Here’s what registered dietitians have to say about the similarities and differences between almond butter and peanut butter. Both are a source of plant-based protein, replacing foods high in saturated fats, like red meat, Moon says. Since almond and peanut butter are both naturally sweet, you can eat them with fruit in place of a traditionally high-sugar dessert. Swapping foods high in saturated fats or added sugars with either nut butter is good for cardiovascular and brain health, Moon explains....

Unfortunately, collagen production declines as we age, and we’re consuming far less of it from natural sources than we used to. One remedy for that is to consume grass-fed bovine collagen. There are several types of collagen, each composed of different amino acids. The collagen from cows happens to be similar to the collagen we have in our own bodies. Three types of collagen—Type I, Type II, and Type III—comprise about 90%2 of all the collagen in the human body, and bovine collagen supplements typically contain Type I and Type III....

Here’s everything you need to know about breaking up with a narcissist, including how to do this right and what to expect along the way: Understand this as you’re walking out the door: You can never hold a narcissist accountable. It’s what’s kept you hooked, and you need to leave behind that desire to make them “get it” or “change” if you’re going to be able to truly close the door on this relationship....

Although your body loses fluids simply by sweating and breathing, urination is far and away the main channel. It’s not surprising that we take time to notice it. And if you do, here are a few things to remember: However, clear urine isn’t always a sign of good hydration. If you are going a lot and it’s clear, it could be a sign of a condition called diabetes insipidus. In these cases, an individual may pass three to 20 (!...

Many people struggle with skin picking, or at the very least likes to mess with their skin on some level: Consider dermatillomaniac as a spectrum of intensity. Dermatillomania and trichotillomania are what’s known as body-focused repetitive behaviors, or “BFRBs” for short. As the picking started to take off, I wasn’t aware of the terminology for a long time. To be honest, I just thought I had really bad skin. I’d think, “What’s wrong; why can’t I find the right treatment?...

Not to be confused with male versus female, divine feminine and masculine energies can be accessed by all of us, and part of the spiritual path is getting them into a state of balance. Here’s an introduction to divine masculine energy, plus how to tap into yours. These figures represent divine masculine through the qualities they embody. As intuitive counselor and sacred space designer Elana Kilkenny emphasizes to mbg, “Divine masculine is about archetypes—it’s not about men and women....

It all sounds lovely, but how should you really go about post-workout skin care? It might feel intuitive to scrub sweaty pores after a workout, but could your current skin care routine do more harm than good after you exercise? How should you change your cleansing habits after you sweat? “Sweat cleans your pores, so your skin will just need a quick rinse,” she adds. If you’re especially oily, or just can’t bear to go throughout your day without some sort of washing ritual, you can definitely dab some gentle cleanser on the T-zone....