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The Real Reason Why Egg Yolks Are Different Colors

An egg yolk's color can range from pale yellow to deep orange. We break down eggs-actly why that happens, and...


How Long Is It Safe to Stay on the Keto Diet?

This high-fat, low-carb eating plan has its fans—and detractors. Here's what the experts say about eating keto for the long-term.


14 Questions Nutritionists Get Asked the Most

Is gluten-free food healthier? Is low-carb the only way to lose weight? Is sugar the devil's food? You have questions....


This Is the Best Potato Chip Brand, According to a Taste Test

A Test Kitchen went on the search for the absolute best potato chips. Find out which brand had them craving...


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This State Has the Most Fast Food Restaurants in America

Fast food restaurants may not be gourmet, but they do have a time and a place in some people's diets....


Here’s What Happens When You Eat Leftover Rice—and Why Reheating It Doesn’t Help

If it's handled and stored improperly, leftover rice can make you sick. Here's why—and how to avoid so-called fried rice...


Are Rhubarb Leaves Really Toxic?

The answer is more complicated than you think.


11 “Healthy” Foods That Nutritionists Won’t Touch

They sound healthy, they look healthy—but are they? Nutritionists help us distinguish between the "looks good" food to the truly...

This Is What Alkaline Water Really Does to Your Body

Alkaline water is having a moment—but is it really worth the extra money? Here's what experts have to say about...


35 Absolutely Essential Recipes You Should Know Before You Turn 35

Everyday healthy meals, quick and easy snacks, decadent treats—learn to make these essential recipes and you'll be equipped for any...


13 Things Starbucks Employees Won’t Tell You

If you're looking to save bucks on Starbucks, look no further: We've got the inside scoop from frequent customers and...


8 Vintage Kitchen Items That Are Worth More Than You’d Think

Purging your kitchen of old things you don't use anymore is not only therapeutic, but potentially profitable. Find out what...


10 Foods Higher in Potassium Than a Banana

Surprise! Bananas deliver less than 10 percent of our daily dose of the mineral potassium, which protects against stroke and...


Joanna Gaines’ Diet Is Surprisingly Easy to Follow

Joanna Gaines' everyday diet is all about finding balance.


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The Best Supermarket in Every State

From a place that serves craft beer as you shop to the biggest selection of organic produce, these are the...


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The “Wasabi” You Get in Asian Restaurants Isn’t Really Wasabi

Here's what that green paste that comes with your sushi is really made of.


Here’s the Difference Between Air Frying and Baking

If you have a convection oven, do you really need an air fryer? As it turns out, there are a...

Do Condiments Expire? Here’s How Long Condiments Really Last

We know you have a collection of condiments in your fridge or pantry—here's how long you can use them safely


This Is What Milk Label Colors Really Mean

You’ve probably never noticed how colorful the milk section is.


This Taste Test Found the Best Pancake Mix

Learn which brand of pancake mix made us flip in our blind taste test.


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This Fast-Food Chain Makes More Money Per Store Than McDonald’s

McDonald's as a corporation might dominate the fast-food market, but when you break it down by store, its restaurants actually...


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Here’s Why You Can’t Franchise Chipotle or 3 Other Restaurants

Keep on dreaming if you were hoping to sell your own extra guac.


The Easy Trick to Knowing When Chicken Is Done Cooking

Don't assume your chicken is done just because you followed a recipe.

This Is the Real Reason Supermarkets Sell Bread in Brown Bags

It’s not to be environmentally friendly!


The Easy Trick for Keeping Your Avocados Fresh for 6 Months—Really!

After learning how easy this is, you’ll mourn all the browned avocados you’ve had to throw away.


The Simple Trick for Perfectly Golden Air Fryer Food Every Time

Miss the golden brown of authentic fried food? Check out this simple tip on how to get better air fryer...


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This Is the REAL Difference Between Butter and Margarine

Yankees or Red Sox. Beatles or Stones. Butter or margarine. As hotly contested debates go, the latter is the most...


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This Could Become the Third-Largest Fast-Food Chain in the U.S.

The chain is set to outpace Subway in terms of sales.


6 Foods to Never Wash Before Cooking

If you think you're getting rid of bacteria by washing these food items, think again.