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Preparation Health experts have long touted the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep. From a reduced risk of obesity and heart disease to less stress and an overall better outlook on life, getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve our health. A groundbreaking new study is further proving that sleep can play a major role in our health later than life. Researchers found that getting less than six hours of sleep each night during your 40s and 50s may increase your risk of dementia by 30 percent....

Far better than any ready-made juice, this recipe is free of preservatives and processed sugars as fresh plums are transformed into an irresistible fruit juice. This recipe uses pear and apple in addition to plums to provide sweetness and extra water content which allows the ingredients to blend. Learn how to make this mixed fruit plum juice by following these steps. Related Video

Food exploration isn’t exactly the easiest thing in the world, especially if you rarely know where to start. After all, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of food options – both meals and ingredients – that are available just about everywhere you look. If you’re making your foodie journey through the alphabet and are looking for foods that start with W, this list will shed some light on some worthy foods for your attention....

In this recipe, the juice is sweetened by the pure sugars existing within the prunes combined with apple juice to form a velvety and inviting juice. For a spiced version add ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg to the prune juice. Prunes are also beneficial as a natural laxative to ease constipation, drink one cup of prune juice every day to aid digestion. Learn how to make prune juice by following these steps:...

Sticky Glazed Christmas Chicken Everybody loves the glaze on a Christmas ham. So one year, I tried using one version on chicken and people went mad over it! Easier and cheaper than ham, with a much higher ratio of glaze to meat, this is so good I’ve actually had people tell me they love this chicken more than Christmas ham!! It’s ultra-sticky on the outside, and just smells and tastes like Christmas....

Preparation There’s nothing quite like gathering around the campfire—except maybe cooking your meal on that very same campfire. But as anyone who has ever set up their tent only to find they forgot to bring butter or aluminum foil knows, the most important ingredient of a good campfire meal is planning. Pendleton Woolen Mills, the textile brand based in Portland, Oregon, that’s renowned for its camping savvy, just published The Pendleton Guide to Campfire Cooking ($17....

The number of edible creatures you can find in the ocean is vast. Seafood isn’t only shrimp, lobster, crab, fish, and seaweed. There are also mollusks, like the conch that is safe to eat and definitely tasteful. Conch is often associated with snails because of its appearance. It is actually a delicacy in the Caribbean archipelago and is pretty famous in some parts of the world, including Asia. In Japan and Korea, you can find gigantic conch served fresh for people who love seafood....

Preparation While expressing your love for Mom should be done year-round, celebrating the matriarch in your family with heartfelt gifts on Mother’s Day makes the day extra special. The top gift moms receive each year? According to a OnePoll survey conducted on behalf of Canvaspop, the average mother receive 45 pieces of homemade artwork from children throughout their lifetime—which includes drawings, finger paintings, and watercolor paintings—in honor of the holiday. And while Mom most certainly cherishes these handmade gifts, they’re not really what she wants....

From its rich, appetizing soup to its chewy contents, this classic dish ranks as the ultimate comfort food by many. Not only does it promise a warm, soothing taste that is perfect for weary hearts, but it also offers a touch of familiarity that evokes feelings of comfort and relief. If you love this old-favorite as well, you might already know that chicken and dumplings taste best when served with a side dish....

That’s a shame because ham and egg recipes are awesome. They’re every bit as delicious as ham and cheese and so versatile! You can make ham and egg breakfast sandwiches, omelets, burritos, and more! You can put ham and eggs in practically anything, and it’ll taste incredible. So if you’re here looking for more boring ham and cheese recipes, you’re out of luck. This list is all about ham and egg recipes instead....

Bisque is a type of French soup traditionally made with a seafood base. But these days, bisques are so much more than that. You can make a velvety bisque out of anything you like. It can be vegan, vegetarian, or loaded with lobster, crab, or another type of seafood. From tomato to turkey, these 20 bisque soups highlight the best and creamiest soups you can conjure up for a comforting bowl....

Sandwiched between Russia and China, Mongolia’s cuisine takes inspiration from both. The Russian influence comes through in their rich stews, hearty dumplings, and slow-cooked meats. You’ll also catch a bit of China in the saucy stir-fries and noodle bowls. All of this makes Mongolian cuisine a bit of a mish-mash in the best possible way. What is Traditional Mongolian Food? Mongolia has a rich culture that is evident in their food....

Is your mom a salad gal, or does she go big with a spicy burrito? Will she choose delicate little sandwiches and iced tea or a slice of greasy pizza and a cold beer? Maybe you’re having a few mom friends over to celebrate, or maybe you just want to show your own mom you love her. Either way, it needs to be as special as she is! Lunch is always a great option for moms, and if you’re feeding a crowd, you can fill your table with some amazing, colorful dishes that everyone will love....

I take it very personally when people have trouble making a recipe of mine. I take a great deal of care writing and testing recipes before I share them, and you would probably be horrified at the number of beautiful photos I have trashed because I wasn’t happy with the recipe, or because I thought the “fail” risk was too high. I posted this Balsamic Drumsticks recipe back in April 2015 and a handful of readers have had trouble with it....

They’re like crispy golden fried balls from heaven that pair well with everything from roast chicken to juicy pork chops. The best part? These guys are fried to perfection without using oil. That’s the power of the Air Fryer. Thanks to this seemingly magical kitchen appliance, healthy eating has never been easier. So, check out these tasty Air Fryer hush puppies and let me know how much you love them!...

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What’s the Best Lemon Coffee Cake Recipe? It’s all a matter of opinion, of course! If you’re looking for the typical coffee cake recipe that is more like cake with some kind of streusel, then this is probably not your thing. Instead, this coffee cake is more like a pastry. The sweet lemon dough for this recipe is split into two and formed into two rectangles. It’s baked until golden, and then the toppings are added....

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Preparation Your gut health relies on the presence of certain healthy bacteria in your stomach, which is why people consume probiotic supplements and drink kombucha. “Bacteria in your gut are a reflection of your overall health,” says Dr. Shaham Mumtaz, a gastroenterologist at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, “and improving gut health is more often about your lifestyle.” But how do you know if you’re experiencing a normal stomachache or if you should talk to a doctor about a more serious issue?...

Preparation GE Appliances announced that they are recalling six models of free-standing French door refrigerators due to over 70 reports of handles detaching from the freezer doors. On Thursday, the company issued a statement to alert consumers about this problem. They noted that the recall includes models with bottom freezers in fingerprint resistant stainless steel, which were manufactured from February 2020 through August 2021. The Louisville, Kentucky-based brand has sold about 155,000 of the recalled freezers at various home improvement and appliance stores nationwide, including Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s....