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1. How Do Ozempic and Other Popular Weight Loss Drugs Work?Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist. It mimics the action of one of the body’s hormones, glucagon-like peptide 1, which stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin. More insulin helps more blood sugar enter cells, lowering sugar levels in the blood.[1] Ozempic has the additional bonus of preventing the liver from making and releasing too much sugar, Palinski-Wade says.Beyond its effect on blood sugar, GLP-1 is the primary driver of Ozempic’s weight loss effects. “GLP-1 increases feelings of satiety and decreases appetite while also slowing digestion, which in turn mutes appetite as…
Jennifer Garner debuted “Naptime Cook Club” with a quick pasta e ceci recipe.The chickpea-based dish is rich in fiber, protein and heart-healthy ingredients.The flexible recipe works for busy families and even busier weeknights. We’ve long been fans of Jennifer Garner’s #PretendCookingShow, a series of Instagram reels where the actor shares recipes like Cowboy Cookies and easy cheesy egg bites. Recently, the mom and Once Upon a Farm co-founder debuted a new episode to her social media-based cooking show, and the debut recipe is one we cannot wait to try. “Welcome to my Pretend Cooking Show,” Garner says in the reel.…
FODMAPs are carbs found in many healthy foods. Yet, they may trigger IBS flares in some people.A health writer found that eliminating certain FODMAPs helped ease her IBS symptoms.Instead of avoiding all FODMAPs, it’s important to pinpoint your triggers. An RD can help. I’ve had digestive issues my entire life. Even when I ate healthy foods, like whole grains, fruits, veggies, lean protein and dairy, I always felt sick. I got used to having chronic diarrhea (which I don’t recommend getting used to!). But the bloating was out of control. I would bloat so much that I looked like I…
Key Takeaways Little scientific evidence supports using herbal supplements for social anxiety. Some supplements like kava kava pose safety concerns such as liver damage risks. Chamomile tea is often used for its calming effects, but its anti-anxiety benefits lack scientific backing. Herbal supplements are sometimes used to help relieve anxiety. Below is a list of some of the more popular herbal supplements that may be used in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). While herbal supplements are not a substitute for evidence-based treatments for SAD, you may find that they help with particular symptoms. Herbal Supplements Commonly Used to…
My life is filled with kitchen maths these days, converting recipe amounts from metric to cups, measuring the volume of loaf tins and trying to standardise cake recipes. When you have an archive of thousands of recipes that have been developed over decades, measurements are not necessarily standard.For a start, the sheer volume of kitchen equipment made for the home cook that you can buy easily has increased manyfold; the use of metric measures has been made standard (America, where are you on this?); and pack sizes used by supermarkets have changed. Goodbye 284ml pots of double cream, and hello…
Every time I open Instagram, it seems to only take a few seconds of scrolling for me to be served a post for a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound.Sometimes it’s an ad featuring a montage of before-and-after photos, along with a clip of a woman boasting about how “life-changing” the drug is and how “easy” it is to get online. Other times I’ll see someone I’ve followed for years—an acquaintance, a celebrity, or a content creator—posting photos where they’re suddenly several sizes smaller, a weight loss so dramatic it likely wouldn’t have been possible without pharmaceutical assistance.And it’s…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Rene Ramos. The latest AirPods Pro are a big step up from the first-generation buds. The third (and newest) generation comes with OTA updates that the AirPods Pro 2 also get to enjoy—but considering the second and third generations are the same price right now, why not go with the newer version? If you want the latest Apple has to offer, this is a great time to do so. The AirPods Pro 3 are down to…
It’s frustrating to hear about research that suggests sitting is terrible for your health when you have to sit all day for work. But studies have linked sitting for long periods of time to everything from mental health issues to a shorter lifespan, making the connection hard to ignore. Now, new research suggests you’re not totally screwed on the health front if you have a desk job.The study, which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, calls out different types of sitting—active and passive—and points out that one in particular may actually help to lower your risk of cognitive…
While salmon is a great go-to main, this collection is chock-full of dishes that feature other inflammation-fighting foods, including leafy greens, dark green and deep orange veggies and other omega-3-rich fish. Enjoying a rotation of these anti-inflammatory meals can help combat pesky symptoms of inflammation like digestive issues, joint stiffness and mental fog. Recipes like our Kale & Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken and High-Protein Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup will make sure that your dinner is delicious and helps you feel your best. Marry Me White Bean Soup with Kale Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food…
When our test kitchen pros stumble upon a viral recipe, they just have to give it a try. Recently, an all-but-forgotten dump cake from the ’90s has been making the rounds on social media. It’s called Magic Cake, and you don’t even need to cast a spell—or have any baking skills—to make it. Kendra Myler (aka @mommymyler) recently shared a video of her ’90s Magic Cake recipe to TikTok, where it amassed over 7.5 million views in just a few weeks. Like this holiday dessert dip or the super-popular Trader Joe’s Lobster Pasta, it was one of those viral recipes…