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Put a handful of ice in each glass, then pour over the chilled punch. Add a glug of rum for adult drinks, if you like. Drizzle a dash of grenadine down the inside of each glass to create an ombré effect, or, pour the punch into flutes and top up with sparkling water or prosecco. Garnish with sparkly or tropical cocktail stirrers, umbrellas and straws if you want that fun, tropical feel for your party.

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Google has officially launched its Gemini 3 Pro model, and for the first time, it’s already making its way directly to the public, without making you wait months after the announcement to actually get your hands on it. On top of introducing a few new features, Google says the model has the typical increased accuracy, but also, that it finally cuts down on some of the excessive people-pleasing flattery that drives me nuts when using AI. The catch? Most features are paywalled, and one is still in the oven.For the more obvious improvements, Google says Gemini 3 Pro is at…

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You know that can of biscuit dough sitting in the back of your fridge? It’s so much more versatile than you think. From shortcut comfort food dinners to crowd-pleasing desserts, these canned biscuit dough recipes prove the refrigerator aisle staple is useful well beyond breakfast. Save to MyRecipes Love these recipes? Tap ‘Save’ to add them to MyRecipes—your new, free recipe box for Allrecipes! Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Bubble Up Peyton Beckwith “This apple pie cinnamon roll bubble up is a simple but special breakfast treat, great for the holidays. Apple pie filling is dolloped over cinnamon roll pieces, and…

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When you’re working from home, it’s easy to get so bogged down by meetings, presentations, and endless emails. Before you know it, the clock hits 5 p.m. and you realize you haven’t taken a single step. If you want to sneak in some movement during the workday (or get your steps in when the weather’s bad and the couch is calling), the best walking pads — also known as under desk treadmills — can make all the difference. The ingenious invention slips under desks, allowing you to walk while you work, brainstorm, or even take calls. Don’t believe it? One…

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Utilizing pre-cut veggies is the grocery shortcut that makes eating healthy easier.Because they’re already washed and trimmed, you can skip the prep and get right to cooking.Grab what sounds good and toss up some of your favorite meals, like stir fry or pasta. Striving to be healthy shouldn’t be so hard, yet we tend to make it more complicated. The variety of options and the number of supplements and food rules alone can feel daunting, but that’s not exactly what I’m talking about. I’m talking about the simple decisions we make at home when we’re trying to cook a healthy…

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Fibermaxxing is a trend that’s focused on hitting your fiber goals for the day. Dietitians like it because most people don’t eat enough fiber and it’s associated with many health benefits. You’ll want to increase your fiber slowly because going too fast can cause GI symptoms. It also may not be right for everyone. It started, as many wellness trends do, in a wave of TikTok videos showing off colorful bowls of berries, chia-seed puddings and giant salads, all under the umbrella hashtag of #fibermaxxing. At its core, the idea is pretty straightforward: pack your meals with more fiber, ideally hitting or…

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Aldi is packed with finds that take the guesswork out of holiday cooking and entertaining.You’ll find time-savers to take you from breakfast through cocktail hour, dinner and dessert. That means less stress for you and more time to spend with the ones you love. The holidays are meant to be the most magical time of the year. And yet, we also love to make it the most stressful. Between all the parties, gift shopping, traveling and decorating, it’s no wonder we feel completely exhausted during those last few weeks of the year. Not to mention the decision fatigue that comes from…

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The American Medical Association passed a resolution encouraging hospitals to offer healthy plant-based food options. “Globally, 11 million deaths annually are attributable to dietary factors, placing poor diet ahead of any other risk factor for death in the world.” Given that diet is our leading killer, you’d think that nutrition education would be emphasized during medical school and training, but there is a deficiency. A systematic review found that, “despite the centrality of nutrition to a healthy lifestyle, graduating medical students are not supported through their education to provide high-quality, effective nutrition care to patients…” It could start in undergrad.…

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For years, protein has been the hyperfixation of the wellness industry writ large—but there are signs that the tide may be turning. In recent months, a new trend known as “fibermaxxing” has thrust the titular nutrient into the spotlight, a refreshing change of pace for the experts SELF spoke to. “It’s great that people are paying a little bit more attention to their fiber intake because it’s really important for our gut health,” Janice Dada, MPH, RDN, a certified intuitive eating counselor based in California, tells SELF.But to reduce fiber to its gut health effects underestimates the power of the…

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