Are Cucumbers A Vegetables Or A Fruit Nutritionists Explain

For the most part, if something from the produce section is savory, there’s a safe bet that it’s a veggie. And if something is sweet, it’s most likely a fruit. But every once in a while there’s a food that throws things for a loop. Case in point: avocados and tomatoes. Both are clearly savory foods, but they’re also technically fruits. Another food that’s up for debate is cucumbers. It’s almost always referred to as a vegetable—never a fruit—but what is it really?...

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 717 words · Maria Watters

Author Mary Alice Monroe Explains How Sea Turtles Changed Her Life

I am a Turtle Lady. That’s an affectionate, old-timey term I own proudly as a volunteer of the Island Turtle Team of Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina. There are thousands of volunteers up and down the southeastern coast. Seven species of sea turtles swim in our oceans. Several species nest in Florida. But on the coast of South Carolina, the loggerheads nest. These ancient mariners have traveled our seas for 100 million years, but due largely to man-created problems, such as trawl nets, longline fishing hooks, loss of nesting habitat, poaching and climate change, the loggerheads have been placed on the “threatened” list in the U....

December 26, 2022 · 7 min · 1281 words · Allan Valles

Bel Air Season 2 Release Date Cast Trailer Spoilers

Bel-Airstars newcomer Jabari Banks, who is a perfect fit for the role of Will: In real life, he previously attended Philadelphia’s University of the Arts—plus, he’s a rapper and basketball player. “I’m just leaning into who I am," Banks toldGeeks of Color. “Being from where I am…Sometimes it does get real and I have to step away.” Luckily, he has a supportive mentor in Will Smith himself. “Will was very supportive early on," Banks added....

December 26, 2022 · 7 min · 1391 words · Heather Reynosa

Best Apple Cyber Monday Sales 2022 Airpods Ipads Watches

And we’d bet that many of these items, plus MacBooks and the always stylish AirPods Max, are on your list or the ones that you’re shopping for. But you don’t need to pay full price this close to the holidays. Apple products are seeing plenty of discounts this season, and you don’t have to wait for Black Friday. Many AirPods are already down to all-time-lows, with iPads and Macs following that lead....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 681 words · Elliot Kuter

Best Ballet Movies All Time Great Films About Ballet

Here are 12 of the best ballet movies ever. Best ballet movies 1. The RedShoes(1948) The gold standard of ballet pictures. Widely regarded as one of the best British films ever, Michael Powell’s impressionistic masterpiece stars Moira Shearer as a ballerina torn between love and the demands of her art. Powell was one of the most respected filmmakers of his time, his career tragically derailed following 1960’s Peeping Tom, an early slasher that was simply too shocking for audiences of the time (it’s now regarded as an all-timer, like The Red Shoes)....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 679 words · Sean Veile

Best Over The Counter Hearing Aids At Walmart

The retail giant has announced that, starting this week, they will be selling an assortment of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids from trusted brands at a more affordable price range. For the first time, customers aged 18 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy a hearing aid at Walmart without a medical exam or fitting adjustment needed by an audiologist, which can help further increase the savings. This development follows a move by the FDA this summer that finalized a rule establishing a new category of OTC hearing aids that customers can buy without a medical exam or audiologist fitting....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 506 words · Ricky Beauford

Bethenny Frankel Calls For A Kardashian Intermission

The full episode about Frankel’s “most controversial opinion yet,” per the Spotify description, runs almost 20 minutes long with ads, but the CEO & Founder of Skinnygirl products teased the episode on Instagram with a few selected video clips she shot while recording. “We need a Kardashian intermission,” she said gravely at the start of the first slide of the carousel. The clip appears to be edited, jumping to another part of the episode where she continued, “and I’ve honestly been afraid to say it....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 427 words · George Folta

Birkenstock Boston Restock Details And Where To Buy

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. Boston Birkenstocks Restock Guide Why are the Boston Birkenstocks so popular? Celebs like Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Kristen Stewart have been rocking the casually-cool clog with jeans and leggings for a minute now and Gen Zers on TikTok have jumped in on the trend....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 729 words · Sheldon Bills

Blake Lively Shares Joyful Photos From Family Trip To The Happiest Place On Earth

The carousel of photos features a selfie of the Lively sisters as they pose in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. Other snapshots include Lively posing with Jasmine from Aladdin and Jessie from Toy Story, in front of the rollercoaster, and even with some stormtroopers as she got ready to board the Rise of the Resistance Star Wars ride. Although Lively doesn’t actually celebrate her birthday for about two more weeks, many fans and celebrity friends took to the comments to send their wishes....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 236 words · Robert Harris

Brandy S Net Worth In 2021 How Much Brandy Made For Moesha The Game Agt Dwts

Brandy then went on to take over reality TV, appearing on Dancing with the Stars and serving as both a Season 1 judge on America’s Got Talent and a battle advisor on The Voice. Is there anything this 42-year-old singer-actress can’t do? Nope. In fact, she’s poised to make a splash all over again in the role on the new ABC musical drama Queens: Alongside fellow actresses and R&B icons Eve and Naturi Naughton (plus actress/model Nadine Velazquez), she co-stars as a member of a fictional 90s girl group that reunites to attempt a comeback....

December 26, 2022 · 5 min · 1013 words · David Caminiti

Breathwork Benefits Types Of Breathwork And How To Do It

What is breathwork? Breathwork is a broad term for the different types of breathing techniques available to reduce stress, calm your mind, energize your body, bring clarity and inspiration, and allow you to go deeper into yourself, says Maureen Malone, owner of the New York and Philadelphia Rebirthing Center. The term can refer to yogic breathing, meditation breathing techniques or various forms of pranayama techniques (mostly used in yoga),” she explains....

December 26, 2022 · 10 min · 1935 words · Michael Smith

Carole Baskin S Husbands All About Don Lewis Howard Baskin

“My husband and I look forward to seeing Kate McKinnon and Kyle McLaughlin’s portrayal of us, even though we expect it will be a parody based on the trailer,” Baskin told Metro in January 2022 of the series. “Both are talented actors and I expect Joe vs Carole will be a lot more entertaining than the situation was in real life.” The cat’s also out of the bag when it comes to Baskin’s take on Tiger King; in a blog post two years ago, she slammed that series for having “the sole goal of being as salacious and sensational as possible....

December 26, 2022 · 6 min · 1159 words · Stephanie Merritt

Carrie Ann Inaba Shares An Exclusive Behind The Scenes Look At How She Glammed Up For Dancing With The Stars Semifinals

“In honor of the semifinals of season 31, and our brilliant semi-finalists, I was excited to wear a very classic but also very modern gown by David Koma,” Carrie Ann shared. “This new season on Disney+ has been quite special. The whole show has renewed vigor and excitement and we have merged the old Dancing with the Stars and made it fresh and new again. So, that is the message behind this dress....

December 26, 2022 · 5 min · 956 words · Alexander Higginbotham

Cedric The Entertainer S Net Worth 2021 How Much Money He Makes From Acting Comedy Hats And Hosting

Following his appearance at the 2005 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., then–first lady Laura Bush said he was “probably the funniest person” she had ever met. Here are some fun facts about the former insurance adjuster from Jefferson City, Missouri. What is Cedric the Entertainer’s real name? Cedric the Entertainer was born Cedric Antonio Kyles. He made his acting debut as the Cowardly Lion in a revival production of The Wiz at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1995....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 724 words · George Robinson

Chrissy Teigen Posts Baby Pictures Of John Legend For His Birthday

On Wednesday, Chrissy Teigen took to Instagram to post a shoutout for her husband’s 44th birthday, and the endearing message came with an extra special treat for fans of the musician—three throwback photos from his childhood. “happy birthday to the best man everyone knows. we love you too much!!!” the Cravings author captioned the images. In the first snap, the “All of Me” crooner appeared in tot version wearing a Mickey Mouse tee and smiling into the camera, splitting opinions in the comments as to which child of his looks more like him....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 267 words · Tommie Lawrence

Christmas Scavenger Hunt Ideas And Printables

If you don’t want to do all the work involved in creating your own scavenger hunt, you have a few pre-made options to choose from. With Parade’s Christmas Day Scavenger Hunt, we wrote up all the riddles (and places to put them!) for you. Just print out the downloadable below and cut each strip (each Clue) or copy each clue word for word on individual pieces of paper if that’s easier....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 365 words · Ernest Rios

Cinnamon Benefits Health Benefits Of Cinnamon Tea And More

More than that, this spice that comes from trees has been used in traditional medicine for ages (it is actually reported that this began as far back as 2800 BC). If you’re looking to add cinnamon into your daily routine—maybe you heard of the health benefits—there are a few things you should know before you stir a spoonful into some hot water to make your own calming cup of cinnamon tea, including what kind to look for and how much is safe to consume....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 734 words · Robert Thompson

Courteney Cox Gives Her 80S Ad A Hilarious Update

“Did your life completely change because of menopause?” Cox asked, following up with, “Still getting hot flashes? Let me tell it to ya straight.““Menopause will change the way you feel about getting older. Menopause will eat you alive. It’s horrible. Nothing else can do that,” she continued. “Plus, you get the added bonus of drier skin, and getting bald patches,” she quipped. “Now that’s something.” She ended the spoof by saying, “Remember, there is nothing good about menopause....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 216 words · Faith Paya

Dancing With The Stars Pro Cheryl Burke Tests Positive For Covid 19

Burke made an announcement about her diagnosis in an Instagram video posted on Sunday night. She revealed she had been feeling run down throughout rehearsals that weekend. As a precaution, she got tested and found a positive test, despite being fully vaccinated. “I am positive, which means I have COVID,” she said emotionally in the video. “I’ve been feeling progressively worse. The PCR test came back, and it came back positive, and I just feel so bad....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 315 words · Bruce Scanlan

Dancing With The Stars Week 5 The Complete Lineup Of Songs And Dances For Grease Night 2021

The 11 remaining celebrities and their pro dancers will perform to songs from Grease and inspired by the film, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton John as star-crossed couple Danny Zuco and Sandy Olsson. Keeping with the theme of the night, there will be special appearances by, Olivia Newton-John, Frankie Avalon singing “Beauty School Dropout” live in the ballroom as well as a surprise appearance by an original Pink Lady herself, Didi Conn, who played Frenchie in the film....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 432 words · Charles Saballos