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I did it. I finished 30 entire days without alcohol, added sugars, bread, beans, and dairy. I ate healthy fats, animal-based protein and vegetables. While US News & World Report named Whole30 #37 on a list of 39 diets, it (mostly) worked for me. I figured the easiest way to share my experience is to answer …
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Dunkin’ Donuts announced the return of the Black-Eyed Susan donut, which will be available through May 17, at participating Baltimore-area Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants. The limited-time Black-Eyed Susan donut recognizes Maryland’s official flower. The donut is a yeast shell, frosted with yellow icing and topped with chocolate sprinkles and a dollop of chocolate buttercreme. Dunkin’ Donuts will …
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You've probably seen Mason jar salads floating around Pinterest for, you know, years, but I finally got around to making one. And my life hasn't been the same. These are amazing! Everything stays so fresh, including avocados. I left one in the fridge for two days and the avocados? STILL GREEN. No air gets in there. …
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If you know me, you know that I don't enjoy cooking, but I really love food. Steve is a great cook, but we're both busy and don't have much time to make good, creative meals. My friend, Hallie, tried Hello Fresh and sent me an invite to try a box for free. In! Once we …
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I still remember the first nutrition lesson that Rachel taught me. In college, she needed volunteers for a study on calorie perception. I measured different sizes of cereal (i.e. 1 cup) and what I would normally pour for a normal breakfast. I sadly learned that I was WAY off in my measurements, and that lesson …
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I thought that I'd missed the seasonal boat on posting this recipe, but with with a "snow bomb" in the forecast this week, I decided that it should still be shared. My friend Sarah shared the original recipe with me and I made some modifications. Steve actually said that this is the best thing that …
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Steve came down with the flu and was craving chicken pot pie. I can't eat the classic version, so we searched for something a little lighter. I found this recipe on AllRecipes.com and was able to follow it really closely. Our local store didn't have whole wheat pie crusts and we only had baby carrots, …
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