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If you’re following the Mediterranean diet and feel like the dessert options are limited, think again! These no-added-sugar recipes are the perfect fix. Even if refined carbohydrates are not regularly consumed as part of the Mediterranean diet (one of the healthiest eating patterns around), you can still enjoy naturally-sweet treats like these delicious desserts that highlight foods like fruit, nut butters and whole grains. Recipes like our No-Sugar-Added Mini Apple Pies and Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl are delightful bites that you’ll happily make again and again. No-Added-Sugar Cherry Crumble Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This no-sugar-added…
Growing up, my family always had a box or two of Cheerios in the pantry. The cereal was our go-to choice, whether we ate a bowl for breakfast or packed it in Ziploc bags for road trips. The Honey Nut flavor always brings back childhood memories when I eat it. These days, the cereal aisle is packed with Cheerios in every flavor imaginable, from pumpkin spice to peach-mango. The brand has even dropped a line of protein cereals, including a Cookies & Crème flavor that had fans running to the grocery store. Just recently, a fan-favorite flavor was spotted at Dollar…
“Peas for pennies, greens for dollars and cornbread for gold,” is a common saying in Southern lore, and a reminder that you have to eat all three on New Year’s to ensure good luck and prosperity in the year to come. Growing up in Mississippi, I’ve been subject to the region’s many and longest-held superstitions, but this may be the only one I still practice. Not because I believe it will truly bring great fortune, but because it’s a showcase of the best Southern cuisine has to offer, and it starts with my mom’s black-eyed peas. While New Year’s Day…
Key Takeaways Therapy dogs provide emotional support and comfort to improve mental and physical health.Therapy dogs are different from service dogs; anyone can enjoy a therapy dog.Many dog breeds can be therapy dogs if they are friendly and well-trained. Therapy dogs are pets that improve your health by giving emotional support. You can train your dog to be a therapy dog to provide support to yourself and to others. Therapy dogs live in people’s homes. They can also visit a variety of settings, including retirement or nursing homes, schools, hospice homes, and hospitals. They are trained to be gentle and…
Key Takeaways Rejection feels painful both mentally and physically because similar brain areas process psychological and physical pain.Cognitive distortion can make one rejection feel larger, like it extends to all aspects of life.Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria causes severe emotional pain in response to real or perceived rejection. Rejection occurs when we seek out a connection and the object of that connection turns us down. We all experience rejection at various points in our lives. There are various forms of rejection, such as being turned down for a job we wanted, getting turned down for a date, or a friend or romantic…
Unwind in the evening with a warm cup of herbal tea to support healthy digestion.Herbal teas like peppermint, ginger and fennel may ease discomfort and constipation risk.Eating fiber-rich foods, managing stress and staying active are also effective strategies. After a long day and a nourishing dinner, you may be ready to turn your brain off and do nothing. But if you’re noticing that your digestion seems a bit off in the evening or you’ve eaten way too large of a meal, you might be looking for some relief. Fortunately, small evening habits can make a big difference when it comes…
Over the years, the slow cooker has gained a reputation for being a must-have kitchen appliance, and we couldn’t agree more! If you’re looking for inspiration on slow cooker recipes to try, these dishes are great choices. Since they’re lower in saturated fat and sodium, these dishes meet our heart-healthy parameters and can help decrease your risk of heart disease. From veggie-packed chilis, like our Slow-Cooker Chicken Chili, to warm and comforting porridges, like our Slow-Cooker Overnight Farro Porridge, there are plenty of tasty dishes on this list that’ll help you get the most out of the versatile piece of…
These delicious and easy desserts have one thing in common: They start with a box of white cake mix. From traditional cakes and cupcakes to quick cookies and cobblers, this store-bought secret ingredient is way more versatile than you think. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Natalie Ghazali “Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that delights all ages. This recipe uses a cast iron skillet and is so easy!” —Recipe submitter Anne Tiramisu Cake Kim “This tiramisu cake tastes fancy without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get-together or…
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Meals Breakfast: Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait——– Lunch: High-Protein White Bean Salad with Feta & Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette——– Dinner: Salmon Power Bowl Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds & kefir——– Lunch: Chicken Fajita Soup + orange——– Dinner: Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds & kefir——– Lunch: Chicken Fajita Soup + orange——– Dinner: Sheet-Pan Mojo Chicken with Green Beans & Potatoes + Pineapple & Avocado Salad Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds & kefir——– Lunch: Chicken Fajita Soup + orange——– Dinner: 5-Ingredient Avocado & Chickpea Salad Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Chia…
Key Takeaways Social loafing means people put in less effort when they are in groups.Smaller groups help people put in more effort than bigger groups.People who feel responsible for a task are less likely to engage in social loafing. Social loafing describes the tendency of individuals to put forth less effort when they are part of a group. Because all group members are pooling their efforts to achieve a common goal, each member contributes less than they would if they were individually responsible. Here we discuss how researchers have studied social loafing and what we’ve learned from these psychology experiments.…