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LIQS Cocktail Drinks: The New Venture from Crumbs Co-Founder

Talk about an unlikely (but awesome) next venture! Harley Bauer, of Crumbs Bake Shop fame, has just launched a new brand, LIQS cocktail drinks, which sells portable cocktails for your summer picnicking (or other) pleasure.

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Lentils vs. Buckwheat vs. Quinoa vs. Brown Rice vs. Chickpeas

I have the best intentions when it comes to being healthy, but even with all the time I spend researching, reading, and speaking with experts, I’m confused sometimes as to which choices are the best. If I like lentils and quinoa equally, is one better than the other?

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Checkout This "Cleansing" Company that Encourages Boozing

Checkout This “Cleansing” Company that Encourages Boozing

Just when you think, I’m gonna poke my eyes out if I hear about one more juice cleanse, along comes Clean Drinking, a new start-up that makes cold-pressed juices each of which are meant to be used as cocktail mixers. “Vodka Cleanse,” “Tequila Cleanse” and more are in the mix…

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Hungryroot: The Healthy Answer to Your Carb Addiction

They say perception is reality and if you can convince yourself of that you might just be able to swap your pasta craving with a veggie one thanks to Hungryroot. The recently-launched brand offers up a variety of farm fresh, 7-minute meals designed by Bravo Top Chef Masters’ Franklin Becker.

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Your Healthy Alternative to Nutella (or at Least Healthier!)

Who doesn’t love Nutella? I saw an Instagram post that read, “you can’t make everyone happy…you’re not a jar of Nutella.” And it’s so true!! Until you read the calories, sugar, and fat content, that is.

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Litehouse Foods

Litehouse Foods: Nosh Healthy Memorial Weekend

We’re about to fall face first into BBQ season and while there are plenty of healthy options to be had (veggie skewers, grilled watermelon, grilled salmon…), things can get really bad, really quick when you add condiments.

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