• The Real Reason You Get So Hungry Before Your Period

    Jonesing for chocolate and pasta a few days before your cycle starts? You're certainly not alone. Getting hungry before your cycle stems from hormonal fluctuations as well as a metabolic need to support the intense process taking place in your body (via Greatist).

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  • Big News For Aldi Irish Butter Fans

    Irish butter is king. As a report in Bloomberg Businessweek advises, 20 years after its introduction to the U.S. market, Kerrygold is the second-best selling butter brand in the country, bested only by domestic butter Land O'Lakes, which has held the top spot since 1921.

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  • Read This Before You Buy Costco's Pumpkin Pie

    Costco's pumpkin pies are a bright spot in the garbage year that is 2020 and nobody will judge you for eating an entire pie yourself, particularly during the election cycle. However, before you pick up a Costco pumpkin pie to gorge on, consider the following.

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  • Why You Should Think Twice About Buying K-Cups

    If you're the only person in the house who drinks coffee, it's hard to beat the convenience and quickness of making an individual cup of Joe with a K-Cup. Not to mention that the Keurig may be the greatest thing to happen to office break rooms in decades.

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  • Details You Should Know About The Cardiac Diet

    Many diets have taken their turn at the forefront of health and fitness culture these past few years, one of the most common types being low-carb and high-fat for the purpose of weight loss. But those diets, while they may be right for some people, have left others concerned about cardiac health.

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  • What You Need To Know About Aldi's 'Red Bag Chicken'

    Do you love Chic-Fil-A? Do you also love paying a fraction of the chain's prices, not leaving your house, and getting pretty close to the same experience? Then get excited, because Aldi's "red bag chicken" is the poultry pay dirt you've been looking for.

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  • This Twist On Hot Chocolate Has Everyone Buzzing

    Remember when Dalgona coffee was all over TikTok, joining every other viral spring 2020 food trend? Well, there's an equally cozy but non-caffeinated drink that's been making the rounds this fall and winter season. Find out why this twist on hot chocolate has everyone buzzing.

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  • Sam's Club Food Court Secrets You Never Knew About

    Sam's Club or Costco? The choice between the two pay-to-shop big box stores may come down to one extremely important issue: which food court do you prefer? While Costco is famed far and wide for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, these are the Sam's Club food court secrets you never knew about.

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  • What Everyone Gets Wrong About Canned Food

    Canned food gets a pretty bad rap. You've probably heard or read that canned goods aren't as nutritious as fresh or frozen foods, that they're always brimming with excess amounts of sodium or sugar, or even that the cans themselves are lined with harmful chemicals. The truth is more complicated.

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  • The Unexpected Effect Skinny Ice Cream Could Have On Your Diet

    It seems like there are diet versions of almost any food, to the point where they start to feel like oxymorons. You've seen baked goods marketed as keto and gluten-free, plus paleo protein powder and sugar-free candy. However, the truth about some of these creations is less sweet than advertised.

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  • This Is The Difference Between Irish Butter And Regular Butter

    These days, shoppers can brows a vast selection of products in their grocery stores. Organic, gluten free, and vegan options are now commonly available. That means it can be overwhelming to choose the right product. A knowledge of food products can help in the decision making and we're here to help.

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  • This Is Queen Elizabeth II's Favorite Tea

    When Queen Elizabeth II enjoys teatime, she's following a royal fad and a veritable British institution. All signs point to Her Majesty having her cuppa with plenty of pomp and circumstance and a dash of milk. But what's her go-to blend? This is Queen Elizabeth II's favorite tea.

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  • This Is What Ground Beef Turning Brown Really Means

    We've all been there: You grocery shop over the weekend, and then when you reach for the ground beef on Taco Tuesday, you find it's turned brown. Tossing it out is a bummer -- not only for the environmentally conscious who avoid food waste, but also for those of us who don't like wasting money.

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  • Why Star Anise Should Be Your New Favorite Health Staple

    You might recognize star anise from holiday-themed wreaths and decor. The multi-pointed herb has a licorice-like flavor and comes from a Chinese evergreen tree — it's also grown in Vietnam (via The Kitchn). Beyond its unique look and flavor, star anise also works as a powerful anti-inflammatory.

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  • This Is What Happens When You Eat A Pint Of Ice Cream

    As anyone who has ever done it will tell you, it's really not that hard to polish off a pint of ice cream, particularly when you are distracted or your mind is someplace else. Take a moment and consider the potential impact consuming a pint of regular ice cream might have on your body.

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  • How Chrissy Metz's Family Shaped Her Relationship With Food

    This Is Us star Chrissy Metz's struggle with weight has been well-documented. Throughout her career, Metz has argued why it's nobody else's business what she does with her body. The actress has even opened up about how her weight negatively affected her ability to get acting roles early on.

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  • Unexpectedly Easy Ways To Get More Vegetables Each Day

    Most people know that they're likely not getting enough servings of vegetables each day. The high levels of nutrients that come from getting your greens help with vital processes like digestion, blood sugar regulation, and disease prevention.

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  • The Aldi Freezer Item You Don't Want To Miss Out On

    Aldi has a cult following for a reason — it offers high quality products that are always delicious and it has some truly unique items. Where else can you buy funnel cake mix from a grocery store? If you're looking for a crowd pleaser, you're in luck because Aldi just brought back a frozen fave.

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