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Sometimes (or, um, many times), your body decides it wants a bag of Sour Patch Kids or a chocolate bar, stat. Whether you experience sugar cravings every day or once in a while, they are simply a fact of life. But the intensity with which they can hit makes us wonder: Where do they even come from—and what can they tell you about your body?The first thing to know is that the science surrounding sugar cravings can actually be pretty thorny. That’s because they typically don’t have one single, easily identifiable cause. Rather, tons of different factors can influence when,…
Christmas is a time of abundance, but once the big day is over, you’re often left with a fridge stuffed with odds and ends. Whether it’s half a turkey, the last wedge of stilton, a handful of roasties or a lonesome slice of panettone, the festive season can quickly become a battle against food waste. And there’s nothing worse than spending your time and money on a glorious Christmas spread, only for half of it to end up in the bin a few days later. What if, instead, you could turn those leftovers into a trove of delicious, thrifty meals…
Well, folks, we’ve made it to cozy season.
Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “We can’t receive from others what they were never taught to give.” ~Unknown When I was younger, I believed that love meant being understood. I thought my parents would be there for me, emotionally and mentally. But love, I’ve learned, isn’t always expressed in the ways we need, and not everyone has the tools to give what they never received. As an adult, I’ve learned something both liberating and heartbreaking: Parents can only give what they have. I used to get frustrated…
Tis the season for eating real good food! I’ve been enjoying cooking (and eating) in my new house. And my new dining table has a pretty surface and some really great morning light that I am excited to use for recipes! I thought it might be fun to do a “Kath Eats Real Food” round up many of the meals I’ve had in the past few weeks here! Breakfasts Chocolate Peanut Coconut Yogurt Bowl Loved this combo! I mixed 5% Fage with peanut butter and Ancient Nutrition Chocolate Whey and added coconut, vanilla granola and blueberries (gotta get fresh fruit…
Prolonged sitting has negative health effects, such as muscle stiffness and an increased risk of chronic disease.Simple stretches like the seated spinal twist, crescent lunge and cat-cow a few times a day can help.Setting timers, investing in a standing desk or using a walking pad are other strategies to prevent sitting too long. Sitting all day isn’t great for your health. Beyond increasing the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can also cause tight muscles, stiffness and pain throughout your body—including in your neck, back, hips, shoulders and legs. The good news? You don’t…
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Consuming olive oil may reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and osteoporosis.Olive oil provides healthy fats, polyphenols and vitamins E and K to support a healthy diet.Use olive oil on salads, roasted veggies, grains and pastas, or in baked goods and lattes. Olive oil is one of the most common cooking oils worldwide. It is cherished for its rich flavor and impressive health benefits. Made by harvesting olives, crushing them into a paste, and then pressing the paste to extract the oil, this golden liquid offers a rich, velvety taste that can elevate a wide variety of dishes.…
Managing your inbox is a never-ending task, which is why we should seek to simplify it as much as possible. When emails pile up, you start overthinking what you need to do—I know I do, anyway. But if you pare down your options to the most basic and straightforward ones, it’ll help ease your decision paralysis and keep you on top of things. That’s what the “four Ds,” or the 4D method, does. It’s easy to remember and easy to implement, which makes it helpful for anyone who has a pile of emails to contend with every day. Here’s how…
Some adult professionals living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manage their work tasks without much disruption. But others may face challenges like losing focus, struggling to stay organized, or feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976290aa4a576-0a05-40e1-baff-c8985d265c06 If ADHD symptoms are affecting your work or well-being, talking to your healthcare provider about treatment options is a good place to start. Medication is one of the main treatments for ADHD, but the choices can feel overwhelming.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629e8194efd-4398-42d4-97ed-8ec5f11d4272 There are different classes, formulations, and brands, and they work in different ways. To help you feel more prepared when talking with your healthcare provider , we asked…