Making your own kombucha allows you to customize the taste, and it's more economical. (Bottled kombucha runs from $2 to $5 a bottle.) For your first batch, it might be helpful to order a starter kit. However you do it, make sure to carefully follow all safety instructions. (And check with a doctor before you …
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Healthy Grilling Recipes That Will Delight Dad This Father's Day
Credit: Kate Sears Are you celebrating a health-conscious dad this year? These 22 recipes are sure to delight him, and each will prove that the grill is one of your greatest allies when it comes to smart eating. Start Slideshow Credit: Christopher Testani Healthy eating is such a large category that it’s best to break …
From Roasted and Grilled to Broiled and Steamed, These Are Our Favorite Healthy Halibut Recipes for Dinner
There are so many delicious ways to enjoy this versatile fish, as evidenced by our wide collection of recipes. Start Slideshow A marvelous, meaty option, halibut is more luxurious than inexpensive mild white fish fillets like tilapia, haddock, or catfish. Like most fish, halibut is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids (approximately 740mg in one five- …
All The Reasons Why Cancel Culture Is So Toxic For Our Mental Health
It’s been a good year for cancelling. There’s the pandemic, of course, which crushed all of our plans and some hopes and dreams along the way. But there were also more specific cancellations. From celebrities – Jimmy Fallon, J K Rowling and Ellen DeGeneres – to brands like SoulCycle and Oatly (as well as a …
The Delightful Tradition of the Aperitif
The French and Italians have long cultivated the art of apéro and aperitivo, respectively, kicking off the night with friends at a local bar with a light, refreshing libation. And Americans have followed suit, hoisting drinks at the five o'clock cocktail hour. But what does it mean when someone offers you an aperitif? Here, we …
Healthy Pantry Staples That Home Cooks Should Always Have on Hand
The majority of cooking starts with pantry ingredients, so it's important to keep your pantry cupboards filled with the staples that make healthy eating simple. With the right ingredients on hand, grocery shopping is simplified and healthy choices are always available. All you need is the addition of fresh vegetables and a protein, if desired, …
Eight Paint Colors That Promote Wellness at Home
You know how it feels to wear an outfit in your favorite color? In an instant, a certain shade can make you feel confident, calm or chilled out. What if you could replicate that hit of emotion every day? A fresh coat of paint might do the trick. "Color therapy has been used since ancient …
5 Ways to Conquer the Post-Honeymoon Blues
Most couples expect to feel refreshed and rejuvenated after returning from their honeymoon. With the tediously stressful tasks of wedding planning behind them, they're finally free enjoy the first few weeks of married life together. But, sometimes, the end of the vacation doesn't bring those expected feelings of happiness, and the couple may fall victim …
These Top-Rated Clear Face Masks Allow Others to Read Your Lips While Staying Safe
As you know by now, it's important to wear a mask when you're out and about. However, fabric face masks can make communication difficult, and sometimes even impossible, for anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing. To help solve this problem, a handful of retailers have created clear face masks that show one's mouth. …
Can You Eat the Skin of a Winter Squash?
Put down your peeler and take in this handy and healthy produce tip. Like nearly everyone else, we love butternut, acorn, and their winter squash kin. In fact, we love every bit of them, including the flesh, skin, and seeds. In case you didn't know, all winter squash skins are edible, full of fiber and …









