• The Real Reason You Shouldn't Drink A Smoothie Every Day

    For anyone scrolling through #healthybreakfast on Instagram, the pictures of smoothies and smoothie bowls might seem like the pinnacle of health. Unfortunately, not all smoothies are created equal, and some are downright unhealthy. Drinking a smoothie every day could be sabotaging your health.

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  • You Shouldn't Throw Out Your Avocado Pits. Here's Why

    As one of the most Instagrammed foods of all time, avocados have gone mainstream in our food culture. According to Statista, U.S. annual consumption of the popular fruit exerpienced a six-fold increase since 1985, from 436 million pounds to more than 2.6 billion pounds last year.

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  • This Is The Secret Key To Disney's Mac And Cheese

    Still, not just any old boxed stuff will do for Disney's foodie festival. The Disney Parks Blog recently released their recipe, and the full name of the dish reveals the ingredients that make it so special. This isn't any ordinary mac and cheese.

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  • You Should Reconsider Buying Makeup At Aldi. Here's Why

    However, there are certain items you should avoid purchasing at Aldi, even when you're trying to save money. Sometimes there's a big difference between getting something for a reasonable price at Aldi and getting it elsewhere, perhaps even for slightly more, while saving yourself in the long run.

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  • Here's Why Nobody Wants To Buy Groceries From Big Lots

    There are some incredible deals you can find on items like furniture, which can be costly at other retailers. Big Lots also has amazing prices for cotton sheets that will make your next slumber soft and cozy. But there are definitely other things you want to avoid buying, like groceries.

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  • We Finally Know Why Costco's Hot Dogs Are So Delicious

    Costco sells delicious hot dogs. A popular meme jokes, "Being an adult is spending $500 at Costco because you were craving $1.50 hot dog," (via Instagram). That $1.50 price point may be the reason our brains tell us that these hot dogs taste so salty, savory, and good.

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  • This Is Why Meat Prices Keep Getting Cheaper

    Lately, grocery stores have boasted some disturbingly empty meat aisles, in yet another example of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives, perhaps permanently. As CNBC explained earlier this year, the virus spread lightning-fast throughout meatpacking plants.

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  • This Is The One Cut Of Chicken You Should Avoid Buying

    Looking to buy chicken by the pound, but not sure how to get the most meat for your dollar? After all, not all cuts have the same bone-to-edible meat ratio and you want to be sure that you're getting your money's worth. Next time you're at the butcher, there's one cut you for sure don't want to buy.

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  • The Secret Code You're Missing In Publix Tags

    With the chain expanding its reach, it won't be long before everybody is able to visit Publix for the best deals around, too. It's worth noting, however, that even better deals can be found once you know how to interpret their product labeling system.

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  • What You Should Know About Dollar Tree's $1 Steaks

    Dollar Tree can be a great one-stop shop for little things you need around the house from pencils to potholders, and the best thing about this chain is that unlike other "dollar stores," everything inside really does cost only a dollar. Even the steaks.

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  • This Is What Each Type Of Tea Does For Your Body

    As the leaves start to turn, you may be ready to switch up your beverage routine. Luckily, when you choose tea, your body gets to enjoy the health benefits the the brew. Between its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, tea can help with a variety of ailments.

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  • The Truth About Cooking Pork Chops On The Grill

    When it comes to cooking, there are a few smells that can immediately invoke a craving — bacon cooking, fresh baked sweets, and meat on a grill. When a neighbor lights their grill, something pavlovian happens. That smoky scent combined with images of a perfect char can make your mouth water.

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  • Here's Why Costco's Oreos Don't Taste The Same

    Costco's signature brand, Kirkland, isn't just a cheaper alternative to higher-end products; sometimes it even beats its top-shelf competitors in taste tests, too. Consider Kirkland Vodka which, for the longest time, had shoppers convinced it was secretly Grey Goose vodka in disguise.

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  • This Is The Actual Difference Between Basmati Rice And Jasmine Rice

    We've all been there. You're craving your favorite spicy chicken with red curry and awesomely fragrant rice your favorite Thai restaurant serves. Instead of ordering takeout, you head to the grocery store. Then you get to the rice aisle and have no idea if you should get basmati or jasmine rice.

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  • This Is Why Costco Made That Croissant Change

    About a year ago, Costco customers started noticing something new in the bakery department, a change that wasn't entirely welcome. The croissants -- a pastry whose very name means "crescent," now no longer resembled their eponymous shape. Instead, they were more or less straight.

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  • This Is Why People Can't Stop Talking About Aldi's New Honey

    Aldi is comin' in hot with this latest find, and we are here for it. It's honey, but with a spicy kick, and this combination of heat and sweet is definitely the thing we'll be drizzling onto fried chicken, pizza, and wings from now on. Aldi's new Berryhill Hot Honey comes in two varieties.

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