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Freezing your bread and then toasting it can boost its resistant starch, which acts like fiber in your gut.Eating bread that was frozen and then toasted may help keep blood sugar steadier.Freezing bread cycles can feed good gut bacteria and help produce short-chain fatty acids. Bread gets a bad rap sometimes, but it’s a staple food for a reason. It’s comforting, versatile and can be part of a balanced diet. But what if a simple storage trick could make your daily slice even better for you, particularly for your gut? Dietitian Abbey Sharp, RD, known for her popular platform Abbey’s…
The goal of “exercise more” is officially the top New Year’s resolution of 2026. We love to see it! For many folks, this will likely include adding strength training to their routine via taking advantage of the weight room at the gym, signing up for strength-focused group fitness classes, or doing a structured weight program at home (there are so many options).
Wacky Cake, also known as Depression Cake, was popularized during World War II when rationing certain ingredients was essential to support the war effort. The groundbreaking recipe, which doesn’t call for milk, butter, or eggs, still endures due to its vast popularity. Not only is it economical, but it comes together quickly with pantry staples and does not skimp on flavor. This is the cake you want to make when you and your loved ones need a treat, but also need to stick to the budget. (I have three hungry boys at home, so this is exactly the sort of…
Key Takeaways Emotional baggage is unresolved trauma that affects your current relationships.Lack of trust is a sign of unresolved trauma and can make commitment difficult.Fear and paranoia can prevent you from being open and connecting with others. You may have heard the phrase “emotional baggage” and wondered what exactly it means. The term “emotional baggage” refers to unfinished emotional issues, stressors, pain, and difficulties we’ve experienced that continue to take up space in our minds and affect our present relationships, says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, and professor at Yeshiva University. Clinically speaking, emotional baggage is essentially unprocessed trauma,…
Dietitians recommend frozen berries, mango and cherries for convenience and nutrition.Many frozen fruits retain more nutrients than fresh ones due to flash-freezing at peak ripeness.Frozen fruits are cost-effective options and last longer than fresh fruit. Fresh fruit is delicious and nutritious, but it also wilts, bruises and spoils faster than most of us can use it. Frozen fruit serves as a reliable, affordable option that can be used year-round. In fact, many dietitians say that certain fruits are actually better purchased frozen, for both optimal nutrition and practicality. Most frozen fruits are picked at peak ripeness and flash-frozen within hours…
Key Takeaways The hippocampus helps us form and store new memories.Stress and lack of exercise can hurt the hippocampus and memory.Damage to the hippocampus can affect our ability to remember directions and places. The hippocampus is a small, curved formation located deep in the temporal lobe of the brain. As part of the limbic system, the hippocampus has three primary functions: forming new memories, learning, and emotions. It is susceptible to damage from injury, stress, and disease, including psychiatric and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and depression. The hippocampus plays a critical role in the formation, organization, and storage…
No more than 10% of your daily calories should be from added sugar.Top sources of added sugar include coffee drinks, beverages, sandwiches and yogurt.To reduce the sugar, make your favorite drink at home, watch portion size and read food labels. Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) release an updated version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The focus of the report is to give recommendations on a healthy eating pattern that would prevent chronic illness. However, the lengthy report contains much more than just how many servings of…
We’re all about getting your steps in, whether you head outside or go to the gym. In order to do so comfortably, you need the right gear. One of our favorite brands is Lululemon, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the brand’s steeper prices. Luckily, you can get some picks for less. We found plenty of end-of-year specials hiding in the “We Made Too Much” section, including Lululemon belt bags, leggings, jackets and more cozy winter must-haves. Shop our favorite finds starting at $9. Best Lululemon “We Made Too Much” Year-End Specials Everywhere Belt Bag Leather Alternative, 1-Liter,…
As temperatures continue to drop and snowstorms become more and more frequent, nothing hits quite like a steaming mug of hot cocoa. Whether you prefer the fancy drinking chocolate or a classic packet of Swiss Miss, drink it plain or doctor it up with whipped cream, marshmallows, and even sprinkles, hot cocoa is arguably one of the best parts of winter. But aside from the sweet chocolate and cozy vibes, hot cocoa has benefits, too—in fact, drinking more hot chocolate might just be improving your health. How Hot Chocolate Can Improve Your Health There’s no denying many of us spend…