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the EYWC wellness edit Alicia Pope Hey Reader, You’ve probably heard the government is shut down again, and it's now tied for the second-longest in history. The main disagreement? Whether to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits: the financial help that allows millions of Americans to buy private health insurance if their job doesn’t provide it. Think small businesses and independent contractors. We talk a lot about food and lifestyle here, but even with the cleanest diet, you still...
the EYWC wellness edit Alicia Pope Hey Reader, It has been a wild week, which has left me craving some healthy comfort food. And while I'm working on perfecting my recipe for protein-rich pulled pork mac and cheese and home-made healthier snickers, I want to share a tried and true classic cookie that is super easy to make and very delicious. It also makes me appreciate the small, little habits that help me deal with the craziness of the modern world and keep stress at bay (or at least more at...
the EYWC wellness edit Alicia Pope Hey Reader, I shared a video recently on my Instagram of a guy making McDonald’s at home with all the preservatives and additives. It was funny, and also eye-opening. You can watch it here. Watching this video, it’s easy to think: “If we just ban preservatives, pesticides, and additives, the problem will be solved.” But history shows that’s not how it works. When BPA was banned, it was replaced with BPS and BPF, which are just as harmful. Trans fats were...