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☆ Jim Gaffigan lost 50 pounds and says gardening helps him eat healthier
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementBesides taking Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug, Jim Gaffigan found that gardening benefited his health. He said gardening encouraged him to eat healthier and helped him achieve his fitness goals. Advertisement"I've always been kind of a compulsive eater," he said in the magazine's "Eat Like" video segment. "Big thing that made me eat healthier is I started gardening," he added. Since his doctor suggested taking the drug two years ago, Gaffigan has lost 50 pounds.

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☆ Thanksgiving meals are expected to be cheaper in 2024 as turkey prices drop
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

And when it comes to Thanksgiving food, it seems Americans are getting relief on their grocery bills this year following a few years of escalating costs. The national average cost for a 16-pound turkey is down 6% from 2023, according to the Farm Bureau. Overall turkey prices have decreased about 4% in the past year, according to the consumer price index. Farmers raised about 205 million turkeys in 2024, down 6% from 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The aggregate impact has been lower turkey prices.

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☆ I'm an Australian living in the US. I love New Orleans, but there have been a few culture shocks along the way.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Ree Winter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementI'm Australian but spend part of the year in New Orleans, and there's been some culture shock. Long before my first visit to New Orleans, I fell in love with the US city's historic culture. I'm still getting used to American coffeeI don't see much drip coffee in Australia, but it's everywhere in the US. I'm used to a certain standard and flavor. Bubbers BB/ShutterstockCompared to what I'm used to in Australia, everything is supersized in the US.

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☆ A busy dad shares his simple meal prep routine that saves time and costs about $2 per meal
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Frozen food last a lot longer, and a chest freezer allows him to store many different meals at once. Cooking enough to feed a family of four for dinner and have leftovers usually requires preparing multiple big meals a week. AdvertisementFreezer-prepping not only gives his family more flexibility on when or what they eat but also saves Laielli money and time to pursue hobbies — a luxury for a busy parent. He saves money in a few waysLaielli said his freezer burritos total about $2 each. He said he saves money by using a lot of dry goods in his cooking, like beans.

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☆ Sabre-toothed ‘kitten’ mummy unearthed in Siberia is first of its kind
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Mindy Weisberger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —A mummified ice age cub from Siberia is the first known mummy of a sabre-toothed cat, and its discovery is generating ripples of excitement among paleontologists. A, B and C reveal views of the mummified Homotherium latidens specimen: A is a thumb claw; B a second digit claw; and С a plantar view. However, the mummy also showed that sabre-toothed cubs differed dramatically from modern lion cubs of a similar age, Lopatin said. Its coat was darker, and its ears were smaller than those of lion cubs; it had longer forelimbs, a larger mouth opening and a more massive neck. Its paw is also more circular than that of a lion cub; in fact, its shape more closely resembles the paw of a bear, Tseng added.

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I’ve collected personal favorites, NBC Select staff picks, and other bestsellers below. SKIP AHEAD Bestselling gifts for new parents | Best gifts for new parents | Why trust NBC Select? Best gifts for new parents in 2024One of the hardest parts of the newborn season for me was finding time (and energy) to get groceries and cook. These socks are from an NBC Select staff-favorite brand and are a Wellness Awards winner. NBC Select Commerce Editor Jordan Bowman reviewed it and could easily sample international blends from India, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.

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☆ Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Jocelyn Solis-Moreira | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

However, experts warn that what they call prolonged sitting on the toilet can harm your health. “When patients present to me with complaints, one of the main areas we have to delve deeply into is spending a lot of time on the toilet,” Xue said. The pelvic floor muscles are another type of muscle weakened from prolonged toilet sitting. “Make sitting on the toilet bowl as uninteresting as possible.”If you’re having trouble relieving yourself, Xue advised quitting after 10 minutes. Worsening constipation or a need to sit on the toilet for a long time may also be a sign of cancer.

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☆ From coffee beans to milk, this Singapore-based startup uses AI to determine ingredient quality
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Shafi Musaddique | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Using its patented digital fingerprint technology, ProfilePrint can rapidly analyze the identity and quality of ingredients, helping agribusinesses save money and time. The problem, he explained, is a system of multiple rounds of physical food samples exchanged between buyer and sellers, replicated across "every part of the supply chain." Machine learning means the technology analyzes food samples at a molecular level and recognizes food quality within seconds. As well predicting the quality and flavor profiles, the company's ingredient quality platform can offer their client various options when it comes to balancing quality with price. Profile Print is not alone within the still embryonic pool of food quality and AI startups.

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Tecoluca, El Salvador CNN —Sunlight pours into the cavernous building. Opened less than two years ago, it is already an iconic feature of the “new El Salvador” of President Nayib Bukele. The cells are meticulously clean — an intentional and stark contrast to the dingy and squalid prisons of El Salvador’s past. He even created his own clique, “Crazy Criminals,” now tattooed across his back, after he returned to El Salvador. Critics inside and outside El Salvador question the veracity of the government’s crime data and claimed success over the gangs.

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☆ I tried 5 different kinds of canned chili, and there's only one I'd eat again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Abigail Abesamis Demarest | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I reviewed five kinds of canned chili from the supermarket to find the best-tasting option. The meat-free version of Amy's was quite tasty, but the Campbell's Chunky chili mac was my favorite. Still, none of these canned versions held a candle to homemade chili. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! I reviewed five kinds of canned chili — Hormel, Wolf Brand, Amy's, Campbell's Chunky, and the Campbell's brand Well Yes — to find the best option.

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☆ I tried 10 ways to make frozen fries better, and there are 9 hacks I'd absolutely do again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Chelsea Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

I tried 10 chef-approved tips for making frozen french fries taste better to see which I'd do again. To see which upgrades are best, I tried out chef-approved hacks for making frozen fries better. Right off the bat, I knew I had to choose my frozen fries wiselyThe thickness of the crinkle fries is ideal for heartier toppings. The zesty, cheesy flavors made these fries really stand out, and I look forward to adding different seasonings and spices to my frozen fries in the future. This is an excellent cheap dinner idea since I only needed a can of chili, cheese, and frozen fries.

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☆ I always keep these 7 high-protein foods in my kitchen. They make it easy to follow my '4/5' rule, which helped me lose 35 pounds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A high-protein diet helped me lose 35 pounds and stay in shape for six years. Staple foods like chicken, Greek yogurt, and chickpeas make following the rule easy. AdvertisementEating a high-protein diet helped me lose 35 pounds six years ago, cut my body fat percentage in half, and keep the weight off. So, I developed a simple strategy for eating enough protein, which I call the "4/5" rule. Here are some of the high-protein foods I always buy to make following the 4/5 rule easy.

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☆ Why your chocolate is more expensive this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Dorian Barranco | Benjamin Nigh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

A huge cocoa shortage has hit the world's top cocoa-growing countries. Now, for the third year in a row, there are not enough cocoa beans to meet global demand. In 2024, cocoa prices soared to all-time highs. But what caused the shortage? And what does this mean for chocolate companies and chocolate lovers?

☆ A fast-changing Chinese coffee market awaits Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Eunice Yoon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this article SBUX Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTPeople seen around the Starbucks coffee store in Shenzhen, China. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe formerly Nasdaq-listed Luckin Coffee ran into accounting issues and went through a de-listing. Starbucks has an express version of its coffee stores in China called Starbucks Now, where most patrons order drinks on the app for pick up. Competition from everywhereOn top of the Chinese coffee rivals, Starbucks is competing with a host of other local chains on tea. With more and more Chinese wanting a daily java fix, grab-and-go coffee is becoming widely available at tea chains and convenient marts.

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☆ Martha Stewart told us the 5 recipes she thinks everyone should learn how to make
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Martha Stewart told Business Insider the recipes she believes everyone should learn to make. Stewart wants her apple pie and lemon meringue pie to be part of her legacy. Stewart's upside-down lemon meringue pie was actually inspired by a recipe for "lemon angel pie" made by her recipe tester's grandmother, Josephine Rege. Stewart has shared recipes for both the upside-down lemon meringue pie and the mile-high lemon meringue pie on her site. Stewart recommends everyone learn how to make her mother's pierogiesStewart's first inspiration in the kitchen was her mother, Martha Kostyra, also known as "Big Martha."

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☆ Bigger portions return to Chipotle after skimping complaints
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Auzinea Bacon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Chipotle customers have complained that portion sizes are all over the map. Frustrated Chipotle customers took to posting on social media this year, accusing the company of skimping on servings. He added that about 10% of stores were outliers in portion sizes and would be re-trained. Chipotle employees were never directed to serve customers less, Niccol said, but the claims prompted a reevaluation of the entire system. He said there’s a been a noticeable shift from previous unhappiness and customers are “really excited” about Chipotle’s new portion sizes.

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☆ A woman lost 75 pounds and kept them off. She made 2 simple changes, while enjoying her favorite foods.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Bertrand made simple lifestyle changes that she actively enjoyed, which resulted in weight loss. Weight loss drugs including Ozempic have also helped dispel the myth that willpower alone is enough to achieve a healthy weight. She decided that it wasn't, and she would try to lose weight. Bertrand shared the two simple changes she made that led her to lose 75 pounds and keep it off without giving up her favorite foods. When she decided to lose weight, she began to notice how other people ate.

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☆ At 80, Jazzercise's founder is thriving. She credits lean protein, weight-lifting, and treating herself to a daily Dr. Pepper.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She eats her protein and veggies along with a daily Dr. Pepper, her favorite treat. Lifting weights keeps her strong and prevents injuryStill a devoted Jazzercise fan, Missett stays active with strength training and walking, too. Her daily morning routine includes 20 minutes of lifting weights, and she isn't afraid to go heavy. She said the routine keeps her back healthy, and being strong helped her recover more quickly from a recent hip replacement. For some people, it's an excuse to stop doing things, but it really shouldn't be because if you keep moving, it really helps most of those things," Missett said.

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Target has joined other big-box retailers in rolling out Thanksgiving meals that it says will cost less than previous years' offerings. Among the bigger cost savings are turkey at $0.79 a pound, 20% lower than last year, Target said. Last week, Target said it will have lowered prices on some 10,000 items in 2024 amid slowing inflation. Walmart said its "inflation-free Thanksgiving meal" features 29 items serving eight people for less than $7 per person — a lower price point than last year's offering, it said. Aldi, the grocery giant, said its 10-person Thanksgiving meal, at less than $47, is priced below what a similar meal would have cost in 2019.

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☆ Target releases its cheapest-ever Thanksgiving meal deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Target is lowering the price of its Thanksgiving meal bundle, adding to the roughly 8,000 products that have been discounted as it attempts to attract inflation-weary shoppers during the holiday season. Target is the latest major retailer to chop the price of its Thanksgiving meal bundle, joining Aldi and Walmart in a holiday price war. Sam’s Club last week announced a Member’s Mark Thanksgiving meal, which feeds up to 10 people for under $100, made up of the warehouse club’s private label products and is delivered already cooked. Food price inflation has moderated substantially during the past year, Consumer Price Index data shows. Gomez said Target customers are buying in bulk to save money, or purchasing smaller items that have cheaper prices compared to their full-sized counterpart.

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☆ What the rising popularity of Yemeni coffee shops say about third places
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | Monica Haider | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Times Square will be home to two other chains, MOKAFÉ and Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. But Yemeni coffee houses have taken up both those trends and boomed. Where did Yemeni coffee shops come from? We own the coffee farms in Yemen, we grew up with the coffee, we loved coffee,” Alhasbani said. “Several Yemeni entrepreneurs are opening coffee houses of their own, each with its own sort of style and atmosphere.”The coffee chains have big ambitions beyond Dearborn.

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We've tested several for our guide to the best espresso machines, and the Jura Z10 ranks as the best super-automatic espresso machine. The Jura Z10 stands alone in the sea of sub-par automatic espresso machines on the market — though not without a few shortcomings of its own. Read on for our thoughts on the Jura Z10 espresso machine. Owen Burke/Business InsiderIn the end, no fully automatic espresso machine we've tried competes with a quality semi-automatic machine and a perfectly dialed burr grinder. But if convenience is your primary concern and you have the budget for it, the Jura Z10 is the best automatic espresso machine on the market.

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Below, I walk through my experience with Atlas Coffee Club and how it helped expand my coffee palate. If your coffee routine has been stuck in a rut, Atlas Coffee Club promises to shake things up with coffee beans from around the world. I brewed Atlas coffee beans from different regions, including India, Guatemala and more. If you’re a coffee novice like me, still trying to refine your palate or learning something new about coffee, try Atlas Coffee Club. I used my years of commerce expertise and my knowledge of coffee and beverages to for this review of Atlas Coffee Club.

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☆ At 95, I'm a gym rat. I stopped drinking wine a decade ago and eat homegrown food.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

David Scott, 95, spends 45 minutes at the gym every other day of the week. He also credited his longevity to eating homegrown produce and said it was half his food intake. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI'm the oldest person at my gymAround a decade ago, I joined Planet Fitness, my local gym. I'm the oldest person in the gym, but I enjoy the company of younger people who encourage and inspire me.

Persons: David Scott, —, I've, didn't, Scott, Lydia Organizations: Service, Health, Fitness, Business Locations: New Hampshire, New England, Colorado, Italy, Kenya

☆ How Hilary Swank spends her 5 to 9 — from meditating to eating every hour and a half
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After her sophomore year of high school, Swank and her mom moved from small-town Washington to LA so she could pursue her dream. Hilary Swank gives an acceptance speech at the Oscars in 2000. In this installment of Business Insider's "5 to 9" series, where celebrities and high-flyers share how they spend the hours they're not working, Swank shared how she keeps fit, what she eats, and how she recharges. AdvertisementBut I'm a big eater, I eat every hour and a half, and think of food as fuel. Being a new mom of twins makes that a little more challenging.

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