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Just like many others, my husband and I immediately joined the plant-based burger bandwagon. We subbed out our typical red meat burgers and grilled chicken for Impossible burgers and sausages. We encouraged our friends to try them and even brought them to family barbecues, hoping to convert our loved ones with one single bite. Admittedly, It wasn’t until a few months later that I turned over the Impossible Burger package and noticed the lengthy list of ingredients....

Why Beans Are Good for You You’ve probably focused more on the protein beans can provide, but beans pack a huge nutritional punch, too. High Fiber Content “Beans are a great source of fiber, which most people are woefully lacking,” says Jennifer Hanway, nutritionist and certified personal trainer. “That ranges from 11 grams of fiber in a cup of kidney beans to 17 grams of fiber in adzuki beans.” Fiber helps keep you feeling fuller for longer (which explains why high-fiber foods are so popular), so consider adding beans to your lunch if you find yourself craving a snack every day a few hours before dinner, or add them to your breakfasts if you’re always ready for lunch at 10:30 a....

Reader question: Why do sensitive skin products still irritate my sensitive skin? Can you recommend some that actually work? —Rachel Hamaker “Clean beauty” has become a buzzy term, but here’s the thing: Many people assume anything that has “all-natural” on the label is uniformly safe for sensitive skin, and that’s not the case. “They can still contain botanicals and fragrances, which can worsen irritation for some,” points out Marisa Garshick, M....

1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla Strawberry Lemon-Poppy Seed Shortcake: Prepare Strawberry Shortcake as directed, except stir 1 tablespoon poppy seeds and 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel into flour mixture after cutting in butter.Per serving: 510 calories, 7 g protein, 55 g carbohydrate, 30 g total fat (18 g sat. fat), 122 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 26 g total sugar, 22% Vitamin A, 119% Vitamin C, 367 mg sodium, 15% calcium, 13% iron...

But first, a disclaimer: Waterproof doesn’t necessarily mean sweatproof. Sweatproof and waterproof can be approached with similar formulation techniques because sweat is about 99 percent water, according to Kelly Dobos, a cosmetic chemist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. “The test methods can vary, like immersing skin in a whirlpool for water resistance or using a sauna for sweatproof claims,” she says. “Sebum resistance is another aspect of formulating, especially for foundation or other face makeups, as oil ‘breakthrough’ can occur during the day and can actually cause darkening of the pigments and powders causing the color to shift....

Aside from the usual differentiators (Is it oaky? Is it dry?), there’s another characteristic that’s becoming more and more of a sticking point among American wine consumers. Just like the food we eat, Americans are looking for sustainable wines from growers who practice natural and biodynamic farming. But what do those terms actually mean? More importantly, is buying a bottle just because it says “biodynamic” any better than another? Let’s break down the basics behind the buzzword....

No matter how hard I tried, though, I seemed to always lose track or blow my budget in at least one category. Often, this would throw off my calculations so much that I’d end up at the end of the month with a costly overdraft. It was basically impossible to plan exactly how much I’d need to spend each month—because of how often life throws little surprises at you: a surprise vet bill one month, Christmas presents the next....

A butterfly bush in landscape design fits this description, which is why it’s become such a popular choice for gardens across the country. But it has a significant drawback: It reseeds like crazy. In fact, it has been declared “noxious” by both Washington and Oregon, where it’s no longer sold because it spreads so aggressively. Fortunately, you’ve got a few options for growing this plant responsibly. Butterfly bush, a native of China, seemingly has it all....

Squash is typically divided into two categories: summer and winter squash. Summer squash has thin, edible skin with soft seeds, and its flesh is tender with a high water content. It cooks quickly and has a mild flavor, even a buttery texture. The most popular varieties are crookneck, pattypan, and zucchini, although you might see eight-ball squash and zephyr throughout the summer at greenmarkets. Zucchini, both green and yellow, are available year-round at the grocery store, but like all other varieties of summer squash, it’s best from early to late summer....

If you’re after something that will make you feel absolutely invincible in the kitchen, we’ve finally found it: the cooking jumpsuit. Jumpsuits, rompers, overalls, and the like have been on the rise for the last several years. They’re a one-stop shop, super cute and comfy, and let you wear pants without waistbands—obviously, we’re all in. And thanks to their utilitarian nature, it makes sense that they’d end up in the kitchen....

To buy: $6 (was $7); amazon.com. Proving you don’t need to shell out tons of cash for an effective finishing powder, Coty’s low-cost, finely milled formula doesn’t skimp on quality and is often compared to higher-end brands by reviewers. According to the brand, it can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, and dark spots with a smooth, velvety finish. The versatile Airspun powder can be used as a setting powder, foundation, and for baking the under-eye area....

I called the credit card company, and they agreed that I wasn’t responsible for the charges. I thought that cleared the matter up—but it didn’t. The identity thief managed to change my address, email, and phone number before one more legitimate purchase (a pair of pants for my husband) made its way into the billing cycle. Because I don’t typically use store-specific credit cards, I never used the card again—so I wasn’t expecting any additional bills, and didn’t think it was odd that I didn’t get any....

Healthy Side Dish I don’t remember the first time I tried brussels sprouts, but I’m pretty sure they were awful. Brussels sprouts are one of those things that when cooked wrong, they’re just gross. Luckily these air fryer brussel sprouts are pretty much fool-proof as long as you remember to watch them while they’re cooking! Making them is as simple as cut, season, cook, and cheese! Because cheese deserves it’s very own step in any recipe....

It does, however, mean that most of my footwear collection is made up of comfort-first sneakers, flats, and the occasional low-block heeled sandal for more formal occasions. Luckily, I haven’t necessarily had to sacrifice stylishness just because I have to prioritize the health of my feet. I’ve found many versatile and timeless shoes over the years that don’t make me regret putting them on, and recently, my favorite has been Dansko’s Sky Sneakers....

This past weekend I hosted an outer space party for kids to celebrate the launch of the new Disney Imagicademy Mickey’s Magical Math World app. Kids will love the app and these fun outer space party ideas! My family loves Disney. When my toddler was tiny, I would turn on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and he would get this huge grin on his face and just sit there and watch the entire episode without moving....

“The impact of coffee on hydration is a super common question,” says Ilisa Nussbaum, RD, clinical dietitian and nutritionist at Yale New Haven Hospital. “We always joke that nutritionists start each answer with ‘it depends,’ but it’s true for this question.” Here are a few ways to figure out exactly how your coffee habit is affecting your hydration levels. Studies have shown that drinking two to four cups of coffee (around an 8-ounce size cup—we’re not talking Venti here) had little impact on hydration for the regular coffee drinker....

One of my favorite holiday traditions is putting together a holiday treat plate. Or at least making Christmas cookies with my family to eat together. Pretty sure it’s a tradition of most families whether it’s making holiday cookie plates or even just making cookies for Santa. And I like to keep my Christmas cookies as simple as can be. Like my 4-ingredient Andes Mint cookies and these homemade chocolate cherry cookies....

I know I personally have been sharing all sorts of Halloween witch crafts (hello Hocus Pocus crafts like these Hocus Pocus bookmarks and DIY black flame candles) and witch themed recipes like these cauldron cupcakes and these witch hat cookies! I mean even my Halloween Family Feud game was skewing toward witchy answers – probably because the easiest Halloween costume ever is a witch. When I was looking up Halloween trivia questions, apparently it’s actually the #1 most popular costume for adults!...

A weighted blanket: sure. A candle that I only ever light while I’m winding down. A tea chock full of l-theanine. While wading through each of these solutions, the most helpful for me has been switching out my bedside lamp for a little auto-dimming light with a warm, indirect glow. When Casper sent me its nightlight to try, I hadn’t realized how smart the gadget really was. I’d just chosen it for its automatic dimming feature and its small profile on my bedside table....

Cheryl Wischhover, beauty reporter and former nurse practitioner, received a text from a colleague explaining that her friend’s personal protective equipment (PPE) was ruining her skin. Inspired, she decided to take action on Twitter, where she tweeted this: “Beauty editors/brands: I’ve heard from hospital staff that their faces are breaking out/skin a mess from wearing masks. Trying to organize some donations—acne products, cleansers, gentle moisturizers, balms. It’s small but something we can do RN....