• You Should Start Eating More Black Beans. Here's Why

    Move over superfoods because there's a new bean on the block and in our slow cookers that has us talking about its seemingly boundless health benefits. OK, black beans are not new, but if you've never considered their nutritional value, you may want to.

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  • What You Should Know Before Using Monk Fruit Sweetener

    Alternative sweeteners are all the rage as the world tries to balance out its need to eat healthy with its love of and for sweet foods and desserts. One such sweetener that has been gaining in popularity and making headlines over the past couple of years is monk fruit sweetener.

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  • Why Walmart Shoppers Might Want To Avoid Whole Foods

    Walmart and Whole Foods are two of the biggest players in the retail game today. When it comes to choosing between the two options, you may get flummoxed if you're a Walmart regular trying to buy groceries at Whole Foods. This is why.

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  • You Should Never Order Eggplant Tofu At Panda Express

    As far as Chinese fast food is concerned, few names in the industry come close to the legendary brand that is Panda Express. But there specific dishes that might sound tempting but that you're better off not eating. Here's a tip: Forget about ordering the eggplant tofu at Panda Express.

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  • The Scandinavian Holiday Treat You Need To Try

    Lefse hails from Norway and it has roots dating back to the early 19th century, when Norwegians began planting and harvesting potatoes to combat famine. The dish remains a Christmas tradition for many Norwegian-Americans today, using recipes that have been passed down through generations.

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  • The Bizarre History Of The Cookie Crisp Mascot

    Although many of these mascots are super-retro, most have been updated and customized as the years have passed. A specific example of this is the Cookie Crisp Mascot, who has experienced myriad changes and tweaks, including changing the character itself numerous times.

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  • Here's What Makes Southern Tomato Sandwiches Unique

    The Southern tomato sandwich has been likened to a BLT, but without the "B" or the "L." While you can recreate the simple sandwich no matter where you live in the U.S., there is one thing that sets the tomato sandwich from the South apart from any other tomato sandwich.

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  • Here's What You Can Do To Thicken Creamed Corn

    Creamed corn is both delicious and filling and creamy (naturally) and sweet to the taste buds. However, one of the biggest pitfalls of making creamed corn is getting the consistency right. Often times you may find that your creamed corn is too runny. Here's how to fix that.

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  • This Is How Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Was Created

    That said, the show has retained its popularity over the years, and Fieri's food tours through the country's "greasy spoon" eateries continue to intrigue viewers. But do you know how things first fell into place for Fieri to start working on the show? It was sort of an accident.

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  • The Reason Why You Should Be Eating Cottage Cheese

    Cottage cheese, usually accompanied with a low calorie fruit such as grapefruit, has been a staple of fad diets since at least our grandmothers' time. For generations, many people have turned to this diet classic when they are watching their waistline, and as science shows, that's with good reason.

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  • Why You Shouldn't Eat Gas Station Hot Dogs

    Maybe you want to live in blissful ignorance of how hot dogs are really made. But when you're treating yourself to the occasional hot dog, it all comes down to being mindful. One of the things of which you should be mindful is the venue where you're grabbing that quick all-American meal.

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  • You've Been Salting Your Roasted Potatoes Wrong This Whole Time

    It's paramount to only salt after the potatoes have roasted. Don't skimp on the salt -- potatoes require lots of it to be perfectly seasoned. Any type of salt is fine, but kosher is preferred. Next time you're looking for an incredibly crispy and delicious potato side, try this method.

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  • Plastic Wrap Vs Aluminum Foil: Which Is More Eco-Friendly?

    Both are good for preserving leftovers in the fridge, or for covering food on your counter. For the instances when either plastic wrap or aluminum foil would work, you probably want to use whichever one is better for the environment. But when you compare the two, which is more eco-friendly?

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  • What Vegans Should Know About Ritz Crackers

    Trying to find food in the grocery store (especially packaged snacks) that are vegan can be difficult. To help you save time and prevent you from having to examine the long ingredient list on the back of each Ritz box, we've done the digging for you. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Here's Why You Shouldn't Drink Blue Moon

    The pertinent question, then, is this: With so many possibilities out there, which beer is best? Some people will happily vouch for Blue Moon, produced a Colorado brewery that was started by Keith Villa in 1995. And if you fall into that camp, you may want to reconsider.

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