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Some people love to start their day with a hearty bowl of cereal. The milk, soy milk, or rice milk adds extra vitamins and protein. Cereals nowadays are made with heart-healthy whole grains, complete with the fiber and carbs you need. However, healthy cereals are not all equal. Arrowhead Mills makes many healthy breakfast options, and they're great if you prefer a plain cereal with not much Read more
Pork gets a bad rap. Many people are afraid to eat pork unless it's cooked to death, but that only leaves the meat dry and tasteless. In addition, it's often thought of as a fatty meat, but it's so much more than bacon — it is "the other white meat" after all! Cuts like ham or the loin are both lean and full of protein, but they're also damned good (and pink pork is OK). The next time you're Read more
Karl Lagerfeld interviews himself, throws an amazing party — Styleite Rihanna is planning a fashion reality show for the UK — HuffPo Style The CFDA releases model health guidelines for Fashion Week — The Cut Dear Hollywood, ditch the boring gowns — Stylelist Elizabeth Olsen talks about her wild college experiences — The Daily Beast How to fall in love with belted coats — Lauren Read more
Powder-based smoothies are so convenient: add water, shake, and you're done. The problem is that these types of smoothies leave a lot to be desired in terms of taste — they're often chalky, tasteless, or, at worst, off-putting to the palate. To make these nutrient-rich smoothie powders more appetizing, try adding one — or a few! — of these mix-ins to your next smoothie. Fruit: Fresh or Read more
If you read labels to steer clear from any sketchy sounding ingredients, you've probably come across xanthan gum in random items from ice cream to salad dressings, from toothpaste to gluten-free desserts. Xanthan gum sounds artificial, but what is it really, and why is it in so many products? Without getting too scientific, xanthan gum is a carbohydrate created through fermentation. The process Read more
Losing weight is no easy task. It takes time to find the right combination of willpower, diet, and exercise to work for yourself, so it's no wonder that there's no end to products that promise to help you out. Anything from Snooki-endorsed Zantrex to tasteless, calorie-less fiber that fills your belly without adding calories are currently on the market touting fast results for dropping pounds. Read more
To some, polenta may be considered bland, boring, and tasteless. But this boiled cornmeal grain is anything but that — especially when you consider what it can be mixed with! Either served hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, polenta is a filling treat that is also an excellent grain for people who can't eat gluten or wheat. More polenta dishes are popping up on restaurant menus, Read more
If you're avoiding eggs because you eat a plant-based diet or simply to limit your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol, you have several options. Some substitutions work better than others depending on the recipe, but a little trial and error will help you determine which one works best with each dish. See the list below to learn which option I used in the vegan Chocolate Cranberry Zucchini Read more
Cheeky "Oops!" cake topper in aisle four of the craft store! Is mama celebrating a shotgun wedding or a surprise pregnancy? It's hard to tell, but I spied this decoration and wondered what others would make of it. What's your take, is it tasteless to celebrate an unplanned pregnancy with brazen decorations and jokes, or just an honest sign of the times? Unplanned Pregnancy Cake Topper: Read more
After eating hard, tasteless, discolored tomatoes for the past eight months, I'm loving the fact that my knife is now sliding through juicy, ripe, and delicious tomatoes. Although tomatoes generally taste better toward the end of the Summer, the tomatoes that are now arriving in farmers markets and grocery stores shouldn't be missed. Tomatoes are not only tasty, they are also good for us. In this Read more
