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So what is the difference between almond butter and almond paste? The main difference is that almond butter is made almost purely from the nuts alone, whereas almond paste includes other ingredients, primarily sugar. This simple difference leads to quite a lot of variety between the two products and, in this article, we’ll take a deeperContinue reading “Almond Butter vs Almond Paste & Spread| Almond Butter is made almost purely from the Nuts alone…”

There are many different variations around the web you will stumble across. Some will use sour cream in place of cream cheese while others will omit the use of any creamy product altogether. I personally think it’s a game changer as it thickens up the soup quite a bit and makes it so much heartierContinue reading “Quick, Easy & Creamy White Chicken Chili”

Crank up the intensity, in short doses Light movement around the house is a great start, but “every minute of higher-intensity activity is associated with better health outcomes than every minute of lower-intensity activity,” says Meyer. “So if you’ve got five minutes, the more you can do in those five minutes, the better.” If youContinue reading “Crank up the intensity, in short doses”

Do chores that make you move McDonald also advises her clients to do some chores during these breaks — anything that involves standing or walking. “I now jump at the chance to even just walk down the hall to take the trash [out] just so I can get out of my seat,” she says. Personally,Continue reading “Do chores that make you move”

If it’s hard for you to block out a chunk of time in your day to walk or do any other exercise, try spending just a few minutes every hour exercising, suggests McDonald. “If you can get five minutes every hour, that’s going to add up throughout the day,” she says. Just add it toContinue reading “5-minute workouts add up”

Make it easier for yourself “I think part of developing a good exercise plan for each of us is knowing ourselves well, knowing what’s feasible,” says Carter. And that includes knowing what’s not realistic for you. So if you hate running, don’t run just because it’s trendy or someone tells you it’s good for you, says Carter.Continue reading “Walk whenever you can”

The good news is that something as simple as some very light movement around the house to break up all that couch surfing time can make a difference in mood, as Meyer’s earlier research has found. Scores of previous studies confirm that being physically active boosts mood, lowers anxiety and improves sleep quality. “We know consistently thatContinue reading “Think small”

Of all the ways in which the pandemic has affected Americans’ well-being, perhaps the one we’ve noticed least is how much we’re sitting. And it’s not just bad for our waistlines — it’s hurting our mental health. More than a year and a half of social distancing and work-from-home policies have led to less timeContinue reading “Sitting too much slows down your mental health. Here’s how to get moving!”