A cup of cooked buckwheat has 4 grams of fiber. Much of it is the soluble type, which may help reduce cholesterol levels. It’s also rich in resistant starch. This form of carbohydrate is similar to fiber in that it isn’t digested, so it doesn’t raise blood sugar (glucose), and it acts as a prebiotic,…
At most large retailers you’ll find at least a dozen slide-in ranges to choose from, some with fancier features than others. But what’s most important is a slide-in range’s ability to perform some very basic tasks really, really well, day in and day out. That’s why we recommend slide-ins only if they meet the following…
Daily: To prevent the growth of mold and other contaminants, we recommend rinsing, towel-drying, and refilling your humidifier’s tank with fresh water every day. Weekly: Give the tank and the well a deep cleaning once a week, as outlined below. We suggest using white vinegar, because it’s inexpensive, you probably have some in your pantry,…
Lifestyle tweaks can help prevent UTIs from developing. As a rule, you should be urinating every 4 to 6 hours during the day to empty your bladder. “Urine in the bladder is a good medium for bacteria to grow in, like stagnant water,” Ayoub says. And drinking plenty of fluids—aim for 50 to 70 ounces…
Powder laundry detergents make up a small portion of the laundry detergent market, so many people may not even know that they still exist. If you didn’t grow up using the powders at home and go out of your way to look for them, you may never see them. According to a 2019 article in…
Leah Feiger: So Trump brings Musk out, he calls him a truly incredible guy. Musk literally jumps into the air on stage, in what was captured in honestly one of the cringiest photos that I’ve seen online maybe this year, and then Musk talks to the crowd for a couple of minutes. What does he…
The Meta Quest 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a massive improvement over its predecessor in almost every category—save price. It has improved specs across the board—slightly higher resolution, a faster processor, more RAM, and the option for up to 512 GB of internal storage—but the biggest change is mixed reality upgrade. The previous model, the…
CR tests stick vacuums from brands that include Bissell, Dirt Devil, Dyson, Electrolux, Hoover, Kenmore, LG, Miele, Samsung, Shark, Tineco, and others. Our vacuum buying guide dives into more details on how we test different types of vacuums. Here’s how we assess vacuum performance in the following areas: Bare floors: In separate tests, we scatter…
Sourdough’s long fermentation and rising time leads to changes in the bread that don’t occur in conventional yeast-leavened bread. These changes may have health benefits for some people, especially those with certain digestive issues. The microbes in the starter break down some of the gluten, the main protein in wheat flour, so sourdough is somewhat…
Even though my hunt for a plastic rotisserie bag was a flop, I wasn’t foolish enough to leave Costco without at least one rotisserie chicken, which cost me $4.99 and could feed two hungry people. My chicken was packaged in its traditional hard-plastic shell and tray (others come in clamshell packaging). I shook it like…