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Antioxidant-rich cabbage is anti-inflammatory and supports healthy blood sugar.Nutrients in cabbage, including fiber and potassium, protect your heart health. Eating a variety of plants, sleeping, exercising, and managing stress all help support your metabolic health. Your daily habits play a significant role in shaping your metabolic health, including the foods you eat. Metabolic health refers to how well your body carries out the processes that turn food into energy and keep your body running optimally. It’s measured by different health markers, including blood sugar (or blood glucose), blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and waist circumference. One of the best things you can…
I never realized just how often plastic comes up in the kitchen—it’s pretty much everywhere. Unfortunately, I believe it’s unavoidable, and I’ve come to terms with that. While it may be difficult to completely remove plastic from my kitchen or food storage, I am all for figuring out how to reduce microplastics wherever I can. Luckily, I found six replacements that are both easy to swap and inexpensive. All of these kitchen swaps are under $20, with some even starting as low as $9. Swap Plastic Utensils for Wooden Utensils OXO Good Grips Wooden Corner Spoon Amazon I love cooking…
Ever get a scratchy throat or itchy tongue after tucking into some juicy berries? Well, a raspberry allergy may be to blame. That’s right — though berries aren’t among the most common food allergens (milk, soy, nuts and shellfish are some of the more typical culprits), you can be allergic to raspberries. To help you get to the bottom of your symptoms after snacking on a bowl of berries, here’s everything you need to know about allergic reactions to raspberries. What Is a Raspberry Allergy? A raspberry allergy is a type of oral allergy, according to Stanford Health Care .…
If you’ve ever had to drink an extra cup of coffee the next day to make up for a scrolling spiral watching TikTok videos or YouTube Shorts, we have something in common. As a safeguard to keep us from scrolling on and on (and on) into the wee hours of the morning, YouTube’s adding a system to limit the amount of Shorts a user watches in a day—but it’s a little less strict than what exists on other apps.Still, it’s better than nothing. Once you have the update, you’ll be able to set your limit under Settings, although YouTube hasn’t…
Looking for fun and easy ideas for your Halloween party? Whether you’re throwing a bash for little monsters or grown-up ghouls, we’ve got spine-tingling snacking inspiration for you. Our go-to speedy Halloween snack recipe, frozen banana ghosts, is easy to make with just four basic ingredients. You won’t need to turn on the oven, it takes just 10 minutes to assemble and can be doubled to feed a crowd.If you’re planning on assembling a larger spread of treats this year, we’ve got plenty more terrifying snacks to make your Halloween party a night to remember. We’ve conjured up our hair-raising…
Key Takeaways Cortisol face happens when your face swells up because of stress.Reducing stress through exercise, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness can help with cortisol face. When will I learn that binge-watching wellness TikToks with trending buzzwords is not the best decision? This week, I’m freaking out about possibly having a “cortisol face.” Just what is “cortisol face,” you might ask? It’s a puffy or bloated facial appearance caused by extra cortisol (re: stress hormone) in the body. Think chubby cheeks, rounded jaw, and puffy eyes. Here’s a little biology lesson: when your body gets ~stressed~ it releases cortisol aka the…
There’s something about cooking in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven that sort of makes us feel like we’re on set, cooking pasta with Ina or soup with Stanley. A stainless steel Dutch oven, while similarly functional, just doesn’t have the same vibe. But, that cooking show-worthy cookware vibe can often come with a price tag that only a celebrity chef can afford. The iconic Le Creuset Dutch oven, even when on sale, can cost hundreds of dollars. Sure, there are advantages to the coveted brand, such as a limited lifetime warranty, but it’s still out of financial reach for…
A bowl of fresh berries screams summer and sunshine but there’s more to these delicious fruits than their juicy sweetness. Berries are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre as well as amazing plant compounds that keep us healthy from the inside out. Read on to discover our top 10 healthiest berries and learn about their nutritional contribution, why they are so good for us as well as new ways to enjoy themBerries are delicious whatever time of year you eat them – you can enjoy them fresh, frozen or dried. Their bright, varied colours tell us that they’re rich in…
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Carla Hall reflects on her joyful outlook, career evolution and lessons from embracing failure.The chef dishes on her protein-rich routine and how she stays active amid her busy lifestyle.Hall shares a motivational message for women over 60: “We’re not disposable; we are sexy.” Carla Hall joins our Zoom call from the passenger seat of a friend’s car, just minutes after leaving the airport. She’s a few minutes late due to travel delays out of her control, yet she isn’t the least bit frazzled. Hall is radiating with joy, and I share my appreciation for her time, as I know hectic…