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Created On: July 1, 2024 | By Debbie | 2 Comments This vegetarian bolognese is a plant-based twist on the classic Italian meat sauce. A heart and filling dish packed with plant-based protein that’s perfect for chilly, rainy days. Post originally published June 2015; updated July 2024. This vegetarian bolognese recipe is the brain child of several consecutive rainy days here in Chicago. I was looking for something hearty and filling and this dish is just that. In fact, we’ve already made it a few times! The leftovers are great for taking along to work the next day as well. The other…

Created On: October 30, 2024 | By Debbie | Leave a comment This soup season, give celery the star treatment it deserves with this simple but delicious creamy celery soup. Celery, potatoes, and fresh herbs are cooked until tender in broth before pureeing until smooth. I’ll be eating this one on repeat all season long. This post is sponsored by Dandy®. For most recipes, celery is a supporting actor of an ingredient. It lends a hand by offering some additional flavor, but seldom is celery the star of a recipe – except when it comes to this delicious creamy celery soup…

It’s no secret that building a well-developed back entails plenty of pulling exercises and enough protein to support your strength- and muscle-building efforts. While there are different routes you can take to achieve that sculpted look, the best back workouts revolve around a classic pull-day staple: the row.  The number of row variations to choose from may feel overwhelming, but you can’t go wrong with two of the most effective options: the chest-supported row and the bent-over row. But what reigns supreme in the battle between a bench-based back builder and a freestanding barbell movement? Credit: MDV Edwards / Shutterstock…

For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious the first time, but less tempting the fourth meal in a row. This homemade leftover turkey soup recipe is the perfect way to reinvent Thanksgiving leftovers. This soup helps nourish the body with gut-healing bone broth and veggies, which can be a welcome relief after holiday indulgence. And now that most Black Friday sales are available online, you can eat your leftovers from the comfort of your sofa while…

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page.A weightlifting belt may not have a long list of features, but it’s a valuable tool that can help keep you safe, stable, and supported during your training sessions. As a longtime rugby player and strength athlete, I’ve been using a powerlifting model from EliteFTS that’s withstood plenty of punishment over the last eight years without sustaining any tears. But even though investing in a fully leather belt can be expensive, you don’t have to spend $150 (or more) to enjoy a more secure lifting experience. Enter the…

I’ve been pregnant a time or six and had the wonderful thick hair that comes with it. Then comes the postpartum hair loss. For years I also dealt with hair loss from thyroid issues. These events prompted me to search for how to naturally promote hair growth and hair health. Some post-pregnancy shedding is hormonal and inevitable, but there are natural ways to improve damaged hair and thinning hair. Here’s what I’ve discovered on my journey to healthy hair. How to Get Healthy Hair Our hair’s condition is a good indicator of what’s going on inside our body. It’s important…

Legendary bodybuilders like Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman earned plenty of praise and Mr. Olympia hardware by constructing hulking physiques that included sculpted shoulders, killer quads, and bulging biceps. While most people don’t have plans to pose on stage someday, many lifters do have aspirations to walk around with muscular arms that look good in a tank top. Although the traditional biceps curl will help you inch closer to growing the guns of your dreams, there’s another great biceps exercise that belongs in your training program: the preacher curl. With this no-nonsense biceps builder that makes one muscle group the…

I was first introduced to castor oil as my due date approached with my first child. Like any mom, I was eager to meet my little one so I turned to the expansive wisdom that is Google to find ways to speed up my body’s natural process of going into labor. I found many folk remedies for inducing labor that I tried (walking, spicy food, bouncing on a medicine ball, pineapple, dancing, raspberry leaf tea, and others). I also found a few I didn’t work up the courage to try… especially castor oil! (And I’m glad I didn’t… I’ll tell you why.) What…

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page.Transparent Labs is renowned for its commitment to high-quality products, avoiding questionable ingredients like dyes, artificial sweeteners, and harmful additives. Grass-fed whey protein powders, creatine monohydrate powders, and branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements are among their most popular products. This article zeroes in on their best-selling BCAA Glutamine product, specially formulated for muscle repair and recovery. The well-documented benefits of BCAAs make them invaluable to minimize delayed-onset muscle soreness. By incorporating l-glutamine, Transparent Labs BCAA Glutamine adds an extra layer to this product’s potential success. In this Transparent…

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page.Out of all the cardio machines on the market, exercise bikes offer the best calorie burn in the smallest space possible. Certain bikes can work your entire body, some are low-impact, and others add a major dose of FUN to your training. Despite packing an efficient punch, the best exercise bikes cost similar to rowing machines —  as little as $300 to well over $2,500. Imagine the horror of spending thousands of dollars just to find out you don’t love your shiny new cardio equipment?! Lucky for you,…