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Dietitians say that repeating breakfast can be part of a healthy diet.Eating the same breakfast can reduce decision fatigue and make mornings easier.Mix up other meals and snacks to meet your nutrient needs. The average person makes around 35,000 decisions each day—yes, that many. From the moment you wake until your head hits the pillow, you’re constantly making decisions on daily tasks and events, like what to wear, how to respond to emails and what to eat. All these choices can lead to decision fatigue, leaving you feeling drained. That’s why many of us find ourselves wearing and eating the…
Key Takeaways The Zeigarnik effect explains why we remember tasks we haven’t finished better than those we have completed.You can use the Zeigarnik effect by taking breaks when studying to help remember important details.Advertisers use the Zeigarnik effect by creating cliffhangers to keep your attention. Have you ever found yourself having intrusive thoughts about something you haven’t finished? Maybe a half-done work project is keeping you up at night or the suspenseful plot of a novel you’re reading keeps circling your thoughts. There is a reason why it’s so hard to stop thinking about uncompleted and interrupted tasks, and psychologists…
About This Plan This week’s dinner plan is filled with high-protein meals to help you feel energized and satisfied.Each recipe uses simple, flavorful ingredients like chicken, salmon, beans and eggs to support balanced nutrition.Quick prep tips, one-pan meals and make-ahead options make it easy to enjoy healthy dinners all week. There’s something about the end of summer that makes me feel like I have to be more productive, more “on.” I might start a house project I’ve been putting off, or I might try to fill my weekends with hiking or apple picking or baking. Whatever it is I’m doing,…
Calcium-rich foodsDairy and leafy greens such as kale, spinach, broccoli and pak choi are excellent sources of calcium and vitamin K, essential for bone health. Adequate intake of these nutrients, along with vitamin D, can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis post-menopause.Oily fishSalmon, mackerel, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to support mood, cognitive function and cardiovascular health during menopause.WholegrainsOats, brown rice, barley and quinoa provide dietary fibre and B vitamins. They can help with weight management and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. The fibre found in wholegrains supports our gut…
Key Takeaways Toxic shame is a deep feeling of worthlessness and self-hatred often starting in childhood due to trauma or neglect.Therapy, like CBT, DBT, and ACT, can help manage and overcome toxic shame by teaching new thought patterns.Talking to trusted friends or family and joining support groups can help you feel less alone and build your self-esteem. We all feel ashamed of ourselves now and again—maybe we turned in a project for work that we knew could have been better, or we were unkind to someone we should have treated with more patience. But these understandable and relatively short-lived feelings…
Most people have had the unpleasant experience of razor burn at some point in their lives. Razor burn is skin irritation that occurs while shaving your face, legs, or other body parts to remove unwanted hair. The interaction between the blade, hair, and skin is what causes razor burn. Razor burn occurs in both men and women, and it can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on how severe it is. People with sensitive skin may be more susceptible to razor burn. Signs and Symptoms of Razor Burn Symptoms Symptoms of razor burn may include:…
Discovering a celebrity’s favorite food is like getting a tiny snapshot into who they really are. Anthony Bourdain’s mortadella, provolone, and mustard sandwich shows he was a man of simple pleasures. Emily Blunt’s spin on a Cuban sandwich has pork, ham, pickles, mayo, “something spicy,” and an unexpected addition: chips. It’s just as fun as she is. Kate Winslet’s go-to? A grilled cheese with “good sharp Cheddar.” Classic, fabulous, and impossible to mess with, like Winslet herself. As for Nicole Kidman, one of her favorite childhood meals is a classic Aussie sandwich that she enjoyed while growing up in the…
You might assume a condition as serious as cancer would trigger symptoms of a similar magnitude, but that’s not always the case—particularly when it comes to the ovarian kind.“Ovarian cancer has been known as the silent killer because many women do not experience symptoms until after it is already widespread and considered advanced,” Eloise Chapman-Davis, MD, a gynecologic oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, tells SELF. And when symptoms do crop up, they can be deceivingly vague.It’s a big reason why only around 20% of ovarian cancers are diagnosed in early stages, which is when it’s confined to the…
The Good Food PodcastJoin us for a deliciously fun episode as Julius Fiedler – filmmaker turned food creator and author – shares his passion for slow food, naturally plant-based recipes, global culinary adventures, and the stories behind the world’s most memorable dishes. From the art of fermentation (and a few kitchen disasters) to the secrets of authentic recipes and the joy of cooking with humble ingredients, Julius takes us on a journey through tradition, travel, and taste. Discover why slow food matters, how culinary traditions are preserved, and what happens when you try to recreate street food classics at home.…
Wow, they look different. I wonder what happened?I am sure you’ve had this thought many times in your life—looking at a celebrity, someone you know, or someone you just met. I understand why: It is hard to resist the impulse when you notice something novel or unusual.On Wednesday, images of Kate Middleton sporting a new, blonde look surfaced on social media, and while many websites and Instagram accounts took to praising her lighter locks and reposting the photos, the comments sections of these posts told a different story. They were flooded with questions about Middleton’s health—in 2024, she announced she…