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Vests that use evaporative technology are a type of passive cooling vest. Evaporative vests are lightweight and easily portable.For Spencer Schaffner, an Illinois resident with MS who works primarily outside, the TechNiche HyperKewl (shown above) evaporative vest has become his favorite.The TechNiche vest is available for about $40 at a variety of outlets. It needs to be soaked in water for just 2 to 3 minutes before you put it on, and thanks to its water-resistant liner, it won’t leave you too damp.According to Schaffner, “The vest is easy to carry, you can take it in the car, and for…
This roasted fennel and farro salad is quick, seasonal and plant-based.Jennifer Garner skips olives but keeps it colorful with pomegranate and thyme.The dish comes together in under an hour with minimal stovetop time. As wonderful as it is to put time and effort into complex, difficult recipes to wow your guests during the holidays, sometimes it really pays to have some easier holiday recipes up your sleeve. After all, we’re not all professional chefs. Lucky for us, actress Jennifer Garner has posted an easy, speedy side dish on her Instagram, just in time for Thanksgiving. This roasted fennel and farro…
When Brooks Thomas from Louisville Brands told us about the company’s new venture in the high-protein snack space, we knew we had to dig deeper. The team at Louisville Brands sought out a trained chef and fitness experts to create something the active nutrition market desperately needed: a savory, crunchy snack that actually delivers on protein without sacrificing taste or loading up on junk ingredients. A savory protein snack that doesn’t compromise. Gym Snack brings 15g plant protein per oz in crunchy form with zero seed oils, olive oil base, and real ingredients. Cheddar Cheeze and Jalapeño Cheddar flavors that…
Some people are turning to Reddit to find out if there are foods to avoid while taking statins.Except for grapefruit and grapefruit juice, strictly avoiding certain foods isn’t necessary.Instead, focus on a balanced, heart-healthy eating plan low in saturated fat and added sugars. At some point, we’ve all probably turned to the internet to answer questions about what to eat. Especially if you’re living with a chronic health condition that requires medication, like high cholesterol. For many of us, Reddit is a go-to. Like earlier this year, when one user asked if people taking statins have to strictly avoid certain…
Anyone dressing for winter needs a classic duck boot, and you can’t get more classic than these. Handmade in Maine, the Bean Boots are iconic, constructed from high-quality leather, with durable triple stitching and a waterproof rubber bottom. Rain, sleet, snow, or mud, they’re charming, they’re functional, and they only get better with time. Every closet needs a pair.
Leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays is more versatile than you realize! Not only is it great on those Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey leftovers, but it’s also a fabulous ingredient that adds a sweet and saucy touch to almost any recipe. Here are some creative ways to ensure it doesn’t go to waste. Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce: This stunning appetizer is incredibly easy to make. Just top a Brie round with a few dollops of cranberry sauce and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is all melty. Cranberry Vinaigrette: Turn a half cup of cranberry…
Beginning with fiber also means you’ll likely eat more of it than you would otherwise—an important point, since around 95% of Americans are actually deficient in this critical carb. Because of this, “it helps with meeting the daily recommendation for fiber intake, which many of us tend to fall short of,” Holley says.Eating more fiber can additionally make it easier to maintain a healthy weight. “Higher-fiber foods tend to be lower in calories,” Holley explains (and more filling to boot)—so when you load up on them early on, you’re likely to eat less of the higher-calorie foods coming down the…
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If you’re in the market for a laptop, you have no shortage of choices. But unless you need something with exceptionally powerful hardware or are operating on a very tight budget, I’m here to end your search right now: You should buy the M4 MacBook Air, especially while it’s on sale for $749 before Black Friday. Apple’s latest MacBook Air is, without a doubt in my mind, the best laptop for most people—at least for people who don’t need to run Windows. This is an entry-level machine, but it doesn’t feel like it: The laptop comes with Apple’s M4 chip,…
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Festive enough for a holiday but simple enough for a light weeknight meal, this Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad pairs tender baked beets with creamy goat cheese, bright citrus and pistachios, all atop a bed of peppery arugula. It’s a show-stopper! Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus and Goat Cheese While summer gives us endless options for salads, fall and winter salads are all the more impressive for taking the minimal number of ingredients that are in season and transforming them into something spectacular—like this Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad! Beets…