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With Christmas just around the corner our family is in full holiday mode. That means hosting, baking, and making tasty treats like this peppermint date bark. It’s naturally sweetened with dates and is full of nutrients.  This dessert looks pretty on the plate for guests, but it shines just as bright for an everyday dessert for the family. I’ll make a double batch and freeze the extra for a quick and easy way to have dessert on hand.  Peppermint Date Bark Ingredients You’ve probably heard of chocolate bark before. It usually involves waxy tasting, super sweet chocolate covered in fruit,…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: Yesterday Watershed Kitchen & Bar announced that it will close after service on Saturday, Nov. 8. In a post on social media, the owners said that they have “faced economic challenges that have left the restaurant unable to continue.” Central Ohio’s newest brewery officially opens today – Friday, October 31 at 3 p.m.! Honest Friend Brewing sits at 2112 S. High St. on the south end in the Steelton Village development. It features lower-ABV beers, cocktails, and seltzers. The Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti opened a new pop-up bar and…

Iodine is one of the essential minerals that we need to be healthy. Everyone is taught that iodine is needed for the thyroid, and they’re right, but iodine can do so much more. Doctors and health professionals are just told that it’s needed for the thyroid and you shouldn’t take any more. They are basically afraid of people getting more, for it might cause hyperthyroidism. On the other hand, there’s other people who say you should take a lot more. And so there’s a lot of conflicting information. In this post, we’ll dive into the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for…

There are plenty of chances to enjoy finger foods during the holidays, and making sliders turns party-worthy sandwiches into finger foods. Whether you’re asked to bring an appetizer to a tree trimming party, hosting a cocktail party or a holiday brunch, or counting down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, there’s a slider that’s perfect for the occasion. Save to MyRecipes Love these recipes? Tap ‘Save’ to add them to MyRecipes—your new, free recipe box for Allrecipes! Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders Dotdash Meredith Food Stuidos “I used honey mustard instead of Dijon and the entire family really enjoyed how…

Last Updated on December 1, 2025 | RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian) Leave a Comment Ever wondered why some people lose weight easily while others struggle despite the same diet? The answer could be hidden in your DNA. A DNA test for weight loss analyzes your genetic blueprint to reveal how your body reacts to food, exercise, and nutrients. With these insights, you can finally follow a personalized Indian diet plan that truly works for your genes — not against them.What is a DNA Test for Weight Loss?A DNA weight loss test (also called a nutrigenomics test) studies your genes…

If you’ve been craving a healthy cheesecake recipe that fits a low-carb diet, adds 16 grams of protein, uses simple ingredients, and still delivers that creamy texture we all expect from a classic cheesecake, this Keto Burnt Basque Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is about to steal the show.  Best Keto Cottage cheese Cheesecake I made the best keto cheesecake a high protein cheesecake for my 54th birthday this year, and I’m telling you—it’s everything I love in a dessert: ✔️ Low carb ✔️ High protein ✔️ Refined sugar free ✔️ Midlife Macros™ friendly ✔️ Only 10 minutes of prep and no water bath needed! A traditional Basque cheesecake is…

Cinnamon scrolls have been popping up all over my feed lately—and I’ve been seriously craving one (or three)! So, we called on our resident dietitian Grace to whip up a simple, lunchbox-friendly version that busy parents can actually manage. These are warm, fluffy, and just the thing for a chilly afternoon pick-me-up. Who else is keen to give them a go? Ingredients: 2/3 cup plain flour 1/3 cup wholemeal plain flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder Generous pinch of salt 50g butter (room temperature) 1/3 cup full cream milk 1 egg 1 tbsp maple syrup Filling: 1 apple finely diced…

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KETO MYTHS THAT MAKE US SQUEAK  Written by Tony Berardo on April 29th, 2022  Starting a new fitness program or changing your eating habits can be intimidating and confusing. For decades we’ve been told that certain foods are bad for us. However, as more research is done, it turns out that some of those foods, like fat, could actually be very beneficial. The goal of a ketogenic, or keto, diet is to get more of your calories from protein and fat than carbohydrates. This makes sense since we all know that carbohydrates from sugar, soda and pastries are not ideal…

This Apple Pecan Salad is a healthy side, topped with crisp apples, toasted pecans, salty feta, and a simple homemade dressing. Why This Apple Pecan Salad Recipe is So Good Apples and grapes add a wonderful sweetness to fresh greens, making a regular salad extraordinary! You can also use other fruits in the recipe to get the perfect sweet and salty salad combo. Have this salad as a side dish, or enjoy it as a healthy lunch. Protein from the nuts and cheese will keep you satisfied all afternoon. Try my Kale Apple Slaw recipe too! Apples are so tasty…