Confused about which protein bar option is truly healthy? Watch the video to discover the best ones. You may think the alternative pasta aisle is getting crowded, but it’s nothing compared to the protein bar section of the grocery store. From keto-crafted bars to ones that taste like birthday cake, there are endless options […]
4 dietary habits that benefit your liver health more than any ‘detox’
In case you’ve forgotten what you learned high school biology, your liver plays an often overlooked role in healthy digestion. A quick refresher: the liver processes nutrients absorbed in the small intestine, and uses them to make the chemicals the body needs to function. With that in mind, you might want to avoid certain foods […]
The Trader Joe’s Lunchbox Staple This Cookbook Author & Mom Keeps on Hand
School lunches for young ones can start to feel like mission impossible after a while. On the one hand, you want them to be appealing and somewhat diverse (even a 5-year-old appreciates a little variety) but on the other hand, you’ve gotta make them every…single…weekday. That’s why having pre-made or semi pre-made lunchbox staples— something […]
Can air purifiers help you sleep? I took one for a test-spin to find out
I don’t have many talents, but sleep is definitely one of them. On any sleepover I’ve ever had, my friends have marveled at my ability to fall asleep immediately when I hit the pillow, and the fact that I almost always sleep solidly through the night strikes them as extremely unfair (since most of them […]
I struggle with a mental health issue—does my boss need to know?
Mental health doesn’t take a day off, and no one knows that better than the approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States who struggle with mental illness in a given year. While you may feel completely comfortable calling out with the cold, you may not feel the same about clueing in your boss […]
The meaning of gratitude is expansive—but here are 4 things it definitely is not
Gratitude isn’t necessarily displaying a throw pillow that reads “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” It’s not always that knee-jerk “thanks” you give your barista (who you probably don’t tip). And it’s usually not an Instagram post thanking your partner for always being your best friend and rock, and then checking back […]
We need to talk about verbal coercion: 56% of women report being pressured into sex the first time
Nearly two years have passed since actor and activist Alyssa Milano wrote a sentence that would change the conversation around consent. “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted, write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet,” she wrote. The blast sparked a wildfire first kindled by social activist Tarana Burke on Myspace back in 2006. […]
The 8 best ‘Friends’ moments that double as legitimately helpful wellness tips
In the 25 years since the September 22, 1994, premiere of Friends on NBC, the sitcom has not only proved to have incredible staying power in pop culture via its characters, its cult-beloved haircuts, and its syndication. Often cited as one of the most-viewed shows on Netflix (though its days available on the platform are […]
Anthony Bourdain’s Chef’s Knife, Records & Other Belongings to Be Auctioned
Nearly 200 items personally accrued by the late Anthony Bourdain will go to auction next month including a custom chef’s knife, some of his personal record collection, apparel, art, and more. The auction—set for October 9 through October 30—is broken into categories the reflect Bourdain’s varied interests in film, music, art, travel, and cooking. Among items up for auction, […]
15 Recipes All About That Cream of Mushroom Richness
Cream and mushrooms are a magical combo, and these creamy mushroom recipes celebrate it in all its glory—but without relying on a can. The power duo is nothing new, of course; cream and mushrooms have been combined in French and Italian dishes for centuries, but it was only in 1934 that the Campbell Soup Company […]