These Bite-Size Vegan Cheesecakes Are Perfect For A Party (Sans Excess Sugar)

Looking for a better-for-you dessert for this festive season? This dessert pairs two classics—cookies and cheesecake—into a bite-size vegan sweet that’s perfect for a party or just a cozy holiday at home. From Fantastic Vegan Cookies by Tiina Strandberg, these treats use a combination of cashews, lemon juice, and maple syrup to create a filling that’s reminiscent…

How to Calm Down in 90 Seconds or Less

Our emotions are caused by our thoughts but are experienced as physical sensations in the body.  For instance, when we become angry, our heart rate increases, body temperature rises, and we might clench our fists. Or when we become anxious or fearful, we might experience “butterflies in the stomach” with rapid breathing or shortness of breath. But…