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McDonald’s Makes Major Changes to Its Happy Meals

There is nothing that epitomizes childhood more than the beloved Happy Meal from McDonald’s. But with customers making more diet-conscious choices, the fast food chain is about to give its kiddie meal a major face lift in an effort to push for healthier, more balanced meals.

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The Best Single-Serving Snacks for Your Super Bowl Party

There’s no denying that football season is when our appetites are in full gear. From fantastic finger food to delicious desserts, our cravings for just about everything don’t ever really go away so easily — especially when watching one of the most beloved American events ever at our fabulous Super Bowl party. But if you’re looking for […]

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Is Pizza a Healthier Breakfast Option Than Cereal?

Whether it’s microwaved or store-bought, pizza is the epitome of the perfect food. While its combination of cheese and carb goodness is ideal for get-togethers, breakups, study sessions or even late nights, studies now suggest it might also be healthier than most breakfast cereals.

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12 Easy and Tasty Recipes You Can Make in the Microwave Now

When you think of a microwave, you might look back to those college days of reheating home cooked meals or those small frozen dinners that helped you to pull an all-nighter. But microwaves can be an efficient way to cook healthy meals that don’t come from the frozen food aisle. With an undeniable convenience, microwave ovens can offer […]

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6 Surprising Scientific Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating

We can bet you had the summer of your life, especially when it came to indulging in some of the best food the season has to offer! From outdoor barbecues with friends to carnival fare, the season saw a bounty of deliciousness. But the season also means our eating habits tend to suffer as we […]

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6 Kid-Friendly and Healthy Lunch Box Ideas for Back-to-School

There is no denying that children are tough critics and extremely hard to please, especially when it comes to packing them a healthy lunch for school. As pretty fussy eaters, they don’t make our job any easier when it comes to getting them to eat healthy. You could make a great dinner with every nutritional ingredient […]

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Top 5 for 5: Meg Lists Her Favorite Daily Foods

Senior Writer Meg Quinn has been serving up mouthwatering recipe posts since she joined The Hudsucker in 2014. For her Top 5 for 5, it’s only natural that Meg would share the 5 foods she loves to eat every day.  At risk of speaking hyperbole: I lead a food focused life. You can always count on […]

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Starbucks to Add a Spring in Your Step With Its Newest Menu

With spring officially here and warmer days ahead, Starbucks is celebrating the excitement of a new season in more ways than one — and we couldn’t be more happy! Starbucks has been our go-to for years and this season, they are stepping up their game with a plethora of menu items we cannot wait to […]

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7 Quick Dinner Recipes for Your Busy Weeknights

There are times (read: every day) where you need to get dinner done and you need to get it done fast. Many different reasons could cause this — either the day crept up on you, you’re about to run out of the house, or you’re super hungry and need to put something into your stomach […]

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3 Ways to Eat Clean for Optimal Health

Summer entails not just sunshine and opportunities for travel, but plenty of occasions to indulge in some of our favorite foods. But as the season’s sunshine helps smash the blues, a cleanse or detox just in time for quality summer fun can chase away the sluggishness that often slows down our bodies after a long winter. Eating clean […]

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7 Must-Have Foods for Flat Abs

It’s that time of the year again when being fit seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. After a few months of paying a little less attention, suddenly we all become obsessed with how flat our abs are again. It’s only natural that as the weather gets hotter and less clothes are necessary […]

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7 Sweet and Savory Ways to Dress up Your Oatmeal

Let’s make oatmeal better. For how popular and versatile it is, oatmeal doesn’t seem to live up to its potential, often falling into the category of foods we eat because we know they’re good for us. But it can totally fall into a more favorable (and flavorful) category with just a few little tweaks to […]

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The Farmers Market: 3 Reasons to Indulge in a Local Adventure

Sometimes the meaning of the word “adventure” is lost in the stereotypical images we have in our heads. Many see it as a once-in-a-while thrill, or something that we would have to travel far away from home to experience. However, we shouldn’t overlook the little things that can really add pleasure and value to our […]

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