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Dairy and Staples Keep tubs on hand, plus bags of baby carrots. The combo is a low-fat, high-protein snack alternative to hunks of cheese or a fistful of cookies. Replace mellow, soft cheeses with sharp, harder ones. A small amount packs lots of flavor, saving you both dollars and fat grams. Look for aged Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Keep eggs in their carton on a lower shelf to guard against the loss of carbon dioxide and moisture....

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But those aren’t the only options. Why not settle in a city that strikes the perfect balance: the promise of an active social life, without hitting the sky-high COL of, say, New York or San Francisco. Here are the best cities for lowering your cost of living without sacrificing lifestyle. People from the likes of New York and Los Angeles will not be disappointed with Nashville’s nightlife and the bar scenes; the town is home to many creative transplants from far-flung places as well, making dating and finding new friends an exciting possibility....

To come up with this list of the best window air conditioners, we thoroughly researched various models and evaluated them on cooling power, energy efficiency, noise level, and extra features. For expert tips and recommendations, we consulted Gary McCoy, store manager at Lowe’s, and Matthew Brown, merchant of ACs and fans, air quality, and floorcare at The Home Depot. “Window AC units are an easy-to-install, affordable option to cool a single room by essentially reducing the temperature and humidity of a room’s air and then recirculating the cool air with a fan,” says McCoy....

To find the best steam mops, we tested 27 popular models in our Lab and evaluated each on its ease of use, effectiveness, portability, ease of cleaning, maneuverability, and value. We also considered factors such as cord length, weight, and steam output. For expert insight, we tapped Gary McCoy, Lowe’s store manager serving the Charlotte, North Carolina market. McCoy says steam mops can both clean and sanitize floors using water alone: “These handy appliances don’t rely on typical cleaning solutions to kill germs, but instead, use water to steam-sanitize your floors and sealed surfaces,” says McCoy....

For expert advice on how to shop for down pillows, we consulted Dr. Alex Dimitriu of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, as well as Amy Hoban, Chief Creative Officer of Parachute. Our top pick is the Parachute Down Pillow for its great balance of fluff and support, which allows for the expected cloud-like softness of a down pillow without causing head or neck tension. Keep scrolling for more down pillow recommendations backed by our testing....

We researched a variety of electric kettles, considering factors like material, capacity, and bonus features. We also spoke with Ashley Lim, a Certified Tea Sommelier and Founder and CEO of Mansa Tea, who says that “unlike a traditional tea kettle, an electric kettle gives you the convenience of getting the right temperature with a press of a button.” Our top pick is the Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle for its large 1....

To buy: $1,108, amazon.com The simple and elegant sofa arrived just a few days after I ordered it, and it came with free delivery to my room of choice. I’ve had it for several months now, and I can’t stop raving about its affordable price point and high-end look. I also love its deep and plush seat cushions that make movie nights and entertaining friends even more comfortable. I’ve been shopping for my new kitchen quite a bit, too....

The good news: The at-home teeth whitening industry has boomed, and now shelves overflow with more options than ever before. The bad news: Finding the right choice for you can be trickier than ever. With new products and various trends for how to whiten your teeth appearing all over the internet, taking a chance on the best whitener that won’t cause pain can feel like a big risk. No need to struggle anymore; we found some of the most fool-proof and best teeth-whitening products for sensitive teeth that will leave you grinning from ear to ear....

If it’s time to replace your bra, give the customer-loved Bali One Smooth U Underwire Bra a shot. The full-coverage T-shirt bra is available in sizes 34B through 42DD and is currently on sale ahead of Black Friday for just $17, saving you 65 percent. The hand-wash-only style combines two-part supportive underwire cups with soft mesh inserts to offer a full-coverage contoured silhouette, and adjustable crisscross straps to ensure a tailored fit....

The Linenspa hypoallergenic memory foam pillows come in a pack of two, which means each one is just over $11 right now. The bed pillows have almost 8,700 five-star ratings and hundreds of positive reviews, and after hours of research and testing, our team named them the Best Budget Pillow in their review of The 10 Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper. To buy: $23; amazon.com. “These pillows may need a fluff before you sleep, but they are EXCELLENT for the price point....

If you’re curious to learn more or considering hopping on the trend, we spoke to celebrity hairstylists Sunnie Brook and David Lopez to get their take on the trend, which hair types can wear it, how to style it, and more. What is the midi flick haircut? The midi flick haircut is an updated version of the ’90s supermodel haircut, explains Brook, who recently styled the look on Elisabeth Moss....

Even when I was dousing myself in some serious, chemical-filled bug sprays, the mosquitos were still undeterred. Despite the sweltering heat, I wore jeans and sneakers to protect myself, only to have the bloodthirsty bugs bite the exposed inch of ankle between my pants and sneakers. I invested in enough citronella candles to encircle my small outdoor bench and patio table in a ring of bug-repelling essential oils, but the citronella simply wasn’t enough....

To buy: $187 (was $400); amazon.com. “We were pleasantly surprised how nice and natural this tree looked once assembled…The final result was well worth it,” said a five-star reviewer who did confirm that the branches take time to put into place. “This tree is the next best option to a real tree. The needles look real, it’s super full with a great shape, and bonus, it has tons of lights (and I like A LOT of lights),” shared a five-star reviewer who also confirmed the tree was “incredibly easy to assemble....

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The health benefits of nightshade vegetables Nightshades are excellent for you. Besides providing gut-loving fiber, nightshade vegetables (some of which are actually fruits!) also provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, like carotenoids (in tomatoes), vitamin C (in tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes), and anthocyanin (in eggplant). They’re also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, E, K, B, folate, potassium, and magnesium. Are nightshades harmful—and should they be avoided? We can’t talk about nightshade vegetables without mentioning solanine, the natural pesticide found in these plants....

“People are tired of feeling at war with their own bodies,” says Evelyn Tribole, RDN, who, with Elyse Resch, RDN, coauthored the book Intuitive Eating ($16; amazon.com), a 10-principle approach that includes back-to-seriously-basic stuff: Pay attention to signals of hunger and fullness, reject diet mentality and food rules, and adopt body-positive behaviors, like exercising and eating food that makes you feel good. The time is right for this approach to take hold....

What Is Restorative Yoga? Restorative yoga is a slower, more restful, more passive approach to yoga that’s meant to melt away muscle tension, create space in the body, and alleviate stress. Though rooted in the same discipline with many familiar, fundamental poses as other types of yoga, restorative yoga is less about building strength or working up a sweat than it is about deep mental and physical relaxation. During a typical session of restorative yoga, at home or at an in-person class, you’ll likely hold just a few—often very few—tension-relieving stretches and positions for longer than, say, energizing vinyasa yoga (which flows from pose to pose more fluidly and quickly)....

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