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13 Foods with Way More Salt than You Realized

What do instant oatmeal, cookies and canned veggies have in common? They are all foods...

17 Surprisingly Unhealthy Foods You Might Want to Avoid

Think these “healthy” foods are helping you lose weight or eat better? Here’s why they’re...

11 Simple Habits That Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety

The holidays can be filled with excitement and sometimes stress. Here are expert tips to...

Why You Should Think Twice About Ordering a Drink Over Ice

How clean is that ice in your drink, really? Investigations have shown that if you're...

The Scientific Reason Why Some of Us Crave Pasta So Darn Much

Don't blame your lack of willpower. Turns out a craving for pasta may be something...

10 Powerful Health Benefits of Parsley You Never Knew About

We tend to think of parsley as a garnish, and don't give it much thought....

Let’s Settle the Tomato Fruit vs. Vegetable Debate (Maybe)

But would you put it in a fruit salad...?

How to Burn Fat Fast: Start By Eating These 6 Foods

Eating these superfoods can turn on your body's fat-burning machine, according to Mehmet Oz, MD,...

If You Want to Lose Weight, These Two Words Work Better Than Any Diet

Watch your mouth (in more ways than one!)

This Is How Much Soda It Takes to Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Soda might be refreshing, but when it comes to your health, how much is too...

This Is Why You Need to Start Drinking Coffee Before Power Naps

It might seem counterintuitive, but coffee with your nap might be the perfect pair.

The One Drink You Should Think Twice About Ordering at McDonald’s, According to an Employee

This is totally gross!

This Is the Reason Why Americans Refrigerate Milk and Europeans Don’t

Yes, it's true!

The One Coffee You Should Never, Ever Order at Starbucks, According to an Employee

Take one guess!

13 Potluck Etiquette Rules to Memorize Before Your Next Party

Potlucks are a wonderful and informal way to gather with friends and family but just...

6 Things You Should Never, Ever Buy at Costco

Bigger isn't always better, and some items sell for way cheaper at the supermarket than...

6 Reasons You Should Never Throw Out Banana Peels

If you've been throwing a banana peel straight in the trash, you haven't been taking...

You Need to Try Hershey’s New Gold Candy Bar ASAP

This world-famous chocolate just got so much sweeter.

Drinking This Many Glasses of Water a Day Burns 490 Calories Every Week

Hello, slim waistline!

This Tiny Pub Was Just Named “the Best Restaurant in the World”

Prepare to be amazed.

The Scientific Reason Why Butter Could Be Healthier Than You Thought

You’d butter believe it!

The Amazing Way Belgians Balance Their Diets (Without Cutting Sugar or Carbs)

You’ll totally want to steal this simple trick.

If You Don’t Eat This One Food, You Could Be More Likely to Go Bald

Getting a little bare up there? It could be because of your diet, experts say.

This Is Why Tomato Juice Tastes Better on Planes

Even if you normally don't like it, your taste buds will thank you mid-flight.

Stop Everything: You Can Now Order Food on Facebook

Ordering food just got SO much easier!

You Should Be Eating Bread at the END of Your Meal—Here’s Why

Bread before dinner? Just say no. Bread after dinner? You're free to indulge, according to...

This Is Why Melons Can Go for $125 in Japan

Some are as expensive as a car.

Why Cutting Calories Won’t Help You Lose Weight, According to a Nutrition Expert

The No. 1 tip for weight loss may not be so accurate, after all.

You Have No Idea Just How Much Effort Goes Into a Restaurant Library

Hint: It can take more than a year.

We Bet You Can’t Handle the World’s Hottest Pepper

No matter how used to spicy food you are, you probably would start sobbing if...