It started with New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark’s recent article on a New York City restaurant serving guacamole that’s made using fresh English peas in addition to avocados. Twitter exploded, mostly in outrage. Even President Obama weighed in with: “respect the NYT, but not buying peas in guac. onions, garlic, hot peppers. classic.” Still, a host of food and recipe bloggers started publishing their own avocado-less “mockamole” creations....

Myth: Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are your best optionsFact: Yes, they’re great over-the-counter options, but they’re not your only ones. If you find them irritating, or plain ol’ ineffective, there are alternatives. Just look at a recent review published in Nutrition Communications concluding that seaweed can reduce the production of pore-clogging sebum, minimizing breakouts. “Botanical ingredients (and antioxidants) can also help acne,” says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., dermatologist in New York City, and Prevention advisor....

Here’s a reason not to skip deodorant in the morning, other than the obvious favor you’re doing your coworkers: Simply applying deodorant is enough to boost the way you feel about yourself, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science. Among a group of people who judged themselves to be heavier than they actually were, applying deodorant improved the accuracy of their self-assessment, the study shows....

[sidebar]What is your comfort “go-to”? French fries? Ice Cream? Fried Chicken? Mashed potatoes smothered in gravy? Who doesn’t need a little gentle care and feeding in our “always on” environment? Every now and then, you have got to give yourself some love and care. Right? Skeletons In My Closet: Secrets Real Women Hide From Men In our current environment, a large portion of society remains on continual high alert, both in terms of mind and body....

(Ditch processed foods and try cooking the naturally sweet, salty, and satisfying meals in Prevention’s Eat Clean, Lose Weight & Love Every Bite!) We searched Instagram for the best ways to #EatTheRainbow at your next summer gathering while still eating clean. From appetizers and booze to salads and mains, here are six delicious ideas for brightening up your buffet table: 1. Chop up a multicolored slaw. Creamy coleslaws from the store are often doused in mayo-based dressings, but prep your own and you can make it both healthier and more colorful....

But you don’t have to give up fries, by any means! Creative, health-conscious bloggers have found these 6 clever ways that aren’t the boring old sweet-potato fries (which can be just as bad for you as regular fries) to give you all the crispy creaminess you crave with less of the bad stuff. Acorn Squash FriesMedia Platforms Design Team Cut some acorn squash into strips and roast it, and voilà: delicious, low-cal fries you can enjoy any time....

That’s why we’re big fans of this simple move that takes pressure off your lower back and elongates the spine. Do it before bed for a natural way to unwind and relax. ​ ​ MORE: 30-Second Fix For Hip Pain

Take Our Survey & Win A Year Of Snacks Delivered To Your Door! But when you stop and think about it, there are undeniable perks to being single. So in honor of National Singles Week, we’ve rounded up some little known (study-backed) benefits of swinging solo that will have you rejoicing over your hiatus from the dating pool. 5 Unique First Date Ideas To Try Tonight You Stay Trim And Fit When we get comfortable in our relationships, we tend to get a little too comfortable in our diets....

“Your bowel movements are the only real marker you have about what your GI health is like,” says Anish Sheth, M.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist at Penn Medicine’s Center for Digestive Health. Getting familiar with what’s normal for you in terms of stool shape, consistency, and texture can help you better take care of your body and pick up on any changes that may signal a bigger problem. If something is off with your digestive health, being able to reference the Bristol Stool Chart ensures that both you and your doctor are on the same page about what, exactly, is landing in the toilet, without having to bring in a stool sample....

The science behind longevity is continuously emerging. But until researchers figure out how to coax our cells to reverse their steady march toward death, here’s a snapshot of what we know now. MORE: The Trick That Makes You Think Food Tastes Better Your personality affects how long you’ll live. In The Longevity Project, one of the largest studies if its kind that spanned eight decades, Stanford researchers Howard S. Friedman and Leslie R....