Of course, there is a slew of healthy grains to choose from, but rice is among the most readily available, particularly white and brown rice. Plus, rice comes in a variety of colors, textures, and sizes, each with a distinct flavor and health benefits. We asked experts to reveal which rice grains offer the healthiest benefits and give us the good, bad, and ugly of brown rice and white rice nutrition....
To boil down the nutrition facts on sushi—and whether or not it should be our go-to healthy date night dinner dish—we spoke with Rebekah Blakely, RDN, nutrition expert for The Vitamin Shoppe. Unsurprisingly, the answer isn’t quite black and white. Is Sushi Healthy? In short: Sushi can be good for you in moderation. Studies have shown that those who adhere to Japanese food guidelines have a 15% lower mortality rate....
When to seek medical attention So when does hair loss reach a point of concern? “A person will generally know how much hair they see fall out in their brush or in the shower on a daily basis,” says Gretchen Friese, certified trichologist for BosleyMD. “If you’re losing way more hair than usual or if the hair is coming out in clumps, that would be considered abnormal or excessive.” If you’ve been going through an unprecedented hair loss phase, you’re not alone....
What You’ll Need: Wood polish and conditioner (for furniture), such as Howard Feed-N-Wax Food-grade cutting board oil (for food surfaces), such as Howard Cutting Board Oil or Boos Block Mystery Oil Clean cloth Follow These Steps: First, make sure your cutting board is clean and thoroughly dry. Apply oil to the surface of the board, and use a clean cloth to distribute the oil evenly. Then, let the oil soak in for a few hours or up to overnight....
The best part? We made it ourselves by starting with an inexpensive faux evergreen wreath! So take a look at the steps below to make your own DIY Christmas wreath. Or, for more inspiration, check out our ideas for personalizing evergreen Christmas wreaths. How to Make a Classic Evergreen Wreath What You Need Evergreen wreathMagnolia leavesScissorsFloral wireHot glueBerriesBells Step-by-Step Directions Bring timeless style to your outdoor Christmas decorations with this easy wreath idea....
Louise has accomplished some financial goals, such as paying for her kids’ college education and another child’s expensive treatments for addiction. But her husband had to close his business, and Louise’s career has faced setbacks due to layoffs—the most recent one a few months back. A bankruptcy and some bad investments, chosen by a money manager, also hindered their progress. “We are not lavish—we had very normal cars and not big jewelry, or we don’t eat out a lot,” Louise says....
We’ll call our guest Chloe. She’s 28 years old, living in Massachusetts, and recently got married. Though she earns good money at her job, she’s not passionate about her work, and she wants to leave her job and make her passion her focus. That kind of leap takes some savings, though, and Chloe has a two-fold problem. She’d never really had a savings account as an adult until after her recent marriage, when she realized she and her husband needed a place to save money for their shared goals....
Even though it’s only day one of the sale, Nordstrom has already put up more than 30,000 deals with markdowns as big as 60 percent off. Shopper-loved brands like Natori, Zella, Ugg, Reformation, Tory Burch, Spanx, Adidas, and Levi’s are all on sale, with top-rated products, such as this Natori Bra that has more than 3,300 reviews and these supportive Adidas UltraBoost sneakers, discounted. Winter sales might conjure up images of coats, boots, and cozy sweaters significantly discounted in preparation for warmer weather, but Nordstrom’s stands out for the amount of spring styles that are actually on sale right now....
To buy: $30 (was $47); amazon.com. First-time users can expect similar results, Frauke Neuser, Olay’s principal scientis, tells Real Simple. The fragrance-free product includes collagen peptide and vitamin B3, two ingredients known for fighting signs of aging skin. “Olay’s Collagen Peptide 24 key ingredient—a natural building block of collagen—works like a wake-up call for skin cells, nudging them to produce more collagen. The collagen peptide has been specifically optimized for skin penetration, and clinical studies have confirmed its efficacy to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and provide a smoother skin texture,” Neuser said....
What should I consider before going plant-based? First, Feller recommends that you think about your end goal: “Anyone who’s making a dietary shift should know their ‘why,’” she says. “What’s inspiring that change? It’s a good thing to be aware of, and that allows you to go into this transition safely, with your eyes as open as possible.” How do I get enough protein? Though there’s a lot of concern about being protein-deficient after cutting out meat, it’s typically unwarranted....
What can we say? Wine is delicious, soothing, and—so long as you’re not sipping so many glasses that you wake up with an aching migraine—it has several health benefits worth noting. Here’s what you should know about the health benefits and consequences of wine, according to a Registered Dietitian. How Much Wine Should We Be Drinking a Day? “Try to consume up to one glass per day for women and two drinks per day for men,” says Marisa Silver, RDN....
How to Bake Sweet Potatoes in the Oven Roasting sweet potatoes is as easy as it sounds. Because you’re leaving the skin on for added nutrition and texture, make sure to scrub them well before cutting them in half before roasting. If you’re halving the potatoes before popping them in the oven (which you should because they’ll naturally caramelize on the cut side), small sweet potatoes will take less than 25 minutes in a 425°F oven....
When it comes to non-toxic modern yet functional sustainable cookware, Caraway takes the cake. And right now, you can save $150 on Caraway’s Bakeware Set, scoring it for $395. If you’re considering adding the set to your cart, don’t hesitate; you’ll only be able to get this deal if you shop it before September 6. To buy: $395 (was $545); carawayhome.com. The 11-piece bakeware set includes a two 9-inch circle pans, a 9-inch square pan, a 9-by-13-inch rectangle pan, a 12-cup muffin pan, a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet, an 18-by-13-inch baking sheet, a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet, a 1-pound loaf pan, an 18-by-13-inch cooling rack, and two organizers to store it all....
There are thousands of items on sale for up to 80 percent off. If you’re in the market for a new sofa, dresser, or patio furniture set, you can beat the rush before the sale starts on April 27. Some popular items are expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to check out the deals while you can. Ahead of the sale event, shoppers can save up to 77 percent on patio conversation sets to level up their outdoor entertaining space....
That’s just what shoppers get from Artnaturals’ Retinol Serum, a compilation of top-of-the-line ingredients nicely priced at $13. The serum calls on a dozen elements, without the filler or over-the-top packaging that bumps up the cost on comparable serums. And as someone who browses skincare and reads labels all day long, I can’t remember the last time I was so impressed with a formula. Headlining the formula is retinol, which is an excellent anti-ager even by itself in products like Differin....
This long, long process may make you wonder whether you should renovate your entire space at once or break it up room by room. Renovating the whole house or apartment at once lets you get it all out of the way, but it’ll certainly take longer than, say, sprucing up your foyer. But on the flip side, renovating a different room every few months or years will make it feel like your home is a never-ending project....
Set Up No time for wimpy WiFi. Gadgets are only as good as your WiFi signal: The more smart devices you have, the more robust your WiFi needs to be. “Keep your router out in the open, away from any obstructions,” says Joel Crane, a certified wireless network expert. “If you still experience connection issues, then a home mesh WiFi solution (like Eero, Google Wifi ($129; amazon.com), or Orbi) can fill in the dead spots fairly effortlessly....
The owners considered a few options, including an addition that seemed like an overly expensive endeavor and a makeshift office in the guest room, which worked fine enough for one. But when Longchamps and their contractor at Freedom General Services came along, they saw potential in overhauling an entirely different problem area in their home to solve this issue, making for the possibility of a win-win renovation. “The old laundry room was a classic early ’90s design....
She was hired by a young couple with three children who had recently relocated from the Midwest to Silver Lake, an area known for its ties to Hollywood. “They moved here because the husband is a writer and showrunner, and the wife is a psychotherapist,” Eisenberg says. “Since they left their families, they often have longterm visits by their respective parents.” The couple wanted an enclave where their guests would get some privacy throughout their stay, but there was no way to make that happen within the original layout of their home....
When Clark met this family, which includes three active boys, they lived on a picturesque tree-lined street inside a home that wasn’t as inviting. “It was very dark and very dated,” Clark remembers. “It felt heavy.” Considering that the home was originally constructed in a Spanish style, Clark aimed to honor many of those features by sticking to cozy wood tones and architectural details. However, she did want to modernize the surroundings by brightening and streamlining the layout....
