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RELATED: 9 Eye-Opening Inaccuracies You Probably Believe About Eating Eggs “I love using steam-in-the-bag frozen veggies as a side dish, frozen berries on my oatmeal, and the occasional frozen meal for my lunch,” Lewis says. Just a few of the great brands on the market include Luvo, Evol, Amy’s, Good Food Made Simple, Kashi, Saffron Road, and Love the Wild. Just watch out for high sodium levels, particularly in vegetables packed with special sauces and other add-ons....

So hit the supermarket express lane (or make a tiny delivery order) to stock up to make a week’s-worth of these easy 5-ingredient vegetarian recipes. Original Pizza Margherita Number of Ingredients: Five Pizza night, done light—on the required items, not the flavor. Inspired by a traditional Margherita pizza, this 5-ingredient vegetarian recipe keeps the toppings classic with just tomatoes, basil, garlic, and mozzarella. Add a side salad and an Italian dessert, if you please, and a family-friendly feast is all set....

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If caught in its infancy, Dr. Ginsberg says most will experience a 99 percent survival rate. That’s why he recommends a candid conversation with your derm to discuss your sun exposure and family history. (Some forms of skin cancer are genetic, and you might warrant a check more than once a year.) Dr. Ginsberg explains that having five bad sunburns in your lifetime doubles your risk of melanoma, so it’s also worth discussing the best SPF for you, as well any screening practices you can regularly implement at home....

With the current stay-at-home mandates, many volunteer organizations were forced to quickly pivot to a virtual model in order to continue their important work. One such organization is The Honeycomb Project, a group that (usually) plans in-person volunteer opportunities for families across the Chicago area. “It really became evident to us that our partners need us more than ever,” says co-founder Kristina Lowenstein. So she took the group’s mission digital with Honeycomb at Home, a national resource of weekly emails full of great TED talks on different organizations, questions to prompt and inspire change, and projects people can do to support those in need, no matter your age (get the kids involved too!...

Eyelid Sensitivity Symptoms The skin on your eyelids is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on other parts of your body. (This probably comes as no surprise—just touch the skin on your eyelids and the skin on your arms, and you’ll be able to feel the difference.) And because this skin is so delicate, it’s prone to irritation. “The skin on the eyelids is one of the thinnest areas on the body,” says Christina Weng, MD, dermatologist and founder of Mymiel Skincare....

Produce is at its peak at this time of year, so be sure to keep an eye out at your farmer’s market (and talk to vendors) to find what fruit options are the most ripe and ready to be baked into sweet, sugar-packed perfection. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best (and most beautiful) fruit dessert recipes. They’re all incredibly easy to make and celebrate the season’s finest produce offerings, from homemade papaya ice cream to easy nectarine cake, trifle, and more....

While we all have good intentions after cooking a meal, we often rush to put away our leftovers and end up doing it improperly. This includes using the wrong food storage containers and taking meals from the table to the refrigerator too quickly. Another factor to consider when it comes to food storage safety is shelf placement. After a long trip to the supermarket, we try to put our perishables into the refrigerator before they spoil, placing items on shelves without much thought....

But here’s the thing: salt can be used for much more than elevating the flavor of our favorite dishes. It’s time to give sodium chloride some creative license. Here are 9 genius ways you can use salt that aren’t seasoning: Prevent apples from browning A quick saltwater soak can help cut apples look (and taste) fresh for longer—it staves off that icky, unpleasant enzymatic browning caused by oxidation. According to Erica Williams, Senior Manager, Consumer Insights, Consumer Affairs & Engagement at Morton Salt, to keep your apples appetizing, add 1/2 a teaspoon of kosher salt to 1 cup of cold water and stir....

The Spread Skip the fussy dishes and serve up a stunning spread of summer favorites. Make the most of in-season ingredients like sweet corn, tomatoes, and juicy peaches. Buying local produce at its peak means tastier and less expensive dishes! To get the look, layer an outdoor table with a simple white tablecloth and top it with big wooden cutting boards ($49, Wayfair). Set up a top-your-own burger station and grilled sweet corn tray, and fill in with plenty of sides....

The Magic Linen Besalu Linen Pants are the multi-seasonal heroes of my wardrobe. These linen pants have been lovely as we transition into fall and New York City’s unpredictable weather, which means it’s 50 degrees in the morning and in the 80s by midday. Since they’re linen, these Magic Linen pants are breezy, soft, and luxurious feeling (and looking), but they have a heavier weight to them than I would have expected for this typically feathery fabric, which has made them extremely adaptable through the changing temperatures....

While carrots are safe for pretty much everyone to eat, be warned that if you eat a ton, you might see some visible effects. “The high intake of beta carotene in carrots can turn the skin an orange-yellow color (a condition called “carotenemia”),” says Charlotte Martin, M.S., RDN, author of The Plant Forward Solution. This is not dangerous to your health, however, and your skin will return to its normal color once you reduce the amount of beta-carotene you’re consuming....

Can You Eat a Cracked Egg? The answer depends on if you accidentally cracked it yourself or if the egg was already cracked in your purchased carton. Since bacteria can be introduced to the yolk or white through cracks in the shell, it’s important to examine your eggs at the supermarket. Avoid any containers with cracked eggs, suggests the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. If you purchased eggs that were already cracked, do not use them; throw them away!...

That said, if you’re someone who experiences weak, sparse, or misshapen eyelashes, your sleep mask may be the hidden culprit. So how can you ensure you’re getting a goodnight’s rest without sacrificing your lashes? We tapped industry experts to find out how a sleep mask disrupts your lashes and how to protect lashes (natural and extensions) overnight. Sleep Masks and Eyelashes Sleep masks have tangible benefits. Studies show that when you get sufficient and restful sleep, it can offer anti-aging benefits....

For example, while freezing cookie dough is a well-known baking hack, did you know using egg yolks (as opposed to the whole egg) leaves you with a richer cookie? Or that the key to a perfectly fluffy cookie is a few teaspoons of baking soda? If you’re ready to take your cookies to the next level during the holiday season (and beyond), check out our professional-approved list of baking hacks and other tricks for even better Christmas treats....

If that’s you—or if you’re looking for a gift for someone who matches that description—we have good news. Nordstrom currently has a sale on a selection of clothing and home goods from Barefoot Dreams, a shopper-approved brand that excels in all things snuggly. From a luxurious robe you’ll want to live in until spring to a pair of socks that will keep your toes nice and toasty, the limited-time sale is full of cold-weather staples that are up to 40 percent off....

The biggest mistake homeowners make when forgoing a grass lawn is not creating clear edges or boundaries, which can look disorganized. “However, there is no reason your lawn has to be a 3-inch field of Kentucky Blue mown weekly and treated with fertilizers and herbicides,” says Blythe Yost, Tilly’s co-founder and head landscape designer. Here are five easy-care alternatives to a grass lawn that are sure to step up your home’s curb appeal....

Best Meat Delivery Services of 2022 Best Overall: Omaha Steaks Best for Special Occasions: Kansas City Steak Company Best Steak Delivery: Holy Grail Steak Best for Chicken: Rastelli’s Best Variety: iGourmet Best for Gifts: Goldbelly Best for Pork: Porter Road Best for Pasture-Raised: Snake River Farms Pros and Cons Overview What started as a small butcher shop in Omaha, Nebraska, has since expanded into a global company that offers so much more than just steaks....

Shiplap, used indoors or out, introduces texture to rooms. It offers a rustic, relaxed alternative to smooth, unadorned walls; it can be painted nearly any color and used on a ceiling, as an accent wall (if you believe they’re still in style), or as an all-wall covering. And anything shiplap can do, board and batten can do, too. Courtesy of Ashton Woods Like shiplap and other siding styles—think beadboard and tongue-and-groove—board and batten is a relatively simple wood construction that can be added to any preexisting wall (good news for remodelers and renovators)....

Chef’s Knife While chopping large or very firm vegetables, a good 8- to 10-inch chef’s knife throws its weight around―literally. If you use it properly, its heft does most of the work for you. “A big hammer lets you put a nail in a beam with fewer strokes,” says Norman Weinstein. “The same principle applies to a chef’s knife.” Best for cutting: potatoes (regular or sweet), onions, carrots, peppers, celery, meat...