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White bowl with greens, cooked chicken and strawberries.
May 18, 2026

Recipe: Chicken and Strawberry Salad

This salad takes advantage of one of spring’s gifts: fresh strawberries.

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Is it time to ditch the diet? Everything to know about intuitive eating

This sensible approach rejects the idea of “good” and “bad” food and encourages you to pay attention to what your body actually needs.

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Addicted to sweets? How to reduce sugar intake in these 5 steps

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5 ways to prevent diabetes

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Cooking With Coach: Bowtie pasta with broccoli and garlic

Made mainly with pantry staples, this easy one-pot pasta dish will be a new weeknight go-to.

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Cooking With Coach: Roasted Chickpeas

Pretzels and carrot sticks get old. We’ve got some new ideas for you.

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How to eat more healthfully during the holidays

Tips for balancing party food with healthy goals. December is a season of celebration, connection…

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How to spot disordered eating in your teen

Signs of disordered eating can be subtle, and early detection and intervention are key.

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The benefits of magnesium and how to get enough

Magnesium can boost mood, improve sleep, strengthen muscles and more.

Asian-American mother and daughter eat a meal at a restaurant.

Travel tips for children with food allergies

This mom's tips will help take some of the worry out of navigating food allergies while traveling.

Fun candy alternatives for Halloween

Stock your treat bowl with these easy, fun options to cut down on fun-sized candy bars.

The ultimate fall produce guide

Heading to the farmers market? Make your grocery list with our seasonal fall produce guide.

Tips to help your child find constipation relief

How to keep things moving when your child is constipated.

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