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Protein coffee, aka, “proffee” is one of the latest social media trends.Dietitians say it has its perks and may help in some cases, e.g., you typically skip breakfast. Protein coffee isn’t inherently healthier than a balanced breakfast made up of nourishing foods. In this protein-focused era of wellness culture, coffee is among many low-protein foods and drinks being boosted with protein. Protein coffee—sometimes shortened to “proffee”—has taken the internet by storm. TikTok influencers promise it can help keep you full, fuel workouts and steady energy levels. But is there any merit to these claims? We interviewed three dietitians, and they all…
Though the word may sound like nails on a chalkboard to you, there’s no doubt that we all love a moist cake. A dry cake can ruin the vibe of even the happiest celebration, forcing you to chug a cup of milk just to be able to swallow the sand-like mouthfuls. Betty Crocker has saved many family celebrations from this fate with its line of Super Moist cake mixes, whether it’s baking the Super Moist Party Rainbow Chip Cake Mix for a birthday party, Super Moist Carrot Cake for Easter, or Super Moist Red Velvet Cake for Christmas. Now, with…
Key Takeaways Understanding your emotions and why you feel certain ways can help you be more emotionally available.Practicing empathy and managing your emotions are important steps to improve your emotional availability.Take small relational risks and be vulnerable with people you trust to nurture your emotional availability. We hear it all the time on dating apps or when we’re talking about our love lives with our friends, “it didn’t work out, he was emotionally unavailable” or “I’m looking for someone that’s emotionally available”. Whether we’ve just ended a serious relationship or coping with mental health issues, being emotionally available is a…
Christmas should be all about celebration and cheer, so leave any stress at the door. We’ve gathered our top Christmas party food recipes to make hosting easy, with something for everyone. All that’s left is to turn up the Christmas tunes, cue the Mariah, keep the drinks flowing and set out a spread that’s guaranteed to get the party started.For ideas on festive cocktails to serve alongside your spread, explore our Christmas drinks and cocktail recipes and Christmas punch recipes. If you are looking to add even more to the table, our Christmas buffet recipes, finger food recipes and party…
CPSC warns Blongky portable car kettles may spew hot liquid, posing serious burn risks.Nine injuries, including one second-degree burn, reported from faulty lids.Consumers urged to stop use and dispose of it as an official recall is pending. There’s an active alert on portable kettles sold nationwide, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This is due to a serious burn risk for consumers. The Blongky portable electric car kettles affected by this recall have a printed model number of “FCC 390 Pro.” They were sold online through Amazon and Walmart’s website, as well as through third-party sellers like…
Key Takeaways A phobia is an excessive and overwhelming fear that results in avoidance or extreme distress.The DSM-5 states that symptoms must limit a person’s ability to function, last at least six months, and not be due to another mental disorder. A specific phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specified object or situation. A phobia is an excessive and overwhelming fear that results in avoidance or extreme distress. Some phobias are centered on a specific fear object, while others are complex and tied to different situations or circumstances. Phobias affect about 19 million adults, and women are…
Want to block ads on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad? wBlock is quickly becoming my favorite solution: it’s free, open source, fast, and customizable.Ad blocking is in a weird place. Google, the company that makes more money from advertising than any other on Earth, is actively working to make ad blockers worse on Chrome while it also makes it harder to block ads on YouTube. Basically, it’s a good time to not use Chrome.So it’s nice that Apple users have another choice: Safari. And, as luck would have it, Safari has an extremely efficient API for ad blocking built right…
Cabbage soup might elicit a collective cringe in the West, where it’s connected to crash diets and the impossible quest for a “bikini body.” But in Ukrainian homes—and across much of Eastern Europe—it’s seen as the opposite: comfort food. My grandmother makes kapusta (cabbage soup) for every special occasion. It’s the first thing we eat on Canadian Thanksgiving, before the turkey hits the table. As a kid, I took my one obligatory spoonful through gritted teeth—payment for the “good stuff” that came after. These days, it’s one of the dishes I look forward to most. Kapusta (ka-poo-sta) simply refers to…
These medicines, also known simply as steroids, are typically used orally while your medical team plans your transition to other therapies, or temporarily for very severe disease, to induce remission. They’re also used rectally in ulcerative proctitis. The American College of Gastroenterology no longer recommends steroids as a maintenance therapy to keep people in remission, however.[3]Steroids work to alleviate inflammation by suppressing the entire immune system. They may be taken orally, rectally, by injection, or intravenous (IV) infusion, and include the following drugs:[5][12]budesonide (Uceris)prednisoneprednisolone (Millipred)hydrocortisone (Cortef)methylprednisolone (Medrol)Budesonide is considered a first-line treatment in some cases of moderate active UC. It…
Winter is a magical time that’s made even better by sparkling Christmas lights, jam-themed Advent calendars and cups of hot chocolate topped with melting marshmallows and dollops of whipped cream. Still, no magic can rival that moment when you find the perfect present for someone you love. With so many places to look and products to sort through, this is easier said than done. Luckily, a slew of EatingWell writers and editors—myself included—were willing to help. For the avid cooks in your life, editor Abigail Demarest suggests buying a container of flavored sea salt. For your friends with high-energy dogs…