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21. 5 Easy Weeknight Meals
    

    Back to school means back to routines that help kids succeed, like monitoring their homework and getting them to bed at a reasonable hour. Chef Chris Scott believes in another routine: introducing kids to the kitchen. Scott, 44, is co-founder of Brooklyn Commune, a café and market in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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22. Three Ways to Cook Cod
    

    In the world of seafood, cod is a quiet cousin. Other fish, especially salmon and tuna, get all the attention as standout sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. But the humble cod is unfairly forgotten, says Elisabetta Politi, RD, MPH, CDE, LDN, nutrition manager of the Duke Diet & Fitness Ce

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23. Q&A With Rocco DiSpirito
    

    Born in Queens, N.Y. and educated at the Culinary Institute of America, Rocco DiSpirito is best-known as a celebrity chef, cookbook author, TV host, and food truck purveyor. He recently talked to WebMD the Magazine about how he got on the path of healthy cooking, why he loves his job so much, what h

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24. Getting Too Much of Vitamins And Minerals
    

    Nowadays, everything from bottled water to orange juice seems to have souped-up levels of vitamins and minerals in it. That may sound like a way to help cover your nutritional bases, especially if your diet is less than stellar. But are you in danger of getting too much of these important nutrients?

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25. Family Dinners: Tips for Better Communication
    

    Want kids with better grades, better moods, and better eating habits? Start having dinner together as a family. "Eating together is a fundamental way of creating closeness in a family," says Brad Sachs, PhD, a family psychologist in Columbia, MD and author of The Good Enough Child and The Good Enoug

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26. Your Brain on Sugar
    

    Is sugar worse for you than, say, cocaine? According to a 2012 article in the journal Nature, it's a toxic substance that should be regulated like tobacco and alcohol. Researchers point to studies that show that too much sugar (both in the form of natural sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup) not on

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27. Top 10 Smart Foods for College Students
    

    Poring over textbooks, organizing lecture notes, and prepping for tests takes a toll on your brain. Give your gray matter the fuel it needs to help you stay focused and absorb what you learn in the classroom. Milk and yogurt. Low-fat dairy products are packed with protein and B vitamins that may hel

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28. 12 Ways to Save Money on Food Shopping
    

    You’re paying more these days not only at the gas pump but also at the grocery store. Blame it on rising oil prices, disappointing crop yields, global warming, or the weak dollar. What it all means is that you need to find smart ways to save. These expert tips and strategies can help you slash your

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29. Meat & Poultry Cooking Guide
    

    The best way to make sure meat and poultry are juicy and delicious is to cook them to the proper doneness. When you overcook meat and poultry they dry out and become tough—but you don’t want to undercook them either. The most foolproof way to tell when meat is done, whether you’re roasting, grilling

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30. Essential Kitchen Tools and Cooking Utensils
    

    To make your kitchen an enjoyable, easy place to work, make sure your tools and ingredients are handy, your sink is cleared out and your work surfaces are clean. Like any good workspace, your kitchen needs good tools. The following recommendations include what you’ll need to cook healthy meals, as w

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