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When you consume organic food, there’s that feeling that you’ve done something good — for your body and for the environment. But organic foods are not what they seem. They offer consumers the promise of synthetic pesticide-free produce and are perceived to be healthier — studies have found conflicting findings about their nutritional superiority — but their environmental impact is being challenged, as it may be doing more harm than good.

If consuming organic fare and doing right by the environment is a top priority on your list, then the findings from a team of researchers from Germany and Sweden have some unfortunate news.

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Building a playlist for a party is hard. How do you know what songs to pick? What if people don’t share your same affinity for Jewel? Sure, you could put on a Pandora station and let it go, but you never know what you’re gonna get that way.

The key to building a successful playlist for a bridal shower, bachelorette party, or really anything with a guest of honor is to let the other guests do the work.

Hear me out.

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When summer is in full swing, it can be hard to even think about turning on the oven or stove. This is especially true at noon, when the sun is at its hottest and, let’s be honest, you’d rather be outside with an ice-cold beverage or inside feeling thankful for air conditioning.

Luckily, there’s no reason to sweat it out and cook. There are a slew of tasty and easy recipes that forgo appliances. From hearty sandwiches to wholesome salads, here are 20 of our favorite no-cook lunches to make this season.

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We hate to be the ones to tell you this, but the kitchen is a prime location for flies. “Flies are attracted to rotting fruit and vegetables, rotting meat, and any other material they can find around your kitchen sink or trash can,” says Chelle Hartzer, an entomologist for Orkin. While most houseflies don’t bite, they can carry bacteria like E. coli and salmonella from one spot to another, contaminating healthy foods and potentially making you sick. Plus, they’re super annoying!

Here’s what you can do to keep them from buzzing around your kitchen.

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There are two ways to start a garden: You can grow something from seeds, or transplant a start (which is a fancy way of talking about a mini plant that’s already started for you). Which one is better? It depends! It depends on what it is that you want to grow, how much time you have, and your level of experience.

Don’t worry, it’s not all that complicated. Here’s a useful guide on both strategies so that you can make the most of your garden space.

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Easy Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcakes with Cardamom Whipped Cream

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Even when you know just what to look for when picking out a carton of strawberries, there is no true guarantee for that sweet, juicy flavor you expect from prime summer berries. If you’re faced with bland berries, fear not — there is still hope. Here are four easy ways to make bland strawberries a whole lot sweeter.

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