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9 Things You Never Knew About Watermelon

Jen Raskin — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:21:11 +0000

With summer nowhere, there is nothing better than to slice up fresh watermelon to enjoy on a hot day. There is nothing more refreshing! But no matter how well you think you know watermelon, there is a lot you will be surprised to learn about this summer staple. 1. It has a national holiday On […]

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6 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Weekly Meal Plan

Jen Raskin — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:04:30 +0000

Planning weekly meals can relieve a huge burden on your budget, not to mention on yourself when you do not need to scramble around the kitchen trying to come up with last-minute dinner ideas. Meal planning also allows you to utilize your leftovers so you have less waste and are therefore maximizing your food budget. […]

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7 Bountiful Benefits of Brazil Nuts

Jen Raskin — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:51 +0000

In just two Brazil nuts, you will find a bounty of necessary vitamins and nutrients along with your total daily selenium recommendation. It is a great addition to your diet though do not let the steep price tag deter you. Since you only need a couple a day, you can really make them last. Here […]

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11 Health Reasons to Eat More Celery

Jen Raskin — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:44:29 +0000

Doctors and nutrition experts are strongly encouraging those who want to get healthier to eat more celery. This crisp, crunchy vegetable often gets overlooked thanks to the popularity of superfoods like kale or spinach, but it is time you moved celery into the limelight when it comes to the vegetables you are consuming. 1. Drop […]

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11 Fun Fruit Skewer Ideas

Jen Raskin — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:15:38 +0000

Summer is a party season. Whether it is a picnic at the beach or park or a backyard barbecue for the Fourth of July, summer parties definitely need refreshing fruit treats. One of the best ways to make fruits easy to tote and enjoy at a party of any kind is to create fruit skewers. […]

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9 Yummy Things to Do with Leftover Hummus

Jen Raskin — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:17:59 +0000

I know what you are thinking. Leftover hummus? But the fact is we all probably have hummus hanging out in our fridges right now that we need to use up before it expires. While it is obviously one of the most flavorful, not to mention healthful, dips out there, you might be surprised to find […]

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9 Incredible Summer Camping Snacks You Will Love

Jen Raskin — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:09:05 +0000

We might be approaching the tail-end of summer, but that does not mean there is not enough time to get in a quick camping trip before the kids go back to school. Whether you are going for one night or more, camping makes for some of the best memories. However, you do not want everyone […]

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5 Berry Smoothies that Boost Your Antioxidant Intake

Jen Raskin — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:38:15 +0000

Antioxidants are essential for keeping healthy and living a longer, more youthful existence. They ward off free radicals that can damage your cells leaving you with a healthy body and gorgeous skin. So it makes sense that you would want to drink in as much antioxidant power as you can get. Berries are notoriously bursting […]

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11 Foods That Ward Off Prostate Cancer

Jen Raskin — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:30:46 +0000

Put down the bacon and the ice cream, guys. A diet that is high in saturated fats has been shown to bear a higher risk for prostate cancer. Now more common than ever for men, cases of prostate cancer are on the rise. While a diet alone will not prevent prostate cancer, studies have shown […]

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Cheese Tea Exists and It Is Everything

Jen Raskin — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:48:09 +0000

Behold, the power of cheese. It has the power to make children eat vegetables. It is THAT good. I love cheese. It might just be my most favorite thing to eat ever. When I lived in China, finding cheese was not always easy. Or rather, finding GOOD cheese wasn’t. Cheese is not used in Asian […]

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