January/February 2018 Magazine Features

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5 Mood-Boosting Recipes to Get You Through the Winter

Photo: Greg DuPree

Brighten up dark days and light up your palate with these zingy, happy recipes packed full of feel-good ingredients.

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Start 2018 Right with Our 3-Day Detox

Greg DuPree

Hit reset and kick-start your healthiest New Year yet with this clean meal plan featuring whole grains, tons of produce, and no added sugar.

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6 Spices to Boost Your Body’s Health—Plus Ways to Use Them

Photo: Greg DuPree

Your spice pantry is your kitchen's medicine cabinet—brimming with seasonings that fight inflammation and chronic disease.

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4 Foods to Boost Your Gut Health—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

Greg DuPree

What to eat to help your gut.

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5 Foods to Boost Your Brain Power—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

Greg DuPree

What to eat to improve your brain.

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3 Foods to Help You Sleep Better—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

Greg DuPree

What to eat to aid in sleep.

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4 Foods to Boost Immunity—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

Greg DuPree

What to eat to support your immune system.

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5 Foods That Help Fight Inflammation—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

Greg DuPree

What to eat to decrease swelling.

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Our 8 Favorite Healthy Food Trends for 2018

Greg DuPree

These healthy foods are on our radar—and we expect to see a lot of them this year.

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3 Ways to Use Up Your Baby Bok Choy

Photo: Jennifer Causey

You can't go wrong cooking with baby bok choy.

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Easy Weeknight Sauces to Up Your Dinner Game This Winter

Jennifer Causey

We share speedy, easy sauces to help you gussy up your protein.

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3 Ways to Use Tahini That Aren’t Hummus

Photo: Caitlin Bensel

The mild sesame seed paste is far more than just a hummus stir-in.

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This Is How to Make an Impressive Valentine's Dinner in Just 25 Minutes

Scott Rounds

These three shortcuts will cut down the work—and give you more time for snuggling.

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Round Out Your Meal With These Go-With-Anything Winter Sides

Jennifer Causey

Between indulgent seasonal feasts, treat your palate to fast, healthy weeknight fare that doesn't skimp on flavor.

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3 Thai Dinners You Can Make With 1 Shopping List: Satay, Curry, and Veggie Bowl

Photo: Scott Rounds

Our easy three-night menu will help you get back into a healthy post-holiday groove.

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Here’s How to Lighten Up Your Pasta Bolognese

Scott Rounds

Read on.

Boost the veg, replace the meat, and drop more than 500 calories with our lean version. Go head, have a hefty serving.

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The Perfect Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Recipe

Scott Rounds

Your whole family will love this dish—and it comes together in one pot!

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Why Chef Barton Seaver Wants You to Eat More Seafood This Year

Photo: Ross Woodhall / Getty

"The fact is that we don’t eat diversely from the oceans."

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The Unbelievably Easy Way to Make Tender, Crispy Pot Stickers

Photo: Scott Rounds

The secret to tender, crispy pot stickers is as straightforward as three words: fry, steam, fry.

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Yes, You Still Need to Keep Sugar Around—Seriously

Photo: Kelsey Hansen

The sweet stuff shouldn't be forbidden, even in a healthy cook's kitchen. Here's why.

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Don’t Overlook These 5 Hidden Sources of Sugar

Photo: Kelsey Hansen

If you want to cut back on the sugar in your diet, being mindful of these products is an easy first step.

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3 Tips on Breaking Your Sugar Habit

Illustration: Joel Penkman

These three tips will help you tame that sweet tooth.

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8 Common Types of Sugar in Your Food

Photo: Kelsey Hansen

Here's the lowdown on eight commonly used sugars—natural and processed.

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This Cooking Light Diet member lost 87 pounds. Here's how.

Photo: Callie Lipkin

Amanda Nieman feels better than ever and has had a deliciously good time shedding the weight.

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How to Start—and Stick with—a Weight-Loss Plan

Photo: Kelsey Hansen

From making the decision to go for it to staying motivated, our Cooking Light Diet community members have been there. Here are their best tips.

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The Health Resolutions You Should Be Making for Your Pet in 2018

Illustration: Na Kim

Four pet experts weigh in with smart ways to boost your furry pals’ health throughout this year and beyond.

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6 Essential Ingredients for Perfect Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

Jennifer Causey

These items help make our healthier oven-fried chicken as soul-satisfying as deep-fried.

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Want Long, Luscious Strands of Spaghetti Squash? Try This.

Photo: Jennifer Causey

It's all about how you cut them.

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Boost Your Beta-Carotene With This Delicious Cocktail

Scott Rounds

Brighten up happy hour or Sunday brunch with this citrusy cocktail.

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January/February 2018 Magazine Features

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5 Mood-Boosting Recipes to Get You Through the Winter

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Start 2018 Right with Our 3-Day Detox

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6 Spices to Boost Your Body’s Health—Plus Ways to Use Them

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4 Foods to Boost Your Gut Health—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

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5 Foods to Boost Your Brain Power—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

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3 Foods to Help You Sleep Better—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

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4 Foods to Boost Immunity—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

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5 Foods That Help Fight Inflammation—and the Recipe That Contains Them All

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Our 8 Favorite Healthy Food Trends for 2018

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3 Ways to Use Up Your Baby Bok Choy

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Easy Weeknight Sauces to Up Your Dinner Game This Winter

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3 Ways to Use Tahini That Aren’t Hummus

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This Is How to Make an Impressive Valentine's Dinner in Just 25 Minutes

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Round Out Your Meal With These Go-With-Anything Winter Sides

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3 Thai Dinners You Can Make With 1 Shopping List: Satay, Curry, and Veggie Bowl

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Here’s How to Lighten Up Your Pasta Bolognese

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The Perfect Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Recipe

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Why Chef Barton Seaver Wants You to Eat More Seafood This Year

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The Unbelievably Easy Way to Make Tender, Crispy Pot Stickers

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Yes, You Still Need to Keep Sugar Around—Seriously

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Don’t Overlook These 5 Hidden Sources of Sugar

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3 Tips on Breaking Your Sugar Habit

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8 Common Types of Sugar in Your Food

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This Cooking Light Diet member lost 87 pounds. Here's how.

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How to Start—and Stick with—a Weight-Loss Plan

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The Health Resolutions You Should Be Making for Your Pet in 2018

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6 Essential Ingredients for Perfect Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

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Want Long, Luscious Strands of Spaghetti Squash? Try This.

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Boost Your Beta-Carotene With This Delicious Cocktail

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