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But before you spend another dime on a diet product, or start changing the way you eat, Jamie Hickey, certified trainer, certified nutritionist, and founder of Truism Fitness, urges you not to fall for what are essentially myths about weight loss.
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The Unexpected Dish 18% Of People Pretend To Like But Secretly Hate
What about when everyone else claims they adore a particular dish ... but to you, it's just eh? You could stick your fork in for a bite, and declare, "Yum!" -
18% Of People Wish They Knew How To Make This Extremely Difficult Dish
We all have our recipe stand-bys -- dishes that we can whip up, with little effort, which will win us applause at the holiday dinner table or a picnic potluck. It could be an easy cake box hack, or that fabulous salad that just takes opening a can or two and tossing in some fresh veggies and Ranch. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Multigrain Bread
If your goal is to eat the most nutrient-dense foods, you might need to rethink whether your lunch routine of a turkey sandwich on sliced multigrain is as good for you as it sounds. That's because "multigrain" does not always mean that the multiple grains used to bake your loaf are good for you. -
Here's Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Pita Chips
Pita chips would seem like a healthy alternative when you've got an intense junk food craving. But according to nutritionist, chef, and food writer Robin Miller, that's not the case. Read more about how pita chips compare to other crunchies. -
Andrew Zimmern Reveals What Bizarre Foods Was Really Like Behind The Scenes - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Zimmern, who is now the star and producer of the Emmy award-winning show, The Zimmern List, said he thinks that most viewers would be shocked by "the colossal amount of time and energy that it takes to make an hour of quality television." -
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When You Eat Broccoli Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body
Whether you love its taste, texture, or how it resembles adorable little trees, broccoli is a popular vegetable for good reason. But what if you love broccoli so much that you just want to eat it every single day? -
The Cookie Freezing Trick You Should Know Before Baking Another Batch
To curb your sweet tooth and better your cookie batch, Penny Stankiewicz, chef instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, has a few helpful tips for baking cookies that will look and taste better. -
The Surprising Way These Ingredients Are Impacting Your Cookies
If you've put in the time and didn't leave out any ingredients or mess up the instructions, why shouldn't your cookies look Pinterest-perfect? Blame your recipe rather than yourself because more often than that, the ingredients list and instructions are just too vague. -
When You Eat Lots Of Carbs Every Day, Here's What Happens To Your Body
There are health concerns linked specifically to the overconsumption of carbohydrates. And some are serious. -
KitchenAid Black Friday Deals You'll Regret Missing In 2020
If you haven't been able to jump on the pandemic-baking bandwagon because you lack the appropriate kitchen tools, this year's Black Friday sales are your ticket to binge. You can find especially sweet deals on KitchenAid stand mixers, which are notoriously expensive. -
These Black Friday 2020 Keurig Deals Are A Total Steal
If you were hoping to score a Keurig machine for your holiday shopping list, we've got great news: the Black Friday Keurig deals are really hot this year! -
Costco Shoppers Are Comparing This Sauce To Chick-Fil-A's
What wouldn't people do for Chick-fil-A's signature sauce? Well if you'd rather not steal it, here are copycat recipes inspired by the zesty condiment. But what if you could have a whopping 44 ounces of a sauce that tastes exactly like Chick-fil-A's sauce, no stealing or cooking required? -
Andrew Zimmern Reveals Why He Really Will Eat Anything - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Andrew Zimmern explained why he believes that when it comes to food, you always need to keep an open mind — even when that food is coconut grub, which is a type of larvae. -
Your Trail Mix Might Be A Lot Worse For You Than You Think
As Lynell Ross, a certified health and wellness coach, certified nutritionist, and instructor for the National Diabetes Prevention Program, pointed out in an interview with Mashed, trail mix was made for active people. In fact, your trail mix might be a lot worse for you than you think. -
Here's Why This Burger King Salad Is So Concerning
In an interview with Mashed, Sue Heikkinen, head registered dietitian for the calorie and nutrition tracking app MyNetDiary, explained why the Burger King Crispy Chicken Garden Salad is so concerning. Here's what she had to say. -
Here's Why This Chipotle Salad Is So Concerning
"I'll have the Chipotle salad." It's an innocent-sounding pronouncement, especially when everyone else you know is grabbing McDonald's for lunch or hitting the Chinese buffet. But, you could also be packing in a lot more calories than you might have intended to. -
The Most Concerning Thing About Five Guys' Burger Isn't What You Think
The good news, nutritionist Amy Shapiro told Mashed, is that a burger from Five Guys is not the unhealthiest thing on the menu. Now here's the bad news. -
Why You Should Think Twice About Ordering Sashimi
When it comes to sashimi, you really should slow your roll, according to award-winning food safety and nutrition expert Toby Amidor. In an interview with Mashed, she confirmed that sashimi is indeed as risky as it seems. -
The Most Popular Pie In The U.S. Is A Classic
According to polls, the most popular pie in the US is a complete classic we all know and love. Other beloved American favorites are pumpkin pie and pizza. -
Here's Everything Wrong With Miller Light
It's got to be five o'clock somewhere ... the question is, is it Miller time? According to Michael Murdy, beer expert and founder of Robust Kitchen, when you go for the gold, you're actually cheating yourself out of a better beer experience. -
Why You Should Think Twice About Ordering Ceviche At A Sushi Restaurant
Before you dig those chopsticks into a ceviche bowl, award-winning food safety and nutrition expert Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Best 3-Ingredient Cookbook, has a warning for you. -
Why Andrew Zimmern Says Uber Eats Is So Bad For Restaurants - Exclusive
To say independent restaurants are having a bad year would be the understatement of the century, if you ask Bizarre Foods' Andrew Zimmern. -
Andrew Zimmern Opens Up About His Relationship With Anthony Bourdain - Exclusive
In an exclusive relationship with Mashed, Zimmern shared what it was really like to be close personal friends — and professional foes — with Bourdain, and why 2020 has been an especially hard year to live through as a champion of the hard-hit restaurant industry without "Tony" there to commiserate. -
Rodney Scott Dishes On Chef's Table: BBQ, The Secret To Great 'Cue, & More - Exclusive Interview
In an interview with Mashed, Rodney Scott shared what it was like seeing his life featured on Netflix, how opening his very first location in Charleston was a dream of his since his junior year economics class, and why he feels like barbecue cooks don't get the respect they deserve. -
Andrew Zimmern Makes Frightening Prediction About The Future Of Independent Restaurants - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Andrew Zimmern explained why he's crusading on behalf of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a lobby group that's been fighting to get support for independent restaurants in the pending coronavirus economic relief bill.