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For the 18th consecutive year, Vitamin Retailer, with the guidance of a retailer panel, assembled the year’s best new products. Eighteen years ago, Vitamin Retailer (VR) magazine decided to honor the year’s top’s products by asking for opinions from independent natural products, vitamin and supplement retailers. The objective was for stores to offer feedback and suggestions on some of the items that made an impact from late 2024 through 2025. The VR editorial staff would like to extend our sincerest thanks to not only the retailers who assisted, but also to the manufacturers of the featured products. In no particular…
Key Takeaways Signs of low self-esteem include negative self-judgments, low confidence in your abilities, and a tendency to see yourself negatively.Having low self-esteem is linked to worse mental health, low goal achievement, and a lack of social support.Strategies such as self-care, self-forgiveness, and seeking outside support can strengthen self-esteem. Low self-esteem means struggling to see your own worth, which can lead to self-doubt, lack of confidence, and feeling you don’t belong. It involves more than just generally disliking yourself and affects how you value your needs, trust your abilities, and even how you let others treat you. Verywell / Madelyn…
I test kitchen gadgets for a living, and though I always have plenty of new gear, I always lean on a select few items. One of the most essential tools on that list is my Microplane. A fine-toothed zester, this small but mighty tool does so many important things no other tool can: grate produce, whole spices, hard cheeses and more. I’ve always felt this way, but it was validating to know the queen of a well-stocked kitchen, Ina Garten, agrees! Both Garten and Amy Poehler were talking about this tool during an episode of Poehler’s podcast, Good Hang with…
Temper your expectations when it comes to intermittent fasting. A lot of research has been done with animals, and it’s more difficult to apply the results to humans, who have to deal with things like work stress, crazy schedules, and food cravings, which can all affect one’s ability to stick with a specific diet.1. 5:2 FastingWith 5:2 fasting, you eat normally for five days, and don’t count calories. Then on the two other days, you eat between 500 and 800 calories, depending on your nutritional needs.[1]The fasting days are any days of your choosing.The idea is that short bouts of…
As an avid pickleball player who’s logged hundreds of hours on the court—from Duke’s collegiate team to LA’s competitive recreational scene—I understand what makes this sport special. So when I got the chance to sit down with Anna Leigh Waters, the No. 1 pickleball player in the world, I knew I was about to learn something. Not just about pickleball, but about what it takes to be the absolute best.
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There are plenty of chances to enjoy finger foods during the holidays, and making sliders turns party-worthy sandwiches into finger foods. Whether you’re asked to bring an appetizer to a tree trimming party, hosting a cocktail party or a holiday brunch, or counting down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, there’s a slider that’s perfect for the occasion. Save to MyRecipes Love these recipes? Tap ‘Save’ to add them to MyRecipes—your new, free recipe box for Allrecipes! Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders Dotdash Meredith Food Stuidos “I used honey mustard instead of Dijon and the entire family really enjoyed how…
Aldi recalls popular holiday snacks in 26 states and regions over undeclared allergens.Products impacted are Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark and Cookie Butter Holiday Bark.Those with wheat or pecan allergies may experience severe allergic reactions. Aldi just announced a recall on two popular holiday snacks sold in 26 states and regions, according to the company’s website. This is due to undeclared allergens. The Silvestri Sweets Inc. products affected are 5-ounce bags of Choceur Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark and Choceur Cookie Butter Holiday Bark. These barks are being recalled for undeclared wheat and pecans, respectively. Aldi locations in…
My dog is a ball of energy. He gets a minimum of two long walks per day to keep him healthy and my furniture intact. Luckily, walking is one of my favorite forms of low-intensity exercise. It’s gentle on my body, good for my heart and a great way to recover after a run or workout class. Covering over 30 miles a week requires a shoe with cushion, support and (ideally) no small amount of style. Well, I’ve worn the Asics Gel Kayano 31 sneaker for more than a year, and I can confidently report that these qualities abound in…
This article is about autophagy and senescence, critical biological processes, and their roles in aging, health and wellness. It’s also about spermidine and fisetin, two naturally occurring compounds, and their role in promoting autophagy and reducing senescence. Let’s start with autophagy. Autophagy Autophagy (pronounced “ah-TAH-fah-gee”) is the body’s process of breaking down old and damaged cell parts. This allows cells to disassemble junk parts and repurpose the salvageable components into new, usable cell parts, while discarding the unusable or unneeded parts. In addition, autophagy works as cellular quality control. Essentially, an excess of junk components in a cell takes up…