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In 2024, countless viral food trends and hot dietary takes made their rounds on social media and mainstream news alike. Some of which were (and continue to be) more controversial than others… and potentially even dangerous to buy into. “Food trends often go viral due to a combination of factors, including social media influence, celebrity endorsements, and attractive promises,” says Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT, a dietitian based in Charleston, South Carolina. Unfortunately, we’re living in an age in which it’s all too common (and sometimes easy) to fall for misleading hype over science, which is why consumers…
Feeding yourself can be a real chore—sometimes, you just don’t have any dinner inspiration or time to cook. That’s when meal prepping some easy recipes and stashing them away for the week can come in handy (and save your wallet from takeout delivery fees).Meal prep can look different from person to person: For some, it’s chopping a bunch of ingredients up (a.k.a. mise en place) and storing them until you’re ready to assemble your dish; for others, it’s whipping up full meals and portioning out individual servings ahead of time. Whether you’ve never meal prepped before or you just can’t…
The Big Four—Netflix, YouTube, Amazon and Disney—dominate the streaming universe and are always trying to obtain a bigger reach and a greater audience. Americans subscribe to an average of 2.9 platforms per month, making careful membership choices based on variety, price and brand appeal. Among the media giants, Disney+ has carved out a distinct niche and community, propelled by a vision that far predates the streaming era. Tasked with preserving an entertainment legacy of over a century, Disney+ boasts an expansive and unmatched content library worth billions and is soon becoming the core of the media empire’s growth solution. As…
Before ERNEST takes the stage Tuesday night for what’s expected to be an energizing performance on ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025, the country artist is expecting to add an extended layer of year-end introspection to his pre-show routine. For years, the musician already established himself as one of country music’s top songwriters, but in 2024 the Nashville native solidified himself as one of country music’s fastest-rising singers. ERNEST was primarily renowned for his writing skills, penning hits for stars such as Morgan Wallen—including the recently Grammy-nominated “I Had Some Help” and “Cowgirls.” He’s now…
Skinny is in. In an era where the allure of being “skinny” is often glorified in social media and fashion circles, the concept has become synonymous with beauty and desirability. Yet, what lies behind this seemingly innocent desire is a complex web of health implications, societal pressures, and often unrealistic expectations. This article aims to decode the nuances behind the drive to get skinny, examining whether it is a worthy goal or a hazardous obsession. The dream of achieving a skinny figure can sometimes lead individuals down a path of extreme diets and rigorous fitness regimes. However, the quest for…
According to the Deconstructing Anxiety model, anxiety–aka “fear”–is at the heart of literally every problem we face in life. That might sound like a sweeping statement, but in the model, this idea is easily demonstrated by a simple process. Using what we call the “digging for gold” exercise, you can trace any issue back to a single core fear. Whether it’s relationship struggles, depression, procrastination, or even unhealthy habits like overeating, one’s core fear lies at the root. Anyone can discover this for themselves by picking a problem and following the steps of the “digging for gold” process, to uncover…
Have you ever tried to learn to meditate but the thought of sitting still to meditate made you so squirmy you threw in your meditation cushion across the room? For many, quieting the mind feels more like a chore than a moment of peace. And that can be a barrier to developing a regular meditation practice.I have been a yoga teacher for more than a decade. I can be bendy and twisty, feeling comfortable in advanced classes. But the second meditation was introduced, I started to squirm and my wandering mind just bounced around like a pinball.What if Traditional Meditation…
If you plan to set health and fitness goals for 2025, it’s best to leave the “go big or go home” mentality behind. Setting excessively high goals may seem beneficial, but it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated. (Raise your hand if this sounds familiar!) “This time of the year is brimmed with possibilities, excitement, and expectation,” says Teddy Savage, National lead trainer at Planet Fitness HQ. While that can be a thrilling combination, ‘It can also be the recipe for unfulfilled promises, discouragement, and frustration if you’re not careful to create the right mindset around it and focus…
Like just about anything, when it comes to pre- and post-workout supplementation, you can find store shelf upon store shelf of products formulated specifically for one gender. But do men and women really need different workout supplements? Can Men and Women Take the Same Workout Supplements? It’s the goal of the supplement — not the sex of the consumer — that should drive choice, says Shena Jaramillo, R.D. “If you’re using pre-workout or post-workout supplements to support your efforts with strength training or running a marathon, that’s not specific to gender,” she says. As opposed to supporting general nutritional needs, workout supplements are designed to amplify athletic performance,…
I am what’s considered a chronic overpacker. If I’m going away on vacation for five days, I somehow cram at least 15 outfits and a Sephora’s worth of skin care products into my suitcase. But the one item I don’t overpack? Shoes — more specifically, sneakers. I make sure every single one of those outfits goes with one pair of sneakers, and I wear them nonstop whether I’m gone for 24 hours or 24 days. While I have a plethora of sneakers in my shoedrobe, the ones I’ve slipped into more often than not these days are the Allbirds Tree…