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House of Highlights Founder Omar Raja Shoots Hoops at Work and Has a Thing for Grilled Chicken
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House of Highlights Founder Omar Raja Shoots Hoops at Work and Has a Thing for Grilled Chicken

Over 10 million people follow House of Highlights to see the best sports moments (and to watch pro athletes sound off in the comments). Here's how Raja stays on his game.
What It’s Like to Be a Mixed-Race, Queer, Feminist Farmer
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What It’s Like to Be a Mixed-Race, Queer, Feminist Farmer

For Nikiko Masumoto, farming is a powerful act of resistance.
This Purifying Chlorophyll Face Mask Is Natural Enough to Drink
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This Purifying Chlorophyll Face Mask Is Natural Enough to Drink

It's literally green juice for your face.
The Little Teapot I Love So Much I Bought 2
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The Little Teapot I Love So Much I Bought 2

The lid has a built-in strainer, which is cool. But also: It’s adorable.
Leslie Diuguid Ends the Night With Surprise Ice Cream and a Good Stretch
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Leslie Diuguid Ends the Night With Surprise Ice Cream and a Good Stretch

A glass of wine, an ice cream run, then it’s really bedtime.
Let's Talk About Sobriety
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Let's Talk About Sobriety

Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro on how alcohol and substance abuse has compounded an already toxic culture of masculinity in the restaurant industry.
Nicole Byer Is #VeryFatVeryBrave, Thank You Very Much
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Nicole Byer Is #VeryFatVeryBrave, Thank You Very Much

The comedian, ‘Nailed It!’ star, and podcast host loves the body she’s in, and mean tweets aren’t going to change that.
The New Persian Cookbook That Recovers Memories from Iran
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The New Persian Cookbook That Recovers Memories from Iran

Naz Deravian’s beautiful and wistful cookbook, Bottom of the Pot, is out now.
Chrissy Teigen on the Long Road to Making Her Second Cookbook
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Chrissy Teigen on the Long Road to Making Her Second Cookbook

Teigen came on BA Foodcast to talk about how she got out of a “dark place” of postpartum depression to write ‘Cravings: Hungry for More.’
How Jessica Largey Battled Anxiety and Self-Doubt Before Opening Simone
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How Jessica Largey Battled Anxiety and Self-Doubt Before Opening Simone

The James Beard award-winning chef took three long years to fight her demons and explore her new home in LA.
How to Put Down Your Phone and Give Mindful Eating a Try
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How to Put Down Your Phone and Give Mindful Eating a Try

Mindful eating sounds great, but how do you resist distraction and actually make it work?
Are These Instagram Accounts Making Us Eat Less Meat?
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Are These Instagram Accounts Making Us Eat Less Meat?

Farm sanctuaries are using social media to promote veganism, one cute goat video at a time.
I Never Thought Wellness Was Meant For Me
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I Never Thought Wellness Was Meant For Me

Welcome to "Who Is Wellness For?" a new column by Fariha Roisin
Send the Group Text Now, Because Large-Format Tiki Cocktails Are Back
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Send the Group Text Now, Because Large-Format Tiki Cocktails Are Back

You know what they say: Go big or go home.
Who Makes the Best Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis? I Ate at 9 Spots to Find Out
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Who Makes the Best Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis? I Ate at 9 Spots to Find Out

The Juicy Lucy isn’t your average cheeseburger. And this wasn’t your average trip to Minnesota.
Why Are You Doing Laundry on a Sunday? Go to This Dance Party-BBQ Instead
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Why Are You Doing Laundry on a Sunday? Go to This Dance Party-BBQ Instead

We spent an afternoon dancing and eating at Mister Sunday, a weekend party in Queens.
My Race Week Diet: Pizza, Lobster, Falooda, and More
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My Race Week Diet: Pizza, Lobster, Falooda, and More

Falooda fan mail and other opinions from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
We Tried Cynthia Nixon’s Controversial Bagel Order and Here’s the Professional Review
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We Tried Cynthia Nixon’s Controversial Bagel Order and Here’s the Professional Review

Lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and capers, on a ....cinnamon raisin bagel?
No Man Is an Island, But José Andrés Helped Feed One
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No Man Is an Island, But José Andrés Helped Feed One

“What went wrong with the disaster relief in Puerto Rico? The simple answer is: most of it.”
Have I Been Pooping All Wrong?
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Have I Been Pooping All Wrong?

I tried a Squatty Potty to find out.
When Did Healthyish Pizza Become a Thing?
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When Did Healthyish Pizza Become a Thing?

Pizzerias are going back to the traditional pizza making methods to make airy, more easily digestible pies.
My Strategy for Staying Sane When Throwing a Dinner Party
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My Strategy for Staying Sane When Throwing a Dinner Party

And nope, it’s not “order pizza.”
Anna Kendrick Loves Portland, Maine’s “Sexy Restaurant Revival”
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Anna Kendrick Loves Portland, Maine’s “Sexy Restaurant Revival”

The Portland native spills on the best brown butter crab toast, her dream fast food menu, and the signature cocktail she makes for every party.
8 Things to Think About Before Going to a Dispensary
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8 Things to Think About Before Going to a Dispensary

Live in a legal state or visiting one? Here’s what you need to do to buy weed.
The Newsletter Is Back and So Is Virgo Season
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The Newsletter Is Back and So Is Virgo Season

Reading recommendations and other opinions from Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro
Your September Horoscope: Which Sad Desk Lunch Is Your Fate?
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Your September Horoscope: Which Sad Desk Lunch Is Your Fate?

What’s in store? A weird lunch, from the looks of it.