Spicy foods—aka, foods that burn—have always divided people. You either love them, avoid them, or tolerate them. For those who enjoy spice, like Amanda Sauceda, RD, registered dietitian, they often say the heat from chili peppers adds interest to the meal. If you’re attempting to cut down on salt, try introducing a heat component, Sauceda says. Like most people, Sauceda had to grow her tolerance for spiciness over time, and it eventually bloomed into enjoyment. Each person’s tolerance for...

Number two will surprise you. As plant parents, our to-do list can keep growing if we’re not careful and efficient. While we get advice from fellow plant owners, social media groups, and online forums, it’s hard to know which to-dos are really necessary to keep our houseplants in tip-top condition. To help, we sought out houseplant experts to share the routine habits they really swear by. Surprisingly, both of these experts are big believers in simplifying care routines for plant parents,...

The answer may surprise you. Key Takeaways The two-alarm method is about facilitating a gentler wake-up process. It allows the body to gradually transition from sleep to wakefulness, reducing sleep inertia. Proper implementation is crucial for the method to be effective. This includes limiting the number of alarms, keeping the time between alarms short, and potentially using separate devices. If a single alarm already works well for you, there is no need to change your routine. My husband...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Earlier this year, a viral video made the rounds on TikTok about an infamous plate of carbonara served at a theme park in Japan that left the video creator with diarrhea and intense stomach pain. In the video's comment section, multiple viewers shared similar experiences from their vacations, one person referring to it as "the forbidden carbonara." This sparked a debate over...