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Mark Bittman's plant-based menu for your weekend barbecue

Chana Chaat Burgers

Health news

Margaret O'Malley / Updated Jul.20.2018 / 5:37 PM ET

Eat plants, lots of them — especially when you fire up the grill. Here's how.

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Lifestyle

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The science behind being 'hangry'

Nicole Spector / Updated Jul.19.2018 / 12:14 PM ET

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Health news

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How to lose weight for good, according to a dietitian

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Jul.19.2018 / 8:12 AM ET

Janielle Wright employed the intermittent fasting technique, where you only allow yourself to eat within a certain window of time, to cut her caloric intake.

Features

How one woman lost 65 pounds in six months with intermittent fasting

Julie Compton / Updated Jul.17.2018 / 4:48 PM ET

Smokey Shrimp Tacos with Chorizo Beans & Mango Salsa

Lifestyle

Chef Julie Andrews, MS, RDN, CD, The Gourmet RD

More than a dozen healthy Mexican recipes to try tonight

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Jul.17.2018 / 11:24 AM ET

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Lifestyle

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8 Trader Joe's products you should leave on the shelf

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Jul.16.2018 / 3:18 PM ET

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Health news

Minimalist Baker

French fry recipes that won't derail your diet this weekend

Brianna Steinhilber / Updated Jul.13.2018 / 1:01 PM ET

Beets contain dietary nitrates that have been shown to increase blood and oxygen flow to the muscles.

Features

Snacking In Sneakers

8 summer superfoods that fuel your workout

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD / Updated Jul.11.2018 / 5:25 PM ET

A better way to keep your food cool at the beach

A Better Way

A better way to keep your food cool at the beach

/ Updated Jul.11.2018 / 12:23 PM ET

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Features

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Not losing weight? Take a look at what you're drinking

Erica Lamberg / Updated Jul.11.2018 / 8:57 AM ET

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Features

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Why Mark Bittman wants you to be a part-time vegan

Margaret O'Malley / Updated Jul.10.2018 / 6:02 PM ET

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Tech News

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A fitness app for every workout excuse

Rebecca Norris / Updated Jul.10.2018 / 11:02 AM ET

Coffee is good for you (for real this time!)

Consumer

Coffee is good for you (for real this time!)

/ Updated Jul.10.2018 / 8:17 AM ET

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Health news

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7 food pairings that will boost nutrient absorption

Amy Gorin, RDN / Updated Jul.09.2018 / 3:08 PM ET

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Features

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Not losing weight? Nutrition confusion may be to blame

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Jul.08.2018 / 10:40 AM ET