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Picking snacks with fiber, live cultures or fermented ingredients can help nourish your gut.Dietitians love kimchi, edamame, yogurt, kefir and macadamia nuts for gut-healthy snacking.Support your gut health by getting adequate sleep and exercise, among other strategies. ‘Gut health’ is a term that gets used often, but it can be surprisingly hard to define. Broadly speaking, it refers to the proper functioning of the digestive tract and a well-balanced gut microbiome. But looking closer—much closer—the gut microbiome “refers to the trillions of microbes that live in the digestive tract and help break down food, make certain vitamins, maintain the gut…
Key Takeaways You don’t need a PhD to become a therapist; there are different paths to start this career.You can choose to work with different groups like children, families, or people with substance abuse issues.Start with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, then pursue further education based on your chosen specialty. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in which you can genuinely help people and enrich their lives, becoming a psychotherapist may be an excellent choice. But what steps must you take to prepare for this psychology role focused on helping others improve their mental health? People often assume therapists…
Key Takeaways Nearly half of Americans think dating is harder now than it was 10 years ago.Dating apps can make it easier to find people but harder to sort through options.Personal and societal expectations affect how we approach dating. Unless you met your partner in high school, you’ve likely done some dating in your life—so you’ve probably exclaimed “Why is dating so hard??” to friends at least once or twice. In fact, you might even have found this article searching for that, out of exasperation. You’re not alone if you’re feeling this way. Data shows that nearly half of Americans…
Garlicky White Bean & Kale Stew Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser. This lemony kale and white bean stew offers bright, hearty,and comforting flavors all in one pot. Tender carrots, onion and lacinato kale simmer with creamy cannellini beans, some of which are mashed to thicken the broth. A sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley adds a fresh zesty finish. High-Fiber Chopped Salad with Italian Vinaigrette This chopped salad is a crisp, colorful mix of veggies. It’s tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette while chickpeas bring on the plant-based protein and fiber. Everything is chopped small…
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Used regularly by wellness fanatics such as Gabby Bernstein, Lauren Bosstik, and (of course) yours truly, the HigherDose Infrared PEMF Mat is simultaneously calming yet energizing, and it significantly improves my sleep, mood, recovery, and overall well-being.
This flour delivers 6g of fiber per 1/4 cup with no major flavor or texture changes.It works as a 1:1 swap for all-purpose flour in muffins, cookies and pancakes.Even picky eaters won’t notice the difference—but your gut will thank you. As a grown woman and mom, I think about fiber a lot more than my younger self ever would have imagined. I’m always sprinkling seeds into yogurt, stretching ground meat dishes with beans when the combo feels right, choosing whole wheat flour for many baking projects and generally looking for small, low-effort ways to make my food a little more…
And it takes only 20 minutes per day.
Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites are our No. 1 anti-inflammatory, high-fiber snack pick. They are packed with antioxidants, prebiotics and probiotics for gut health with no added sugar.Make these as an afternoon or post-workout snack, or as a sweet, healthy dessert. More than 90 Americans do not meet recommended intakes for dietary fiber—yikes! Increasing fiber in the diet is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, fiber-rich snacks can help you chip away at your daily fiber goal to keep inflammation low. “Fiber-rich snacks may reduce inflammation in two powerful…
Key Takeaways Joy is a deep emotion that comes from feeling connected and having a sense of purpose.Happiness is a temporary feeling that happens because of outside events or achievements.Joy comes from inside us and lasts longer, while happiness is often caused by things that happen around us. Most of us including Merriam Webster consider joy and happiness synonymous. If you’re joyous, you’re happy, right? Wrong. Joy and happiness, while similar, are not the same. You can be happy but not joyous and vice versa. That’s because joy and happiness are positive emotions experienced differently. And both serve different purposes.…