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Fresh, they last 2 to 4 weeks in the fridge and up to a year in the freezer (store in their original packaging or a zip-top bag). Grab them October through December, when they’re available. (And get 5 more fresh cranberry recipes here.) Grilled Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich (pictured left) 4 tsp olive oil 8 slices whole grain bread 4 oz pepper jack or mozzarella cheese, sliced 8 oz roast turkey, sliced 1/2 c leftover cranberry sauce, strained if runny...

For every hour of TV a person watches, their mortality risk increases by 4%, says Columbia University researchers who analyzed over 30,000 datasets from the 2008 General Social Survey—National Death Index (GSS). The average amount of TV watched was almost three hours a day, accounting for a little over a year of lost life expectancy in the United States. While previous research suggests a sedentary lifestyle is the underlying cause of TV and increased mortality, the type of TV you watch can have a negative impact, too....

After 50 years as an electrician and 20 as a licensed electrical inspector and an expert in household electrical safety, Pinero was pretty certain he’d seen it all. Then he realized that the door to the Fowlers’ electrical service box was blocked by a heating pipe. It was more than an inconvenience—it was a code violation. The pipe was a first. He also found that the house’s electrical system was not properly grounded (a potential electrocution hazard) and that several of the home’s six branch circuits seemed seriously overloaded (a possible fire hazard)....

While many equate summer with poolside lounging (guilty), fitness pros, on the other hand, see the sunny season as just another opportunity to change up their workouts in cool, creative, productive ways. So we asked top trainers to dish on how they sweat during the summer. And wait till you see their answers: From lifting beach driftwood and sandbags to park-bench push-ups and paddleboard yoga, they’ll motivate you to keep moving as temperatures rise....

When researchers at the Yale School of Medicine studied the behavior of hunger-regulating neurons in the brains of mice, they found that the hunger and appetite signals act on brain neurons to control fat browning. Eating too few calories (unsurprisingly) caused hunger in the mice, which prevented white fat from turning brown. But eating a normal, hunger-satisfying amount of calories encouraged the browning of white fat—and actually kept the mice from gaining weight....

One of fiber’s multiple health benefits is the way it helps maintain a healthy digestive system. Lucky for you, high-fiber foods also happen to be full of flavor. Consider starting your day with a nutritious morning meal that includes a high-fiber breakfast cereal (at least 5 grams of fiber per serving) and fruit. This power duo ensures you’re getting both soluble and insoluble fiber; studies show that having both at once is better for maintaining regularity because they work in concert with one another....

A team from Wageningen University and Switzerland’s Nestle Research Center subjected 26 people to one of the strangest experiments we’ve ever heard about: Study participants were asked to chew—but not swallow—a piece of food for either one minute or eight minutes. While all this chewing was going on, the researchers were pumping different amounts of food directly into the participants’ stomachs via a tube snaked down the nose and throat....

So if we perform these exercises, how can we benefit, practically speaking, during hard times?You may still experience a period of being thrown off balance, but you will be able to get through it more quickly, without becoming derailed. This kind of work, meditation especially, makes that possible: One of the primary benefits of meditation is it helps you find that calm center from which you can view the rest of your life without getting caught up in it....

• Use the physical (sometimes called mineral or natural sunscreens) sunscreens zinc oxide or titanium dioxide instead of chemical sunscreens (listed on the Drug Facts label that typically end with –ate, –ene, or –one, such as homosalate, octocrylene, or oxybenzone). Although chemical sunscreens are considered safe for humans they can be harmful to marine life. Plus, one study has shown the ingredient oxybenzone can cause hormone disruption in studies of cancer cells....

Even though I ate whatever I wanted growing up and I’ve never been athletic—I’d take a nap over a walk any day—I was always thin. I didn’t even have to worry about baby weight. The most I weighed during both of my pregnancies in my mid-20s was 127 pounds. Still, that felt like a lot because I’m only 5-foot-1, and I was used to weighing around 104. But as soon as I started breast-feeding, I could eat like a pig and the pounds would melt off....

The deep color and intense flavor of smoked paprika go way beyond what you get from the regular type. Once a specialty item, this potent spice—made from sweet pimiento peppers—is now widely available. It complements a wide variety of dishes and is a tasty way to up your antioxidant intake. MORE: 1 Daily Teaspoon Of THIS Spice Could Help You Lose 3 Times As Much Body Fat Surprising Uses For Paprika...

What I Got: Basil, cilantro, Swiss chard, cantaloupe, broccoli, scallions, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber, and corn How I Used It: Enjoyed Poop-Free Cilantro Every Day of the Week What’s that? Mexican cilantro is contaminated with actual human waste? That’s pretty shitty. Good thing I was fully stocked with cilantro from good old feces-free upstate New York. Made Corn Cream I started salivating on the spot when I watched this YouTube video recipe from the cooking channel Food Wishes....

Researchers from the University of North Carolina told couples they would have to give speeches. But first, 100 of the couples sat together for 10 minutes, holding hands, then they embraced for 20 seconds. Another 85 couples rested quietly, separated from their partners. During their speeches, heart rates and systolic blood pressure (the first number) rose twice as high in the no-contact group as it did for the hand-holding group....

Clearly, we needed some zen. I didn’t actually see any of this coming (aside from the incoming tweens) when I first asked my husband Jonathan if he’d set aside a few minutes a day to sit quietly with me and lose ourselves in meditation. I just thought it would be good for our mental health. He was diagnosed in his early 20s with depression and anxiety, while I was diagnosed in my teens with depression....

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But before you totally abandon it for a new relationship with romaine, remember: It’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there, with benefits in every bunch—like vitamins C, K, A, and cancer-fighting carotenoids. So, we found 11 innovative recipes from top food bloggers that make kale fun again. No salads (just a slaw!), no smoothies, and absolutely no kale chips. Now, please pass the Sweet Potato and Kale Bites....

“I was in a war with myself because I’d been so emotionally and professionally invested in veganism,” Jamieson says. Her fears about what others would think were not unfounded. When she “came out” about her decision, she received angry emails, vicious comments, and threats. Those who attacked her were the PETA-card carrying members of the animal product-eschewing world. But within veganism, a new element is rising. More and more people are choosing to eat plant-centered diets for health reasons, and many don’t identify with the image that “vegan” tends to conjure up or with the inflexible rules that make less-than-perfect humans feel they need to smuggle home brie....

[sidebar] Heat a bit of oil in a large nonstick grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cut a 1-pound polenta roll into 12 slices. Cook slices until lightly browned on both sides, about 15 minutes in all. Remove pan from heat and sprinkle polenta with about 1/2 cup of cheese. Cover with a lid or foil to melt the cheese. Meanwhile, brown 1/2 pound of beef in another pan....

MargaritaSkip the sugary mixers (and slash calories!) by asking your bartender to make a simpler margarita with tequila, fresh lemon and lime juice, and a drizzle of agave nectar for sweetness. GuacamoleAvocado contains a hefty dose of monounsaturated fat, which can lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, plus potassium, skin-protecting vitamin E, and lutein for healthy eyes. SalsaSalsa is a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that has been shown to lower the risk of some cancers....

New research from McGill University suggests that men with longer ring fingers and shorter index fingers are generally nicer towards women. The digit discrepancies signify higher levels of testosterone exposure while in the womb, according to Simon Young, PhD, study coauthor and professor of psychiatry at McGill. The study, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, recorded the social encounters and measured the finger lengths of 155 Canadian individuals between the ages of 18 and 54 over the course of 20 days....