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Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo These curry baked potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft inside with a flawless, savory flavor. If you’d like a hint of spiciness, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne to the spice blend. Published on January 26, 2026
On Jan. 9, iHerb Holdings LLC (Irvine, CA) announced it completed its acquisition of Vitacost from The Kroger Co (Cincinnati, OH). Vitacost is an e-commerce brand specializing in a curated assortment of more than 40,000 health-conscious products such as vitamins, minerals, supplements and natural, organic and eco-friendly consumer goods. According to iHerb, the transaction is expected to accelerate the company’s scale in the U.S. market. The combination of the two companies will create expanded reach, enhanced offerings and category leadership in the natural products space. “This is an exciting and highly complementary acquisition for iHerb,” said Emun Zabihi, CEO of…
Key Takeaways Hugs help release oxytocin, which makes you feel good and can reduce anxiety. Getting more hugs can mean better sleep because it makes you feel calm and secure.Hugging may improve your immune system, helping you get sick less often and less severely. There’s no denying the power of a hug. If you’ve ever said you’ve felt starved for touch, you’re actually not that far off. The same areas of our brain that are satisfied by eating are also satisfied by human touch, including hugs. During the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, many, particularly those who live alone, realized the impact…
Key Takeaways If your partner has ADHD, you might feel like you need to organize and direct them. ADHD symptoms don’t start in adulthood, but they can get worse with stress and life demands. Frustrations in relationships often stem from not understanding the effects of ADHD on adults. All relationships come with unique challenges. Getting married or settling down with a long-term partner usually means you have someone to share the ups and downs of life with. This person becomes your partner in running the household and possibly parenthood, and you provide each other with emotional support. If your partner…
Duolingo, no matter how you feel about it, accomplishes one thing: It makes practicing a skill every day easy. The application focuses on language, but it also offers math, music, and even chess lessons if you dig around a bit. There are many other subjects worth learning, though, and many ways you can use gamification to learn new skills and generally improve your life. Here are five I found:Learn geography with Globo Credit: Justin Pot I love traveling and learning about the world, but I’ll admit there are some regions I don’t know well. Globo is an iOS and Android…
Microwaving with plastic wrap can transfer chemicals, especially with high heat or food contact.Use microwave-safe plastic wrap, allow ventilation and keep it from touching food.For a safer, worry-free option, reheat foods in glass or ceramic containers instead of plastic. After a long day, a fridge that’s stocked with leftovers can feel like a lifesaver. Reheating them in the microwave is easy—but what about leaving the plastic wrap on? With growing concerns about microplastics and chemicals in food, it’s natural to wonder: could the wrap melt? Could chemicals leach into your meal? Could this affect your hormones and overall health? Those…
A jacket potato is a wonderful low-effort and low-cost family meal. Simply bosh a potato in the oven then fill it with your favourite toppings. These recipes include many storecupboard ingredients, so they won’t break the bank. Another way to save money is to microwave your jacket potatoes, which uses less energy than an oven. Learn how to how to microwave a baked potato then find more tips in our helpful guide to energy-efficient cooking.Looking for recipes that put storecupboard staples to good use? See our budget storecupboard meals, top kids’ storecupboard recipes and storecupboard pasta recipes for our favourite…
Here’s another day in the life – this time on a kid-free Thursday : ) Day In The Life Last time I did a day in the life you guys apparently loved it! The data does not lie (haha) but also I did an Instagram poll and 96% of people said “more posts like this.” I think the internet is taking another left turn (or perhaps a U-turn) back to more “real” authentic content after a decade of pushing more polished work. With the rise of AI, nothing seems real. So hopefully my blog with its mid photos and typos…
Eating a high-fiber breakfast aids digestion and may help sustain energy throughout the day.Avocado toast, smoothies and whole-grain cereal bowls make morning protein easier to hit.To further boost your fiber intake, add fruit, veggies, nuts and seeds to your breakfast. As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about fiber. I encourage my clients to eat more of it, I write extensively about its many health benefits and I make a conscious effort to include it in my own meals. But, like many busy working parents, my mornings can be a whirlwind of chaos, and balanced breakfasts often…
A dreaded problem that plagues Americans each day is a seemingly personal one: irregular bowel movements. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 16 out of 100 adults deal with constipation regularly. This number doubles as you get older—among adults 60 and over, 33 out of 100 adults experience constipation. Caused when too much water is reabsorbed by the colon, constipation results in dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass. Constipation occurs for several reasons, from sedentary lifestyles to certain medications. However, switching to a high-fiber diet and upping your daily water intake can turn things around for…