Should Nitric Oxide Be Part of COVID-19 Treatment?

Nitric oxide, also termed NO, is a molecule that our arteries produce in all organs to regulate cardiovascular function. NO causes the smooth muscle cells enveloping arteries to relax, causing vasodilation, or widening of the arteries. Airway smooth muscle in the trachea and bronchioles of the lungs is also relaxed by NO, which helps your body take in oxygen more efficiently. Could nitric oxide impact COVID-19 outcomes? Here's what the science says. 

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Choosing the Best Water Filter for Your Family and Budget

There are lots of reasons to filter your tap water, from funky taste and odor to the possibility of contamination. Different water filters offer different benefits, and higher-end filters can be spendy. Before handing over your money, do a little bit of research into the things that matter when purifying your water. Here, we'll cover the basics: filtering your water, why you might want to, and how to choose the best water filter for your household. 

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Flourless Chocolate Layer Cake

We have a towering, all-chocolate situation on our hands. A soft pillow of sweet cocoa with whipped chocolate frosting – this cake is a celebration in and of itself. For our friends who don't tolerate eggs, we use egg-free mayo to achieve the meltingly tender richness you've been craving.  

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely ground cashew or almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour, sifted
• 1/4 cup unsweetened, pure cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen® Vegan Mayo
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
• 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons filtered water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325ºF. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with coconut oil or avocado oil spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper that's cut to fit the bottom. See layering instructions here.

In a small bowl, combine the cashew or almond flour, sifted coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Melt the chocolate chips and cool. In a separate bowl, mix egg substitute with 6 tablespoons of water and let stand 1 minute to thicken. With an electric mixer, add maple syrup, mayo, vanilla, and cooled melted chocolate to the egg replacement. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the filtered water in two batches each to the egg and mayo mixture. Beat to combine. Pour batter into prepared cake pan, bake for 40–45 minutes, and cool completely before frosting. Chocolate frosting recipe here. 

Rethinking the Hustle – with Milena Regos

Milena is the co-founder of the Unhustle movement, host of the Unhustle podcast, and ex-marketing strategist turned mindful entrepreneur. Unhustle is all about turning down the volume of the hustle. During a 10-day, off-grid, digital detox vacation, Milena was suddenly awakened by the fact that she had been suffering from chronic stress and work addiction. What’s more, is that this entire body of behavior had been glorified by “hustle” culture. Milena became passionate about finding the sweet spot between hustle, well-being, and performance. We hope you enjoy!

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