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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 13:02 ISTFor those who enjoy structured eating, intermittent fasting can remain a viable option. For others, regular meals and mindful calorie management may be equally effectiveSome researchers argue that intermittent fasting may influence other metabolic markers, such as blood sugar regulation, hunger hormones, or inflammatory processes, though evidence remains mixed. (Getty Images)Intermittent fasting has been marketed as a metabolic “hack” for burning fat faster, resetting hormones, and accelerating weight loss. From social media influencers to fitness apps, methods like the 16:8 window or the 5:2 diet have been promoted as breakthroughs.But a latest international study has…

Alex & SonjaHi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).

Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplash. A new study suggests that mindfulness practices can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, particularly among people who experienced hardship early in life, such as childhood abuse or neglect. The research, published in the journal Health Psychology, highlights the potential of mindfulness as a simple, non-drug approach to improving mental health. The study was led by Eric Loucks, a professor at Brown University and director of its Mindfulness Center. His team enrolled 201 adults and randomly assigned about half of them to take part in a program called Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction. The other participants received enhanced usual…

60 Hi, I’m back with another look back of August. I’ve really started looking forward to these monthly lookbacks that I started earlier this summer. I enjoy reading your comments about your month gone by. I’ve seen people do mini versions of this on social media but I always thought it was a little too “I” centric and stayed away from them. But now I see these capturing moments into memories. Especially, because I hear people say how fast time is flying by. I’m usually a very present person. But even I forget what happened yesterday or the week before.…

Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDNKey PointsRegistered dietitians say skipping breakfast is the No. 1 habit to break for weight loss.Skipping breakfast can make you eat more later on and lead to blood sugar spikes.Instead, plan your meals ahead and include plenty of protein and vegetables.It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But when it comes to losing weight, many people skip the morning meal to jump-start weight loss.However, registered dietitians beg to differ. In fact, they tell us that the most important morning habit to break for weight loss is skipping breakfast.…

A few years back, I shared this incredible almond flour banana bread, and it got TONS of rave reviews from AK readers. After that, I figured it was time to try another version that was just as unbelievably delicious. So I set out on a quest to make a banana bread that tasted exactly like a fudgy brownie. It turned out even better than I could’ve imagined and has quickly become one of the most popular quick breads on Ambitious Kitchen! That’s right, this healthy chocolate banana bread truly tastes just like a fudgy brownie, and you’re going to want…

A fund that will see more than £100,000 go towards helping mental health and wellbeing has been launched by West Berkshire Council and Greenham Trust.The new Community Wellbeing Fund hopes to boost mental health and physical activity initiatives in West Berkshire.The new Community Wellbeing Fund will see £110,000 invested into the mental and physical wellbeing of voluntary organisationsThe council and Greenham Trust have joined forces to launch the £110,000 funding pot designed to help the local community and voluntary organisations support residents’ mental health, wellbeing and access to physical activity opportunities across the district.Grants will be awarded on a rolling…

New Delhi: Counting calories. Planning workouts. Trying not to cave when someone brings pastries into the office. Weight loss can start to feel like a full-time job. And then the internet piles on with ten different “best” methods. Keto. Fasting. Low fat. High protein. It’s a lot. Instead of jumping into another restrictive plan, some people are turning to something simpler. Better questions. Smarter planning. Registered dietitian and fitness professional Julie shared in her 1 May 2025 Instagram post how using ChatGPT as a “free digital coach” can make fat loss feel less chaotic and more structured, if you know…

Alex & SonjaHi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).

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