October 15, 2021 — 10:03 AM You’ve already made pumpkin bread, roasted (or air-fried) your pumpkin seeds, whipped together a pumpkin spice latte, and even made pumpkin-spiced sushi (yes, that’s a thing). So, what’s next? Well, if you’re registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, you’re baking up a batch of pumpkin spice cookies. Not only do these cookies satisfy your…
October 15, 2021 — 9:31 AM When it comes to maintaining a healthy gut, there’s no such thing as instant gratification. Implementing a range of healthy lifestyle measures is critical for gut and overall well-being. While this can look different for everyone, incorporating nutrient-dense foods, movement, and mindfulness techniques are just a few ways to…
When it comes to the top blood sugar-spiking foods, you likely number off processed items high in sugar and refined carbs. But wait! Did you know a class of healthy, whole foods can spike your glucose, too? “We have found a lot of foods in our dataset that are some of the worst glucose spikers,”…
Some things in life just seem to pair together naturally—peanut butter and jelly, coffee and quiet mornings, you get the gist. Another one of these natural power couples (or at least so you might think): vitamin D and vitamin K. These two nutrients are each incredibly important for your health in their own right—and if…
October 14, 2021 — 23:06 PM It seems there is always new data on the way our diet impacts our health, and occasionally a study goes as far as to say that eating certain foods may actually improve life expectancy—which is really quite amazing, when you think of it. Research recently published in The BMJ,…
October 14, 2021 — 22:09 PM Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in American women (and the rates are even higher among Black women). This year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer. While that number is staggering, the death rates from…
October 14, 2021 — 21:05 PM There are a number of different crystals out there to help with everything from protection to love. But of all the crystals available, few are better for clearing energy than selenite. Here’s why this crystal is a fan favorite of so many, plus how you can use it yourself.…
October 14, 2021 — 18:23 PM The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the most popular personality assessments out there, and of the 16 different types a person can be, INFJs stand out as the rarest of them all. Here’s everything you need to know about this complex personality, from strengths and weaknesses to…
October 14, 2021 — 7:00 AM As parents, we aren’t short on reasons to send our kids outside. Need to wear them out before naptime? Good call. Craving a rare moment of silence midday? Take it. But another common reason is to help them get their daily dose of fresh air and vitamin D… And…
Kim Estep has worked in the commercial finance industry for over 22 years and attributes her success to understanding and adapting to the male professional psyche. Her husband, Scott, has been a stay-at-home dad to their two daughters, who are now both in college. Kim worked for her father for 10 years before buying the…
