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Brown ceramic saucepan full of cooked brown rice, with a wooden spoon nestled beneath the rice
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How to Cook the Perfect Pot of Brown Rice Every Time

Brown rice has been a staple food in diets worldwide for over 5,000 years—and for good reason. The whole grain is packed…

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A small carton of blueberries beside a mason jar of homemade jam on a cutting board
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How to Make Quick Homemade Jam (No Canning Needed!)

Store-bought jams are often loaded with added sugar, and canning your own can take a lot of time, equipment, and effort. But…

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Top down view of smoothie in a blender on a colorful tablecloth
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Do You Need a High-Speed Blender? (Plus Shopping and Blending Tips)

Smoothie aficionados and nice cream enthusiasts swear by them, but are high speed blenders really necessary for most plant-based home cooks? After…

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Utensils, resusable bag filled with grains and pasta, a colander, and glass tupperware filled with carrots on light blue tabletop
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4 Recipes You Can Make in a Hotel Room, and Other Healthy Travel Hacks

Cooking in a small kitchen with limited tools can be tricky—but it’s not impossible! Whether you’re on the road for a business…

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Potatoes in a wooden bowl with a sprig od rosemary and wooden utensils
Wellness

Are Potatoes Good For You? Everything You Need to Know About Starchy Vegetables

The average American consumes nearly 50 pounds of potatoes per year, making it the most popular vegetable in the United States. So…

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A bowl of snipped fresh green herbs, including mint, basil, oregano, and chives, sitting in a terra cotta bowl on a gray table
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The 4 Easiest Herbs to Grow at Home, According to a Garden Expert

Growing your own herbs saves money, avoids plastic packaging, and reduces food waste, since you only cut what you need. We asked…

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A dark cutting board with three knives laid out parallel across the board, along with a few radishes and a small bowl with finely chopped herbs
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Knife Skills for Beginners: A Visual Guide to Slicing, Dicing, and More

Finding that it takes you more time to chop and prep your ingredients than to actually cook them into a meal? This…

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Vegetable Broth full of carrot chunks, celery, an onion wedge, and fresh herbs in a medium silver pot on a gray table with a gray cloth wrapped around the pot handle
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How to Make Vegetable Broth

When it comes to flavor, homemade broth wins out every time over store-bought and costs about a quarter of what you’d pay…

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A canvas tote bag full of fresh produce lies on a white counter with more veggies surrounding it
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1-Week Vegan Meal Plan: How to Eat Plant-Based on a Budget for $3 a Meal

A whole-food, plant-based diet is not expensive. In fact, plant-based staples such as brown rice, potatoes, and beans are some of the…

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mother and child taking baked cookies from oven
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18 Essential Baking Tools for Healthy Home Bakers

Baking can often be more of a science than an art: The precise chemical reactions, ingredient ratios, and strict cook times are…

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In-Season Produce: Your Guide to Spring Vegetables and Fruits

What cook hasn’t yearned for the fresh flavor of spring’s first asparagus or peas, or the juicy sweetness of locally grown strawberries?…

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Grains Cooking Guide
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Whole Grain Guide Plus Cooking Tips

Whole grains are the foundation of a whole food, plant-based diet. Read on for a list of whole grains (including gluten-free options),…

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