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September 2022
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Weight and Health
Could new drugs be an obesity breakthrough?
Roughly 40 percent of U.S. adults have obesity. Another 30 percent have overweight. Extra pounds raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, several cancers, and more. Here’s the latest on what’s driving weight gain and two new medications that may revolutionize its treatment.
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Sustainability
Paper or plastic? How to pick your packaging
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Sustainability
5 things to know about recycling
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Food Safety
Peter’s Memo: Why foodborne illness is still a threat
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Healthy Eating
Our guide to the best protein bars, granola bars, nut bars, and more
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Sustainability
Plastic codes, by the numbers
Quick Studies
A snapshot of the latest research on diet, exercise, and more.
The Healthy Cook's meal-size salads
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Crispy Chicken Salad
Many Asian-inspired salads get their crunch from wonton strips, but I prefer to use nuts plus store-bought crispy onions in my Crispy Chicken Salad. (To dodge the onions’ saturated fat, look for a brand with no palm oil.) You can also skip the onions and double the nuts.
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Tofu Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
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