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Hello, it's Sunday, December 31st. Happy New Year's Eve! Before you count down to 2024, though, let's count down the 10 most popular health and wellness news articles from 2023. These are simply too important to be missed and include the TRUTH about your grocery store's produce, the 10 dirtiest places in your home, and more. (Also, don't miss the top 3 recipes below!) Top 10 Health News Stories from 202310) 8 Vegetables That Are Healthier Cooked Getting veggies in any form is always a plus, but research shows that certain vegetables can actually be more nutritious when cooked. "Common wisdom says cooked vegetables have fewer nutrients than fresh ones, but that isn't always the case," says Amy Keating, a dietitian at Consumer Reports. "Some nutrients in fruits and vegetables are bound in the cell walls. Cooking breaks those walls down, releasing the nutrients so your body can absorb them more easily." Spinach, mushrooms, carrots, and asparagus are all examples of vegetables that may be slightly more nutritious when cooked. (More) 9) 6 Sneaky High-Sugar Foods You Should Avoid The average American consumes around 17 teaspoons of sugar a day (more than a pound of sugar a week). If you're trying to cut back on sugar, avoiding soda and sweets is a great place to start, but you might also want to avoid some foods most don't realize are high in sugar. For example, store-bought condiments like relish, ketchup, and BBQ sauce are loaded with sugar. Check your marinara sauce as well, as many store-bought options contain added sugars to increase the flavor and cut costs. See all six hidden sources of sugar here. 8) 7 Things Your Hair Reveals About Your Health Did you know that changes to your hair could be a sign of a health problem? For example, going gray is partly due to genetics but can also be induced by chronic stress. Hair loss or thinning may indicate a thyroid disorder, while hair “shedding” could be a warning sign of anemia or the result of hormonal changes. Brittle hair often stems from using too much heat or too many hair treatments but is also a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome. (More) Partner of the day 
This Chocolate Will Make You Feel Years Younger What if hot cocoa wasn’t a sweet indulgence you had to ration and restrict, but a superfood that was actually incredible for your health? Well, that’s not just a fantasy. With Living Ratio’s Cacao Calm, a USDA Certified Organic adaptogenic superfood chocolate blend, you can enjoy a guilt-free cup of cocoa every day knowing you’re also helping to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin, supporting your focus and cognition, and helping to boost energy levels. This superfood chocolate blend includes some of nature’s most healing botanicals, including immune-boosting cordyceps, mood-supporting reishi mushroom, stress-relieving ashwagandha, and of course, energy-boosting and skin-loving cocoa. Cocoa Calm bears the USDA organic certification, ensuring that it is completely free of harmful pesticides and synthetic additives. This blend is also sugar-free, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and fair trade! Add this delicious and highly nourishing blend to your daily coffee, to smoothies, or just add it to water for a wellness ritual that you’ll notice inside and out! Find out more about the mood-boosting, brain-loving Organic Cacao Calm here. 7) How to Clean Your Washing Machine Using 1 Simple Ingredient Cleaning your clothes in a washing machine that's dirty or full of mildew won't do them much good, but using harsh and synthetic cleaning products on your washing machine is risky as well. Those synthetic chemicals often leave a residue that can damage clothing, irritate your skin, and worse. The solution? Run a hot cycle with two cups of distilled white vinegar. After the cycle is complete, scrub the inside with a sponge and a toothbrush. Lastly, finish with one more hot cycle. Add 1/2 baking soda to help clear away buildup if you'd like. (More) 6) 11 Alarming Things You Didn't Know About Your Grocery Store Produce The produce section is often the "crown jewel" of every grocery store. The shelves, stacked high with colorful fruits and vegetables from every corner of the world, are sure to impress at first glance. However, there's more to the produce section than meets the eye. For example, did you know your apples might be up to a year old? Controlled storage, which manipulates oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen levels, along with temperature and humidity, is a popular practice to keep apples in prime condition for up to a year. And that's not the only trick up their sleeve: Learn more here. 5) Wash Your Hands Immediately After Touching These 10 Things We all know to wash our hands after using the restroom or before cooking, but if you want to slash your risk of getting sick from the common cold or flu, it's best to wash your hands after touching money, handrails, restaurant menus, touchscreens, and more: Read the full list here. Partner of the day 
This Chocolate Will Make You Feel Years Younger What if hot cocoa wasn’t a sweet indulgence you had to ration and restrict, but a superfood that was actually incredible for your health? Well, that’s not just a fantasy. With Living Ratio’s Cacao Calm, a USDA Certified Organic adaptogenic superfood chocolate blend, you can enjoy a guilt-free cup of cocoa every day knowing you’re also helping to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin, supporting your focus and cognition, and helping to boost energy levels. This superfood chocolate blend includes some of nature’s most healing botanicals, including immune-boosting cordyceps, mood-supporting reishi mushroom, stress-relieving ashwagandha, and of course, energy-boosting and skin-loving cocoa. Cocoa Calm bears the USDA organic certification, ensuring that it is completely free of harmful pesticides and synthetic additives. This blend is also sugar-free, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and fair trade! Add this delicious and highly nourishing blend to your daily coffee, to smoothies, or just add it to water for a wellness ritual that you’ll notice inside and out! Find out more about the mood-boosting, brain-loving Organic Cacao Calm here. 4) 10 Surprising Early Warning Signs of Dementia Research shows that dementia is marked by a number of symptoms, many of which are not always easy to recognize. From failing to pick up on sarcasm to losing a sense of social norms, some of dementia’s early warning signs are subtle. Managing one's finances, for example, may also prove more and more difficult after the onset of dementia. This, unfortunately, makes those with early forms of dementia prime targets for fraud and scam artists. Discover the subtle signs to look out for here. 3) 8 Top Tips to Get More Deep Sleep Have you ever woken up from a full night's sleep still feeling tired and groggy? Chances are that's because you didn't get enough deep sleep. This is the stage of sleep when your mind and body go into repair mode, memories from the previous day take shape, and the brain starts to emit slow delta waves. Some studies suggest that getting more deep sleep can be as simple as incorporating more fiber into your diet. Similarly, cutting caffeine from your diet may also help your brain drop into deep sleep faster. Discover the full 8 steps to get more deep sleep right here. 2) Best / Worst Times of Day to Take Supplements If you want to optimize your health, it’s well-known that choosing the right vitamins and supplements is vital. However, a lesser-known factor you must consider is if you’re taking those supplements at the right time. If not, you might be losing out on potential health benefits. For example, some B vitamins can boost energy levels, making it an ideal supplement to take in the morning. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, and therefore, it's best taken with a meal that contains fat. Learn more about the best time to take supplements here. 1) 9 Things You Don't Clean in Your Home But Should ASAP Even the tidiest homes deserve a deep cleaning now and again. That's because dust, grime, and germs love to linger in forgotten and overlooked places, such as your microwave ceiling. The best way to clean this tricky area is to add a quarter cup of vinegar to one cup of water and boil the solution in your microwave for three minutes. Then, you should be able to easily wipe away the stuck-on food with a sponge or towel. Similarly, dusty ceiling fan blades are easy to overlook, but cleaning them is simple with a pillowcase. Simply slip the pillowcase over each blade at a time, using the top portion to wipe the blade and the bottom section to catch the debris. (Discover the other forgotten places here) Compelling Health Fact The word “muscle” comes from the Latin word "mus". It means “little mouse“, which is what Ancient Romans thought flexed bicep muscles resembled. RecipesA fiber-packed breakfast to keep you full for hours. Savory Stuffed Butternut Squash This winter dish is packed with flavor and heart-healthy veggies. This one-pot meal is the perfect recipe to start with if you're interested in trying at-home Indian food. Partner of the day 
This Chocolate Will Make You Feel Years Younger What if hot cocoa wasn’t a sweet indulgence you had to ration and restrict, but a superfood that was actually incredible for your health? Well, that’s not just a fantasy. With Living Ratio’s Cacao Calm a USDA Certified Organic adaptogenic superfood chocolate blend, you can enjoy a guilt-free cup of cocoa every day knowing you’re also helping to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin, supporting your focus and cognition, and helping to boost energy levels. This superfood chocolate blend includes some of nature’s most healing botanicals, including immune-boosting cordyceps, mood-supporting reishi mushroom, stress-relieving ashwagandha, and of course, energy-boosting and skin-loving cocoa. Cocoa Calm bears the USDA organic certification, ensuring that it is completely free of harmful pesticides and synthetic additives. This blend is also sugar-free, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and fair trade! Add this delicious and highly nourishing blend to your daily coffee, to smoothies, or just add it to water for a wellness ritual that you’ll notice inside and out! Find out more about the mood-boosting, brain-loving Organic Cacao Calm here. Laughter is the Best Medicine> What should you never eat on New Year's Eve? Fire Crackers. > Where did the chef celebrate New Year's? Thyme's Square. > Why did Dracula pass out on New Year's Eve? There was a count down.
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