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Did You Know!

Cut Calories

According to this article by the The New York Times: “Adults consistently consume more food when given larger portions, plates or silverware, a large review of studies has found.” To avoid overeating at mealtimes, try switching out large dinner plates for slightly smaller ones.

Stephanie Holmes

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Did You Know?

The tomato is the world’s most popular fruit. And yes, just like the brinjal and the pumpkin, botanically speaking it is a fruit, not a vegetable. More than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced per year, 16 million tons more than the second most popular fruit, the banana. Apples are the third most popular (36 million tons), then oranges (34 million tons) and watermelons (22 million tons).

https://didyouknow.org/tomatoes/

Foods That Cause Gastrointestinal Issues

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/3-worst-foods-that-cause-an-unhealthy-gut-from-a-seattle-gastroenterologist/ar-AA12Bm0R?ocid=windirect&cvid=1db5dbf08bb94dbe87b57256a4cac981

“The foods you eat determine the type of bacteria that grow in your gut,” says Dr. Damman. “Healthy foods that grow healthy bacteria will make factors that grow healthy gut cells. This means less ‘leaky gut,’ less inflammation, and a healthier body overall.”

Kiersten Hickman

Benefits Of Pumpkin

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/pumpkin-season-is-coming-discover-all-the-health-benefits-of-pumpkins-for-your-skin-hair-and-immune-system/ar-AA118dWF?ocid=windirect&cvid=c5e4aaefc3ca4288ac9e04c128e3cf8d
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/pumpkin-season-is-coming-discover-all-the-health-benefits-of-pumpkins-for-your-skin-hair-and-immune-system/ar-AA118dWF?ocid=windirect&cvid=c5e4aaefc3ca4288ac9e04c128e3cf8d

Lattes, stews, soups, and even desserts... everything is better if it tastes like pumpkin spice! But what is even better is that pumpkins are actually a powerhouse of nutrients for our bodies – even the seeds are packed full of minerals and vitamins. Indeed, the health benefits of pumpkins are so numerous that an article might not be enough!

Caitlin Havener

How To Transition Plants From One Season To Another

Houseplants can be finicky. That’s because when they’re growing in a pot, they don’t get the same interaction with other species or the same type of soil as outdoor plants. Try as we might, we just can’t quite mimic the environment plants have outside. But there are some things we can do to ease the stress of the transition from outdoors to inside, and keep them thriving all winter long.

Becca Lewis
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/how-to-transition-your-plants-indoors-for-winter/ar-AA12m19b?ocid=windirect&cvid=02ee32aa5dfb452ca0e9fef8b17ade7a

Our Amazing World In Video

Creepy Animal Facts

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/disturbing-animal-facts-that-will-creep-you-out/ss-AAZLQ5v?ocid=windirect&cvid=374eb5dd077c476aaca4db2a36ae975b

The world is full of fascinating animals that have unique characteristics. Some just happen to be pretty terrifying and strange! From eating their own eggs to cannibalism, these animals have some creepy behaviors that will make you cringe, and possibly never put your foot out in the wild ever again…

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