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Never fear, fall produce fiend. Here’s your ultimate oven-friendly guide. Avocado oil is the most neutral of roasting oils, which means it pairs well with almost anything. Swap it in for any recipe that calls for vegetable or canola oil. There’s an easy solution, though. Return to the oven and finish roasting until done! Ghee An ayurvedic staple, ghee has a smoke point of 482 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee is made by clarifyingbutter, which removes its proteins but leaves all of its nutrients....

“I’d love that,” she said. “But most of all, I’d love some fresh orange juice.” A few minutes later, he returned and handed her the soup. “Thanks, Jason,” she said. “But what I really want is the orange juice.” Jason’s smile turned into a frown, and then he looked angry. “Well, I’m sorry,” he said, angrily. Look, it’s just never enough for you, is it?" Kim left the interaction feeling frustrated and disappointed, while Jason felt unfairly criticized and unappreciated....

It’s what makes us human. Empathy allows us to form bonds and have awareness beyond our individual perspective. In those moments, you’re experiencing empathy. But there’s another unhealthy behavior we often confuse for empathyand that’scodependency. Codependency is different from empathy because there is a lack of authentic self. A “self” is our internalized perception or sense of who we are in the world. Simply, it is how we think about ourselves and is a source of self-esteem....

Here’s something to ponder. And it happens almost instantly. It seems obvious that if you want to feel better, you shouldconsciously fill your head with hopeful thoughts. But most of us have no control over our thoughts. They pop in automatically, and they’re overwhelmingly negative. These automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) infest the brain and steal your happiness. One ANT, like one pesky critter at your picnic, is no big problem....

Ketogenic dietsare popular for a reason: They get great results. After a few weeks on this plan, my patients usually feel great and lose weight. Their mental clarity improves, they lower inflammation levels, and they reduce their risk for disease. But getting into andstayingin ketosis can be hard work. Maybe high-fat foods don’t work well for you. Perhaps you travel a lot or otherwise find maintaining keto difficult. Or you’re an athlete who wants to eat carbs on training days....

We’ve come a long way when it comes to breaking down norms around gender. But it’s important not to count our eggs before they hatch. Men are still pressured not to show emotions. What needs to change. Talking about your feelings is crucial to your well-being, no matter your gender. It allows you to process your experiences, release stress, and receive support from others when needed. It’s a classic example of how traditional gender stereotypes end up restricting and even hurting us....

Ayeast infectionis one of those things I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. The burning, the itching, the inability to focus on anything else. (Excuse me while I go pop another preemptiveprobiotic.) My initial reaction: Whaaat?! Why you should consider boric acid for yeast infections. While it shouldneverbe eaten, it’s actually been used to treat yeast infections andbacterial vaginosisfor over100 years1. And many functional docs recommend it to their patients....

It’s called pterostilbene (terro-STILL-bene), the predominant polyphenol antioxidant found in blueberries. This means that your body may be able to use it more efficiently and effectively. Pterostilbene health benefits. Pterostilbene may help slow the aging process. Oxidative stress is basically an imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals in your body. In general, it wreaks havoc on your body and speeds the overall aging process. The good news is that pterostilbene is a potent free radical fighter that reducesoxidative stress5....

Do You Want to Try mbg’s One-Week No-Sugar Challenge? (Uhh, Yes!) Here are the rules: 1. Find the sweetness in your life. The common thread in people who suffer from sugar cravings is a lack of self-nurturing. They are often the types who take care of everyone else and put themselves last. So, their reward to themselves is the sweets. But what is really missing is finding the sweetness in their lives....

But sometimes it’s not enough. Our list reflects the most highly recommended mental health supplements. Nurturing our gut bacteria allows us to reap the benefits of a healthy microbiome. And that means reduced inflammation and more balanced immunity," said leading brain health expertDr. Curcumin can help because it’s one of nature’s most powerfulinflammation fighters1." Note, it’s not recommended for women who are pregnant." Look for products that are USDA-certified organic....

So I dug it out of my cupboard and got to spritzing. It was abee propolisthroat spray containing just three ingredients: bee propolis extract, vegetable glycerin, and water. But what exactly is bee propolis and how does it work? I turned to integrative doctorAmy Shah, M.D., for some answers. “It contains a whole variety of health benefits,” says Dr. Shah. “There are hundreds of natural antibacterial compounds, amino acids, andpolyphenols....

Is there a healthiest way to brew coffee? Let’s start at the beginningwho should actually be drinking coffee? While coffee has a number of proven health benefits, they don’t exist for everybody. Whether you should be reaching for a glass of brewed bean juice atallcomes down to your genetics. If coffee makes you feel greatwell, then let’s move on to the healthiest way to brew it. What’s the healthiest way to brew coffee?...

This is in part because of some sugars in beans that cause gas. Also present are enzyme inhibitors that prevent the bean from growing into a plant. Improving digestive health is key to any nourishing lifestyle. The gastrointestinal system clearly plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the body!