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Online restaurant ordering sites Grub Hub and Seamless merge

Tue, May 21, 2013 12:23 PM
by Robin Shreeves
Those who like to order delivery or takeout from a laptop are about to get a bigger network. (But that doesn't mean you should do it more often.)

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5 easy ways to eat more greens
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 11:06 AM by Starre Vartan
If you have trouble getting enough leafies, here are some simple ways to trick yourself into consuming more of them.
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Are Teavana and Celestial Seasonings teas safe to consume?
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 4:53 PM by Kimi Harris
Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.
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Some foodborne illnesses on the rise

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 4:00 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Each year in the United States, about one in six people fall ill with some type of foodborne illness, according to the CDC.
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NPR's Cook Your Cupboard gets creative with your odd ingredients
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 9:47 AM by Robin Shreeves
NPR wants to help turn your back-of-the-pantry food items into dinner — all with the help of chefs and helpful home cooks.
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Got old prescription medication? National Take Back day is April 27
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 4:34 PM by Robin Shreeves
When the DEA holds it National Take Back Initiative on April 27, the public will be able to safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
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Where to find good vegetarian fast food
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 3:38 PM by Robin Shreeves
Until recently, vegetarians had to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for good, meatless options.
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5 recipes for arugula
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 10:56 PM by Robin Shreeves
One of the first greens to appear in the spring is peppery arugula. It adds a punch to any salad, but it’s also very versatile. We have five recipes that take arugula out of the salad bowl and into other dishes.
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Honey-Sweetened Raspberry Sauce
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 7:15 PM by Kimi Harris
Tangy yet sweet, this raspberry sauce is delicious over ice cream and drizzled over chocolate desserts.
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Smartphone app can improve weight loss

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 11:06 AM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

A new app called My Meal Mate by the U.K.'s NHS can help you lose weight by monitoring your calorie intake.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in meat on the rise
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 10:48 AM by Robin Shreeves
A new report by Environmental Working Group details disturbing problems that widespread use of antibiotics in animals causes for humans. It also offers tips for consumers.
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Why the taste of beer triggers good feelings in the brain

Mon, Apr 15, 2013 3:44 PM by Tanya Lewis, LiveScience

The rise in dopamine levels due to the taste of beer was even higher with those with a family history of alcoholism.
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Modern Sprout: Hydroponic windowsill box needs funding
Mon, Apr 15, 2013 1:46 PM by Robin Shreeves
A Kickstarter campaign is raising funds for a simple, stylish, sustainable windowsill box that will grow herbs, vegetables, fruits, flowers and more.
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The 3 C's of homemade meals: Cost, cooking time, calories

Mon, Apr 15, 2013 9:40 AM

Video: Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares four simple recipes that are light on your wallet, watch, and waist, from a berry smoothie for breakfast to grilled chicken parmesan and broccoli for dinner.
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How to clean your produce, naturally
Mon, Apr 15, 2013 12:44 AM by Starre Vartan
Whether they're organic or conventional, washing your fruits and veggies well makes a difference.
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The fight over whether raw milk is safe continues
Fri, Apr 12, 2013 2:39 PM by Kimi Harris
A recent CDC report on raw milk receives backlash from raw milk supporters.
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