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# Cooking Light

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## Cooking Light


## Cooking Light


* ![Pitahaya](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5e01dbdc7ac11f0f/698928477cdbac0a2cd5c063/dragonfruit.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Feb 21, 2018  
### [Here Are 5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues in the Kitchen](https://time.com/5166653/winter-blues-in-the-kitchen/)  
Bring some tropical flair into your home
* ![healthiest foods, health food, diet, nutrition, time.com stock, grapefruit, fruit, citrus](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2ff3bffe47a0e4f0/69878150cd68481cbd099e8a/time-50-healthiest-foods-grapfruit-e1516911604210.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Jan 25, 2018  
### [The Best Kind of Breakfast to Eat, According to Metabolism Experts](https://time.com/5119297/best-breakfast-for-your-metabolism/)  
There’s so much conflicting research that it's hard to keep track.  
[HEALTH](/section/health/)
* ![Preparing a fresh treat](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt467922f8f2bc85e5/6988dcc722fb8554b3e22b8d/cooking-chopping-vegetables.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 7, 2017  
### [12 Meal Prep Ideas For Eating All Week](https://time.com/4931318/nutrition-bloggers-meal-prep-tips/)  
Top health food bloggers share their best food prep advice  
[HEALTH](/section/health/)
* ![healthiest foods, health food, diet, nutrition, time.com stock, garlic](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbb4129e263ef780f/69878150a988ca0b4f6acb39/time-50-healthiest-foods-garlic-01.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
May 2, 2017  
### [These Are the Health Benefits of Raw Garlic](https://time.com/4763261/garlic-health-benefits/)  
[HEALTH](/section/health/)
* ![healthiest foods, health food, diet, nutrition, time.com stock, basil, herb](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt29fe160518883ee6/6988720f3c1639064a45ad3e/50-healthiest-foods-basil.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
May 1, 2017  
### [5 Foods You Can Grow From Scraps at Home](https://time.com/4761908/foods-grow-home/)  
[HEALTH](/section/health/)  
* ![healthiest foods, health food, diet, nutrition, time.com stock, eggplant, vegetables](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt6fde54d49a467a29/6987814e35ba6fed39c074de/time-50-healthiest-foods-eggplant.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Apr 27, 2017  
### [95 Ways to Eat More Vegetables](https://time.com/4755840/how-to-eat-more-vegetables/)  
Plant your own or eat them at breakfast  
[HEALTH](/section/health/)
* ![The iconic red rectangular TIME logo with the word 'TIME' in white, bold, uppercase serif letters.](/images/missing-image-1x1.svg)  
Apr 17, 2017  
### [8 Healthy Ways To Use Natural Sweeteners](https://time.com/4742554/healthy-cooking-natural-sweeteners/)  
Reap extra healthy benefits  
[HEALTH](/section/health/)
* ![Close up of mashed potatoes and rosemary](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt381979dda55a6507/6988af7a2dce01898f9eb84a/mashed-potatoes-thanksgiving-sides.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 23, 2016  
### [10 Amazing Healthy Sides for Your Thanksgiving Table](https://time.com/4580351/healthy-side-dishes/)  
Dig in to these lightened-up classics
* ![6051901_FTHal_16123](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbca0de496b17296d/6988ac03656a3f1836bcda3e/frostedbrownbutterblondies-1000-cl.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 28, 2016  
### [This Spiderweb Brownie Cake Is the Perfect Mix of Spooky and Sweet](https://time.com/4549674/halloween-desserts-brown-butter-brownies/)  
A sophisticated take on a Halloween treat
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May 18, 2016  
### [8 Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping Tips For When You're On a Diet](https://time.com/4339244/8-budget-friendly-grocery-shopping-tips-for-when-youre-on-a-diet/)  
Eat better without breaking the bank  
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Oct 16, 2015  
### [This Chart Helps You Find the Healthiest Halloween Treat](https://time.com/4075790/halloween-candy-health-infographic/)  
Put down the Twix
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Oct 14, 2015  
### [How to Prepare for a Dinner Party](https://time.com/3896835/dinner-party-recipe-ideas/)  
Gather round the table for a relaxed and cozy dinner party
* ![over-easy-eggs-hash-browns](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8769d7c798f1ea15/6988685c428a9e8370ccfa11/over-easy-eggs-hash-browns.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 14, 2015  
### [How to Cook Eggs Over Easy](https://time.com/4073892/eggs-over-easy/)  
For a quick and healthy breakfast
* ![meal-planning](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt6054fd9133be7eba/698862580a4a22c1829c5f2a/meal-planning.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 4, 2015  
### [4 Ways to Stick to Your Diet During Vacation](https://time.com/4023016/vacation-diet-tips-2/)  
Plan your meals in advance
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc4cb8c5bed09d9ef/69885d19196cf4573c03753b/quinoa-pizza.png?branch=production&width=750&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Jul 29, 2015  
### [How to Make Quinoa Pizza Crust](https://time.com/3977602/make-quinoa-pizza-crust/)  
A more nutritious slice

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