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Dear Summer, We Need to Talk:I’ve Met Someone Else. His Name Is Soup. Summer, I have to tell you something, and this is difficult. We had a good run. There were long evenings, fresh vegetables, iced drinks, and days when turning on the stove felt completely unreasonable. But lately, things have changed. The mornings are colder. The sun is disappearing earlier. I caught myself looking for a …

Skip the Tea Bag: An Easy Way to Brew Loose Tea Without Plastic-Containing Bags Making tea should be simple: herbs, hot water, a favorite cup, and a few minutes to steep. But have you ever wondered what your tea bag is actually made from? Although many tea bags look like paper, some contain synthetic materials such as polypropylene, nylon, PET, or other polymers. Even some paper-style tea bags may …

Why the Kidneys Matter: Strength, Energy, the Low Back & Legs Your kidneys are remarkable organs that work quietly every day to help keep your body in balance. Most people know that the kidneys filter the blood and produce urine. But their role extends much further. Healthy kidneys help regulate fluids and minerals, participate in blood pressure regulation, help the body produce red blood cell …

Things That Happen Every Fall That Nobody Warns You About Fall looks so peaceful in pictures. Pretty leaves. Cozy sweaters. Hot drinks. A beautiful bowl of soup. It's a trap. Here’s what fall actually looks like. 1. Nobody Knows What to Wear It's 38 degrees at breakfast, so you put on a sweater and jacket. By 2 p.m., it's 72 and you're carrying everything you own. Pick a temperatur …