For 30 days this month we’re exploring Whole30, the 30-day reset and refocus on whole foods. Whole30 isn’t a diet or a judgment of foods as “good and bad.” It’s actually a short-term reset that has helped many of our readers cook more and figure out the foods that make them feel their best. Read more about our coverage here.

A solid Whole30 breakfast is all about getting back to the basics and filling yourself with a balanced, wholesome meal before your day kicks into high gear. While the program does not allow yogurt or cereal and milk, breakfast favorites like eggs, along with fruits and vegetables, are easy foods to lean on. Here are 20 of our favorite breakfast recipes that are Whole30-approved.

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Your smoothie is only as good as the things you put in it. And I should know: I’m a nutritionist and dietitian who understands the importance of eating good food and how it fits into a busy lifestyle. Because you want said blended drink to actually fill you up, here are a few no-fail steps I’ve learned for building the ideal smoothie.

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The first optical illusion of the year has arrived, courtesy of a Reddit user who shared a blurry image of sliced deli ham under the Mildly Interesting subreddit. While we’re all pretty sick of hearing about the next “The Dress,” this ham photo caught our attention. I mean, just look at it!

We need to know: Is the image really blurry or is it a bunch of thin slices of ham, shot in focus, creating the illusion of a blurry image?

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For 30 days this month we’re exploring Whole30, the 30-day reset and refocus on whole foods. Whole30 isn’t a diet or a judgmental labeling of foods as “good and bad.” It’s actually a simple reset that has helped many of our readers cook more and figure out the foods that make them feel their best. Read more about our coverage here.

We’re big fans of the pressure cooker, so it’s no surprise that we love leaning on it to help us prepare Whole30-friendly recipes. The 30-day plan calls for a lot of pressure cooker-friendly foods like eggs and meat, which means utilizing one allows you to get your meals on the table in less time. Whether it’s smoky pulled pork or creamy coconut chicken curry, here are seven great pressure-cooker recipes that are Whole30-friendly.

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From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: An Outdated Kitchen Goes Clean and Classic

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Smoothies are a fast and delicious way to pack many nutrients into one quick-sipping glass. Whether you’re running out the door at the start of your day, or seeking an afternoon pick-me-up, blended concoctions make it easy to slurp up the vitamins.

But smoothies aren’t just liquid fruit and vegetables. When you boost your smoothies with hearty ingredients, they can keep you satisfied and energized for longer periods of time. Here are five smoothies that prove smoothies can be hearty as well as wholesome, and filling as well as fresh.

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Produce variety drops off the cliff in winter. But as seasonal vegetables dwindle to a hardy few, citrus diversity explodes. Year-round stalwarts like lemons, limes, and Valencia oranges are joined by seasonal favorites like tangerines, mandarins, Cara Caras, blood oranges, and grapefruit.

Working the dizzying array of winter citrus into dishes both savory and sweet is an excellent way to keep your winter kitchen from growing dull.

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From Apartment Therapy → I’m Taking on Dryuary and Abstaining from Alcohol for the Month

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When my son first started eating solid foods, I like to think I was pretty relaxed. I puréed meatloaf or whatever else I made for dinner, gave him the same full-fat yogurt I already kept in the house, and let him have his way with leftover coconut rice.

I was, however, petrified about peanut butter. I waited until his 9-month doctor appointment, and fed him a tiny spoonful under the watchful eye of my pediatrician, lest he have a negative reaction. I had always heard introducing peanuts to babies too early was dangerous, and the last thing I wanted to do was have an allergic reaction on my hands without a medical professional there to take care of it.

According to new research, however, I could have introduced peanuts earlier.

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Earlier this week, I professed my love for mismatched mugs. I love opening my cabinet to find a bunch of random colors and shapes. Even more, I love that each mug reminds me of a different person, event, or place.

And you guys totally agreed with me! Some of you love mismatched mugs so much, you felt compelled to leave a comment. And some of you even shared pics of your own mugs on Instagram. Take a look.

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