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TBH, prunes aren’t exactly glamorous. Ahead, learn about the health benefits of prunes, plus tasty ways to eat prunes at home. What Is a Prune? Unsplash. Prunes are dried plums, aka stone fruits related to cherries, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. And while all prunes are dehydrated plums, not all fresh plums can become prunes. According toan articlepublished the journalNutrients, prunes are dried forms of a specific variety of plum calledPrunus domesticaL....

These watermelon nutrition facts make it clear why this fruit is a summertime staple. Known for its bright red color and crunchy texture, watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit. But beyond its role as a warm-weather staple, watermelon happens to be a highly nutritious food. Photo: Getty Images Ahead, learn all the need-to-know health benefits of watermelon, plus how to enjoy it at home. What Is Watermelon? Believe it or not, the watermelon is technically a berry....

Here, nutritionists provide insight into the healthiest McDonald’s meals on the menu. Hamburger No, you don’t need to stick to salads. “Craving a burger? McDonald’s Go for it!” Not all burgers on the McDonald’s menu are created equal, though. Zarabi says to skip the bigger burgers, which can sometimes triple your portion size. McDonald’s “If you’re not avoiding dairy, opt for a1 Percent Low Fat Milk Jug. Apple Slices Instead (or along with!...

Nutrient-packed meals for when you’re short on time. The reality of balancing healthy eating with your pre-existing laundry list of responsibilities and chores can be bleak. Luckily, ready-made meals are a-plenty, and there’s an option for everyone from vegans to pescatarians. Evol This line of easy meals is light but satisfying, with enough variety to keep your taste buds interested. They even have vegetarian and gluten-free options like butternut squash ravioli and fire-grilled steak....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Read on to learn how to fuel up to get the most out of each sweaty step. As always, you may need to modify these recommendations based on your individual goals and needs. Photo:Getty/Jelena Danilovic Its smart to aim for simple foods that are easy to digest. Luckily, there are more options than ever, frombottles(plus accessories) to hydration mixes and tablets....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Everything in my world just feels really mellow right now. While Duff may not be as busy as she normally is, that doesnt mean her plate isnt full. Jonathan Simkhai dress. Marrin Costello earrings.Jonny Marlow She still has projects to promote, photo shoots to dazzle in, and hosting duties. Im almost more busy when Im not shooting than when Im shooting, she says....

In April 1965,The Sound of Musicflickered to vivid life on hundreds of movie screens across the country. How much do you remember about the beloved musical blockbuster? Take our quiz and see if it’s possible for you to climb evry mountain to trivia success. (The last three were the children that the real Maria had with the real Captain von Trapp.) The movie reprises it a couple more times. Dozens of artists have recorded covers of My Favorite Things through the years....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Brooke Shields, Gabrielle Union, and more are fans of Cariumas comfy sneakers. Its not only theit-fabric this season, but the ultra-soft material looks incredibly sleek, too. Photo:Shape / Tyler Roeland Elevate your sneaker collection with suede shoes from Cariuma that are comfortable to wear anywhere. Check out its other fall-ready colors, like adeep redorburnt orange. Gabrielle Union even sported these comfy shoes on ared carpet eventin its canvas white shade....

A.Lie facedown on the floor and squeeze glutes so that legs lift slightly off of the floor. Raise chest and extend arms out in front of body, off of the floor, to start. B.Keeping chest lifted, draw one elbow toward back. Photo: Peter Ardito C.Extend that arm back to its starting position, then repeat on the other side. It’s a long, paired muscle that, thanks to connective tissue, gives abs their six-pack look....

Feel like a total badass during this kickboxing workout. With bag or without, you’ll get a killer sweat in. Want to be immersed in a kickboxing class from the comfort of your own home gym? Join in with members of theShapeteam and knock out this routine, filmed at theILoveKickboxingstudio in New York City. If you’ve got a punching bag at home, great go at it. Pro tip: Remember that horrible ex who keeps texting you?...

The highlight of the project has been the positive community reaction to the park and garden. Residents said they wanted a community vegetable garden. One-third of the space is now used as a garden. The shed has lighting, a community bulletin board and a countertop workspace for gardeners. The garden opened to the public in November 2019. The Wilmington Alliance recruited a farmer-in-residence to engage the community and support the garden....

Exactly how to tell if you need more D…vitamin d, that is. Chan School of Public Health. Your bones will thank you. Guille Faingold / Stocksy. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium (the building blocks of bones) from food. Weaker bones, which can increase your risk of injury, including stress fractures. Talk to your doc. Westend61/Getty I repeat: sunscreen is not (!!) martin-dm/Getty PredragImages/Getty JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty lechatnoir/Getty Mikolette/Getty Tom Werner/Getty...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Dietitians and doctors weigh in on the benefits of this approachable eating plan. Photo:Getty Heres why health experts say this diet has been ranked highly for so long. What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean dietis based on traditional eating patterns of certain countries around the Mediterranean Sea in the mid-20th century. Amazon It also includes a lot of fish, moderate amounts of poultry, anddairy products like yogurtand natural cheese....