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Is It Safe to Eat Runny Eggs Right Now or Are You Risking Bird Flu?

There are still lots of unknowns, but here’s what an expert thinks.
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12 Veggie-Packed Smoothie Recipes That Don’t Taste Like Salad

A good-for-you shake that goes down easily? Sign us up.
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8 Quick and Easy Dinners for Nights When All You Want to Do Is Flop on the Couch

If you’re tired, over it, and can’t deal with an actual recipe, we’ve got you.
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Is It Safe to Put Piping-Hot Food in the Fridge, or Should I Let It Cool Down a Bit First?

Food poisoning isn’t something you want to play around with.
Food

Is It Safe to Eat Chicken That’s a Little, Um, Pink?

Experts say it depends.
Food

15 Easy Ways to Add Extra Protein to Your Day

Boost your satisfaction and energy levels, whether you’re plant-based or an omnivore.
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12 Ways to Turn a Can of Black Beans Into a Quick, Healthy, and Easy Meal

Boost your fiber and protein intake with this pantry powerhouse.
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17 Comforting Meals to Bring to a Friend Who Is Grieving

Take a worry off their plate by filling it with food.
Food

10 Ways to Turn a Can of Chickpeas Into a Quick, Healthy, and Easy Meal

This little legume can go a long way to boost your fiber and protein intake.
Greens with envy

How to Make a Salad You’re Actually Excited to Eat

These tips can make a sad, soggy lunch more filling and fun—and some take literal seconds.
Easy as pie

8 Little Ways to Make Holiday Cooking Way Less Stressful

These prepping, cooking, and hosting tweaks can turn dread into delight.
Recipes

16 High-Protein Snacks That Will Power You Through the Day

Whether you prefer sweet or savory, these options are delicious, satisfying, and easy to prep.
Raw talent

How to Safely and Effectively Defrost a Turkey at the Last Minute

If you’re looking at your rock-hard bird and panicking, read this.
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Tiffani Theissen’s Sausage, Beans, and Greens Stew Is Perfect for Cold Fall Days

Here’s exactly how to make her go-to comfort dish.
Food

11 Delicious Ways to Reap the Health Benefits of Ginger

Toss it in everything from cozy soups to stir-fries to your morning smoothies.
Recipes

10 Quick and Satisfying Weekday Breakfasts SELF Editors Actually Make

They taste great, fill us up, and don’t make us late for work.
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37 Great Cooking Gifts for All Types of Foodies

Shop stylish kitchen essentials, handy prep tools, and splurge-worthy appliances.
Go hard-core

23 Delicious Apple Recipes to Make This Fall Other Than Pie

We rounded up sweet and savory ways to use up every last piece of your seasonal fruit.
Recipes

Delicious Vegetarian Taco Recipes Even Meat Eaters Will Love

Tasty ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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63 Summer Salad Recipes That’ll Level Up Your Sad Desk Lunch

Creative ideas to get you out of your weekday rut.
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