Jimmie Allen and wife Alexis Gale announce separation, baby news: ‘Life changes’

Country music musician Jimmie Allen is experiencing several life transitions, including he and his wife Alexis Gale’s separation.

In an Instagram post Friday Allen wrote that “after much thought” he and Gale had made the decision to separate. He also shared that their family would be expanding.

“As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year,” he wrote. “Our number one priority is and will always be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy and loved and we remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one

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Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and chocolate candies!

Easter is right around the corner and these carrot cake cupcakes make the perfect festive treat! The cutest little desserts that are not only delicious, but make such a great addition to your holiday table. These carrot cake cupcakes are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour, shredded carrots, coconut oil in place of butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. The cupcakes are topped

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Sugar And Its Natural Substitutes


Added sugar has been linked to many serious diseases, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Fortunately, there are many ways to sweeten foods without adding sugar. There are many natural sweeteners that people often use instead of sugar. These include coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup and molasses. While these natural sweeteners may contain more nutrients than regular sugar, your body still metabolizes them in the same way.

The natural sweeteners listed below are slightly ‘less bad’ than regular sugar. Nevertheless, they are still forms of sugar.

Why sugar is bad for you

Sugar interferes with your body’s hormones that

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Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may greatly improve health

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Much is known about the heart-health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, with its heavy focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy oils. But what about the rest of the Mediterranean lifestyle?

Short of lounging on the beaches of southern Italy or an island in Greece, could adopting the focus on relaxed, familial dining, afternoon naps and strong communal bonds also improve health?

A group of researchers explored what would happen if middle-aged and older British adults – who live about 1,500 miles northwest of the Mediterranean Sea and its convivial

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Can We Change How Fast Humans Age? A New Study Is Getting Closer to the Answer

Can we objectively tell how fast we are aging? With a good measure, scientists might be able to change our rate of aging to live longer and healthier lives. Researchers know that some people age faster than others and have been trying to concisely measure the internal physiological changes that lead to worsening health with age.

For years, researchers have been using clinical factors normally collected at physicals, such as hypertension, cholesterol, and weight, as indicators to predict aging. The idea was that these measures could determine whether someone is a fast or slow ager at any point in their

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Eat Yourself Skinny

Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes!

Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes!

Is there anything better than a warm, cozy soup on a chilly winter day? Well, this creamy cauliflower soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with tons of flavor and is so silky smooth that it really hits the spot when craving a comforting meal. If you aren’t watching your carbs, try topping this soup with my delicious homemade seasoned croutons made with rustic whole grain bread that just perfectly soaks

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Yes, Rihanna Is Pregnant Again

Her rep confirmed the news after her performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.



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Rihanna’s fiery red performance at the 2023 Super Bowl didn’t just offer up her biggest hits — and a major fashion serve. Fans on Twitter speculated that the superstar singer was pregnant after they noticed that she was touching her stomach throughout the performance. According to The Hollywood ReporterRihanna is, in fact, pregnant with her second child.

Rihanna left the zipper of her flight suit open to show her belly throughout the set.

Details are still

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Brussels Sprout and Brown Rice Salad

Easy and flavorful sautéed Brussels Sprout and Brown Rice Salad that makes the perfect side dish loaded with garlic, bright lemon flavor and crunchy walnuts!

Easy and flavorful sautéed Brussels Sprout and Brown Rice Salad that makes the perfect side dish loaded with garlic, bright lemon flavor and crunchy walnuts!

This recipe is my take on brussels sprouts, but make it a salad! This dish is garlicky, lemony and the warm fluffy rice tastes amazing with the tender brussels sprout leaves and crunchy walnuts. I am well aware that not everyone is a fan of brussels sprouts (haters where are you??), but I actually find this dish to be a little more palatable for those who don’t really love brussels when the leaves are separated

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