7 Instant Oatmeals That Use the Lowest Quality Ingredients

While delicious, instant oatmeal is not always the best pick for your health. “Instant oatmeal packets typically provide 150-200 calories, with some only containing 100 calories. It’s important to remember that less isn’t always better at breakfast! Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock Anything less than 200 calories is more like a snack for most people,” says Woods. Keeping this in mind, here are nine of the worst instant oatmeals on grocery store shelves....

November 13, 2022 · 1 min · 95 words · Kristin Mueller

8 Worst Things Drive-Thru Customers Do, According to Workers

If you think working at afast-food restaurantis easy, then clearly you have never worked at a fast-food restaurant. And one of the hardest jobs to work at a fast-food joint is the drive-thru. Here area few of the worst things fast-food customers do to those poor, long-suffering stewards of the drive-thru. Shutterstock It happened at a Dunkin' in Macon, GA, perWGXA. It happened at a McDonald’s in Memphis, TN, perFOX13....

November 13, 2022 · 1 min · 106 words · Patrick Garcia

Eating These 'Psychobiotic' Foods Can Lower Stress and Improve Sleep, New Study Suggests

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. You might be aware of the fact that there arefoods that can ruin your sleep. Shutterstock There are alsofoods that you should avoid when you’re stressed. The first switched to a diet that followed the food pyramid. The second group was asked to eat a “psychobiotic diet” which includes a large amount ofprebioticandfermented foods....

November 13, 2022 · 1 min · 111 words · Erin Johnson

Fight the Middle-Aged Spread With This Free Weights Workout

Many individuals approach their middle-aged stage of life carrying a little too much weight around their waistlines. But don’t fret, because we’re here to fight the middle-aged spread with thisfree weights workout. According to theMayo Clinic Proceedings, many women commonly experienceweight gainandexcess fat in the midsectionwhen they approachmidlife. Shutterstock Throughout life,strength trainingshould be one of your best friends. Sticking to a solid strength routine as you grow older, however, becomes more important than ever before....

November 13, 2022 · 2 min · 340 words · Charlotte Perez

These Foods May Increase Inflammation and Make Gut Issues Worse, New Study Says

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Anyone who deals withgut issuesknows that they can be annoying, uncomfortable, and downright painful at times. Shutterstock Their aim was to determine how various kinds offibermight affect the body of someone with IBD. The results showed that participants with IBD were not able to properly digest unfermented dietary -fructan fibers....

November 13, 2022 · 1 min · 113 words · Dorothy Hopkins

Get Rid of Your Balloon Belly With These Free Weight Exercises

The ultimate way to burn the flab isn’t by performing cardio; it’s resistance training. For the best results, ditch machine exercises and use free weightsbarbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, etc. Better fat loss todeflate your ballooning waistline. Fabio Formaggio / EyeEm / Getty Images Goblet Squat The Goblet Squat is one of the besttotal-body exercises. Stand with your feet shoulder-width distance apart with your toes slightly out. Start the movement by sitting backward and spreading your knees apart....

November 12, 2022 · 2 min · 228 words · Tracy Coffey

Thanksgiving Day Grocery Store Hours: Here's What's Open

Thanksgiving is approaching fast, and planning a festive evening for family and friends is no simple feat. Many grocery retailers will have modified hours on Thanksgiving. A few others, like Winn-Dixie and Trader Joe’s, have been doing that for years. Shutterstock FoodMaxx The West Coast grocer is going to be open all day. Rite Aid Don’t worry about missing this drugstore. Most of its stores willoperate during regular hourson Thanksgiving....

November 12, 2022 · 1 min · 112 words · Chelsea Adams

This Is Exactly How Long You Should Be Marinating Steak, According to Chefs

Cooking a delicious steak is no easy task. Not only that, but some cuts of steak don’t do well with a marinade of any kind. The Best & Worst Cuts of Steak-Ranked! iStock Because these cuts are a bit tougher, they usually require a longer marinating time. “Could you marinate these steaks? Certainly, you could. Shutterstock Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

November 12, 2022 · 1 min · 61 words · Cynthia Owens

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Premature, Preventable Deaths, New Study Finds

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. It’s no secret thathealthy foodis good for you, while unhealthy food can be, well, unhealthy. Shutterstock That equaled 10.5% of the total amount of premature deaths. In the US, studies estimate that nearly 60% of the average diet is ultra-processed. We can do this and enjoy real food again!...

November 12, 2022 · 1 min · 77 words · Andrew Stewart

11 Best Celebs to Serve in Restaurants, According to Servers

You know that old expression about how you should never meet your heroes, right? We recently detailed the worst celebrities to serve in restaurants, and now here are some of the best. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images Anthony Neste/Getty Images Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images Scott Legato/Getty Images Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images Amy Sussman/WireImage/Getty Images Foc Kan/WireImage/Getty Images Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Theo Wargo/Getty Images

November 11, 2022 · 1 min · 72 words · Jerry Ramirez

11 Best Restaurants In America For Thanksgiving Dinner

But what if that time is filled with the stress of the holiday? That’s without all the clean-up! What if you skip it all this year and get the best Thanksgiving dinner at one of these restaurants? Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar / Facebook After dinner, stroll through one of the cutest towns in New England. Wine and cocktail pairings are available. Finish with the homemade apple whiskey crumble pie....

November 11, 2022 · 1 min · 189 words · Kristin Sexton

5 Bodyweight Exercises To Regain Muscle Mass in Your Legs, Trainer Says

If you’re 30 and over, you best listen up. The natural decline in muscle as you age is no joke. This can make performing daily tasks and movements much more difficult. Shutterstock It’s time to get moving! Themuscles in your legsare to thank for a lot of things. According toWebMD, they allow you to rotate and extend your legs in all directions. Shutterstock They also help your knees bend and your toes point properly....

November 11, 2022 · 2 min · 415 words · Kristy Copeland

5 Foolproof Exercises to Debloat After Meals, Expert Says

Have you ever enjoyed a meal, then subsequently felt like an overfilled balloon ready to burst? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. (you’ve got the option to thank us later!) Shutterstock However, several factors can causegas buildup. Researchshows that engaging in short-term physical activity after eating can help address gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating. Even a 15-minute walk can help decrease bloating and gassiness." Shutterstock MacPherson adds that if bloating is common for you, try keeping your daily step count high....

November 11, 2022 · 2 min · 393 words · Rebecca Brown