But here’s the thing: The dates on egg cartons are less than discernible. In some states, egg packagers are required to list sell-by dates. In others, they must stamp expiration dates. And neither date tells the whole story when it comes to freshness. That’s because eggs can be and often still are perfectly good long after the date—any date—that’s printed on the outside of the plastic or Styrofoam box. If you find yourself wondering how long your eggs will last, follow this trick....

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When most people think of feng shui, they think of rearranging furniture and items in the house to encourage positive energy and good luck. But something as simple as the plants you pick—and where you place them—plays a big role in balancing your home’s energy. So when you welcome home your next plant baby, you might want to follow the feng shui principles below to ensure it really enhances your life....

When you buy eggs from a grocery store or farmers market, they look spotless. “When’s the last time you bought a carton of eggs that didn’t look beautiful?” asks Marisa Bunning, a professor and food safety extension specialist in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. But before Bunning became a professor, she raised backyard chickens with her family, so she knows better than anyone that eggs are still an ingredient that has come from an animal’s body....

For three weeks, I quit eating meat cold turkey and documented my findings as I went through the journey. Here’s what I learned. RELATED: These 13 Delicious Plant-Based Products Make Vegan Eating Incredibly Easy RELATED: What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat? We Asked an RD To counteract my newfound yearning for sugar, I found it helpful to look at how well-balanced my new meal regimen was....

Here’s a snapshot of the reality across the nation in 2021: The average down payment in the top 11 most competitive metros in the United States is 21 percent according to a LendingTree study. In some places, like San Jose, California; Hartford, Connecticut, and Cleveland, Ohio, down payments of 22 and 23 percent are the local average. Furthermore, a staggering 73 percent of buyers in those competitive metros have credit scores of at least 720....

Plus, another surprising red wine health benefit is its ability to potentially lower the risk of dementia, a group of conditions that impact memory function (usually in older age). “Studies show that red wine consumption can reduce the risk of having dementia, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease,” says nutritionist Sally Stevens, RDN. The key, though, is drinking red wine in moderation, as heavier consumption can actually increase the risk....

Sufficient water intake is important every day, of course, but it’s even more critical to sip when you’re stressed out. “Stress is what we experience when our brain and body try to cope with a challenge, danger, or uncertainty by setting in motion a host of physical response, such as a faster heart rate and soaring adrenaline, to prepare us to take action,” says Laura Lewis Mantell, MD, a physician specializing in pain and stress management, and a personal and professional coach....

The clean beauty brand’s popular vegan balm is made from 100 percent organic coconut oil sourced from the Philippines. This gives it plenty of fatty acids, vitamin E, and other moisturizing proteins to hydrate both skin and hair. To top it off, it smells just like a piña colada. Kopari’s in-demand coconut melt works as both a body moisturizer and a hair mask. For deep hydration, slather on a good amount of the creamy formula to damp skin....

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“Teens are feeling a lot of feelings right now—sadness, anger, relief, boredom, frustration, ease, irritation—the list goes on,” says Sarah Rudell Beach, chief mindfulness officer of Left Brain Buddha and a Mindful Schools certified instructor. “When all those emotions are present without awareness, it’s overwhelming. With mindfulness, we can recognize, ‘I’m feeling angry.’ And then we can pause and consider what support we might need in that moment.” But teens may need a little help figuring out how to be mindful, and building a mindfulness practice will help them manage their stress and mental health now and as adults....

I’ll admit, I’ve a bit late to the hot chocolate bombs trend but it’s only because I’ve been testing out different methods and flavor combinations to get them perfect. Yesterday I posted the ultimate guide of how to make chocolate bombs with tons of tips and tricks to the best hot chocolate bombs. So make sure you read that post too. Today is all about mint hot chocolate bombs. These would be great any time of the year but I’m going to use them as St....

Peppermint tea can be enjoyed iced or hot, and a cup or two daily is the optimal amount to sip in all the health benefits, according to Lauren Cadillac, RD, CPT, and Bianca Kamhi, Certified Holistic Health Coach. Whether you’re in it purely for the fresh taste or eager to boost your digestion, ease your tension and more, here are a few added benefits to drinking peppermint tea. Calming effects “Some animal studies have shown that peppermint has a relaxing effect, especially on the gastrointestinal tract, demonstrating its ability to ease an upset stomach,” says Cadillac....