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Tropical fruit.

What Is Jackfruit and Should You Eat It?

 If you’ve been to a grocery store lately, there’s a good chance that you encountered a large, green and spiky fruit sitting next to other tropical produce. It’s called a jackfruit and it’s something you’ll be seeing lots more of the bulbous fruit can be used for both savory and sweet dishes depending on its ripeness. Because of its size, however, it can be an incredibly intimidating food. Not only can it weigh up to 50 pounds, but it has a thick, green rind surrounding the fleshy inside (luckily, it’s also available prepped—in a can or in the refrigerated section). Here’s the healthy scoop on the trendy fruit you may not have tried before.

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Healthy Milkshake and Smoothie Ideas

Between holiday parties and, well, let’s face it, 2021 itself, you may have been drinking a bit more than was wise at the end of last year. So, as the new year approached, you may have made the decision to forgo alcohol altogether for the month of January.

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A woman measuring her waist.

5 ‘healthy’ habits that are sabotaging your weight loss efforts

The prospect of losing weight can be mysterious to some and nearly impossible to others. I get it. You could spend countless hours at the gym, avoid processed foods and eat lots of vegetables, but the scale still won’t budge. While you may think you’re doing everything right, there are a few seemingly “healthy” habits that may be to blame.

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A cold beverage.

After Passing Soda Tax To Curb Habit, Dems Insist Retailers Are Price-Gouging

Last year, Philadelphia’s city government passed a tax on soda, which took effect at the beginning of this year. The fight over its passage and the tumult caused by its enforcement propelled the dry issue of municipal taxation to national news. As Fox News reported last month, “Philadelphia’s experience could shape how the soda tax debate plays out across the country.” It should also influence the conversation over the endless spiral of taxing and spending in America’s mismanaged, one-party big cities.

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A bride and groom.

Your wedding week: An RD’s sensible slim-down advice

Grocery shopping in the time of coronavirus has been … a whirlwind to say the least. There’s been an increase in what people are calling “panic buying,” which basically means folks are stockpiling food and supplies. Despite this, grocery stores are doing their best to keep in-demand items on shelves, with some even closing overnight to allow for restocking time.

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A cooked turkey.

Dietitian-approved food choices for your Thanksgiving feast

Grocery shopping in the time of coronavirus has been … a whirlwind to say the least. There’s been an increase in what people are calling “panic buying,” which basically means folks are stockpiling food and supplies. Despite this, grocery stores are doing their best to keep in-demand items on shelves, with some even closing overnight to allow for restocking time.

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A man pinching his belly fat.

The 3 P’s of a successful weight-loss strategy

The unofficial start of summer — Memorial Day — kicks off this weekend and since many of us have been hibernating all winter, it’s time to jumpstart a lifestyle change to lose weight and feel your absolute best! To initiate behavior change for quick weight loss, I always encourage my clients to utilize the 3 P’s: Plan, Purchase and Prep.

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