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Strength training is still quite new to many older individuals. We need to change that.

As we get older we tend to become more careful with our bodies–which to a degree I understand, but being too careful can result in injury and do our body more harm than good. No, I am not saying start out with the 100lb dumbbell or kettlebell, but instead choose a weight where the last few reps of your set are difficult. Working up in 5-10 pound increments is a good standard for increasing weight.

 

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The iconic KitchenAid mixer might be one of the most coveted pieces of cooking equipment and right now Sam’s Club has them at a steep discount. The mixer, which normally retails around $320, is going for $249.98 through tomorrow. You guys that’s a $70 discount! Get it while you still can!

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As a vegetarian, I eat beans — and lots of them. At least once a week, and usually far more often, I’ll find myself at the sink rinsing off canned kidney beans in a colander to rid them of the liquid glop from the can, or standing over a pot of dried chickpeas, giving it an occasional stir. In both instances, foam appears, and I’m vigilant about eradicating it — rinsing cooked beans until the water runs clear and skimming off the cloud of foam that appears on top of the pot of dried beans. After years — decades even — of these bean-prep habits, it occurs to me that maybe my foam eradication quest is not entirely necessary.

To find out, I reached out to nutritionists to find out what causes bean foam — and if it’s safe to eat.

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Hearty whole grains are a secret staple for meal prepping — you can toss them into salads, stir them into soups, or use them as a base for savory dinner bowls. Brown rice is one of our favorites for its low price and versatility. Many of us have a favorite method for cooking brown rice (mine’s the oven), but trust me — cooking it in the slow cooker is revolutionary for meal prep.

Here’s why we love it: This set-it-and-forget-it method can be started before you begin your meal prep and finishes just as you’re washing the dishes. It’s also very forgiving, and bakes up tender, buttery, and perfectly cooked — without any fuss. Ready to add brown rice to your meal prep routine? Here’s exactly how to do it.

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There’s no bad time of year to buy a Vitamix. Whether you want to whip up cooling smoothies or warming soups, there’s a reason to break out this kitchen workhorse year-round. And while there’s no bad time to make the investment, the best time is during a sale. And today only, Sur La Table is offering an impressive 40 percent off refurbished models.

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These homemade peanut butter cups are pretty much a slam dunk. I mean, could it get any better? They’re two-bite chocolate treats with a nugget of creamy pumpkin-spiced peanut butter in the middle. This is Halloween candy for kids, grown-ups, and everyone in between.

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I think about home decor a lot. It’s my job over at Apartment Therapy to dwell on dwellings, of course, but design is also my personal passion, too. Most of my free time and disposable income is spent decorating, outfitting, and loving on my home. “The loft is my baby right now,” I tell people at parties when they ask if my husband and I are having children. “And I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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In this week’s episode of Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain visits the tropical farms, bustling cities, and trademark heavenly beaches in Indonesia, which Bourdain says is the world’s 5th largest country. (It actually is the 4th largest by population.) The episode touches on the flavors of Indonesia, of course, but it also speaks volumes on the cyclical nature of life and death.

Parts Unknown is known for its deep dive into not only the food of a place, but also the culture surrounding it. This episode is particularly moving based on the shared subtext between the host and subject.

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I keep a pretty lean pantry, but I absolutely always have a couple of cans of tomatoes in stock. Their possibilities are pretty much limitless — whether they’re whole, diced, or crushed — and they make the many months when peak tomatoes aren’t in season a whole lot more tolerable. Here are 25 smart ways to use them.

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Grocery shopping for Thanksgiving dinner might be harder than actually making it. When you’re planning a dinner with a bazillion side dishes, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll forget an ingredient, or run out of something, requiring several back-and-forth trips to the store. And it’s entirely possible you’ll have to hit not just one but three stores, and maybe a farmers market or two, to get everything you need. And don’t forget, you’re doing all this with nearly all your neighbors who are also looking for the same things at the same time, which means no parking, low stock, long lines, and an overload of frustration.

But what if you could have all of that shopping done for you, not to mention all the planning and portioning? Just open a box and start cooking a from-scratch holiday meal? That’s the premise of HelloFresh’s new Thanksgiving Box, which launches today.

Buy: Thanksgiving Box, $14.90 per person at HelloFresh

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