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The 5 Best Diets for Women Over 50

1. Best all-around: the Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet is consistently rated as one of the healthiest eating patterns for almost anyone, including women over 50. Based on the eating patterns of people in Greece and Southern Italy in the 1960s, this diet is characterized by its low saturated fat content. It primarily comprises vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, and whole grains, and it features olive oil as the primary source of added fat (1Trusted Source). Although the Mediterranean diet is predominantly plant-based, it also includes moderate amounts of fish and dairy, as well as small quantities of eggs, poultry, and...

Pleasure,Sex & Relationships

How to Build Your Sexual Confidence So You Can Feel The Pleasure

1. Take inventory of your feelings “This requires us to tap into memories, past experiences, [and] feelings when topics around sexuality come up and [learn to process] them,” Hope says. Journaling about your personal experiences with sex (whether it’s about conversations you’ve had or sexual acts you’ve engaged in) can allow you to gain a 360-view of why you may not feel confident while having sex. However, if doing this becomes too uncomfortable for you, that’s OK. Instead of journaling on your own, it might be a good idea to connect with a professional to help you uncover where this lack of confidence...

Pleasure,Sex & Relationships

How to make sex of all kinds pleasurable

Whether you’re having solo, partnered, or multipartnered sex, and whether you’ve had sex zero, 100, or 100 thousand times, these tips will come (wink) through for you. Forget any myths you may have learned “So often the barriers to pleasurable sex aren’t lack of skills, toys, or attractiveness,” Tanner says. “More than likely, it’s that we’re buying into myths about what we’re allowed to want and need during sex.” This is especially true for cisgender women and other folks assigned female at birth. Here, Tanner says, having more pleasurable sex means “getting more comfortable with taking up space, asking for...

Nutrition,Recipies

Easy Vegan Snack Recipies

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3 Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes

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5 Healthy Muffin Recipes to Replace Your Old Favorites

Muffins are a popular, sweet treat. Though many people find them delicious, they’re often full of added sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. Plus, due to dietary restrictions, many people need alternatives to traditional muffin recipes to avoid eggs, dairy products, or grains. Here are 5 healthy, low-calorie muffin recipes, including ways to make them vegan, paleo, or gluten-free. 1. Blueberry muffins Blueberry muffins are a classic favorite that many people enjoy for breakfast or an afternoon snack. You can make them even healthier by going heavy on the blueberries and light on any sweeteners. Plus, using unsweetened applesauce instead of oil can...

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15 Healthy Recipes You Can Cook with Your Kids

1. Overnight oats Overnight oats are an oatmeal dish that you prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight — with no cooking required. Not only can pre-making nutritious breakfast options save you time, but choosing dishes that children can make themselves may also help your kids get excited about preparing healthy food. Overnight oats are simple and appropriate for all ages. Plus, they’re easy to individualize, allowing kids to be creative and try out different nutrient-dense toppings like berries, nuts, coconut, and seeds. Try out these easy, kid-approved recipes with your children. They can participate by measuring, pouring, and chopping ingredients, depending on their age....

Healthy Eating,Nutrition

10 Realistic Ways to Eat Less Processed Food

1. Keep healthy snacks on hand If you’re running short on time, grabbing a packaged snack on your way out the door may be tempting. However, keeping your kitchen stocked with plenty of portable, nutritious snacks can make it much easier to make healthy choices on the go. Some of my favorite healthy snacks include fresh fruit, mixed nuts, edamame, and veggies with hummus. If you have extra time, you can also prep some simple snacks in advance. Hard-boiled eggs, turkey roll-ups, homemade kale chips, and overnight oats are a few great treats that you can whip up quickly and keep on...

Healthy Eating,Nutrition

A 1-Week Meal Plan and Shopping List for Your Family of 4 (or More!)

Monday Breakfast Egg sandwiches with sliced oranges Ingredients: 4 eggs (one per sandwich)4 whole grain English muffinsCheddar cheese, sliced or shredded1 tomato (one slice per sandwich)lettuce2 oranges (slice up and serve as a side) Instructions: Crack each egg and add gently to an oiled or nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook until the whites have turned opaque. Gently place a spatula underneath, flip the eggs, and cook for another minute or so. While the eggs are cooking, cut the English muffins in half and toast them until golden brown. Add the egg, cheese, tomato, and lettuce to one half, then place the other half on...

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The Definitive Guide to Healthy Grocery Shopping

Before you go While some people can go grocery shopping without a list or an idea of which meals they’ll cook during the coming week, most people need some sort of a plan. Bringing along a grocery list or a weekly menu is a good idea if you get easily side-tracked in the store or don’t know where to begin. Creating a healthy shopping list A grocery list is an essential tool for many shoppers. It can help you stay on task and remind you of the items you need. Plus, studies show that grocery lists may help you make...