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Traditionally, you’ll see turmeric used in curries—it’s what’s partially responsible for their bright yellow hue—but as of late, fueled by news of its many health benefits, turmeric has made its way into smoothies and lattes (aka golden milk, which is basically turmeric and other spices heated with warm milk), as well as in soups, fried rice, and roasted vegetable dishes. You can even add it to salads, tuna, and a long list of other savory options—and there are plenty of reasons to do so....

Cereal is one of America’s most-loved breakfast foods, and we all know why. It’s easy to grab, tastes like your childhood, and it’s delicious. But thanks to its high sugar content, cereal often gets a bad rap—especially when consumed first thing in the morning. Pick the wrong box at breakfast, and you’ll need a nap before noontime and be well over the recommended daily sugar intake. The good news? Not all cereals are created equal, and there are plenty of healthy and tasty cereal options on supermarket shelves....

If you’re on a quest for a protein-rich breakfast or snack, topping your toast with ingredients such as eggs, p​​rosciutto, and even savory Greek yogurt will easily help you add some of the crucial muscle-building nutrient to your diet. Furthermore, the type of bread you choose can impact your protein intake as well. For example, rye, quinoa bread, and oat bread all have more than 3 grams of protein per slice....

It might seem innocuous at first: Perhaps they’ve just changed their Twitter name to a more spookily influenced moniker or are dropping boos into conversation whenever they get the chance. But by the end of the month, sufferers may be overcome with a full-blown Halloween pun infection. The final sign? Elaborate wordplay-inspired get-ups worn to a Halloween party (or just some last-minute Halloween costumes justified with puns). But no need to fear—the ailment is relatively short-lived....

The bonus? You don’t need to spend a small fortune to give your house a festive upgrade for the holiday season. In fact, you probably have most of the trimmings you need already in your kitchen or in your backyard. If you’re ready to start decking your halls for the holiday season (and don’t have time to watch Mr. Christmas), these are the key holiday decorating takeaways you can use....

You can shop best-selling Honey-Can-Do laundry organizers like drying racks, hampers, storage centers, and more at impressive discounts. Several of these laundry solutions are designed for small spaces to help you tackle multiple tasks in one spot. Whether you need a spot to iron clothes in tight corners, a separate bin for athletic uniforms, or a hamper kit that stores all of your laundry essentials, you’re sure to find what you need in this sale....

As a rule of thumb, 401(k) distributions cannot start until you are 59 1/2 years old. “That’s the age when you can start taking the money out of retirement accounts without paying the additional 10 percent penalty,” says Shelly-Ann Eweka, director of financial planning strategy at TIAA. Retirement planning, then, has a lot to do with deciding which age to retire at and how to stretch your money between the various stages at which these funds become available: 401(k) distributions start at 59 1/2, but social security benefits won’t start until age 62....

Just remember: Even with this turkey cooking chart, the safest way to know your turkey is cooked is to use a meat thermometer. Your turkey is done when the internal temperature is minimum 165 degrees F. How Long Does it Take to Cook a Turkey? While the best temperature to cook a turkey is always 325 degrees F, how much time your bird will need in the oven will depend on its weight....

“After a shower, your clean pores will open in the steam, making it the perfect time to apply your perfume,” says Vince Spinnato, a celebrity fragrance developer, “certified nose,” and CEO of TurnKey Beauty Ltd. “However, don’t apply the perfume while your skin is still wet as it will only rub off when you dry yourself.” “Dry skin will not hold on to your fragrance as long as moisturized skin will, so moisturize, moisturize, moisturize,” says Cordelia Smith, fragrance expert and founder of Formulary 55....

But choosing the right size window AC unit or central air conditioner for your room or whole home isn’t just a matter of more is better. In fact, getting an air conditioner that’s too large for your house could create just as many problems as one that’s too small. If the air conditioner is too big, it could lead to your unit cycling on and off too often, which reduces its ability to remove humidity from your air, increases your electric bills, and can lead to hotspots and uneven cooling in your home....

While there are countless commercial glass cleaning products, you can create your own with just a few items from your pantry. The trick is using them regularly! Follow these steps to clean glass shower doors and keep them sparkling. How Often to Clean Glass Shower Doors To keep glass shower doors shining, they should be cleaned after every use. Just a quick spray with a commercial or DIY cleaner that is removed with a squeegee keeps soap scum from becoming a big problem (or skip the cleanser and just squeegee the surface)....

Why Salmon Deserves a Second Try I desperately want to like salmon: It’s versatile, loaded with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, and a nice way to change up the chicken-steak-pasta program that seems to have taken hold in my house. Now I’ve finally figured out how to cook salmon so eating it doesn’t feel like a chore. It’s a two-step process anyone can employ for the salmon lovers and haters in their household....

Laundry Symbols Meaning The first thing you need to know is what each of the general symbols means. The icon that looks like a bucket of water describes how to wash the piece.The square with a circle in the center refers to drying.The iron instructs you on how to—well—iron. The remaining laundry tag symbols refer to bleaching (triangle), dry-cleaning (circle), and non-machine drying (square) requirements. Each of the above-mentioned laundry symbols has specifications within them: One dot on the icon means to perform that function on a cold or low cycle, two dots mean warm or medium, and three dots mean hot or high....

Forgiving yourself is important because if you don’t, you risk letting these misguided actions redefine your sense of who you are, says John Delony, Ph.D., a mental health expert and the host of the Dr. John Delony Show. There’s a common misconception that refusing to forgive yourself proves you’re more sorry, but what it actually does is hold you back, he explains. “We may feel like approaching the world through the worst thing we’ve done buys us extra grace, but it doesn’t,” says Delony....

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