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Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that starts on December 26 and ends on January 1. It is one of my favorite holidays, right up there withJuneteenth, because it’s a time of year that offers a clear and intentional space to celebrate Black culture. Its popularity ebbs and flows year to year, and it’s still a relatively niche holiday, but it’s a celebration that manages to capture the pulse of Black culture in times of need, ready to help us all reflect and build community while reconnecting us with our African roots....

Close Recipe to Try:Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri What Is the Paleo Diet? The paleo diet aims to mimic the eating habits of our Paleolithic-period ancestors. They lived between 2.5 million and 10,000 years ago. The diet emphasizes eating more fruits and vegetables, as well as free-range, grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish and nuts. Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as that. Before jumping on board, there are a few things to consider....

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CloseWhen the weather warms up and the sun is shining, bring your meal outside for a fresh and relaxing picnic dinner. Serve up this summer picnic menu for a laid back weekend party with family and friends-or just as a fun idea for shaking up your summer dinner routine. This menu balances satisfying protein, healthy carbs (each dish is under 30 g), and plenty of produce so that you can mix-and-match to meet your own carb goals....

Close Photo: Starbucks No matter the season, you can depend on Starbucks to have a tantalizing drink on the menu that matches the weather—whether it’s a peppermint mocha for holiday cheer or apumpkin spice latteto match the changing leaves. And now that we’re leaving the holiday season behind us, Starbucks is bringing back a favorite winter drink:the pistachio latte. Starbucksdescribes the drinkas featuring “cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and rich brown butter paired with espresso and steamed milk, specially crafted to keep coffee lovers comforted in the new year....

It seems like almost every week, new pieces arise about the conflicting evidence around alcohol’s impact on our health. One research group says it’s beneficial for cognition, then the next suggests that it couldincrease risk for cognitive decline. Then we hear thatbeer might bolster our gut health, only to quickly discover thatalcohol digestion might promote gut inflammation. A few things we know for sure:Binge drinkingis never a great idea, and taking breaks fordampordry monthscan be a wise idea to reflect on your relationship to alcohol....

Close Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign uphereto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! There’s nothing that I enjoy more than a warm chewy brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. And while sugar and desserts are definitely part of a healthy and balanced diet, the truth is we usually eat more than we realize....

Close Photo: Getty Images / jaroon From baked oats and baked feta pasta to pesto eggs and pasta chips, TikTok is home to a growing mountain offood trends. The social media site is also jam-packed with culinary tips and tricks, too. And recently, thanks toSmitten Kitchenfounder andcookbook authorDeb Perelman (who counts Padma Lakshmi as a fan), we’ve picked up a new method of slicing bell peppers that is ultra-quick and easy....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleBenefitsAloe Vera-Based Hair ProductsHow to Use It In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Benefits Aloe Vera-Based Hair Products How to Use It While aloe vera is quite the popular ingredient for self-care and beauty products these days, this gel-filled succulent is far from a current trend. Aloe vera has been touted for its medicinal, health, beauty and dermatological properties for thousands of years, according to a 2008 article in theIndian Journal of Dermatology....

ClosePhoto: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez / StringerWith more than 4.5 million followers on TikTok, @iamtabithabrownhas been on a proverbial rocket ship through the social media space this year. We’re huge fans of Tabitha Brown’s warm personality, down-to-earth vibe, infectious laugh,body-positive messagesand creative and colorful recipes (vegan “shrimp” tacos,anyone?). Apparently Steve Harvey is too, since he recently invited the actress/mom/recipe queen to join him on his Facebook Watch show,STEVE on Watch....

Thanks to our unique physiology—specifically a short urethra that makes it easier for bacteria to enter the urinary tract—women are a whopping 30 times more likely than men to be diagnosed with this common infection, according to theDepartment of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. A round of antibiotics is the most common course of treatment, and usually clears up the symptoms … temporarily. Once UTIs start, it’s tough to stop them: 25 to 40% of women who get a UTI will have at least one more within six months, according toone 2016 study....

CloseThere are a lot of reasons we eat food. Sometimes, it’s to feel energized or to feel a sense of community. Other times, it’s to feel comforted. Whether it’s a nostalgic favorite from childhood or a modern family favorite, there are certain dishes that warm your heart as well as your stomach. Here, the EatingWell editors share some of their all-time favorite comfort food recipes, as well as why they love them....