Lemon lovers, this one’s for you! These bright and sunny entrement cakes feature a core of Meyer lemon curd nestled inside a fluffy lemon and vanilla mousse, with a base of crisp and nutty pistachio dacquoise, all enrobed in a beautifully shiny yellow mirror glaze. Lemon and pistachio is a...
Learning to speak to yourself in a different way can be challenging — just like cultivating body positivity — but practicing positive self-talk is well worth the effort. “It is really important to try to balance out your thinking patterns because thoughts precede all of our emotions,” says Judy Ho, Ph.D., a clinical...
Sleeping is like eating: It’s essential to our survival, and starving yourself of sleep is a bad idea. Getting good-quality sleep is similar to good-quality nutrition. We spend a lot of time learning about balanced diets, but what exactly constitutes a good night’s sleep? Here are tips for how to...
Rather than serving a formal Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may want to consider setting up a Thanksgiving buffet instead. Having everything set out buffet-style allows your guests to assess all of the offerings before they start serving themselves. So rather than piling more and more food on your plate...
Spring means sunshine, singing birds, budding flowers — and spring allergies. Spring — March to June, depending on where you live — is prime time for sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes. That’s because spring means pollen. “Trees and grasses release these tiny grains into the air to...
In fitness and life, not all motivation is created equal. Some motivation not only inspires us to get out of our chairs and into our running gear, but also keeps us happy and fulfilled. Other forms of motivation, like negative motivation, may keep us going (for a time), but they...
First, the bummer news: Despite late-night infomercials and social media ads that claim otherwise, there are no nifty gadgets, creams, or supplements that can “blast away” cellulite for good. Now, the good news: There are a few ways to minimize its appearance. “While it’s tough to completely get rid of...
You know that meal prep can help you lose weight, maintain your diet plan, and even save time. But once you’ve done all that prep work, you’re going to need a sturdy, functional, and stylish lunch box to carry your healthy grub to work. Here are 10 of the best lunch boxes and totes...
Mindset is a critical, often overlooked component of health — especially as we learn to view health beyond outward appearance. Ditching negative thoughts is a good first step, but replacing them with a “good vibes only” mentality can be equally detrimental, a state of mind referred to increasingly as toxic...
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