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8 'Bad' Foods That Are Actually Good for You

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Think you can't have cheese or steak to eat a healthy diet? We're here to tell say you can. With some stipulations, of course.

Here's the Truth About Coconut Sugar

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It's marketed as an alternative to refined sugar. But is coconut sugar really a healthier option?

How Cup Noodles Became an Instant Hit in America

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You might have survived off ramen noodles in your 20s. Certainly you've had them at some point in your life. But have you ever considered how Cup Noodle made its way to the U.S.?

Try T'ej, the Honey Wine of Ethiopia

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Fermented from honey, yeast, water and gesho and served chilled in beaker-shaped bottles known as bereles, t'ej is Ethiopia's most popular drink and one of the oldest in the world.

Your Grocery Store Apple Could Be a Year Old, But That's OK

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Science has made it possible for some apples to be stored as long as a year before selling. How is that done, and is it safe?

Move Over Turducken. The Christmas PieCaken Is Here

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You think the turducken is a glutinous holiday dish? Let us introduce you to the Christmas PieCaken.

Think You Don't Get Enough Protein? That May Just Be Hype

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Global retail sales of protein supplement products reached a staggering $18.9 billion in 2020, but is all this extra protein in our diets really necessary?

Chia Seeds Could Be the Nutritional Nuggets You Need

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They can be stored for up to five years before they lose their potency, and they are a versatile nutritional powerhouse.

Food Fermentation: How Microorganisms Make Food Delicious

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Our ancestors survived long winters because of fermented foods, but what health benefits do they have for modern humans?

Fire in the Hole! The Hot Sauce Quiz

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Nothing adds heat to a dish quite like hot sauce. Think you're hot sauce savvy? Take this quiz and prove it!