Despite convention, this loose produce does not—I repeat, does not!—need to be placed in those plastic produce bags that line grocery stores. They also don’t need to go in plastic baggies once you get home. With the right reusable bags, you can keep them clean and fresh on the journey from the store to your fridge to your plate without ever needing to pick up one of those crinkly little eco faux pas....
To come, mental health experts share a few habits to leave in 2022. From neurologists to psychiatrists and more, experts have shared a wealth of wisdom on the mindbodygreen podcast this year, but we’re here to remind you of what to leave behind as January approaches. Let’s get into it: For reference, a blood level of 30 ng/mL1 is often considered the minimum cutoff for “normal” vitamin D status, but many experts believe a level of at least 50 ng/mL is crucial to keep your body healthy and feel your best....
Aside from nutrition, which is vital, we also need to move! And next to walking, yoga is the next best thing for a mother-to-be. As a mother of three beautiful children, and a prenatal yoga teacher trainer, I can definitely say that the pregnant body deserves a little extra TLC. When your body is expanding and preparing for the most amazing process the human body can endure, here are my five must-have prenatal moves for expectant mothers....
Anyone you admire has probably broken many rules to change the world for the better. Amelia Earhart soared after men told her she could not. Martin Luther King organized nonviolent protests that inspired global change. Joan of Arc (in her teens!) led an army to victory to defend her truth. We all have heroes in our daily lives–mothers, fathers, siblings, children, co-workers, and friends–who’ve improved our lives by going against the stream....
Making hair masks at home is a simple joy we can get behind (seriously, we love a DIY hair mask around here). Extra-virgin olive oil has plenty of hair-healthy benefits, making it an ideal ingredient to add in or use as a base for your hair treatments. Before we jump in, do make sure your oil is high quality (check out a simple test here if you’re not sure), as you’ll likely not get any of the benefits below if it is not....
After sitting through over 50 medium readings (using fake information so they couldn’t Google me!), I’ve watched human beings defy the laws of the universe as I always understood them to be. I have now spent the past five years researching the evidence of an afterlife and the scientists who officially study it. (Yes, they exist!) The experience even inspired me to write a book about this topic, WTF Just Happened?...
If you know that gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, then avoiding those three grains seems obvious. But what about the sauces, packaged goods, and other dishes that may contain hidden sources of gluten? Many people assume all grains are off-limits—but that’s not the case, a number of grains are naturally gluten-free. That said, it’s important to check food labels. If the grains were processed in facilities that contain gluten, it’s possible for cross-contamination to occur....
