get Here Soon Enough
Summer is coming, and you know what that means … rosé season is almost upon us! Sadly, pesky (but very necessary) safety rules and regulations prohibit glass wine bottles in some of summer’s most happening spots—the beach, the pool, etc….
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I’ve Studied Microwaves for More than 30 Years — This Is the One That’s Good Enough for My Own Kitchen at Home
I’ve been testing cooking equipment for most of my professional life (more than 30 years), and when people hear what I do for a living the first thing they say is, “You must have an amazing kitchen!” Well, the truth…
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