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How to make comfort food healthier
Make homemade mac & cheese.
You can reduce the amount of fat and sodium in this classic comfort dish by adjusting of few of its main ingredients. Namely, use 1% milk instead of cream or whole milk, reduce the amount of butter you usually include, and replace some of the cheese with corn starch.

Further, use a sharp cheddar cheese, as this will contain less fat. Opt for whole grain noodles, and make the dish especially flavorful by adding your favorites herbs and spices.

How to date when you both have children from previous relationships
Talk openly with your date.
It may seem scary, but talk about how each of you feels about the relationship. Discuss how you may involve the children in your relationship and what that may look like in the future.

Talk about how often each of you sees your own children and any complications with an ex regarding the children. If it makes you feel more comfortable, then you can also avoid talking about the future and stick to discussing general rules that you have about dating someone regarding your kids.

How to deal with your emotions
Identify the emotion you're feeling.
Identifying a specific emotion can be more difficult than you think. If you are struggling, start with the four basic categories: anxiety, sadness, anger, or happiness.
By simply identifying exactly what you're feeling, you can begin taking the power away from the emotion as you work through what's causing it. Though your feelings may vary in intensity, most fall into one of these broad categories.