Extra Helpings - A Blue Apron blog
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Search for recipes, cooking tips, food trends, and all things delicious.

Cooking for Picky Eaters
Many of us—even the most adventurous adults—have a food or two we tend to steer clear of. Perhaps it’s raw oysters due to their texture, fresh cilantro if you have the gene that makes the herb taste like soap, or blue cheese because you don’t dig the funk.

How to Create a Balanced Meal (That You’ll Look Forward to Eating), According to Dietitians
We’ve been told since we were kids that certain foods could be “part of a complete breakfast” and have been coached in health classes, news shows, by doctors, and beyond to fuel up with a balanced diet. But what does it mean to have balanced eating habits, exactly, and why does it matter”

How to Create a Gut-Healthy Meal Plan
Discover how to eat a gut-friendly diet, which will support mental and physical health. Get the dish about why gut health matters, then score a 7-day gut health meal plan full of meal and snack ideas that support your microbiome.
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