Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, filled with great food, drink and adventure. But for actor and producer Jessica Biel, her recent European trip also included a generous dose of mom-shaming. 

Did she forget to lather her son, Silas, up with sunscreen before sailing the Swedish coast? Did she get a little too rowdy and post an expletive-laced rant on Instagram? No. Her crime was so much more innocuous: She let her 3-year-old son grow out his hair. 

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"Please explain to me why a Mother like yourself won't cut your little boys hair ??" one person commented on one of Biel's vacation photos. 

Another wrote, "Why it's that little boy with such a long hair??? Pleaseee cut them off he look like a girl.!" 

Grammatical errors aside, these arguments are just so tired and overdone. Let's lay out some facts: Gender is a social construct, and there are more ways to identify than just "boy" or "girl"; your hair length doesn't define your identity or sexuality; you don't have to — and won't — always agree with someone else's parenting choices. 

Biel, however, doesn't seem to mind the peanut gallery who come after celebrity parents for every little thing. She and husband Justin Timberlake seem totally content doing things their way, like teaching Silas basic sex-education facts early. 

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"We're using technical terms... we shower together and [we say]. 'This is what I've got. This is what you've got.' We just talk about it," Biel said at the 2018 Makers Conference in Los Angeles in February. "I know it's really young, but I really believe that if you start this early, there's no shame." 

If she can be that chill about sex-ed, we can all be a little more relaxed when it comes to other people's kids' hairstyles. Trust us; it'll benefit mankind and your blood pressure. 

Trust is undoubtedly an important part of the practice of medicine. In order to receive treatment or participate in preventative care, patients must have some degree of trust in their physician and believe that they have the skills required to improve or sustain their health. But trust is a two-way street, and it's not uncommon for doctors to simply not believe people — women in particular — when we say we're in pain. 

But why does this happen? Why is it so hard for some doctors to believe women? Is there anything we can do about it? We spoke with experts to find out how to navigate these situations and why it has such an impact on not just our physical well-being, but our mental health as well.

Why does this happen?

Like any complex question, there is no easy, straightforward answer. Every medical professional is different and brings with them varying experiences and training that could impact how they view and treat patients. To start with, it helps to remember that doctors are people too, Shadeen Francis, a marriage and family therapist that specializes in sex therapy and social justice, tells SheKnows.

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“While they are armed with medical knowledge, even the most learned practitioner is still limited by the boundaries of scientific discovery and the extent of their own understanding,” she explains. “Doctors are trained to follow a decision-tree model of diagnosis that rules in or out potential diagnoses based on symptom presentation. When tests results are negative or symptoms don’t match up to a typical presentation, doctors may conclude the absence of a clear physiological explanation means the patient is overreacting, withholding information or lying.”

Dr. Medhat Mikhael, a pain management specialist and medical director of the non-operative program at the Spine Health Center at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, tells SheKnows that doctors may not believe their patients when they say they're in pain for a variety of reasons, including detecting that the patient is attempting to fool the doctor about being in pain. This can be exacerbated if the patient has been trying to obtain multiple prescriptions from different sources for the same condition in a short period of time, he adds.

Other red flags for doctors, according to Mikhael, include contractions in the patient's medical history, a lack of findings on testing and imaging studies or previous diagnoses from other physicians or an "exaggeration of the symptoms to get attention," like saying that on a scale of one to 10, their pain level is 15. 

Another reason doctors may not be able to accurately diagnose patients is because of the ongoing trend of office visits becoming shorter and more hurried coupled with large amounts of paperwork, Francis points out. "This can limit a doctor’s capacity to listen deeply, think creatively and empathize," she adds.

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Finally, when discussing doctors not taking patients' pain seriously, Francis reminds us that we have to remember that medicine exists within our larger social system that has an unequal distribution of power. "The voices of folks with less systemic privilege — e.g., people of color, women, folks with disabilities, noncitizens, etc. — are routinely silenced, ignored or discredited," she explains. "This leaves little room for patients to advocate for themselves and get the care that they need."

How does this affect your mental health?

For a lot of people, seeing a doctor is a feat in itself, between getting an appointment and then finding a way to pay for it — not to mention the fact that the appointment itself can be anxiety-inducing for some. Then, after all that, if a doctor does not believe you when you say you're in pain, that can be a blow for your mental health.

"Not being believed adds an additional barrier to care and healing," Francis explains. "It is added emotional labor to advocate for yourself in the face of skepticism, and this can be really difficult."

She notes that a doctor's disbelief can have a similar impact as gaslighting, making you question your own self-knowledge — especially if this has happened on multiple occasions. Furthermore, a doctor’s response or lack thereof can also create feelings of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, embarrassment or shame, Francis says, adding that "all of these can worsen an existing condition by compounding mental pain with physiological pain."

How can you get a doctor to take your pain seriously?

Ideally, medical diagnoses would be obvious and straightforward, but, unfortunately, that's usually not the case, and sometimes we have to act as our own advocate. Fortunately, there are several strategies for getting your point across clearly and effectively. 

Find the right doctor

Of course, this is easier said than done, and not everyone has the option of seeing another physician if one doesn't work out. But if and when at all possible, seek out a doctor who believes you and is on the same page about your health care.

“It is important for patients to find doctors who they feel they can trust and talk to them about the symptoms their experiencing,” Dr. Kenton Fibel, a family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, California, tells SheKnows. “This is crucial to a healthy doctor-patient relationship. If a patient does not feel that their current doctor is taking their symptoms seriously or acknowledging their pain, they may want to seek a second opinion or find a physician that they feel communicates better with them.”

Be specific about your symptoms

The more effective you are at communicating your pain and health experiences with your doctor, the more likely you are to get an accurate diagnosis. For instance, Mikhael recommends being as clear and specific about your medical history and current pain as possible. He also suggests asking the doctor for help rather than dictating what you think your treatment plan should look like.

Along the same lines, Francis says we should "tell the story" of our symptoms, giving precise information about when the incident that is causing your pain happened, how it feels, how long you’ve been feeling it and what you’ve done about it thus far. 

"Our brains are responsive to stories, and providing information in this way can help get [us] out [of] the asked-and-answered exchanges that are often default in a medical exam," she says. "Coming in with short notes about your symptoms and what you want to say about them can help you remain clear and focused and keep you from forgetting to share something significant."

Tell your doctor if you don't feel heard

It may not always be easy to speak up for yourself, but it may be necessary.

"It will take some courage, but as you don’t feel heard, it would be worth expressing that to your doctor," Francis says. "In the doctor-patient relationship, doctors have the social power that comes from having a prestigious title; they are seen as the experts. Nevertheless, letting them know that you don’t feel like you’re being taken seriously, that they haven’t understood what you’re trying to say, that you don’t feel like they’re really hearing you is important." 

Your pain, including your physical and mental well-being, is important. If you're not getting the care and assistance you need, speak up if you are able to do so because we all deserve to be believed. 

Olivia Munn's new film, The Predator, is making headlines not just because of its premiere but because Twentieth Century Fox pulled a scene from the film after it was revealed that director Shane Black had cast a registered sex offender to play a small part. Munn brought the situation to the attention of the studio and has now spoken out about it on social media.

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According to the Los Angeles Times, Munn learned in August that Steven Wilder Striegel (credited as Steven Wilder in films), who was cast in a three-page scene with her in which he plays a jogger who repeatedly hits on her character, is a registered sex offender. Striegel pleaded guilty in 2010 to allegations that he attempted to lure a 14-year-old girl into a sexual relationship via the internet. He did six months in jail for risk of injury to a child and enticing a minor by computer, which are both felonies.

In response to the situation, Munn posted a series of tweets on Thursday. In the first tweet, she wrote, "My mom taught me to stand up & say 'That’s not okay' Even if you find yourself standing alone, speak up. Even if people get mad at you, speak up. It’s not our job to stay silent so that others can stay comfortable. Use your voice to shape the world or others will shape it for us." She included an image of text that reads, "Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it. Right is right, even if no one is doing it."

Air travel is inevitable for so many people; whether it's for a business trip, visiting family or traveling for fun, a lot of us end up on airplanes at some stage. Unfortunately, one of the downsides of this mode of transportation (aside from dealing with ever-changing TSA requirements) is how it always seems like we get sick right after taking a flight. 

Thanks to various conditions that impact the quality of air and the unpredictable nature of who you’ll sit next to, you could find yourself coming home with a cold — or worse — as a souvenir. If you’ve ever wondered why you always seem to start sniffling post-landing, we've got you covered. We spoke with doctors, who provided the answers along with some ways to prep your immune system before it’s time to board.

Why do we get sick when we fly?

It’s not that jets inherently carry diseases, it’s that they’re a breeding ground for showing and not telling germs. The most obvious reason, Dr. Holly Kim, an infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center shares, is the close quarters all passengers — regardless of their ticket class — are forced to share with strangers. This makes it easy to share the flu or a cold even if someone is just beginning to demonstrate symptoms.

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Another cause could be the budgets of airlines, which often have little time (and manpower) to properly disinfect seats, aisles and bathrooms before another influx of jetsetters board. “Planes may not always be adequately cleaned between flights, so there may be an accumulation of germs from a lot of people — from the recent flight as well as past ones,” Kim explains.

And when you combine the questionable germs lurking nearly everywhere you touch and the sniffles from a passenger a few rows ahead of you with the air quality, it’s no wonder so many suffer from illnesses after flying. “The air in planes may dry out the mucous membranes that line your mouth, nose and throat, and these areas need to be moist to effectively protect against microbes that cause sickness,” Kim adds.

What might be a bit surprising, according to author and alternative health expert Peter Bedard, is that people could start battling a sore throat or stuffy nose post-flight, not because of germs, but thanks to time zone shifts. After all, if you can’t get some quality sleep, you’ll have a hard time getting on track.

“Some people get sick regularly after flying because their circadian clock gets discombobulated," he explains. "They get jet lag and their internal clock becomes seriously messed up, causing fatigue, lack of sleep and problems with our metabolic system and digestion. The disruption of our internal clock throws off the brain, which regulates many other ‘clocks’ that can be found within every cell and organ of our bodies.”

How to prevent getting sick

While there’s no guaranteed way to ward off an illness, doctors do explain there are ways to give your immunity the best shot of success. From what to do before, during and after you soar through the atmosphere, here are their recommendations so you can actually enjoy your trip instead of sneezing your way through it.

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Stay hydrated

When you were a kiddo and your parent let you stay home from school to ward off those sniffles, she likely loaded you up with plenty of liquid — orange juice, hot tea, you name it — while you were binge-watching cartoons. The same rule of thumb is always age-appropriate according to Kim, especially if you’re flying, thanks to low humidity caused by elevation and circulated air, both of which cause dehydration.

“Drink water, juice or herbal tea, but not caffeinated drinks such as coffee or soda because they can further dehydrate you,” she explains. To ensure you’re fueling up enough, look to the toilet bowl for an answer: If your urine is pale yellow and/or you need to use the bathroom frequently, those are signs of good hydration, she adds.

Wash (& wash) your hands

As soon as you hear the long-awaited ding that signals it’s pilot-approved to leave your seat, make a beeline to the bathroom. Not to pee (more on that later), but to wash your hands. Kim says frequent handwashing is essential, especially if you’re someone who consistently touches your eyes, lips or face.

“On a plane, there are many surfaces that you can touch and pick up microbes. Keep in mind washing hands with water and soap is preferable [to] hand sanitizer,” she says. “To maximize the benefits of handwashing, scrub your hands thoroughly — don’t forget under your nails or your fingertips — with soap and water for at least 15 to 20 seconds.”

Pack your own essentials

It’s a nice gesture when a plane happily gifts you with a blanket or pillow when you’re catching a red-eye, but Kim says it’s smarter to bring your own. Sure, it takes up space, but the alternative is worse. Since these freebies are reused, you never know what germs you’re snuggling up with while you’re drifting to sleep mid-Family Guy episode. She also emphasizes the power of antibacterial wipes to give a thorough rub down to your tray, seat buckles and arm rest before you use them.

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Avoid the aisle — & ask if you can change seats if you need to

Your bladder might beg you to select — or upgrade — to an aisle seat, but your immune system presents a convincing argument against it. As board-certified integrative physician Dr. Edison de Mello notes, microbiologists claim the outer seat gives you the highest chance to come into contact with the highest amount of passengers. While not a bad thing if you’re a social person, considering they carry germs, you can end up taking home whatever they packed along in their nose or throat.

And while it might be a tad uncomfortable to ask, surgical director at NYC Surgical Associates Dr. David Greuner says there’s no harm in asking to change seats in a flight if you’re seated next to someone who is obviously ill. It might not always be possible when a flight is full, but if there are other options available, take your chances with a hop over.

So frequently, what happens when we fly is out of our control, but by taking a few extra precautions, you can at least reduce your risk of disembarking with a nasty cough.

Carrie Underwood returns to NBC Sunday Night Football this year with a brand-new bop to kick things off. The track is called "Game On" and it embodies all the best parts of Sunday Night Football: the fun, the excitement, the drama and the hype.

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The new Sunday open follows Thursday's NFL Kickoff between the Atlanta Falcons and the 2017 Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. As reported by E! News, the new Sunday song was written by Underwood, Chris DeStefano and Brett James. It's already a huge hit and the full song hasn't even premiered yet.

"It is an honor to be back for my sixth year with Sunday Night Football. We just felt like it was maybe time to switch it up," she said, explaining why the network decided to go with a new song for the upcoming football season. "It was written specifically for Sunday Night Football and I feel like it's such a great hype song!"

"People love Sunday Night Football," Underwood added. "There's excitement and drama!"

During NBC's annual Hall of Fame Game on August 2, the network aired the preview video above to get fans extra hype for the new Sunday Night Football opener. In the comments, one viewer wrote that just the preview is "already catchy, I think this might be Carrie's best song yet for Sunday Night Football.?"

On August 30, Underwood's social media team shared a longer preview video on Twitter, which E! News also shared.

"Carrie brought us a new song and kind of inspired us to get out of the soundstage," said Sunday Night Football open director Tripp Dixon. He said that in addition to a new song, the new open also features "a new approach and new locations."

He added, "Any time you work with a big star like Carrie and then you combine that with NFL's best, you know it's gonna be big and you know it's gonna be fun."

"Every year, she kind of ups the ante and ups her game," added Sunday Night Football executive producer Fred Gaudelli. "I call [Underwood, DeStefano and James] the hit factory and I think they turned out another hit."

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Sunday Night Football kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 9. Underwood's "Game On" premieres ahead of the kickoff between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that kids should visit a pediatric dentist when their first tooth comes in or no later than their first birthday. 

Here's how to choose the right dental professional to help you keep your kid's teeth in tip-top condition. 

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Finding a pediatric dentist

The best way to find a good pediatric dentist is to ask around, pediatric dentist Dr. Sharadha Avula tells SheKnows. Get recommendations from friends and family, ask your own dentist, the family pediatrician or day care center for a referral, and check out reviews on local websites and social media community pages. 

According to the AAPD, a pediatric dentist has two to three years specialty training following dental school and limits their practice to treating infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs. The AAPD has a search tool to help you find pediatric dentists in your area.

"Pediatric dentists are quite different from general dentists because they are specially trained to treat children’s developing teeth and potential issues unique to children," Dr. Kami Hoss, founder of The Super Dentists pediatric dental office in San Diego, tells SheKnows. "They are also trained to understand child behavior and development, making them better equipped to treat children."

Hoss recommends visiting pediatric dentist offices in your area to explore what each one offers. "Look at the type of equipment and techniques used at the office," she advises. "Many offices may use adult-sized equipment designed for adult-sized mouths, which can lead to unnecessary pain or discomfort and can also be extremely intimidating for kids. Try to opt for an office that utilizes small exam chairs and small equipment specially designed for a child’s mouth."

Ask the pediatric dentist how they make children feel comfortable and create a friendly relationship with them and what technology and techniques they use in the office.

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What to expect

Your child's first visit to a pediatric dentist should involve a comprehensive oral exam, which includes providing appropriate anticipatory guidance for the child, counseling and a 'caries' risk assessment, which helps dentists identify risk factors and early signs of dental decay.

"Parents should expect a pediatric dentist to create a welcoming environment for their child and explain clearly what to expect during the duration of the visit," says Hoss. "Pediatric dentists will also advise parents on the best way to encourage good dental health habits from an early age as well as educate parents on dental concerns specific to children and the development of their teeth and jaws."

• Oral exams and risk assessment for cavities for infants
• Repair of tooth cavities or other tooth defects
• Preventive dental care, including cleaning, sealants and fluoride treatment
• Assessment of normal tooth development
• Assessment of the need for orthodontics to straighten teeth or correct improper bite
• Management and prevention of gum diseases, including periodontal disease and gingivitis
• Management of dental and oral conditions, including short frenula and ulcers
• Care of knocked-out, fractured or displaced teeth

In addition, your pediatric dentist should advise you on how to deal with dental habits — such as thumb-sucking, teeth-grinding or pacifier use — and educate you on how to ensure your kids take good care of their teeth at home. 

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"Start cleaning your child's teeth as soon as they come in," says Avula. When your child is old enough to brush their own teeth, teach them to brush two times a day for at least two minutes. (Be prepared to supervise tooth-brushing until you're confident they can do it right.) Give your child healthy snacks and drinks instead of sticky, sugary foods and drinks that can lead to tooth decay. Also, lead by example and take great care of your own dental health.   

Hoss suggests rewarding your kids for taking care of their teeth and making their dental hygiene routine fun to ensure they take care of their teeth. "Parents can make up a game to go along with brushing, crank up the music or even read them a story," he says. "These simple tips can make brushing fun and teach the child stick to a routine." 

Probiotics are in everything these days. Everything. In fact, from yogurt and baby food to secondary supplements, the gut-health enhancer has become a serious health trend. However, a new study — published in the journal Cell — reveals that probiotics may not be as helpful as we think.

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In fact, they may not do anything.

The studies, which were small in scale, followed 46 volunteers over several months. What researchers found was that probiotic supplements did not populate one's digestive tract as initially thought: "Although all of our probiotic-consuming volunteers showed probiotics in their stool, only some of them showed them in their gut, which is where they need to be," Eran Segal, a computational biologist at the Weizmann Institute, explained in a press release. What's more, "many healthy volunteers were actually resistant in that the probiotics couldn't colonize their GI tracts."

As such, the probiotics were rendered useless — passing through the body instead of living within it.

Segal explained that the reason for the study was simple: "People have thrown a lot of support to probiotics, even though the literature underlying our understanding of them is very controversial. We wanted to determine whether probiotics such as the ones you buy in the supermarket do colonize the gastrointestinal tract like they're supposed to, and then whether these probiotics are having any impact on the human host." 

Of course, what the team found was disappointing at best — i.e., probiotics did not have the impact many hoped for — however, researchers also observed a possible negative effect of supplement consumption: Probiotics may make it harder for your bodies native gut microbiome to recover after antibiotics.

"Contrary to the current dogma that probiotics are harmless and benefit everyone, these results reveal a new potential adverse side effect of probiotic use with antibiotics that might even bring long-term consequences," senior author and immunologist Eran Elinav explained.

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That said, additional research is needed. But if eating and taking probiotics isn't resulting in the major health benefits you were promised, this might be why.

I know what you're probably thinking — a toast recipe sounds absurd. Who needs a recipe to tell them to drop some presliced bread into a machine and wait a few minutes for it to pop up? No one. If you're satisfied with that bland, dried-out piece of stale bread, then, by all means, continue enjoying your contemptible slab of gluten. But if you're looking for a way to turn a basic slice of toast into a mouthwatering snack that will have guests drooling, then here's what you need to do.

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The first key to transforming your toast into a delectable cuisine is to throw out your toaster. Toasters dry out the bread and kill all the delicious natural flavor of the bread. The second key is to stop buying presliced bread that is full of preservatives. You need to start with a fresh loaf of uncut bread so you can ensure that the inside of the loaf hasn't dried out while it sat on the shelf. I personally recommend the organic rosemary sourdough from Wegmans, but if you don't live near a Wegmans, any loaf of fresh bread will do. The main objective here is to keep a moist, soft interior with a crunchy and flavorful exterior, and if a loaf has been presliced, that means it has had lots of time to dry out. 

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The best way to make toast

Personally, I prefer savory toast, so I usually whip up a quick bruschetta mix of chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, fresh basil, some lime juice and fresh mozzarella pearls and throw that on top. But if you prefer things a bit sweeter, some ricotta, figs and a drizzle of honey is another one of my favorite ways to top off this crunchy-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside toast. 

This toast recipe also makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer if you use a mini-baguette and finish the slices with a variety of savory and sweet toppings. 

Prep time: 5 – 7 minutes | Cook time: 4 – 6 minutes | Total time: 9 – 13 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf bread (not presliced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 

Directions:

1. Cut your bread into slices that are approximately 3/4-inch thick. 
2. Set a frying pan on the stove, drizzle olive oil (or butter) into it and preheat the pan to medium-high. 
3. Place the slices of bread in the hot pan and let them fry for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until a dark, golden crust forms.
4. Remove the toast from the pan. If you'd like more toast than your pan can accommodate at once, repeat all the steps with additional slices of bread. Then add your favorite toppings. 

Grey's Anatomy has had a number of memorable LGBTQ characters in its 14-season run, but going into season 15, Shonda Rhimes is taking the series one step further in the fight for positive LGBTQ representation. Among the casting changes teed up for this season is the addition of newcomer Alex Landi, who will play the series' first-ever gay male surgeon. 

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Entertainment Tonight reports that Landi will take on the recurring role as Dr. Nico Kim. As of now, there are no details regarding how many episodes he'll be in. There are also no further details about his character, but even the news that a half-Korean, half-Italian man will be the first gay surgeon on the show is stirring up excitement among fans.

"Love this!" tweeted one fan, in response to the Shondaland Twitter account sharing a link to the news. Another wrote, "I'm way too excited for this!!!" Others took the opportunity to comment on Landi's appearance, with one user writing simply, "Heyyyyyyy," with the eyeballs emoji. Another said, "I think I need him to operate on me!"

We may be past the years of McDreamy and McSteamy, but Grey's Anatomy fans haven't gotten any shyer about their appreciation of the cast's good looks. Introducing a gay male character is especially huge for gay fans, who can appreciate Landi's casting on the show in multiple ways.

Other fans called out how long it took Grey's to introduce a gay male surgeon. Responding to Entertainment Weekly's tweet about the news, one fan wrote, "Only took (checks notes) eighty seasons" and another posted a gif captioned, "It took you long enough." 

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Per TVLine, Landi joins the recently-cast Chris Carmack, who will play an orthopedic surgeon. Kim Raver, who plays Dr. Teddy Altman, returns as a series regular in season 15 and Jeff Perry, who plays Meredith's dad, returns as a recurring guest star. With all these changes, it will be interesting to see how Landi and Carmack fit into the scene at Grey Sloan Memorial. We're looking forward to more details.

In the time since Anthony Bourdain's death in June, CNN has announced that it will carry on the author and chef's legacy by showing the final episodes of his travel series Parts Unknown, which he was filming when he died, as well as a documentary about his life and work. The former now has a teaser trailer and it's incredibly emotional.

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Entertainment Tonight shared CNN's first look at the final season of Parts Unknown, (but we pulled the trailer from The Hollywood Reporter's Facebook page) which will feature just seven episodes. Instead of Bourdain's famous narration, his guests and friends will take over that responsibility in his honor. The teaser trailer gives us a hint of what that will be like, with a narrator speaking over clips of Bourdain traveling.

“Traveling can lift you up and it can break your heart, but the journey leaves its mark. You take something with you and you leave something good behind," the narrator says.

In light of Bourdain's death, it's clear that these final episodes will have a more somber tone than some of the previous seasons. In the 12th and final season of Parts Unknown, per ET, Bourdain travels to Indonesia, West Texas, Spain, New York’s Lower East Side and Kenya with CNN colleague W. Kamau Bell. To fill out the season, CNN will air two specials about how Bourdain altered the world of food, travel, culture and television, and about his relationship with his crew.

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“Each [new episode] will feel slightly different depending on what’s gathered in the field,” Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent and content at CNN, told the Los Angeles Times. “They will have the full presence of Tony because you’ll see him, you’ll hear him, you’ll watch him. That layer of his narration will be missing, but it will be replaced by other voices of people who are in the episodes.”

The final season of Parts Unknown premieres Sunday, Sept. 23 on CNN.

Thought New York was the No. 1 home for the most wealthy people in the world? Think again.

Hong Kong beat out the Big Apple as the place with the highest population of ultra-rich people. Hong Kong saw a 31 percent increase last year, with the population of people worth at least $30 million according to Wealth-X’s annual World Ultra Wealth Report. 

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To compare, Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy population in 2017 tallied around 10,000, while New York has 8,900.

Overall, Asia saw the fastest growth, with the number of wealthy people increasing 19 percent — twice the growth rate of North America.

"Asia-Pacific is forecast to close the ultra-wealth gap with other regions over the next five years, but is expected to remain behind Europe, the Middle East and Africa in absolute terms," the report’s authors wrote. 

Tokyo is also on the top-10 list, with 6,800. Paris placed fifth with 4,000.

Now, New York may not be No. 1, but the U.S. does make up half of the top 10. Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. also made the cut.

However, if you take a look at the list of the top 30 fastest-growing cities for multimillionaires, 26 of them are in China.

Here are the top 10 cities with the highest ultra-high net worth population in 2017:

1. Hong Kong: 10,000
2. New York: 8,900
3. Tokyo: 6,800
4. Los Angeles: 5,300
5. Paris: 4,000
6. London: 3,800
7. Chicago: 3,300
8. San Francisco: 2,800
9. Washington, D.C.: 2,700
10. Osaka: 2,700

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In the end, the report found that there are now over 255,000 ultra-wealthy people worldwide. Their combined worth is over $31.5 billion.

But, wait; here’s the best news: Women accounted for about 35,000 of the incredibly wealthy in 2017. According to the report, this is equivalent to a record-high share of nearly 14 percent.

Who run the world?

While many of us are welcoming fall with open arms, the start of this season also means the start of another season: flu season. However, before the virus begins its annual spread across the country, the American Academy of Pediatrics is reminding parents to get children 6 months and older the flu vaccine — and to get it as soon as possible.

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In a statement posted to the American Academy of Pediatrics website, Dr. Flor M. Munoz, a physician and member of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, says, "[T]he flu virus is common — and unpredictable. It can cause serious complications even in healthy children." As such, children should be immunized to reduce the risk of being hospitalized.

Of course, hospitalizations are extreme — and rare. In 2017, approximately 60 people per 100,000 people found themselves in the hospital due to flu-based complications. However, 180 children died during the 2017 – 2018 flu season and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 80 percent of them weren’t vaccinated. This makes vaccination critical.

"Staying healthy is the goal for all of us," Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, a pediatrician in Seattle and an AAP spokesperson, said in the same news release. "As a pediatrician and mom, I see too often how quickly the flu spreads. Unfortunately, you can spread influenza without realizing it because some infected people begin to spread the virus a day or two before they have symptoms. Get the shot. It just makes sense."

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That said, if your child refuses to sit for the shot and/or if your doctor's office runs out, there are other options: a nasal spray is also available. However, since the spray was not very effective against the 2013 – 2014 or 2015 – 2016 strains, it has not been recommended for the last two years. But the AAP and CDC do support the use of the nasal spray vaccine — or live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) — for the 2018 – 2019 season, as the aim is adequate vaccination coverage and optimal flu protection.

Either way, protections from the flu are relatively simple to get (most pharmacies offer them without an appointment) and could make a big difference to your family's health this year.

We seriously can't wait for the upcoming season of This Is Us and the teasers we've seen just haven't been enough. Luckily, there are now photos from season three to hold us over until the Sept. 25 premiere and they hint at big things to come.

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Bustle reports that the season premiere episode, which starts with the Big Three's birthdays like the last two seasons, is titled "Ave Maria" (Hail Mary). Everyone seems to be in a pretty good place in the present timeline and there are even photos from the episode flashback, which focuses on Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack's (Milo Ventimiglia) first date.

In the present timeline, Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) are as perfect as ever, and it looks like even Deja (Lyric Ross) is smiling, which suggests that things are better than they were when she smashed up Randall's car at the end of season two.

Randall and Beth also spend some time in a waiting room together, surrounded by puzzles, toys, and stuffed animals. Perhaps a children's physician's office? Perhaps one of the kids, like Deja or Tess, is seeing someone to help cope with all the changes that have been happening in the Pearson family.

Meanwhile, Kevin (Justin Hartley) appears to be on a press tour, most likely for his new movie. Per Bustle, Today Show host Natalie Morales appears as herself in "Ave Maria."

And finally, it looks like Kate (Chrissy Metz) is not only sporting a new hairdo, but a new attitude when it comes to kids. As you can see in the second photo featuring Kate and Toby, it looks like she is telling Toby (Chris Sullivan) that she wants a baby by wishing for it on her 38th birthday, something that was hinted at in the This Is Us season three trailer. From the photos, it looks like they at least discuss the idea, but we hope things turn out well for their sake and ours. 

What doesn't seem to be addressed in any of the new photos, though, are any of the cliffhangers from the season two finale. The mystery woman older Randall mentioned to adult Tess is still unclear; there's no tease of Kevin's possible budding relationship with Beth's cousin; and finally, how Toby got pulled back into what appears to be a period of depression is as vague as ever.

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All we know for sure about This Is Us season three is that it's going to make us cry, which is good because we can always rely on this show for some old-fashioned catharsis. 

Ovarian cancer only accounts for about 3 percent of all cancers affecting women in the United States — but it’s the leading cause of gynecological cancer deaths each year according to the Centers for Disease Control. And while there’s no way to guarantee prevention, there are lifestyle changes that may reduce your risk of ovarian cancer.

It’s estimated that about 1 in 70 women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime and 1 in 100 will die from the illness, Dr. Julian Schink, chief of the division of gynecologic oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, tells SheKnows, adding that about 14,000 women per year die of ovarian cancer in the United States alone. 

Schink explains that while ovarian cancer can happen in younger women with a family history of the disease — or the BRCA1 and 2 genetic mutations — the illness occurs most often in women well into their 50s and beyond. 

“For many years, ovarian cancer was inappropriately labeled as ‘the silent killer’; however, 90 percent of women with this disease do have symptoms,” Schink says, while he further notes that women with the BRCA1 or 2 genetic mutations “have a lifetime ovarian cancer risk of 40 and 18 percent respectively.” 

According to Bright Pink, an organization dedicated to spreading awareness of breast and ovarian cancers, knowing your individual risk factors while taking steps to boost your chances of ovarian cancer prevention are key when it comes to protecting your health. Here are five powerful lifestyle changes that might help reduce your risk of ovarian cancer. 

1. Quit smoking

While the reasons to quit smoking or never starting in the first place are pretty much endless, quitting smoking helps reduce the risk of some types of ovarian cancer according to the American Cancer Society. Health tips via The Winchester Hospital suggest that when we quit smoking, the body starts repairing itself right away — so even if you’ve smoked for a while, quitting is still one of the best things you could ever do for your health. 

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2. Eat well

What we eat can have a profound impact on our health — no doubt. And plenty of research shows that certain foods may have anticancer benefits. According to Healthline, fresh fruits and vegetables; herbs like turmeric and cinnamon; olive oil; legumes; and fatty fish may all be associated with lowered cancer risk. 

And while Schink notes that studies don’t currently prove a link between diet and ovarian cancer specifically, there’s still ample evidence that eating whole foods — and lots of fruits and veggies — while slashing your intake highly processed foods can do great things for your health.  

3. Breastfeed

Schink notes that current research says, “The only well-established lifestyle protection against [ovarian cancer] is decreasing the number of ovarian ovulations that occur … This is accomplished by either being on birth control pills, being pregnant or breastfeeding.” 

4. Avoid sugary foods & drinks

Avoiding refined sugars — like those from processed foods, desserts and sugary drinks — is a key cancer-prevention action to take, Dr. Rikki Cannioto, an assistant professor of oncology and assistant member of the department of cancer prevention and control at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, tells SheKnows. 

Cannioto also encourages a veggie-centric, plant-based diet that “can help fill you up while providing nutrients.” A 2017 study published in Nature also points to important links between cancer and high sugar consumption, with the American Institute for Cancer Research recommending low-sugar diets both for cancer prevention and for those undergoing treatment. 

5. Exercise

Exercising for 30 minutes per day may help prevent ovarian cancer according to Cannioto. “Because of the evidence linking obesity with certain types of cancer, including ovarian, The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends maintaining a healthy weight throughout life to best reduce your chances of developing cancer,” she adds. 

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It’s important to note that since ovarian cancer can be difficult to spot in the early stages, prevention efforts are especially important according to Cannioto. And while there’s no surefire way to guarantee that we’ll never develop ovarian cancer, she stresses that staying active, keeping within a healthy weight range for your body type, eating well and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle are all powerful ways to help prevent cancer — while strengthening your body and boosting your overall health to boot. 

Sad news, Project Runway fans: after 16 seasons, the two biggest stars of the series are moving onto new projects. However, there's good news, too: both Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn are exiting Bravo to bring a new fashion reality series to Amazon, which means they will be continuing their professional relationship but in a new space.

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Klum took to Instagram to talk about the change. She shared a photo of herself and Gunn on a red carpet and wrote, "After 16 incredible seasons, I am saying 'Auf Wiedersehen' to Project Runway, a show that I was honored to host and help create. I am incredibly proud of the show, and it will always have a special place in my heart."

She continued, "I am so appreciative of the dedicated fans, and most of all, I am grateful that we could shine a light on creativity and help launch so many talented designers' careers. I'm most excited that my journey with my dear friend and colleague, @timgunn, is far from over. We will be partnering with Amazon for a new show, and we're excited for everyone to see what we're designing next!"

Per ET, head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke said in a statement, “Heidi Klum completely changed the television landscape by developing a competitive reality fashion series that was unproven and different from what was popular on-air. The show became wildly successful, and in turn, Klum and Tim Gunn have become an iconic pop culture duo. Their drive to deliver fashionably entertaining, engaging and trendsetting content speaks for itself, and we believe their next iteration in this space will find an even larger audience on our global Prime Video runway.”

Entertainment Tonight reports that details of the new Amazon series are unknown at this time, but it will premiere in at least 200 countries. Klum, Gunn, and their team will partner with Amazon Shopping to make the series a "shoppable experience" for fans.

While Klum and Gunn head to Amazon, ET reports that Bravo intends to move forward with a rebooted version of Project Runway. It's a smart choice, since longtime judge Zac Posen also announced that he's leaving the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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This will be a brand new era of fashion reality TV, especially for fans who have been watching Project Runway in its current format and with its current host and mentor for over a decade. 

"I can't believe she goes out dressed like that." 

"I wish she'd dress more appropriately."

"She's showing off far too much skin."

These are all things I've heard parents of teenage girls say. I'm still a few years away from that stage with my own daughter, but I've seen firsthand how much tension can be caused by a teenager's wardrobe. 

But how much does the cut of a top or the length of a skirt actually have to do with the tension? Instead, could it be caused by the parents' approach to this thorny issue? 

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Absolutely, says Carrie Krawiec, licensed marriage and family therapist, and it largely comes down to the language you use. 

"A parent can avoid turning this into a body-shaming issue by not shaming their child," Krawiec tells SheKnows. "Parents should avoid criticism, name-calling and other shaming language, like, 'You look like a tramp,' or 'You look ridiculous,' and stick instead to directions based on the parent’s expectations."

Krawiec also warns against using arguable terms like "that is inappropriate for public" and recommends sticking instead to unarguable statements of parental direction. "For example, if you say, 'That is inappropriate,' your child is going to list 20 peers as examples of times it was appropriate," she says. "Parents should instead say, 'Change those shorts now, please.' If your child balks or resists simply apply a consequence like a privilege loss such as taking their phone for 15 minutes." 

According to licensed psychologist Julia Simens, the solution to avoiding — or at least minimizing — arguments over how your teen dresses is allowing her to make choices early on in life and live with the choices she makes. 

"It can start early with simple, everyday things," Simens tells SheKnows. "Even backpacks can provide a family-empowering moment. At back-to-school time, parents can sit and argue with their kid over what backpack to pick, or they can let her make a choice and live with the decision. Parents should remember the more they talk as a parent, the more they are trying to justify why their child should make the parent's choice into their child's own choice."

Body shame and body pride are often products of the words that come out of a parent's mouth, adds Simens, because we all learn social conditioning from our childhood. "When parents talk to their children — of all ages — they must have both an exchange of factual information and emotions," she says. "For example, you might say, 'I know your BFF wears cute, very short summer dresses, but it makes me feel awkward and uncomfortable when you wear them to our extended family dinners on Sundays. This week, I'd like you to wear a longer dress or pants to that dinner.'" 

More: Teaching Your Teenager Responsibility Doesn't Have to Be Torture

OK, so we know what we should and shouldn't be saying, but what about how we actually feel about the short shorts and off-the-shoulder tops? You shouldn't beat yourself up for a visceral reaction to your teen daughter's wardrobe choices because they probably come from a place of concern and are likely to be based on your own life experience. 

"Many moms probably react based on what they have learned through their lives and don't want their daughter to go through any of the sexualization or pain [caused by unwanted attention] they did," licensed psychologist Dr. Jennifer B. Rhodes tells SheKnows. 

While the #MeToo movement has triggered crucial conversations and provided a much-needed (and long overdue) platform for victims of sexual harassment and assault to speak up about their experiences, it may make parents scared that their daughter will be sexually assaulted. "It's important to remember that there is no correlation between what a woman wears and the likelihood of sexual assault," says Rhodes. 

Your gut feeling might be that you don't want your 16-year-old daughter to dress like Kim Kardashian West, but this could be an opportunity to give your teenager a powerful gift: teaching her to own her sensuality rather than run from it. 

"Clothing choice is one of the few things that a teen can control, and learning how to control her own messaging through her personal style is a phenomenal tool to learn at a young age," says Rhodes. And yes, that applies even if her personal style isn't what you'd choose for her. Because, ultimately, the choice isn't yours to make. 

"Having open conversations about how other people react to the way your daughter dresses and whether she likes it or not can help her process whether the style is a good fit for her," says Rhodes. Kim Kardashian West "is an example of a woman who has changed her personal style to match her own development. Her owning of her body and her choices that pertain to how she presents it is a powerful lesson, whether you agree with it or not. Kim doesn’t apologize for who she is."

Krawiec agrees that conversations can be powerful teaching tools. 

"Ask your child questions about their fashion choices," she suggests. "Who else dresses this way? Peers? Celebrities? What is her inspiration? What are the upsides? What are the downsides? Has she ever been in a scenario where she was dressed one way and then felt uncomfortable? Under- or overdressed? Wishing she had worn something else? Have her or her friends ever been treated differently or in ways that suggested someone was judging, discriminating or sexually attracted based on their clothes?"

How you respond to her answers is crucial. "Stay calm and resist the urge to jump all over any answers in anger or anxiety," says Krawiec. "Instead, keep gauging your child’s awareness, responsibility, maturity and peers and give reinforcement, encouragement and positive attention to healthy thinking and problem-solving. Consider opportunities to help your child earn the privilege of some fashion choices based on good behavior and compliance with your rules."

More: You Can Now Track Your Kid's Every Move — but Should You?

Let's face it. You and your teen are always going to lock horns about how she dresses now and again. It's completely normal. But it's wise to choose your battles carefully, advises Simens. Save them for the big things like safety and how your kid treats others. Because they're far more important — and life-changing — than a tight-fitting dress.   

It seems that Starbucks is always brewing up something new, and today is no different. To commemorate the opening of their very first location in Milan, Italy, Starbucks is releasing an Italian-inspired drink, the Cordusio.

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According to the Seattle-based coffee retailer, the Cordusio — named after the Piazza Cordusio, where the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery is housed — is an "espresso-forward mocha" made with creamy milk, mocha (obviously) and an extra shot of espresso.

Yes, extra. 

Think mocha latte or cappuccino with a bit more punch.

The dark, rich beverage is then topped with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and served in a "short" 8-ounce cup.

According to Starbucks, the beverage is meant to honor the Milano people. However, they do not intend to teach Italians about coffee — in their new store or with this drink. "This is where coffee was born," Starbucks' chief design officer, Liz Muller, explained. However, the company does want to “bring a premium experience that’s different to what people in Italy are used to... including different brewing techniques, and a space to stay longer, relax and enjoy." And with a heated marble-topped coffee counter, a mezzanine cocktail bar and a state-of-the-art on-site roastery, it seems Starbucks has done just that.

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Of course, if you aren't traveling to Milan anytime soon, news of the store's opening may not mean much, but the drink news does, as it will be available at select Starbucks locations in the United States, Peru, Mexico and Europe for a limited time. 

So be sure to grab yours while supplies last.

Does Blake Lively contradict herself? Very well, then, she contradicts herself. Lively is not large, not by a long shot, but she contains multitudes. (Thanks to Uncle Walt Whitman for the inspiration there.)

You may recall in 2015 that Blake Lively shuttered her own short-lived — and fairly strange — antebellum-inspired lifestyle blog, Preserve, after only about a year. So we're kind of enjoying the irony that the actor and mom of two now only deigns to look at mom blogs for "comic relief." 

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Say what, Blake? Lively spoke with People this week and shared her thought on mom blogs. “I love thinking about what [the mom's] house looks like in the image [they’re presenting] and then thinking about what it actually looks like behind that perfect shot,” she laughed.

“They’re one of the greatest brands of humor. It’s just these images of people in their idyllic lives and these worlds that leave me like, ‘I’m just a terrible parent and don’t have it figured out at all.’”

Well, no, dear, you're probably doing fine as a wealthy actor and wife to Ryan Reynolds. But it's true Lively doesn't seem to see the irony of trashing "idyllic" mom blogs — considering she once idealized the aesthetic of the antebellum South (read: slave owner fashion and recipes?!). Interestingly, Preserve's Instagram account is still up for now, if you want a peek.

But it was Lively's website (and, it could be argued, "mom blog") itself that had us wincing. Preserve burst into the atmosphere in 2014 with the bang and swirling dust of a Confederate cannon. Criticism was swift and harsh; take, for example, Gawker's takedown of Preserve (italic text originally appeared on Preserve; bracketed text added by Gawker):

Georgia peaches, sweet tea, [owning human beings as property,] and the enticement of a smooth twang...we all love a bit of southern charm. These regional mainstays evoke an unparalleled [level of sociopathy,] warmth and authenticity in style and tradition.

The term "Southern Belle" came to fruition during the Antebellum period (prior to the Civil War [in which southern states sought to protect their long tradition of forced labor]), acknowledging women with an inherent social distinction[—being white—]who set the standards for style and appearance. These women epitomized Southern [slaveownership and] hospitality with a cultivation of beauty and grace, but even more with [slaves and] a captivating and magnetic sensibility. While at times depicted as coy, these belles of the ball, in actuality could command [the hundreds of human beings that they owned, and also] attention with the ease of a hummingbird relishing a pastoral bloom.

Like the debutantes of yesteryear, the authenticity and allure still ring true today [much like the many legacies of institutionalized white supremacy]...

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You get the idea. But did she get it? Lively's 2015 explanation for the demise of Preserve was not exactly #woke:

"We have an incredible team of people who do beautiful work, but we launched the site before it was ready, and it never caught up to its original mission: It’s not making a difference in people’s lives, whether superficially or in a meaningful way," she told Vogue.

"And that’s the whole reason I started this company, not just to fluff myself, like, 'I’m a celebrity! People will care what I have to say!' It was so never meant to be that, and that kind of became the crutch because it was already up and already running, and it’s hard to build a brand when you’re running full steam ahead — how do you catch up?

“I’m going to take this hit, and the only way I can prove all the negative reactions wrong is to come back with a plan that will rock people,” Lively said. “And I have that plan. And I’m so excited about it, and that’s what gave me the courage to do this...I’ve asked my assistant to just play ‘Shake It Off’ on a loop — it feels really good to listen to it on a loop!”

We hope Lively will go easy on mom blogs in the future — and work on more, uh, appropriate lifestyle sites of her own. We have total faith in your next project, Blake — as long as you stay far, far away from "Confederate-cute."

Thought you were all caught up on the latest superfruits? Guess again.

Hailing from Peru is the nutrient-rich fruit lucuma, and it looks vaguely like an avocado — but don't be fooled. Cut it open, and you'll be greeted by soft yellow flesh, one that might remind you of dry egg yolk. It might sound repulsive, but eat it, and your taste buds (and body) will thank you.

"Lucuma has a uniquely sweet, fragrant and subtly maple-like taste," Elissa Goodman, holistic nutritionist and lifestyle cleanse expert, tells SheKnows.

"Some people say that lucuma has a taste similar to that of a sweet potato, and I have to say, I agree with them," she continues. "I have made delicious sweet potato brownies in the past, and I know lucuma would go flawlessly in a sweet potato dessert."

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This Peruvian fruit not only tastes great, but it's also packed with iron (B2 and B1), zinc, vitamin B3, calcium and protein. It's also an excellent source of carbohydrates, fiber and minerals according to Goodman.

"It boasts... plentiful concentrations of beta-carotene, which makes lucuma a powerful immune system booster," she says. "It is also said to reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar and even protect against some forms of cancer."

According to a 2010 study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, lucuma oil could also aid in healing wounds, helping to promote skin regeneration. In addition, according to a 2009 study in the Journal of Medicinal Food, lucuma may help support normal blood sugar levels and could decrease side effects associated with hypertension.

“Its low sugar content even makes it a healthy alternative to sugar for people who have diabetes,” Goodman says, “and it is a great sweetener for women who are breastfeeding — as long as they take the correct dosage.”

Using lucuma as a sugar substitute in smoothies, baked goods or coffee is a great way to utilize the fruit, Goodman says.

According to VeryWell, when lucuma is used as a sugar substitute, the fruit is dried at a low temperature and then ground into a powder.

"You can whip up a quick protein shake with some almond milk and a scoop of PlantFusion protein powder and get a healthy serving of lucuma after a workout," Goodman adds. 

Goodman also recommends using lucuma in baby food if moms are looking for a healthy way to sweeten otherwise bland baby food.

"Not only will the baby eat up every last bite because of how delicious it tastes, but all of the incredible vitamins and minerals are great for little growing bodies," she says. "As always, consult a doctor before giving your little one any food for the first time."

More: The Keto Desserts You Need in Your Low-Carb Life

Typically and more widely available as a powder, lucuma is sold at most health food stores and sites, including Amazon and Whole Foods, which sell Navitas Organics Lucuma Powder ($15.18 at Amazon) — a product Goodman recommends. 

"It is not so much about where you get lucuma, [it's] more so that you are getting high-quality lucuma without any fillers in it. To be sure you are getting the best kind, read the ingredients to ensure that the only one included is certified organic lucuma powder," she advises.

Ready to give it a taste? Goodman uses lucuma as a replacement for sugar in her aquafabulous chocolate mousse recipe. 

"It gives it the perfect amount of sweetness," she raves. "It is a dessert you can feel great about eating since it uses aquafaba, which is chickpea juice, as an egg replacer, and the lucuma has so many health benefits."

People love to hate on Tori Spelling. What is it about the reality TV star that brings out the ire of the internet? 

Spelling can handle criticism directed at her — in fact, she's a pro at it now — but she's clapping back when it comes to online bullies who are targeting, of all things, her back-to-school pic of four of her kids.

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The photo is your basic proud-mama photo of everybody heading off on the first day of school. Spelling captioned the shot, "School officially began today for my 4 older kiddos... This marks the first year that they’ll all be in the same school at the same time. You know what that means? For one year and one year only ONLY 1 drop off= Happy Mom... And, Finn started Kindergarten at his new school and felt so proud to be at his big boy school with his older brother and sisters." The pic showed Spelling and husband Dean McDermott's sons — Liam, 11, and Finn, 6, as well as their daughters, Stella, 10, and Hattie, 6.

The actor defended her kids from the nasty Instagram comments that followed. And there were some doozies:

“The kids are fat. Fat isn’t healthy,” said one commenter.

“Why have you let your gorgeous kids get so unfit?” chastised another.

“They just rolled out of bed and put on what was on the floor,” one follower chided.

“They’re looking somewhat disheveled and not entirely happy on their first day of school,” was another comment.

More: Tori Spelling Wants a Sixth Child, Because The Brady Bunch

Spelling hopped into the comments section to fight back. She wrote, “I am a proud mama bear and I enjoy sharing our family journey with my family, friends, fans and online supportive and loyal community,” she said. “For all the individuals on here that felt the need to #momshame and #kidshame me and my children I say ‘Shame on you!’ I was raised to believe that if you can’t say anything nice about someone then don’t say anything at all."

Spelling's family journey is well documented on social media. Husband McDermott also posts loving family tributes often.

Fortunately, many kind fans of Spelling also came to her family's defense in the comments.

"No matter what children are innocent and they’re off limits," said one.

"Cute picture! You seem like an amazing mama! I have one and can barely keep life straight! I can’t imagine keeping up with all these cuties! I hope they have an amazing school year," another said.

"All the jerks that are on here criticizing your kids, either don’t have kids or are bad parents themselves and are just deflecting. Parent shaming is awful enough but fat shaming children is the lowest!" a third said.

We could not agree more — lay off Tori, internets, and lay off her kids.