The Best Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Cooking Swaps for Butter, Cream, Eggs, and Flour

There are four base ingredients—butter, cream, eggs, and flour—that we have found excellent alternatives for, and these will quickly become essentials in your clean cooking arsenal.

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10 Ways To Stay Healthy On Vacation (Without Sacrificing Fun)

You’ve been hitting the hottest workout classes, eating right, and drinking water – all in preparation for your week-long beach getaway. While you certainly deserve some good ol’ R&R, as well as that giant Mai Tai, you also don’t want to undo all your hard work. Plus your health isn’t a diet plan – it’s a lifestyle! Sure, you (hopefully) won’t find a SoulCycle anywhere near your exotic oasis, but there are plenty of simple ways to stay mindful on vacation without sacrificing fun.

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Everywhere to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in D.C.

Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday and plenty of D.C. bars and restaurants are capitalizing on the tequila-fueled festivities by offering specialty drink deals and taco specials galore. FYI: the annual Mexican holiday coincides with another big drinking day in D.C. (the Kentucky Derby), so some spots are combining the two with all-day parties. Bar Bao…

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The Weekend Roundup

All too often, we spend the workweek looking forward to the weekend, then eventually end up idling away our days off once they arrive. And while it’s encouraged to use your weekend for some well-deserved rest and relaxation, it’s also nice to go into it with a plan—or at least have activities in your arsenal that you…

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16 Avocado Toast Recipes That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Life

Some foods are so simple, so easy, that they don’t even seem worth talking about. But when it comes to avocado toast, it is. Avocado toast is technically just sliced or smashed avocado on top of a piece of toast — so simple — but when you take one bite you will quickly realize that…

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Savory Slow Cooker Oatmeal

This slow cooker oatmeal with crispy bacon will make you jump out of bed! A savory spin to your regular sweet oatmeal and total crowd pleaser dish, this is perfect for busy mornings! It is an easy-to-make, well-rounded healthy meal for any time of day. I’ve always found it difficult to come up with ways to spice up my breakfast meals. Steel-cut…

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