The good news? Many companies are committed to making easy-to-cook (or already cooked) meals with minimal negative impact on the environment. These more sustainable meal delivery services don’t just source high-quality ingredients, they’re also mindful about staying as eco-friendly as possible with packaging, shipping, and food waste. While sustainability is a factor mindbodygreen considers in all our meal delivery guides—from plant-based to keto—some brands go above and beyond when it comes to staying green....

All that considered, the way we wake up is just as important as the hours of sleep we’re getting. Studies have shown that waking up naturally with the sunrise can regulate your circadian rhythm and improve the quality of your sleep1. Unfortunately, this kind of natural wake-up call isn’t always possible, especially if you have blackout curtains or a windowless bedroom (hello, city apartments). Sunrise alarm clocks, otherwise known as wake-up lamps or dawn simulation clocks, help you wake up gradually, with warm, natural light instead of sound....

While the autumn and winter months bring cuddly weather and quiet, cozy nights at home, there’s also a downside. Shorter days mean less sunlight, which causes some people to struggle with low mood or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Roughly 6% of the U.S. population is affected by SAD, while at least another 14% of adults in the U.S. deal with a lesser form of seasonal moodiness known as the winter blues....

While the underlying causes vary and every person’s gut is unique, research shows that certain supplements, like those we’ve compiled below, can help ease bloating and support healthy digestion:* The gut microbiome is intricately connected to digestive health. Gut bacteria help break down certain carbohydrates, like starch and fiber, that we cannot fully digest ourselves. Through this process, called fermentation, gut bacteria produce byproducts called short-chain fatty acids (or SCFAs), which have been shown to help support digestive health1....

— Joel Kahn, M.D., mbg class instructor and author of Your Whole Heart Solution Before I go into what I eat for a great night’s sleep, let me tell you what I don’t eat and what will surely interfere with the quality of your sleep. If you want to have sound sleep, then in the evening you have to avoid alcohol, sugar, and caffeine. You may say, “Well I get sleepy after a glass of wine,” and this may be true, but the effect is transient and only lasts for half of the night, while during the second half it interferes with REM, leading to an unsatisfactory night’s rest....

We spoke with the experts to better understand the benefits and potential drawbacks and how to pick the best weighted blankets for kids. While these blankets have only recently started to be studied for their benefits and impact, there is a ton of anecdotal evidence from parents, psychologists, and educators confirming that weighted blankets make a big difference in the day-to-day lives of children—especially (but not limited to) those who have ADHD or ASD, or who are highly sensitive....

Now, years later, I know this approach was only doing more harm than good. Here’s how I learned to listen, healed my skin, and discovered a ride-or-die cleanser, Beekman 1802’s Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser, that helped me find my way back to healthy and happy skin. It’s amazing how quickly I was able to find solutions when I really heard what my skin was trying to tell me. I slowed my routine down and noticed my skin was tight, itchy, and, well, angry after daily cleansing and twice-weekly exfoliating....