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Despite What They Say, Saturated Fat Is Bad For You

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Tamar Haspel, AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author

From social media to scientific journals, there is an endless debate over whether or not saturated fats are bad for you. James Beard winner Tamar Haspel explains why the answer is simpler than you think.

Want Americans To Eat More Vegetables? Farm Subsidies Won’t Help!

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Tamar Haspel, AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author

Americans need to eat more vegetables but the thought that more farms subsidies (and the corresponding price drops) just doesn't hold water.

Popular Food Label Claims And Why They Can’t Always Be Trusted

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Tamar Haspel, AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author

There are laws regarding claims on food packaging but that doesn't mean everything is what it seems. Here we break down many popular terms.

Is Carbon-Neutral Beef Possible Or A Pipe Dream?

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Tamar Haspel, AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author

Beef has a bad reputation among climate-change activists, but the key to more sustainable cattle farming lies in the soil beneath the hoofs.

Step Over, Scoville. Peppers Deserve A Better Heat Scale.

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Tamar Haspel, AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author

The Scoville scale for measuring heat in peppers was established in 1912 but times have changed and now an update is called for.

Top 7 Grilling Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

When you're playing with fire outside, lots can go wrong. From singed eyebrows and running out of propane to undercooked chicken and burnt burgers. Avoid the worst grilling mistakes with these simple barbecue dos and don'ts.

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