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☆ I'm a single adult who shops at Trader Joe's. Here's how I spend $65 on a typical grocery run.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Kaitlin Stevens | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Columbus low-sodium turkey: $5.99I like that packaged turkey stays fresh in the fridge. Kaitlin StevensI don't often run to the deli for lunch meat because it's kind of pricey. Instead, I buy prepackaged turkey at Trader Joe's. It's great for making quick meals like sandwiches, snack plates (with cheese, fruits, and veggies), and breakfast scrambles. I've also found that it tends to stay fresh in my fridge for a while, which is good since I'm the only one eating it.

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☆ What Does ‘Good Mom’ Even Mean? - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Pamela Paul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sometimes, particularly in a public parenting setting, I will play the Better Mother. This is the mother who stands attentively outside a music audition, serenely listening to the notes emanating from within. The Better Mother understands the lacrosse match (game? The Better Mother ensures her kids have dress shoes that aren’t two sizes too small. She knows which side of the field her child is playing on and possibly which position.

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☆ Consumers are still spending on snacks despite inflation pressure, says J&J Snack Foods CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailConsumers are still spending on snacks despite inflation pressure, says J&J Snack Foods CEOJ&J Snack Foods CEO Dan Fachner joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss their Q2 earnings, outlooks on consumer behavior, and more.

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☆ Blue Zones researcher shares 2 cheap, 'revolutionary supplements' you can find in any grocery store
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In those regions, he has found two cheap grocery store items that are a staple of many people's diets: Walnuts and beans. Related storiesBeans are hearty, cheap, protein-rich, belly-filling foods that people living in many of the world's longevity hotspots prioritize at almost every meal. Olive oil is also a science-backed addition to your dietBloomberg Creative/Getty Images"What about olive oil?" Behind the hype, there's good research backing up the benefits of regular olive oil consumption. "Olive oil shots!"

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☆ My family's followed the Mediterranean diet for decades. Here are our 7 secrets to sticking to it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Alexandra Frost | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI remember when the Mediterranean diet first became one of the hottest fads in the nutrition community — all of a sudden, my Greek salads looked super appetizing to my college roommates. Now, it's been named the healthiest diet in the world for the seventh year in a row. The condiment is a Mediterranean-diet staple and an easy swap for just about any sauce. Hanasch/ShuttershockJust because you're following a Mediterranean diet doesn't mean you can't enjoy dessert. AdvertisementYou don't need to cut out dairy to enjoy the Mediterranean dietAlthough some may say the Mediterranean diet limits cheese and dairy, my family would beg to differ.

Persons: —, it's, you'd, Krzysztof Slusarczyk, creamer Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Greece, Mediterranean, tangier

☆ I followed Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel's morning routine for a week. I finally understand the appeal of waking up early.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

On Wednesday, I tried Kriya meditation for the first time. Given how sore I felt from working out the past two days, I decided Wednesday would be the perfect day to try Spiegel's other morning activity: Kriya meditation. Spiegel told Vogue Australia in 2022 that his wife got him "hooked on Kriya meditation." On YouTube, I found a video entitled "Isha Kriya: A Guided Meditation For Health And Wellbeing | 15-Minutes" by the channel Sadhguru. "Daily practice of Isha Kriya will bring health, dynamism, prosperity, and wellbeing.

Persons: Spiegel, Mykenna, Isha Kriya, Isha, that's Organizations: Vogue Australia, YouTube

☆ Images of a Brazilian City Underwater
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Ana Ionova | Tanira Lebedeff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Anderson da Silva Pantaleão was at the snack bar he owns last Friday when clay-colored water began filling the streets in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre. On Monday, water began flooding the second floor, and they thought the worst. Then, a military boat arrived and rescued Mr. Pantaleão. A day later, despite heavy rains, Mr. Pantaleão was trying to go back on a rescue boat to search for friends who were still missing or stranded. “The water is running out, the food is running out.”

Persons: Anderson da Silva Pantaleão, ”, “ You’re, Pantaleão Locations: Porto Alegre

☆ A gut health dietitian shares her 4 favorite fiber-filled, minimally processed Costco snacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When dietitian Megan Hilbert buys snacks she looks for minimally processed whole foods. AdvertisementA gut health dietitian shared the four healthy snacks she buys on repeat from Costco. Studies have found that a more diverse microbiome is a healthier one, and this is important because research increasingly shows that gut health is linked to overall health. 'That's It' dried fruit barHilbert and her partner are big fans of Costco's "That's It" fruit bars. AdvertisementAs the name suggests, they contain only dried fruit with no added sugar or other ingredients.

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☆ YouTube superstar MrBeast is breaking up with his talent manager
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Marta Biino | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

MrBeast is hitting the brakes on his relationship with his talent-management company, Semafor reported. Talent firm Night Media has been working with the superstar YouTuber for six years. Two sources told Semafor that Night would "no longer be his primary talent management agency." AdvertisementSuperstar YouTuber MrBeast and his talent-management company, Night Media, are growing apart, according to a new report from Semafor. At the same time, MrBeast's empire has continued to expand: the YouTuber told Time earlier this year he makes between $600 and $700 million in revenue a year.

Persons: Semafor, YouTuber, —, YouTuber MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, Donaldson, Reed Duchscher, Reed, Duchscher, Safiya Nygaard, It's, Kai Cenat, He's, Burger, Beast, Preston Arsement, Charli D'Amelio Organizations: Media, Service, Night Media, Bloomberg, Beast Investments, Amazon Prime Locations: Semafor, Texas, Feastables

☆ There’s actually no such thing as vegetables. But here’s why you should eat them anyway
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Carrots, beets and other vegetables that grow in the ground are actually the true roots of plants. While vegetables are really just the roots, stems and leaves of plants, experts don’t recommend eating just any roots, stems and leaves. “We know (vegetables) are healthy. It is important to eat a variety of vegetables since each one will have varying beneficial nutrients, she added. “If you introduce children to vegetables at a younger age … they’re more likely to eat vegetables throughout their lifespan and therefore decrease the risk of chronic disease.”

Persons: Steve Reiners, Tatiana Maksimova, Reiners, United States —, ” Reiners, “, ”, Sherri Stastny, Stastny, ” Stastny, … Organizations: CNN, Cornell University’s College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, Food Information, North Dakota State University Locations: United States

☆ I shopped at Whole Foods for the first time in 12 years, and it reminded me why I stopped going in the first place
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I stopped shopping at Whole Foods in 2012, but recently went back to see if anything had changed. I eventually realized that other supermarkets better supported my shopping habits and lifestyle, and I stopped going to Whole Foods in 2012. Now, I can easily visit Wegmans for plant-based foods and shop at Safeway for milk alternatives or locally-produced ice cream, so Whole Foods no longer stands out. I found the prices at Whole Foods to be expensiveSmall snacks and produce at Whole Foods are usually more expensive than at other supermarkets. AdvertisementI did see products from the 365 label, Whole Foods' house brand, that were cheaper than similar items at the store.

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☆ I took a 20-minute ferry ride from Europe to Asia for $1. I was shocked I didn't see more tourists on board.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I wanted to set foot on the European and Asian side of Istanbul during a recent visit with my kids. A $1 commuter ferry was the cheapest option for us to go from the European side to the Asian side. The ride was only 20 minutes each way, and I was surprised not to see more tourists on the ferry. Plus, although they technically go through Asia, none of the cruises I found let passengers disembark in Asia. Instead of sitting inside, we made our way to the second level of the ferry and took seats on the rooftop deck.

Persons: —, Jamie Davis Smith, I'm, We'd, we'd Organizations: Service, Cruises Locations: Istanbul, Asia, Europe, Eminonu, Istanbul's, Galata, Blue, Kadiköy, Istabul's

☆ Your body needs three forms of movement every week
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

First is the movement your body is owed or requires every day, such as walking, stretching and bending. Second is athletic movement, which you can do a few times a week to improve your fitness or to train for a sport. Third is social movement that you do for fun or to connect with others, such as dancing or playing volleyball. Dancing is an excellent form of social movement that connects you to others while improving your overall health and fitness. Breaking down all these different movements into exercise snacks is one way to sneak in the movement your body needs, Boyd said.

Persons: it’s, Melissa Boyd, Boyd, “, ” Boyd, ”, Carl Cirino, Cirino, ” Cirino, It’s, ” Melanie Radzicki McManus Organizations: CNN’s, CNN, European, Preventive Cardiology, Tempo, HSS, Stamford Health Locations: San Francisco, Connecticut

☆ After dropping off my kids, I stay in the car alone for 5 minutes. It helps me reset from 'mom mode' so I can move on to the next task.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When my kids were babies, if they fell asleep in the car I wouldn't try to transfer them. Now that they are all older, I still sit for five minutes alone in the car. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Even years into motherhood, I was inexperienced in the joys and frustrations of having a child fall asleep in the car. AdvertisementYet, even now, I linger in the car for a few moments, longer than I should.

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☆ I'm a 63-year-old ultra-runner. I eat gut-friendly foods and wake up between 4 and 5 a.m.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Salton, a 63-year-old vegan ultra-runner from Bright, Australia. I took up running 10 years ago, and now, at 63 years old, I'm an ultra-runner. I start being more intentional about the way I breathe, the water I'm drinking, and the food I'm eating. When I'm running in the mountains, it feels like a meditation. I look for a really good miso that's been fermented for several years.

Persons: —, John Salton, I've, Brett Haynes, that's, John Salton I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bright, Australia, miso

☆ I’m a nutritionist from a small California city that's home to America’s longest living people: Here's what I eat every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Eliza Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

I was born and raised, and currently live, in a small city in California called Loma Linda. As a dietitian and nutritionist here, I think a lot about how the foods we eat can help us feel better and thrive into our old age. Here is everything I eat in a day to help promote longevity and overall well-being. Whole grains can help keep your blood sugar levels stable because they are absorbed more slowly into the body. If I opt for soft tofu, I'll cut it into cubes, drizzle it with Vietnamese Hoisin sauce, and sprinkle it with furikake, a seasoning made from nori seaweed, sesame seeds, sugar and salt.

Persons: Stanley, bok choy Organizations: Linda, Studies Locations: California, U.S, America

☆ We allow our kids screen time at home, and they go to a tech-free school. It's a good balance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Melissa Petro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But at our son's tech-free school, there isn't so much as a smart board — and that's just the way we like it. We let our kids use screens at home, but they don't overindulgeLike most Waldorf schools, Otto Specht suggests limited media exposure at home. But in our house, our kids have free rein when it comes to screen time. AdvertisementSome people argue that it's necessary to introduce kids to technology because it makes them "workplace-ready." In the meantime, let's let kids be kids.

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☆ Make a Great Taco Even Better With Jackfruit
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Ligaya Mishan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Rivals for the title include a 144-pounder reportedly sighted at a jackfruit festival in the southern Indian state Kerala in 2010. Kerala is where the American poet and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil first tasted jackfruit, at age 8. Then they watched her devour jackfruit and understood that she was one of them after all. But in 2020, when grocery supplies were running low during the pandemic, she spotted canned young jackfruit at the local store. “It’s about as close as you can get to tearing into flesh,” Nezhukumatathil says.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Amazon, Starbucks, Pinterest, Advanced Micro Devices and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon posted earnings of 98 cents per share on $143.31 billion in revenue. Analysts surveyed by LSEG had forecast earnings of 83 cents per share on $142.5 billion in revenue. However, the company's second-quarter revenue forecast was shy of estimates. It forecast revenue for the current quarter in line with the analyst forecast of $5.70 billion. Pinterest reported adjusted earnings of 20 cents per share, topping forecasts for 13 cents per share, according to LSEG.

Persons: LSEG, Pinterest, Mondelez, —, Sarah Min, Brian Evans, Alex Harring, Darla Mercado, Tanaya Macheel Organizations: Starbucks, Computer, Chesapeake Energy, Caesars Entertainment, Caesars, Revenue, Diamondback Energy Locations: LSEG

☆ 3 questions to ask yourself if you want to cut down on ultra-processed foods, according to a dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ultra-processed foods are linked to health problems such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Ultra-processed foods tend to be made from ingredients you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen and are manufactured using industrial techniques. "I think we're getting too bogged down with the term ultra-processed food, we just need to make it a bit simpler," Patel told Business Insider. It's also very important to look at food labels, Patel said, so that you actually know what you're eating. Ultra-processed foods make up 73% of the US food supply.

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☆ Kraft Heinz's CEO has a clean-eating lifestyle at odds with all that processed food — but he insists it shares his health mission
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kraft Heinz CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera's healthy lifestyle seems at odds with his company's processed products. Food giant Kraft Heinz is aiming to offer customers healthier products and improve the nutritional value of some of its staple items, such as ketchup, he said. Research has linked the consumption of ultra-processed foods to increased risk of health issues, the BMJ medical journal has said. AdvertisementAbrams Rivera told The Journal that the processing of many of Kraft Heinz's products was necessary to supply a growing population, however. Nevertheless, the CEO said he remained committed to cutting sodium and sugar from Kraft Heinz's products, per The Journal.

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☆ Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade. This photo illustration shows what the private rooms will look like. Japan RailwaysThey will be located in the green cars, which are the first-class, more expensive cars on Shinkansen trains. Travelers who have purchased a JR Rail pass will still need to pay extra to use the private rooms. The Tokaido line was Japan’s first-ever high speed rail line, making its debut in 1964.

Persons: CNN —, CNN’s Junko Ogura Organizations: CNN, Japan Rail, Japan Railways, Travelers Locations: Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Spotify, JetBlue, Danaher, General Motors and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

General Motors — Shares rose more than 4% after the automaker exceeded analysts' expectations for its first-quarter results . General Motors posted adjusted earnings of $2.62 per share on revenue of $43.01 billion. Danaher — The life sciences firm popped more than 7% after beating analysts' expectations for its first-quarter results. Spotify — The streaming music company surged 16% after easily topping earnings expectations . KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded Sunnova Energy to sector weight from overweight, citing caution on residential solar names particularly ahead of first-quarter earnings.

Persons: General Motors, JetBlue's, LSEG, Nucor, Danaher, Sherwin, Williams, Sunnova, LKQ, MSCI, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Sarah Min, Jesse Pound Organizations: General Motors, General, GE Aerospace —, GE, PepsiCo, Novartis, JetBlue Airways —, Spotify, JPMorgan, Sunnova Energy, KeyBanc, FactSet Locations: U.S, LSEG . Cleveland, Cleveland

☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: General Motors, GE Aerospace, Novartis, JetBlue and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The results were better than analysts' expectations of 65 cents per share on revenues of $15.14 billion, according to LSEG. UPS posted $1.43 adjusted earnings per share while analysts had estimated $1.29 earnings per share, according to LSEG. Danaher — The life sciences firm popped more than 8% after beating analysts expectations for its first-quarter results. Spotify — Shares rallied 8.4% after the music streaming company's first-quarter revenues beat analysts' expectations. Sherwin-Williams reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.17, missing the FactSet consensus estimate of $2.22.

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☆ PepsiCo earnings beat estimates as international demand boosts sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

PepsiCo on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts' expectations, despite a recall of some Quaker Foods cereal and bars that dented U.S. volume. The company's organic revenue, which excludes acquisitions, divestitures and foreign exchange, increased 2.7% in the quarter. The company's food division saw its volume decrease 0.5%, while its beverage segment reported flat volume. The Quaker Foods recall dented Pepsi's organic volume by roughly 1%. For the full year, the company is expecting organic revenue will rise at least 4% and core constant currency earnings per share will climb at least 8%.

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