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Top bartenders have creative tricks to make healthy, flavorful mocktails.These include using herbs, toasted spices, herbal tea infusions and exotic fruits.To reduce sugar, they recommend using low-sugar or sugar-free nonalcoholic spirits. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, our bodies often take their heaviest hits. And it’s not just about all the eating—there’s also the drinking. No wonder promises for a Dry January top many people’s resolution list. The trend is so popular that some restaurants have developed nonalcoholic temperance menus to fill the void. While those carefully crafted drinks may elevate alcohol-free drinking to a new level, that’s not always the…
Small dinner tweaks can go a long way toward supporting healthy blood pressure. Each of these dinner recipes aligns with the DASH diet—or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension—since they are high in potassium and lower in saturated fat and sodium. Ready in just 30 minutes, these dishes are also super easy to prepare. Try options like our Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers or our Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry for a quick and nourishing meal you’ll look forward to any night of the week. Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers Busy weeknights beg for something simple like this…
Sweet potatoes are everywhere during the holidays. They’re mashed into casseroles, roasted on sheet pans, and baked into pies. But while they’re a seasonal favorite, one mystery seems to pop up year after year: How do you actually know when a sweet potato has gone bad? We tapped someone who knows the vegetable inside and out for answers. Meet the Sweet Potato Farmer While Colorado isn’t known for being sweet potato–friendly (the climate’s just not humid or hot enough), farmer and chef Eric Skokan was determined to grow them anyway. The owner of Black Cat Farm, a 425-acre certified organic…
Key Takeaways To control emotions, try to understand and manage them like learning a new language.When emotions are intense, focus on something physical like your heartbeat or music.Regular exercise, good sleep, and hobbies can help with emotional well-being. Common emotional experiences such as anger, frustration, sadness, or anxiety can impact well-being and decision-making. In fact, research suggests emotional experiences can both offer beneficial drives for decision making but can also undermine or harm decision-making. “When it comes to problem solving, emotions that run high or are intense may not enable us to be mindful,” says Deborah Serani, PsyD, professor at Adelphi…
This week’s dinners feature recipes for cozy meals that contain 500 calories or less per serving. Dishes packed with lean proteins, healthy fats and ample vegetables will help you feel your best. From creamy pastas to bean enchiladas, these recipes can help you stay nourished while aligning with your goals. After a week of holiday celebrations, it can feel difficult to get back into a routine. Especially if you were traveling, being out of your routine might leave you feeling bloated or low on energy. Luckily, these balanced dinners can help you get back on track. They showcase some of winter’s best…
Animal Pak pills vs powder: same vitamins and minerals, totally different formulas. Pills pack exclusive complexes not in powder. Powder brings performance compounds missing from pills. Which format wins for your training goals? Since 1983, Animal Pak has been the gold standard multivitamin for serious athletes. But many don’t realize Animal offers two distinct formats, each with its own formula advantages. While both versions share the same core vitamin and mineral foundation, the differences between Animal Pak pills and Animal Pak Powder go far beyond convenience. Pills vs. Powder? Animal Pak Differences Explained The pill version packs 85+ nutrients into…
Key Takeaways Revenge bedtime procrastination is when people stay up late for leisure, even knowing it might cause problems.It often affects those with busy schedules, such as parents or people with long work hours, who use late nights to enjoy alone time.Staying up late often leads to sleep loss, affecting health by causing issues like anxiety and lack of focus. Revenge bedtime procrastination refers to a phenomenon in which people put off going to bed to engage in activities that they don’t have time for during the day. It is a way of finding time for leisure and entertainment—at the…
Many symptoms of Parkinson’s result from a loss of brain cells that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine.[2] For this reason, several medications for Parkinson’s disease either raise the level of dopamine in the brain or mimic its effects. Meanwhile, other medications help control nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s or target other neurotransmitters to mitigate symptoms.Drugs That Increase DopamineLevodopa, the precursor to dopamine, can be an effective treatment for more advanced cases of Parkinson’s disease.[3] It’s often combined with carbidopa to reduce side effects and to increase the amount of levodopa available to brain cells. While levodopa can temporarily help replace some of the lost…
Chronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, digestive issues and more.Some food pairings increase antioxidant benefits more than eating foods on their own.Other strategies like keeping a consistent sleep schedule and managing stress can help too. Inflammation gets a bad rap—and sometimes for good reason. At its core, and in acute situations, it’s simply the body’s natural immune response. When it becomes chronic, though, the body’s alarm system stays switched on, and that becomes problematic. “Chronic inflammation is a slow, ongoing stress on the body,” explains Kathleen Benson, CSSD, CPT, RDN, “and it’s been linked to heart…
Pull out your sheet pan and try one of these nutritious dinners. These sheet-pan recipes are packed with protein with at least 15 grams per serving, so they’re filling options that can help you reap benefits like improved muscle growth, bone health and healthy digestion. Plus, they only take three steps or less to prepare, making these meals easy enough to throw together any night of the week. Recipes like our Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas and Sheet-Pan Garlic-Soy Chicken & Vegetables are healthy, tasty and satisfying options for dinner tonight. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save…