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Your ‘Compostable’ Takeout Container Might Actually Contain This Dangerous Chemical
Poke around a typical office at midday, and you’re likely to see at least a few compostable fiber bowls from restaurants like Chipotle and Sweetgreen holding your coworkers’ lunches. As fast-casual chains compete for customers in cities across the U.S., many companies tout these eco-friendly containers as a way to brand themselves as environmentally responsible. […] More
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Jack of All Trades: Why Pumpkin Is a Great Nutritional Option All Year Round
Get it out of your head that pumpkins are for October only, bound to be pie filling or a seasonal decoration. “Pumpkins provide a wealth of nutrients, especially this time of year, when we’re eating less fresh produce,” says Liz Applegate, director emeritus of sports nutrition at the University of California, Davis. 10 Pumpkin Recipes […] More
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10 Unexpected Foods That Lower Bad Cholesterol (And Boost the Good Kind)
About one in every three deaths in the United States can be attributed to cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. That’s an average of one death every 38 seconds due to heart issues. High cholesterol can lead to various forms of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, but the best way to […] More
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The 8 Best Muscle-building Foods for Vegans and Vegetarians
You can still maintain strong bones as a vegan or vegetarian and gain muscle. What’s key, says Leslie Bonci, R.D., L.D.N., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is packing in calcium-rich dairy subs while following this simple formula for successful muscle protein synthesis: Weight training plus adequate protein—that is, getting enough […] More
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The 50 Best and Worst Fall Foods, Ranked
You know all recipes can be health hacked—subbing half your white potatoes for cauliflower for a more nutritious mashed potato dish, for example. But when it comes to mom’s cooking at Thanksgiving or the fall foods at your local coffee shop, there are probably a few calorie bombs you haven’t thought about before (as well […] More
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10 Healthy Snacks to Fight Midday Munchies
As a kid, snack time was always something to look forward to—usually because it meant fruit snacks, granola bars, or salty chips. Snacks equaled fun. If that’s the remained a constant through adulthood, it’s time to make some adjustments to your diet. Noshing on snacks that have little to no nutritional value when you’re trying to […] More
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9 Things You Would Have to Give up to Eat Like Tom Brady
Tom and wife Gisele Bundchen’s personal chef Allen Campbell talked to Boston.com about what the couple (and their kids) eat to stay in such d*mn good shape. Want to give it a try? First off, you should know that it’s 80 percent fresh, organic veggies and whole grains like quinoa, millet, and beans. Why Tom […] More
