What are pulses, exactly? First things first. The foods that fit into the family known as ‘pulses’ includes chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans. Technically, pulses are the edible seeds from a legume plant that are harvested dry. “Pulses are special because they have distinct health benefits apart from other legumes. For example, unlike peanuts and soy, pulses are low in fat and high in protein and fiber,” says Garrison. Pulses are recommended for a nutritionally adequate diet in the newly updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans....

For example, sulfates. When we hear about a sulfate-free hair care formula, we can’t help but blindly feel like it must be a better option for our hair. However, the truth is, many of us don’t actually have any idea of the function of sulfates. And the truth is, sulfates aren’t harmful to your hair, depending on your hair type and texture. Ahead, we’re clearing up any confusion about sulfates in your hair care, including what it is and who should avoid it....

To make homemade taco seasoning, stir together 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar until combined. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 1 year. Once you’ve whipped up a batch, you can, of course, use our homemade taco seasoning to season ground beef for tacos....

But some women have found that they can create new opportunities, generate cash for savings, and otherwise thrive—even if they start saving for retirement late, and with next to nothing. “The highest I ever made was $15 an hour,” Chambers says. She started looking for a way out to a more secure future. In 2008, when Chambers turned 40 and the economy crashed, her grandson was not sleeping well. Someone advised Chambers to try using a weighted blanket to calm him....

Your brain sounds an alarm—leading to poorer quality sleep—when you’re in a less-than-great sleeping position for an important reason. Your whole body—organs, muscles, all of it—relies on sufficient blood flow to function. Sleeping or awake, this blood flow is critical for your survival. If you’re sleeping in a bent, twisted, or torqued position that is limiting or compromising blood flow, your brain, as a protective function, will signal your body to move, and when you move, you wake up....

With a happy hour to attend later that night, I frantically showered five different times and partook in way too much exfoliation. It faded a little, but I still got several wide-eyed reactions and even an “OMG, what happened?” comment. Yikes. Needless to say, it’s easy to make mistakes when using a faux tanner, but you don’t have to! Whether you’re gearing up for your first at-home faux tan or you’ve already made a few errors and are hoping to correct your ways, read on and learn from these common self-tanner mistakes....

First step to making the best brownies ever = resist the urge to use boxed brownie mix. We guarantee it’s well worth the extra effort (though if you’re short on from-scratch ingredients and do go the boxed route, we’ve rounded up our favorites for you). Then apply these simple steps to your best homemade brownie recipe. Brown your butter. This is a super simple step that’ll layer in loads of extra rich-and-toasty flavor to your finished product....

Some studies have even linked social media use to increased depression, negative body image, poor sleeping habits, and high anxiety, according to Judy ‘JJ’ Jackson Winston, MSSA, LISW-S, Esq, a licensed independent social worker and author. If you find that you feel anxious or down after spending time scrolling, posting, liking, commenting, or reading comments, you may need to shift your Instagram habits—and possibly some Instagram settings—to help keep your mood on a more even keel....

Thankfully, cleaning a glass oven door isn’t impossible, but it takes some effort, a plan, and potentially some elbow grease to get it looking like new again. There are several methods for how to clean a glass oven door depending on your oven model, how dirty the glass is, and your cleaning product preferences. To learn how to clean a glass oven door the right way, we reached out to a home cleaning expert, Katie Burkey, owner of Molly Maid of Mahoning/Trumbull County....

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven The best way to cook bacon for a crowd is on a baking sheet in the oven; it’s effortless and hands-off (no flipping necessary!), and can yield a large amount of perfectly crispy bacon at once. You don’t have to use a rack on your baking sheet, but we recommend it in order to crisp up both sides of the bacon. How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer When the goal is crispy food, the air fryer tends to be a good bet, and bacon is no exception....

But having options creates confusion. How do the various cuts of pork (and styles of ribs) differ, and what’s the best way to prepare each? And if anyone is able to make sense of all those labels you’ll find on pork packaging, that’s news to me. To help us better understand pork, we consulted Michael Billings, head of procurement at ButcherBox (and a member of the National Pork Board) and Yankel Polak, head chef at ButcherBox....

If your white bath towels are starting to look dingy but are otherwise in good condition, follow these steps to refresh them rather than throw them away. RELATED: Why You Should Only Ever Buy White Bath Towels RELATED: Things in Your Bathroom You Should Get Rid of Immediately To help protect the rest of your linens, invest in a set of cedar balls, which certainly smell better than mothballs.

Well, don’t worry—whether you’re hosting guests for the holidays or just trying to perfect the art of Christmas tree decorating for your own holiday cheer—we have some tips to help guide the way. For advice on decorating a picture-perfect Christmas tree, we talked to Macy’s State Street designer, Kim Garner, who spearheads the Great Tree lighting at the Chicago store. While Garner’s prized tree is a grand 45-feet tall, adorned with more than 1,500 ornaments, and more than 6,600 sparkling lights, her tips can apply just as well to a humble living room tree....

My problem is, I tend to drink the way I shop and write: fast. Of the three, drinking fast is the only one that gives me trouble. Shopping fast gets you a good white shirt in under 20 minutes, but swigging drinks makes it harder to realize when your slight buzz is turning into an “Oops, I’ve overdone it.” I don’t abuse alcohol, but I have had vague thoughts about whether I should reframe my relationship with it....

If, like 6-year-old me, you or your kids are curious about how to clean coins, follow the simple steps below to get dull coins sparkling using a slightly acidic solution that will eat away at the brown oxidation on the coins. Bonus: A perfectly clean penny will be the ideal candidate for pressed penny souvenir machines. Should Coin Collectors Clean Their Coins? This article comes with a significant warning from coin collectors and appraisers worldwide....

Sometimes, a simple paint upgrade is all it takes to freshen up a space in your home and increase its value. “You could paint your front door, add new house numbers, buy a new doormat, and even replace your mailbox if yours is outdated,” says Tyler Forte, CEO of Felix Homes, an online home buying and selling platform. Of course, envisioning home renovations can be exciting, but you have to figure out how to fund them, too....

“These effects can last for as little as a few minutes or stretch on for a few hours,” says Marina Peredo, MD, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Fortunately, you can expedite the process of getting rid of those swollen, puffy crying eyes. For Immediate Relief To get rid of puffy skin, run your fingers under icy-cold water (or rest them on top of a few ice cubes)....

So if you’re already in the beginning stages of learning how to monetize your Instagram account, or are just plain interested in doing so, here are some steps you can take to build your platform, establish your brand, and grow your following so you can make money on Instagram as an influencer. All you need to start is WiFi. Building Your Brand Before you even begin to think about monetizing your social media platform, ask yourself: Why do I want to break into the influencer marketing industry?...

Lopez took a classic nail trend—the French manicure—and added her own modification for a fresh, yet timeless look being dubbed “milky nails.” The final look, done by her longtime nail stylist Tom Bachik, was a soft, almond-shaped nail painted with an opaque, milky-white finish. So, what are milky nails? To be honest, it’s not too far from the glazed donut nails that are also trending on TikTok. “The milky nails look falls in between an opaque and a sheer white hue, with a creamy, translucent finish,” says Rachel Apfel Glass, founder of GLOSSLAB....

If you’re looking for great-tasting tequila, Bandero, Casamigos, and Espolon have delicious offerings at every price. What You Need Coarse salt2 lime wedges2 ounces silver tequila1 ounce Cointreau1 ounce lime juice Follow These Steps