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Key Takeaways San Juan Salsa Co. salsa products are being recalled in select Costco locations. This is due to the cilantro in the salsas being contaminated with wood fragments. There are no injuries or illnesses connected to this recall. Costco just announced a recall on eight different salsa products, according to a published member letter. […]
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Microplastic consumption is a concerning development that can feel impossible to escape, as studies on the increased risk of plastics seemingly pop up constantly. One of the best things I’ve learned to do when I am feeling overwhelmed is to reach out to experts for their advice.  It’s important to note that we don’t necessarily
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Key Takeaways Nutrients in some foods are easier to absorb when they’re paired with complementary foods. This includes tomatoes with olive oil and turmeric with black pepper. A gastroenterologist also recommends spinach with citrus and garlic with honey. Did you know that some foods are more beneficial for your health when paired with another food?
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Key Takeaways Joy Bauer shares her recipe for soft pretzels, which have 10 grams of protein per pretzel. The recipe only uses Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt. In an interview, Bauer shares her tips for making the pretzels as delicious as possible. You can find pre-made soft pretzels in the freezer
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Key Takeaways A new study connects eating more than 300 grams of chicken per week to elevated mortality risk. That risk includes overall or all-cause mortality as well as the risk of dying from gastric cancers. Three hundred grams of chicken would be about three servings of chicken per week. Chicken is a staple on
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My mom recently retired, so she has a lot more time to focus on the walking routine she’s wanted to do—and it’s one of our most recommended forms of exercise for women 50 or older. She’s always been incredibly active, though, and the one who taught me how important it was to create an exercise
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Key Takeaways A new study suggests replacing your typical snacks with pecans may lower cholesterol. Lower LDL cholesterol is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Replacing nutrient-poor snacks, like chips or cookies, with pecans may result in the best benefits. While we were once encouraged to avoid nuts, thankfully, science
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Key Takeaways Stanley Tucci shared his family recipe for Zucchini Fritters, which uses just a few ingredients. The recipe starts with zucchini, plus Pecorino Romano, flour and egg. Pantry staples like olive oil, salt and pepper finish off the recipe with lots of flavor. Even though I’m a dietitian and I love to cook, I
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For some, the beginning of spring brings excitement for the warmer weather. Others (like me) are jazzed for berry season. Farm-fresh blueberries and strawberries are so candy-like, flavorful and poppable. I want to eat the fruit daily, though they hardly stick around long enough. In the past, I’ve found that they’re a bit finicky, so
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Key Takeaways Junk journaling is the sustainable trending hobby that everyone should get behind. The hobby involves creating journal collages with receipts, wrappers, stickers and more. It’s also a great way to save sentimental scraps from traveling. Today is Earth Day, which means that climate-friendly activities and sustainable actions may be top of mind for
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