You may have had a very good reason for running up high-interest debt: Maybe you had to make some unexpected big-ticket purchases, or lost a job, or endured an illness. Or maybe you have formed some unhealthy spending habits, such as impulse buying. Regardless of the cause, ridding yourself of that balance should be your top financial priority—credit card debt and a low credit score can have serious consequences for your overall financial security....
Don’t blame the exercise: Blame two common mistakes people often make while exercising at home. “These injuries were probably caused by people who weren’t previously exercising and people not exercising at the appropriate intensity, duration, or frequency,” says Mecayla Froerer, director of iFit training and a NASM-certified personal trainer in Logan, Ut., adding that injury doesn’t discriminate. Whether you’re new to exercise or have been exercising for years, injury is always a possibility....
This guide details how to properly wrap and store different varieties of cheese. From this moment on, give your precious cheese the care it deserves, whether you’re eating Gouda, lactose-free cheese, or the healthiest cheese in your refrigerator. Storage Tips A resealable plastic bag will do the job, but it’s not the ideal storage solution for your cheese. The best way to wrap leftovers depends on the particular type; see the list of kinds of cheeses below for specifics....
A poster in Reddit’s cooking forum tells an all-too-familiar tale. She makes lentil soup in her Instant Pot, and despite following the directions to a T, ends up with a watery, thin finished product. Her solution? Add plain instant mashed potatoes (which are essentially just dehydrated potatoes) to the finished soup recipe as a thickening agent. Simple? Yes. Incredibly effective? You bet. This trick works because the instant mashed potatoes are naturally starchy and therefore are similar in form to other commonly used thickeners, such as cornstarch, only without the clumps....
What is hyaluronic acid? Sodium hyaluronate, or hyaluronic acid, naturally occurs in our bodies, and it works to both attract and seal water into the skin. “The greatest amounts of hyaluronic acid are found in skin soft tissue and the eyes,” says Dr. Payman Danielpour of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group. “Our bodies naturally produce the substance to draw in and retain water to keep the body well lubricated and moist....
So naturally, with the rapid proliferation of CBD shops across the U.S., my nature brought me to the point where I had to try this much-hyped and ballyhooed product—and write about it, so you’ll know if it’s right for you or not. Are you someone thinking about trying hemp tea or CBD oil for the first time? I encourage you to let my experience be your guide. But before we get into my story, let’s go over some basics....
This isn’t the dalgona whipped coffee from early 2020—which was like a very lightly sweetened “reverse latte.” Dalgona candy is similar to a toffee or honeycomb candy—sugar is cooked until it’s caramelized, then a little baking soda is added to react with the sugar and create a frothy effect. After it cools and hardens, you break it up and enjoy. (Though it’s safe to say in Squid Game, where contestants were required to try to break out a shape in the middle without breaking the candy—there wasn’t much to enjoy about it....
Thankfully, the breezy-yet-sophisticated dress of your dreams actually exists. Hill House Home’s Instagram-famous Nap Dress is touted as a hybrid garment that you can “wear all day and night,” and in the new work-from-home climate, it’s exactly the type of outfit you can pop on before an important Zoom call and then easily transition back to relaxing on the couch. “As a homebody, I want to feel as comfortable and stylish in my home as I do when I go out,” Hill House Home founder and CEO Nell Diamond tells Real Simple....
One of the most impressive things about baking soda bread is the speed. Soda bread gets its name from baking soda, which, added in the right amount, creates levity without the use and wait of yeast. (Some recipes do call for yeast and/or kneading, but know that this isn’t required.) You don’t have to wait hours or overnight for a rise, either. In fact, you don’t even need to wait at all: dough for Irish soda bread can go right into the oven after making....
You know you should keep a budget, track your spending, and only splurge on that vacation or night out after you’ve saved enough to pay for it. But in reality, most of us stick that purchase on a credit card and worry about paying for it later. The key is to determine whether a splurge is a conscious decision that’s worth it in the long run or is simply a sign of lifestyle creep—slow, damaging, long-term living beyond your means....
On This Episode Is it possible to take on major financial responsibilities such as buying a new home while you’re still paying down debt? Is now even a good time to buy a home? This week’s guest, a 39-year-old aspiring homeowner living in Iowa City, Iowa, is struggling with whether homeownership is right for her because of these questions and more. For advice, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez turns to author Mindy Jensen, who is also the host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast and a licensed real estate agent....
First, what exactly is oil pulling? Oil pulling, which is also known as “kavata” or “gundusha,” first came into play more than 3,000 years ago. “The practice of oil pulling dates back to Indian and Ayurvedic traditional medicine,” says dentist Sharon Huang, DDS, of Les Belles NYC. In this ancient gargling process, people swish coconut, sunflower, or sesame oil between their teeth for a couple of minutes to help remove bacteria and debris while also keeping the mouth clean....
Key Health Benefits of Oatmeal 1. Oatmeal is full of fiber. Oatmeal is packed with fiber, a major benefit because it can help to ease gut problems if you’re dealing with constipation and other gastro-intestinal issues, and experiencing troubling trips to the bathroom, says Lauren Minchen, MPH, RDN, CDN, nutrition consultant for Freshbit, an AI-driven visual diet diary app. You can get about 4 grams of this essential fiber from a serving of oatmeal, she says....
Olio nuovo, also known as olio novello, is the year’s very first olive oil, newly pressed and fresh as can be. It stays on the shelves of better grocery stores and specialty shops through the first months of the new year. A bottle of it can transform your cooking. It also delivers a higher level of polyphenols, or the antioxidants found in plants that may reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, than any other type of extra virgin olive oil....
For this quick-and-easy recipe, we toss cooked pasta (from dried or fresh) with oven-roasted broccoli and walnuts, add a buttery sauce, and then top with Parmesan. For a heartier meal, add a protein, toss a simple green salad, and serve with a loaf of homemade bread. RELATED: Pasta Do’s and Don’ts
