The Best Shower Temperature for Health, According to Dermatologists

“You’re hot then you’re cold / You’re yes then you’re no / You’re in then you’re out / You’re up then you’re down …” In addition to being an earworm circa 2008, thanks to Katy Perry, this is often how we fine-tune our showers. Some days, we’re so sweaty post-workout that it’s icy. On other days we are frozen to the bone and turn the spigot to summer-in-Las-Vegas levels of scorching....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Nichole Phillips

The Best Shrimp & Grits

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ¼poundsmedium peeled, deveined raw shrimp2teaspoonsblackening seasoning3cupswater1cupwhole milk1cupquick-cooking grits¾cupshredded smoked Gouda cheese1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1 ½tablespoonslemon juice2tablespoonsunsalted butter, cut into small piecesSliced scallions, for serving (optional)...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Kenneth Sawyer

The Best Slow Cookers for Every Budget, According to Our Test Kitchen

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleOur Top PicksReviewsThe Bottom LineChoosing a Slow CookerOur TestsWe Also ConsideredCommon QuestionsOur Trusted Expertise In This ArticleView All In This Article View All Our Top Picks Reviews The Bottom Line Choosing a Slow Cooker Our Tests We Also Considered Common Questions Our Trusted Expertise Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand In the age of soccer games and packed schedules, name an appliance more user-friendly than the beloved slow cooker—we’ll wait....

January 18, 2025 · 41 min · 8674 words · Melissa Morrison

The Best Smashed Veggie for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer

Close Photo: Sarah Maiden / Jacob Fox (Photo) Smashed veggies are trending, and we definitely understand why. From classicsmashed potatoesto other loaded options likecauliflowerandBrussels sprouts, smashing the veggies before roasting can help hold the flavor of the seasoning, making it the perfect bite. 14 Smashed Veggie Side Dishes for Dinner Tonight Aries Christine Ma Since Aries are known for their high energy and bold personalities, it makes sense that MacGuire would pair them with our Loaded Smashed Radishes....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Heather Reese

The Best Smoothie to Help Reduce Bloating

Close Photo:Jen Causey Jen Causey Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:2Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:2 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:5 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Whether you’re feeling bloated because of what you ate or from being constipated, you’ll want to try thisPapaya-Pineapple Smoothie. It is loaded with banana, papaya, pineapple and kiwi, all fruits rich with fiber and antioxidants....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1302 words · Johnny Chambers

The Best Snack at Costco for Metabolic Syndrome, According to a Dietitian

ClosePhoto:Getty Images / EatingWell designMetabolic syndrome is not just one condition—it’s a group of them. A person with metabolic syndrome (aka insulin resistance syndrome) has three or more of the following: a larger waistline, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides or low “good” HDL cholesterol. About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. deal with metabolic syndrome, which puts them at a higher risk for coronary heart disease, diabetes and stroke....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3460 words · Christina Torres

The Best Snacks to Eat Before and After a Workout

Close Photo:Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hilegas Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hilegas As a sports dietitian, the No. 1 mistake I see most active folks make is skipping a pre- and post-workout snack. This one habit can drastically boost your performance during exercise—and speed up recovery afterward. (So your body can be ready for the next workout!)...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Susan Madden

The Best Snacks to Eat for Energy, According to a Dietitian

Snacking often gets a bad reputation, but strategic snacking can help us maintain stable energy throughout the day, so we don’t crash and run out of steam. It can also help us avoid dips in mood that may be related to unstable blood sugar, which plays a big role in energy levels. You can also think of it as “hanger management.” It’s hard to be your best self if you’re dealing with that combination of hunger and irritability....

January 18, 2025 · 12 min · 2420 words · Jason Sampson

The Best Spice Grinders, According to Our Test Kitchen

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleOur Top PicksReviewsThe Bottom LineChoosing a Spice GrinderConsider grinder capacityOur TestsWe Also ConsideredCommon QuestionsOur Trusted Expertise In This ArticleView All In This Article View All Our Top Picks Reviews The Bottom Line Choosing a Spice Grinder Consider grinder capacity Our Tests We Also Considered Common Questions Our Trusted Expertise Photo:EatingWell / Will Dickey EatingWell / Will Dickey What is dinner without a little spice? If the humble spice grinder feels like an ancillary tool for making dinner more delicious, think again....

January 18, 2025 · 17 min · 3621 words · Elizabeth Lam

The Best Spiralizers, Tested and Reviewed by a Dietitian

Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand If I’m being honest, I was never really a fan of spiralized vegetables, aka “zoodles,” when I first came across them. I didn’t like the idea of subbing out a filling, comforting and culturally relevant food to me—pasta—in favor of a veggie noodle alternative that I found texturally lacking. However, as I’ve gotten older and worked as a dietitian for much longer, I’ve come to understand how incredibly useful the humble spiralized veggie can be in promoting ahealth behavioralmost universally beneficial to everyone—eating more vegetables....

January 18, 2025 · 31 min · 6600 words · Jackson Jones

The Best Strength Training Exercises for People with Diabetes

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Strength Training?How Strength Training Helps Manage DiabetesBest Strength Training Exercises for DiabetesFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Strength Training? How Strength Training Helps Manage Diabetes Best Strength Training Exercises for Diabetes FAQs Close Photo: Getty Images While astrength trainingroutine can help nearly everyone get healthier, it can significantly benefit people with type 2 diabetes, about 10% of Americans, per theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1434 words · Christopher Bell

The Best Super Bowl Food for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer

Close Photo: Devon O’Brien, Getty Images / Allexxandar / MicrovOne Astrologers believe the day and month you were born can say a lot about you. It can determine personality traits like whether you’re shy or a show off, organized or free-spirited, and even what kind of coffee orcocktailsyou prefer! We consulted Kim Green, an astrologer from Valdosta, Georgia, to find out which Super Bowl snack you should make, based on your zodiac sign....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · James Willis

The Best Supplements for Better Sleep, According to a Doctor

It can be difficult to get enough sleep, especially if you’re struggling with sleep disorders likesleep apneaorinsomnia. Getting enough sleep is important for a healthy lifestyle, and anutritious dietcan help improve sleep quality. But when you feel like you’ve tried it all, there may be other solutions. That’s why we sat down with the founder ofReviveleand sleep expert Kavita Desai, Pharm.D., to learn more about the best supplements you can take for a better sleep cycle....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Jason Flores