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Does your body have an energy budget?

Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche I was twenty-five weeks pregnant when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Still working, still showing up, still dreaming of a gentle homebirth. We had an event at work that day, and I had to walk to it. I remember feeling so out of breath that I had to stop every few steps. Walking upstairs became impossible without pausing. Something wasn’t right. I’d also noticed I was losing weight, especially…

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Meatballs is packed with turkey–sausage meatballs, white beans, and veggies—high in protein and fiber and perfect for meal prep. Tuscan White Bean Meatball Soup I’ve been getting so many requests for more high-fiber meals, and this cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Meatballs went through a few tests to get it just right. I tried boosting the fiber in the meatballs with oat flour, but they turned out a little too soft, so I went back to breadcrumbs and focused on building flavor…

Here’s a recap of our Christmas 2025 – including the family gift exchange and an unexpected two day stay in the hospital!! Ups and Hard Downs! We had a Christmas break full of ups and downs – particularly Mazen who hit his down hard enough to break 3 ribs! More on that below. Christmas Eve Rewinding back to Christmas Eve, the boys were with their dads, and I was invited to my friends’ house for a lovely three-course dinner. We had the most delicious fancy food! Clam chowder, scallops over white bean hash, and lobster and steak!! I couldn’t thank…

2025 was, arguably, a fantastic year for soda fanatics. Coca-Cola brought back Diet Coke Lime, created a dynamic duo with Sprite + Tea, and made Dr. Pepper Blackberry a permanent addition. Meanwhile, PepsiCo stood out with the revamp of Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream, and Mountain Dew Baja Blast Midnight became a staple in Taco Bell fountains nationwide. And, of course, you can’t forget about all of the energy drinks, prebiotic sodas, and international favorites that hit grocery store shelves. To kick off 2026, Poppi—AKA PepsiCo’s newest venture into better-for-you beverages—is releasing an all-new soda that is equal parts trendy…

Brandy is a hugely diverse umbrella term in the world of spirits, but a deliciously flavoursome one at that. To get technical, largely speaking, to be classified as a brandy, the base ingredient of the spirit needs to be grape-based (with the exception of Eaux de Vie and fruit brandies such calvados, which uses apples or pears).Because of the widespread nature of grape vines and the diversity of different varieties, grape brandy is produced pretty much everywhere around the globe, so here’s our pick of the best brandies to buy – including a few unusual ones. Look out for armagnac…

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is often referred to as “the most powerful tech event in the world,” bringing together tech companies from around the globe to unveil their latest innovations. The massive event is held across various locations, including the Las Vegas Convention Center, The Venetian, Mandalay Bay, and The Sphere, and is a staple event for both companies vying for recognition and media outlets that cover them. One day into “Unveiled,” the media-only prelude to the trade show, I landed on what might be my mantra for my CES 2026 experience.”Cool, if true,” Associate Tech Editor Michelle Ehrhardt…

Different cooking methods, like roasting or steaming, enhance flavor and lock in nutrients.Cooking them with healthy fats enhances the absorption of certain vitamins.Proper selection and storage help preserve the potatoes’ freshness and nutritional value. If you’re a fan of sweet potatoes, you’re certainly not alone. Demand for the root vegetable has remained high over the past decade, thanks in part to its promotion to “superfood” status and to the increasingly popular sweet potato fries.  Getting the most out of your sweet potatoes has everything to do with how you prepare them. There are a variety of ways to cook this beloved…

Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers. Each month, financial educator Tiffany Aliche—aka The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth building formulated to support lasting financial health.Since you’re reading this in January, you might be nursing a very specific kind of hangover. Not the champagne kind, but the financial and emotional kind that follows after the holidays. It’s that classic collision between “New Year, New Me” optimism and doom-scrolling your bank app with one eye open. (I see you.…

Biohacking is all the rage, but many of these popular hacks are not supported by science.Some biohacks dietitians suggest? Morning sunlight and starting meals with protein and fiber.Biohacking can help optimize your health when it’s built on a strong base of healthy habits. The term “biohacking” might conjure images of tech billionaires wielding expensive gadgets and following extreme routines. But what if hacking your biology was simpler (and more accessible) than you imagined? Because the reality is, you don’t need to go to extremes or drain your bank account to make meaningful improvements in how you feel every day. But…