11/14/18 Newsletter: The Truth About Your Turkey

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Spotlight

It’s time to rethink how you purchase your Thanksgiving turkey. You might think you’re shopping smart, but many labels are surprisingly misleading. For example, all turkeys sold in the United States are raised “cage-free,” so that phrase is pretty much meaningless. The same goes for “hormone-free” — the United States Department of Agriculture prohibits the use of hormones on all turkeys.

The Deets: Buy a higher-welfare turkey this Thanksgiving by purchasing your bird from local producers that are Certified Humane or Animal Welfare Approved. Both of these organizations have online search engines that allow you to locate food retailers that sell higher-welfare turkeys near you.

The Bottom Line: Getting your turkey from a Certified Humane manufacturer this Thanksgiving can ensure that you’re not supporting cruel farming practices. It’ll also keep you from unknowingly eating a bunch of added chemicals and colorings when you sit down at your feast. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Fruit Fly Edition

Got a fruit fly problem? Put some fruit or honey in a plastic cup and cover it with plastic wrap, then poke a few holes in the top. Fruit flies, be gone!

Health

Did You Know? You have one of three body types, and the type you have significantly impacts your health. Endomorphs, for instance, are softer and curvier and can have slower metabolisms than ectomorphs, who are long and lean and take much longer to build muscle. [Swirled]

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Career + Finance

Every woman who wants to invest money needs to know about Ellevest. The financial planning and investing app was created with women’s financial roadblocks and goals in mind. When you sign up, you take a questionnaire and receive a complimentary personalized portfolio. From there, you can start investing as much (or as little) as you’d like. [Swirled]

TED Talk Of The Day: Adam Grant’s “The Surprising Habits Of Original Thinkers” is worth a watch if you’re hoping to start your own company one day. The inspirational video discusses how other creative thinkers find their best ideas and how they break through the bad ones. [Swirled]

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Food + Drink

Certain foods should never go in the freezer. When potatoes get super cold, their starches turn to sugar, which will make those taters gritty when they thaw. And don’t even think about throwing cheese in the freezer. The ice crystals can damage a cheese’s composition and make it taste awful. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day: An easy, breezy sun-dried tomato and pesto quiche is the perfect way to begin your workday. This golden brown quiche combines eggs with milk, Greek yogurt for a little tang, pesto, Parmesan cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. We’re drooling just thinking about it… [Swirled]

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Travel

Amsterdam is a dream destination, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. We did the math, and it’s possible to do it on the cheap. Eat at spots like Pepperwortel, which is a steal for lunch, and get your happy hour fix at Waterkant. An Airbnb will be your cheapest option for where to stay, and good news — the best stuff to do during the day is free. [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day: For $46 a night, you and two of your travel buddies can stay at a cabin Airbnb in one of the most scenic parts of Santa Cruz. Go hiking in nearby Forest of Nisene Marks State Park while still being just an 8-minute drive from some of California’s most beautiful beaches. [Swirled]

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