Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 27 avril 2020
This Video of Emma Stone Lip-Syncing For Charity Is a Pocketful of Sunshine For the Soul
Emma Stone is singing and dancing again for a very good cause. The actress joined dancer Ryan Heffington to take over the Child Mind Institute's Instagram page for "#SweatFest" on Saturday, and they put their serious moves on display to raise money. Emma is a board member for the Child Mind institute and all proceeds from her video will go towards creating online resources for kids who need extra support during COVID-19.
With "You're the One That I Want" from Grease playing in the background, Emma and Ryan grabbed their makeshift microphones and put on a purely fun virtual show. These are the "Pocketful of Sunshine" vibes I've been waiting for! Her "Lip Sync Battle" on The Tonight Show is one of my favorite feel-good YouTube videos to play when I need a little pick-me-up, and six years later, she obviously still has the touch. Watch the video above (starting at the 39:30 mark) to see all the action and feel free to get up and dance along.
Luis Coronel Had to Shoot His New Music Video Backwards, and the Result Is Mind-Blowing
Leave it to Luis Coronel to get us in our feelings reminiscing about a love that couldn't be. His new single, "Una Historia Más," is about that, the relationship that became just another story. This romantic ballad is the fourth official single from his next album of the same name, and repeats Luis's characteristic Mexican regional sound in an innovative and youthful way.
"This song is very romantic, but also has that sour taste of 'Ah, the relationship didn't work out,'" Luis told POPSUGAR. "I know a lot of people are going to identify with it and say, 'Oof, I remember being with this person, and now it became una historia más.'"
Luis added that producing this song was a challenge. He felt that he and his team were demanding more of themselves and as a result, they didn't seem satisfied with the outcome. Eventually, they traveled to Querétaro and recorded the song with producer Luis Díaz. "He really helped me release all the sentimiento this song deserves," Luis said.
The music video was recorded on the shores of Riviera Nayarit, in the town of Sayulita, and it was an experimental production because they had to shoot the story on reverse, which meant Luis had to learn the lyrics of the song backwards. "I really loved challenging myself and the team," Luis said, adding that it was worth it because the outcome came out better than they expected.
To make the story of the video even more exciting, the woman who played Luis' love interest in the video is actually his real girlfriend Cristina Bernal. "To be honest with you I loved the idea of having my girlfriend be a part of the music video," Luis revealed. "At the end of the day, it was an experience we both wanted to live. The whole getting married and then strolling on the beach, to later take that ride in the motorcycle."
It was almost fate that helped Cristina land the role in the video, as Luis said they were running out of time before the shoot, and needed to find a model. He realized he didn't want to partner with anyone else other than Cristina, and it worked out beautifully and you can tell there's definitely a lot of chemistry between this couple.
While the love story in the video did not last, we sure hope Luis' and Cristina's does, and now they have a fun memory to add to it with this music video.
This Breathing Trick Can Help You Fall Asleep Instantly - Try It Tonight
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Is your anxiety interfering with your ability to fall asleep night after night? Relying on over-the-counter meds to reach the land of nod? Just not getting the sleep your body and brain need? If this sounds all too familiar, we have a breathing trick to help you fall asleep quickly - no prescriptions required.
The exercise is called the 4-7-8 technique, and Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, calls it a "natural tranquilizer for the nervous system." Study after study has linked meditation to lowered stress levels, and this easy-to-follow exercise will help you reap some of the de-stressing benefits that come along with consistent meditation practice.
Beyond bedtime, Dr. Weil recommends performing this exercise whenever dealing with a stressful situation. The next time you can't curb sugar cravings, get into a fight with your partner, or can't hit the hay because you're overwhelmed, try it out for yourself. You'll start feeling more relaxed immediately.
The 4-7-8 Method
- Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there through the entire exercise.
- Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
- Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
- Hold your breath for a count of seven.
- Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
- This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat three more times for a total of four cycles.
For more explanation, plus a tutorial, check out this video:
Never Have I Ever: Is Mindy Kaling's New Netflix Show Autobiographical? Here's What She Says
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix comedy, Never Have I Ever, is set to be one of the buzziest comedies of the year, not least because it's rumored to be about Kaling herself! Although the show tells a fictional story with fictional characters, Kaling has been very open about the fact that the show and its characters are inspired by her own early life as an Indian-American girl growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here's how much of Kaling's real life we can expect to see in the show.
At the heart of Never Have I Ever is Kaling's desire to tell a story about the kinds of characters she would have related to when she was a teenager, but that don't get portrayed very often. "Nerds are not only the wallflowers and the quiet ones," Kaling said at a Variety event. "We're ambitious, we have obnoxious personalities sometimes, we want to have sex and dreams like all the other kids." It's an experience, she explained, that she could relate to closely, which made the creative process even more special and personal. "I felt lucky to be able to do a show about an Indian nerd who's also badly behaved, to show that because I'm deeply familiar with it."
The show focuses on Devi, a first-generation Indian-American teenage girl who is an overachieving, whip-smart high school sophomore who also happens to have a short temper that tends to get her into sticky situations. Canadian newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan snagged the role from over 15,000 applicants who auditioned after Kaling posted an open casting call online. In the first trailer, Devi prays for the chance to go to a party with alcohol and drugs (so she can turn them down, of course), for a hot non-nerd boyfriend, and for a better handle on body hair.
Never Have I Ever debuts its first season on Apr. 27 on Netflix, and we know it'll make us laugh and think in the best way!
How Do You Show Yourself Self-Love - Without Buying Stuff?
Megan is a Chopra certified meditation teacher and author of Don't Hate, Meditate. Over the last decade of teaching she has taught thousands through her global platform and partnerships with Chopra Global, Wanderlust, Lululemon and Unplug Meditation.
I started consistently buying myself flowers in my early twenties when I moved to Los Angeles after graduating college. I've always loved flowers. I can recall the first time, at a friend's home as a child, when I saw fresh flowers in every room of the house, including the bathroom! Can you imagine?! Fresh flowers have always represented a sense of beauty, abundance and possibility - almost as if they were windows into a life that I might have. The kind of life where there's fresh flowers everywhere. It only makes sense, then, that as I started to curate my adult life, a weekly flower haul was very much part of the vision.
This ritual has continued with me for the last 15 years. (Don't do the math!) It has been a flex of self-love - perhaps the most consistent, tangible example of one - in my life. The type of flower and the number of bouquets I acquire as part of my weekly tradition has evolved with me, but the underlying intention for their existence in my life has remained the same. I love myself enough to buy myself flowers. I love myself enough to surround myself with the beauty that I deserve. I love myself enough to believe in the vision I have for my life. Regardless of what my weight is. Or what my bank account says. Or what my relationship status is. I love myself enough.
This week is the first week in a very long time that I didn't buy myself flowers. The one bouquet I was able to source last week from the frighteningly barren grocery store is dying and I'm resisting throwing it away. My desire to keep the flowers around lies solely in the anticipation of the discomfort that may follow if my home is deficient in those floral reminders of worth, beauty, and possibility. That fragrant affirmation that I believe in my enough-ness. What do you do when you can't buy flowers?
This is the perfect time to check in on how you feel about you.
Our internal world reflects externally. How we feel about ourselves is what co-creates the reality we experience in our relationships and in the things we pursue. Whether it's conscious or not, we externally source what we want affirmed internally. Those repeated rituals stoke the fire of the inner truths that our heart needs to remember. I've been reminding my heart for 15 years of my inherent worth and value. What have you been looking for reminders of?
During social distancing, we are given the unique challenge and opportunity of having our world stripped down to literal "essentials." Without the add-ons, we're left with only ourselves. This is the perfect time to check in on how you feel about you. How whole and complete do you feel? What were you relying on for those reminders? Your self-love mission, should you choose to accept it (but like, you definitely should) is to create an affirmation that represents the reminder you need. The one you get when you go to that workout studio, when you're with friends, when you go on a date, when you make that purchase. Can you use this time to be your own internal reminder? Can you lean into yourself when you can't buy flowers?
I know what you're thinking, "Megan! That sounds like such a great practice, but I don't know how to meditate or how to write an affirmation!" I've got you.
To prep, grab a pen or paper, or open a new "note" on your phone and set an alarm for five minutes. (Bonus points if you choose a soothing chime or something as the alarm sound.) When you're ready, start the alarm and with your eyes closed, silently repeat "I" as you inhale and "AM" as you exhale. Just spend a few minutes with your breath, allowing your attention to rest in the physical sensation of your inhale-exhale and the silent repetition of I-AM. When your alarm goes off, ask yourself, "What am I afraid of?" Write down anything that comes up. Acknowledging where there's fear and constriction is where my most potent affirmations always lie. Once you've exhausted all the ugly thoughts and big feelings, take a look and find the one that you want to love up the most. And simply write down the affirming version of it. For example, I bought flowers because I had to be "enough" to receive love. So my ugly thought was "I'm not lovable as I am right now." My affirmation was, "I am lovable exactly as I am right now." Extra credit: use an app like Word Swag to create a lock screen for your phone with your affirmation.
If a guided meditation is more your speed, check out the video I created below:
5 Stretches You Should Do Every Day, According to a Yoga Instructor
You probably already stretch before and after exercising, depending on the workout, but stretching is something you need to do every day, whether you work out or not. That's because it keeps your muscles from shortening (hello, tight hamstrings from sitting at a desk all day), and helps with flexibility, mobility, and range of motion. Aside from making you strong and limber, stretching regularly will protect you from injury, too.
Thankfully, it doesn't take a ton of time. These five exercises from Tessa Jenkins, training director for Bulldog Online and Bulldog Yoga, can be done in just five minutes at any point during the day. Whether you prefer to wake up and stretch or shake off brain fog with some midday poses, the benefits of this routine will help both body and mind.
My Cat Hated Pretty Much Everything . . . Until She Was Forced to Hang Out With Us 24/7
Despite the anxiety, worry, sadness, despair, and [insert most other negative feelings here] that flowed through me in the first few weeks of staying home, another small thought crept up through my brain fog: how were my two cats going to handle us all being crammed into our tiny apartment 24/7?
My and my fiancé's 3-year-old cats, Grey and Swayze, are sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Where Swayze is needy, snuggly, affectionate, and warm, Grey is typically standoffish, moody, has major resting b*tch face, and lets out a crotchety meow when she wants something (read: food). She doesn't spend time with us when we're hanging out on the couch like her sister does, she doesn't snuggle up to us during the day as we work from home, and she certainly doesn't lay on our chests to purr, sleep, and get pets, which is Swayze's number one M.O.
So once we hunkered down to stay home for the foreseeable future, I was worried that Grey would become hostile. She doesn't love being picked up or getting pet, even just for a few seconds, and because I knew Swayze would thrive in an environment in which we never left her alone, I thought that'd set off Grey even more. As a pet owner who definitely seeks my cats' attention because their cuteness overwhelms me, I normally take Grey's disposition more personally than I should (I can't help it, I just want to be loved!), so the thought of her hating us constantly being in her space, making noise, and never giving her time to just exist alone crushed me.
I was, thank goodness, completely wrong about everything.
In the last six weeks Grey has turned into a different cat - OK, she still has insane RBF and doesn't really love to be touched without offering herself up for pets first, but her demeanour has noticeably changed. Now, when my fiancé drinks his morning coffee on the couch, Grey will curl up next to him for her morning nap, rather than taking it in the bedroom away from the rest of us. When I approach her with teeth gritted in cute aggression, she lets me pet her for more than two seconds and might even roll over a bit so I can rub her belly. At night, when we watch TV, Grey will wedge herself between the two of us, and I've never been more OK with someone being a blanket hog. Generally, she's a friendlier and more content cat than she has ever been before.
I feel bad that I assumed Grey would handle this poorly - I've always joked that she hates people and merely tolerates her cat sister, and this felt like taking judgment to another level - but really, I was more worried than anything that the delicate ecosystem of our home would be disrupted beyond repair during this time. I imagined the girls fighting over territory or Grey scratching one of us because we were sitting in her usual 2 p.m. nap spot on the couch.
With everything going on in the world right now, we're celebrating little victories in our home more and more. I put a bra on once this week? Win! My fiancé put pants on for the first time in three weeks? Major win! Our adorable cat who is usually so grouchy we can't help but take it personally has decided after three years to finally love on us? Possibly the sweetest win of all.
This 2-Ingredient Strawberry Whipped Milk Is Like a Pastel-Pink Cloud You Can Eat
Someone hand me my phone, because my Insta feed is about to be flooded with photos of this pastel-pink whipped strawberry milk. Made with just two ingredients, the milk is the perfect treat for those who've already dipped their resuable straws in whipped coffee, whipped matcha, and whipped chocolate.
To re-create the whipped strawberry milk for yourself, whisk together four tablespoons of heavy whipping cream and two tablespoons of strawberry powder or syrup. If you're looking for an arm workout, you can whisk the mixture by hand, but an electric mixer works just as effectively. Once the mixture is fluffy and thick, fill a glass with ice and your milk of choice before topping with a few generous spoonfuls of the cream. Add a fresh strawberry on top for the 'gram and you're done!
See more examples of this cotton-candy-pink dessert drink for yourself ahead, and try the recipe out next time you're in the mood for something sweet.
Never Have I Ever: Is Mindy Kaling's New Netflix Show Autobiographical? Here's What She Says
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix comedy, Never Have I Ever, is set to be one of the buzziest comedies of the year, not least because it's rumored to be about Kaling herself! Although the show tells a fictional story with fictional characters, Kaling has been very open about the fact that the show and its characters are inspired by her own early life as an Indian-American girl growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here's how much of Kaling's real life we can expect to see in the show.
At the heart of Never Have I Ever is Kaling's desire to tell a story about the kinds of characters she would have related to when she was a teenager, but that don't get portrayed very often. "Nerds are not only the wallflowers and the quiet ones," Kaling said at a Variety event. "We're ambitious, we have obnoxious personalities sometimes, we want to have sex and dreams like all the other kids." It's an experience, she explained, that she could relate to closely, which made the creative process even more special and personal. "I felt lucky to be able to do a show about an Indian nerd who's also badly behaved, to show that because I'm deeply familiar with it."
The show focuses on Devi, a first-generation Indian-American teenage girl who is an overachieving, whip-smart high school sophomore who also happens to have a short temper that tends to get her into sticky situations. Canadian newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan snagged the role from over 15,000 applicants who auditioned after Kaling posted an open casting call online. In the first trailer, Devi prays for the chance to go to a party with alcohol and drugs (so she can turn them down, of course), for a hot non-nerd boyfriend, and for a better handle on body hair.
Never Have I Ever debuts its first season on Apr. 27 on Netflix, and we know it'll make us laugh and think in the best way!
How Do You Show Yourself Self-Love - Without Buying Stuff?
Megan is a Chopra certified meditation teacher and author of Don't Hate, Meditate. Over the last decade of teaching she has taught thousands through her global platform and partnerships with Chopra Global, Wanderlust, Lululemon and Unplug Meditation.
I started consistently buying myself flowers in my early twenties when I moved to Los Angeles after graduating college. I've always loved flowers. I can recall the first time, at a friend's home as a child, when I saw fresh flowers in every room of the house, including the bathroom! Can you imagine?! Fresh flowers have always represented a sense of beauty, abundance and possibility - almost as if they were windows into a life that I might have. The kind of life where there's fresh flowers everywhere. It only makes sense, then, that as I started to curate my adult life, a weekly flower haul was very much part of the vision.
This ritual has continued with me for the last 15 years. (Don't do the math!) It has been a flex of self-love - perhaps the most consistent, tangible example of one - in my life. The type of flower and the number of bouquets I acquire as part of my weekly tradition has evolved with me, but the underlying intention for their existence in my life has remained the same. I love myself enough to buy myself flowers. I love myself enough to surround myself with the beauty that I deserve. I love myself enough to believe in the vision I have for my life. Regardless of what my weight is. Or what my bank account says. Or what my relationship status is. I love myself enough.
This week is the first week in a very long time that I didn't buy myself flowers. The one bouquet I was able to source last week from the frighteningly barren grocery store is dying and I'm resisting throwing it away. My desire to keep the flowers around lies solely in the anticipation of the discomfort that may follow if my home is deficient in those floral reminders of worth, beauty, and possibility. That fragrant affirmation that I believe in my enough-ness. What do you do when you can't buy flowers?
This is the perfect time to check in on how you feel about you.
Our internal world reflects externally. How we feel about ourselves is what co-creates the reality we experience in our relationships and in the things we pursue. Whether it's conscious or not, we externally source what we want affirmed internally. Those repeated rituals stoke the fire of the inner truths that our heart needs to remember. I've been reminding my heart for 15 years of my inherent worth and value. What have you been looking for reminders of?
During social distancing, we are given the unique challenge and opportunity of having our world stripped down to literal "essentials." Without the add-ons, we're left with only ourselves. This is the perfect time to check in on how you feel about you. How whole and complete do you feel? What were you relying on for those reminders? Your self-love mission, should you choose to accept it (but like, you definitely should) is to create an affirmation that represents the reminder you need. The one you get when you go to that workout studio, when you're with friends, when you go on a date, when you make that purchase. Can you use this time to be your own internal reminder? Can you lean into yourself when you can't buy flowers?
I know what you're thinking, "Megan! That sounds like such a great practice, but I don't know how to meditate or how to write an affirmation!" I've got you.
To prep, grab a pen or paper, or open a new "note" on your phone and set an alarm for five minutes. (Bonus points if you choose a soothing chime or something as the alarm sound.) When you're ready, start the alarm and with your eyes closed, silently repeat "I" as you inhale and "AM" as you exhale. Just spend a few minutes with your breath, allowing your attention to rest in the physical sensation of your inhale-exhale and the silent repetition of I-AM. When your alarm goes off, ask yourself, "What am I afraid of?" Write down anything that comes up. Acknowledging where there's fear and constriction is where my most potent affirmations always lie. Once you've exhausted all the ugly thoughts and big feelings, take a look and find the one that you want to love up the most. And simply write down the affirming version of it. For example, I bought flowers because I had to be "enough" to receive love. So my ugly thought was "I'm not lovable as I am right now." My affirmation was, "I am lovable exactly as I am right now." Extra credit: use an app like Word Swag to create a lock screen for your phone with your affirmation.
If a guided meditation is more your speed, check out the video I created below:
dimanche 26 avril 2020
The Cast of Friday Night Lights Came Together to Watch Their Pilot and OMG, the Memories
Say it like you mean it, Friday Night Lights fans: clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose! Nine years after the series finale of the iconic NBC sports drama, a handful of the cast came together as the latest in a long line of virtual treats that are part of Global Citizen's Together at Home series to raises money for the World Health Organization amid the coronavirus pandemic. Adrianne Palicki (Tyra Collette), Scott Porter (Jason Street), Derek Phillips (Billy Riggins), Aimee Teegarden (Julie Taylor), Gaius Charles (Smash Williams), and Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity) staged a reunion via Zoom to rewatch the series' pilot episode and answer fan questions while catching up. Of course, they made it about a second into the episode before Leland said he was gonna cry, and like, same Buddy. Same.
The cast reminisces about playing flag football (apparently Taylor Kitsch is super competitive) and hanging out on a lake, as well as answers the age-old question about a reunion episode. According to Palicki, "the answer is no," but that doesn't stop the group from sharing their predictions on what their characters would probably be up to years later. We have a feeling you can guess one or two fates based on sheer common sense. Watch the reunion above!
A Dietitian Explains Why Meal Prepping Snacks Is So Essential - Plus, 5 Healthy Favorites
Meal prep isn't just a huge cost-saver, it can free up loads of time, too. (After all, who wants to cook every night?) And whether or not you've already gotten into the routine of strategizing your meals for the week ahead, you're likely not meal prepping your snacks yet - and you should be.
"Meal prepping snacks helps you not overeat or end up famished by mealtime, causing you to eat more than you normally would," Colleen Christensen, RDN, told POPSUGAR. "By having snacks at the ready, you're preventing yourself from getting overly hungry while nourishing your body with foods that feel good." The best part? Making snacks ahead of time is just as easy as prepping a week's worth of meals - even easier because you can make one or two snacks to recycle throughout the week. Try making a few of her go-to snacks here!
A Dietitian Explains Why Meal Prepping Snacks Is So Essential - Plus, 5 Healthy Favorites
Meal prep isn't just a huge cost-saver, it can free up loads of time, too. (After all, who wants to cook every night?) And whether or not you've already gotten into the routine of strategizing your meals for the week ahead, you're likely not meal prepping your snacks yet - and you should be.
"Meal prepping snacks helps you not overeat or end up famished by mealtime, causing you to eat more than you normally would," Colleen Christensen, RDN, told POPSUGAR. "By having snacks at the ready, you're preventing yourself from getting overly hungry while nourishing your body with foods that feel good." The best part? Making snacks ahead of time is just as easy as prepping a week's worth of meals - even easier because you can make one or two snacks to recycle throughout the week. Try making a few of her go-to snacks here!
If You Missed These 16 Underrated TV Shows, Now's Your Chance! Netflix Has 'Em All
While Netflix certainly has its fair share of big, buzzy titles and creative originals, it's also a great place to find some underrated shows that you might have missed the first time around. Thanks to Netflix, some of our favorite lesser-known shows have been able to find a bigger audience. While not every show is going to have the kind of boost that, say, Schitt's Creek famously got from being on Netflix, it's great to be able to find hidden gems even if it's been months (or even years) since they first debuted on their original platforms. Ahead, we're rounding up some of our favorite underrated shows on Netflix. How many of them have you seen?
This Children's Book Tackles the "Big Feelings" Kids Have While Sheltering in Place in a Hopeful Way
It's hard to fully explain to young kids - who have a less clear concept of time than the rest of us - just how long we all have to stay home and away from our friends. It's even harder to fully understand what these little ones are thinking throughout it all.
Thankfully, Yumi - a baby food brand that delivers healthy age-based foods to families and has committed to donating 250,000 meals to Feeding America - has released a free digital version of a new children's book called Rainbows in Windows, which follows a boy named Amos as he navigates "big imaginations, big feelings, and sheltering in place during a pandemic."
The e-book - which is also available on YouTube - is read by Oscar-winning actor Donald Sutherland, and it begins with Amos's mom explaining that they have to stay inside.
"That worried Amos and filled him with fears," the book continues. "To be stuck without friends brought a cloud full of tears."
The rest of the short book shows how the family decides to pull out some paints and paper to build a beautiful rainbow "held together with glue" that they could hang in their window to "help everyone feel less blue" while "stuck at home." It's a simple yet satisfying way to remind kids that even during this uncertain time, they can do something to feel connected to the outside world. Along with the downloadable e-book, parents can print a free rainbow coloring sheet to bring the book's message to life.
If You Missed These 16 Underrated TV Shows, Now's Your Chance! Netflix Has 'Em All
While Netflix certainly has its fair share of big, buzzy titles and creative originals, it's also a great place to find some underrated shows that you might have missed the first time around. Thanks to Netflix, some of our favorite lesser-known shows have been able to find a bigger audience. While not every show is going to have the kind of boost that, say, Schitt's Creek famously got from being on Netflix, it's great to be able to find hidden gems even if it's been months (or even years) since they first debuted on their original platforms. Ahead, we're rounding up some of our favorite underrated shows on Netflix. How many of them have you seen?
30 Droolworthy Recipes That Star Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're likely aware that Trader Joe's sells cauliflower gnocchi. As soon as the budget-friendly grocery store began offering the nuggets of gluten-free goodness, they've flown out of the freezer sections faster than you can say "wait, this bag is less than $3?!" The pillowy dumplings have been a hit among vegans and nonvegans alike, with dozens of Trader Joe's shoppers sharing their praise (and their tasty recipes) on social media.
Ahead, we gathered 30 of the most hunger-inducing recipe combinations from Instagram users who can't help but rave about the gluten-free gnocchi. To be clear, not all of these are vegan-approved, as some feature meat, but we can guarantee that every single one of them will make you want to hop on the cauliflower gnocchi bandwagon STAT.
Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe's location.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
30 Droolworthy Recipes That Star Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're likely aware that Trader Joe's sells cauliflower gnocchi. As soon as the budget-friendly grocery store began offering the nuggets of gluten-free goodness, they've flown out of the freezer sections faster than you can say "wait, this bag is less than $3?!" The pillowy dumplings have been a hit among vegans and nonvegans alike, with dozens of Trader Joe's shoppers sharing their praise (and their tasty recipes) on social media.
Ahead, we gathered 30 of the most hunger-inducing recipe combinations from Instagram users who can't help but rave about the gluten-free gnocchi. To be clear, not all of these are vegan-approved, as some feature meat, but we can guarantee that every single one of them will make you want to hop on the cauliflower gnocchi bandwagon STAT.
Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe's location.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
I'm Completely Entranced by Miley Cyrus's Pink Floyd Cover on Saturday Night Live
Two weeks ago Tom Hanks made history as the first host for Saturday Night Live's at-home edition, and now Miley Cyrus is making history as the first virtual musical guest. With a special introduction by Brad Pitt, the singer opted to do a cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" instead of one of her own hits for the performance. With only a guitar to back up her, Cyrus showed off her gorgeous vocals as she crooned the lyrics in front of a scenic fire. Get ready to be moved by her chilling vocals as you watch the full performance above.
Pete Davidson Enlists Help From Adam Sandler For SNL Skit About Being Stuck at Home
Pete Davidson debuted a brand-new rap song on Saturday Night Live, and this time he enlisted a little help from Adam Sandler. During the skit, the two talked about being "stuck in the house" during a time of social distancing. While Davidson rapped about missing his friends (with an amazing Zoom cameo from Tan France, Nathan Fillion, and more celebs) Sandler talked about how he's so bored he's "doing songs with Pete." Ha! Sandler's longtime collaborator and friend Rob Schneider even made an appearance. At the end of the skit, Sandler and his family took a moment to thank first responders who are helping with the coronavirus epidemic.
This isn't the first time Sandler has performed a song about social distancing. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: At Home Edition, he performed his new "quarantine song" about the important work doctors and nurses are doing at this time. He appeared on the show for a second time to perform a more light-hearted song called "Don't Touch Grandma." Watch his recent SNL appearance above.
I'm Completely Entranced by Miley Cyrus's Pink Floyd Cover on Saturday Night Live
Two weeks ago Tom Hanks made history as the first host for Saturday Night Live's at-home edition, and now Miley Cyrus is making history as the first virtual musical guest. With a special introduction by Brad Pitt, the singer opted to do a cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" instead of one of her own hits for the performance. With only a guitar to back up her, Cyrus showed off her gorgeous vocals as she crooned the lyrics in front of a scenic fire. Get ready to be moved by her chilling vocals as you watch the full performance above.
Pete Davidson Enlists Help From Adam Sandler For SNL Skit About Being Stuck at Home
Pete Davidson debuted a brand-new rap song on Saturday Night Live, and this time he enlisted a little help from Adam Sandler. During the skit, the two talked about being "stuck in the house" during a time of social distancing. While Davidson rapped about missing his friends (with an amazing Zoom cameo from Tan France, Nathan Fillion, and more celebs) Sandler talked about how he's so bored he's "doing songs with Pete." Ha! Sandler's longtime collaborator and friend Rob Schneider even made an appearance. At the end of the skit, Sandler and his family took a moment to thank first responders who are helping with the coronavirus epidemic.
This isn't the first time Sandler has performed a song about social distancing. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: At Home Edition, he performed his new "quarantine song" about the important work doctors and nurses are doing at this time. He appeared on the show for a second time to perform a more light-hearted song called "Don't Touch Grandma." Watch his recent SNL appearance above.
If Your Cat Constantly Meows, Here's What You Need to Do to Get Them to Stop
If your cat is a chronic meower - we're talking long, loud, and irritating meows, not cute little kitten chirps - they could be trying to tell you something, or they may just be seeking attention from you. Either way, having a screaming kitty isn't exactly ideal. If your cat is of the vocal variety and this behavior is one you're looking to put an end to, keep reading to learn what could be going on with your fur baby and how to proceed.
What to Consider If Your Cat Won't Stop Meowing
First and foremost, make sure your cat has food, water, and a clean litter box. They could simply be communicating to you that they want something to be done about one of those basic things. If the meowing is a new issue and your cat seems less chatty and more irritated, consider a trip to the vet. When cats are vocal, they are usually trying to communicate something to us. In this case, the reason could be that they aren't feeling right, so check with your vet to make sure they're healthy.
However, if you're pretty sure the answer is none of the above, then they're likely just trying to get you to fuss over them, and there are a few things you can do to get them to stop being so chatty.
How to Get Your Cat to Stop Meowing
First, figure out when your cat is not meowing, and if there's a pattern. Is it a certain time of day or during a certain activity? If you pay attention to them, do they continue to meow? When do they start up again? Then, try to find a way to continue whatever activity stops the meowing (for example, if your kitty usually meows right after you stop playing with them, get some new games for them to amuse themselves with - they probably want to keep playing!).
Many times, cats are meowing purely for attention, exactly at a time when we can't pay full attention to them. You could definitely try to ignore them while they're being particularly chatty, but they probably won't stop immediately. That can obviously be very frustrating and makes it hard not to pay attention to them, so you'll likely end up giving in to whatever it seems they want, thus continuing a behavior cycle.
You need to try to break the cycle! If your cat (or any pet) gets a response from you by doing something like meowing or scratching, they will simply repeat that action again and again to continue getting a response. The first rule of thumb is to avoid directly responding to your cat's meowing, whether it be petting them, shushing them, or something else - any reaction counts, even if it isn't a positive one. If your cat continues to meow, try a time out. Shut the door to the room you are in, and when they stop meowing they can come out to play. If they meow again, back outside the door they go. Eventually, a new behavior chain will form for them, and they'll realize that meowing gets them shut out of the room. More than anything else, this will take time and patience, but it's definitely possible to achieve (even with a mischievous kitty).
If Your Cat Constantly Meows, Here's What You Need to Do to Get Them to Stop
If your cat is a chronic meower - we're talking long, loud, and irritating meows, not cute little kitten chirps - they could be trying to tell you something, or they may just be seeking attention from you. Either way, having a screaming kitty isn't exactly ideal. If your cat is of the vocal variety and this behavior is one you're looking to put an end to, keep reading to learn what could be going on with your fur baby and how to proceed.
What to Consider If Your Cat Won't Stop Meowing
First and foremost, make sure your cat has food, water, and a clean litter box. They could simply be communicating to you that they want something to be done about one of those basic things. If the meowing is a new issue and your cat seems less chatty and more irritated, consider a trip to the vet. When cats are vocal, they are usually trying to communicate something to us. In this case, the reason could be that they aren't feeling right, so check with your vet to make sure they're healthy.
However, if you're pretty sure the answer is none of the above, then they're likely just trying to get you to fuss over them, and there are a few things you can do to get them to stop being so chatty.
How to Get Your Cat to Stop Meowing
First, figure out when your cat is not meowing, and if there's a pattern. Is it a certain time of day or during a certain activity? If you pay attention to them, do they continue to meow? When do they start up again? Then, try to find a way to continue whatever activity stops the meowing (for example, if your kitty usually meows right after you stop playing with them, get some new games for them to amuse themselves with - they probably want to keep playing!).
Many times, cats are meowing purely for attention, exactly at a time when we can't pay full attention to them. You could definitely try to ignore them while they're being particularly chatty, but they probably won't stop immediately. That can obviously be very frustrating and makes it hard not to pay attention to them, so you'll likely end up giving in to whatever it seems they want, thus continuing a behavior cycle.
You need to try to break the cycle! If your cat (or any pet) gets a response from you by doing something like meowing or scratching, they will simply repeat that action again and again to continue getting a response. The first rule of thumb is to avoid directly responding to your cat's meowing, whether it be petting them, shushing them, or something else - any reaction counts, even if it isn't a positive one. If your cat continues to meow, try a time out. Shut the door to the room you are in, and when they stop meowing they can come out to play. If they meow again, back outside the door they go. Eventually, a new behavior chain will form for them, and they'll realize that meowing gets them shut out of the room. More than anything else, this will take time and patience, but it's definitely possible to achieve (even with a mischievous kitty).
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