Q: You can try crème fraiche if you are looking for a gourmet option. Like yogurt, crème fraiche is a cultured product that has a similar creamy texture and consistency to sour cream. This rich cream is milder in flavor and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. It has a higher fat content than both sour cream and yogurt, so it will not curdle when added to hot sauces. However, the higher fat content will cause it to melt if it is added to the top of a hot soup or placed under an oven broiler. Find crème fraiche in your local supermarket in the cheese or dairy department. Kefir cream is a versatile sour cream substitute that is cultured from cream and contains many beneficial enzymes and probiotics. You can try this option if you are trying to get more probiotics in your diet. This substitute is not as thick as sour cream. Because of its runny consistency, it is best used for baking or for whipping up homemade salad dressings and marinades. Because of its higher protein content, kefir cream can curdle when exposed to high temperatures. Add kefir to your favorite sauce or soup while on low heat or off heat right before serving. You can create a sour cream substitute at home by mixing butter and buttermilk. Buttermilk is sour milk, and it can be found in the dairy aisle at your local grocery store. To replace one cup of sour cream in a recipe, thoroughly mix ¾ cups of buttermilk with ¼ cup of butter. Because the mixture may not be as thick as sour cream, it is best used for baking or for salad dressings. Check for some heavy whipping cream to make a sour cream substitute. Heavy whipping cream has a high fat content and a creamy, thick texture. To use heavy cream as a sour cream replacement, whisk a cup of heavy cream with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to give it a tangy taste. The mixture should start to thicken and appear similar to the consistency of sour cream. Use this mixture as a topping for soups or mix it with chopped cucumber and dill to make a Greek marinade for chicken or lamb kebabs. You can create a vegan-friendly sour-cream substitute by using raw cashews, lemon juice, and apple cider. Soak 1 cup of raw, unsalted cashews in water overnight. The next day, blend the softened cashews in a food processor with a dash of salt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ½ tablespoon of apple cider until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This recipe contains the same creamy, tangy flavor of sour cream. If you have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, you can skip the soaking process.
A: Consider using crème fraiche. Try kefir cream. Choose a buttermilk and butter mix for baked goods. Select heavy whipping cream. Use cashews to make a vegan sour cream replacement.

Article: Stick with friends who have been there for you during your tough time and avoid those who bring you down. Keep positive people around you who won’t take advantage of your kindness in the future. Avoid bringing negative or toxic people into your life. If you don’t look forward to hanging out with someone or you dread talking to them, they are probably not a great person to have in your life. It is super freeing to share your own experiences with people who can relate. Find one of your friends or family members who has been used in the past and ask them if they’d be willing to listen to your story. Don’t push anyone to talk to you, and listen to them with an open mind if they do. You can also look for support groups in your area to find people who have had similar experiences to yours. Their stories may make you feel less alone. You’ve endured being used and you made it out alive. Don’t see yourself as a victim. Instead, try to look at yourself as a resilient, level-headed person who conquered an emotional trauma. This will help you boost your self-esteem and positively affect most areas of your life. High self-esteem leads to better friendships, relationships, and a more positive outlook on life. Set aside a little bit of time each week to do something that makes you feel good. This can be taking a bubble bath, exercising, reading a new book, or even buying yourself a cup of coffee. Recognize that you are still healing and reward yourself for it. Setting aside time for yourself gives you the chance to check in with your emotions. Self-care is different for everyone. Try out a few things until you figure out what works best for you. You cannot let fear dictate the decisions you make in life. If you’ve been used, you may not be as open in new relationships or friendships because of your fear of being used again. Try not to let your experiences hinder you in your life as you move on. Remember that not everyone in your life wants to use you and that most people have good intentions. Remember that it was not your fault that you were used. If you are having a hard time getting over being used, talk to a therapist or a counselor to work through your emotional trauma. Seek out a professional in your area, or talk to your school or college to find out what resources are available to you. Therapy is beneficial to everyone, not just people who have been used. You may find it helps you in other areas of your life as well.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Invite positive people into your life. Share your story with people who can empathize. View yourself as a strong individual. Practice self-care by making time for yourself to heal. Have a positive outlook without the fear of being used again. Seek help from a mental health professional.

Q: Keep your arms straight and your palms face-up by your hips. Hold a barbell or dumbbells and slowly bend your elbow to start your curl. Bring the weight up to your shoulders and hold it for a count. Lower the weight back down until your arms are straight again to complete your rep. Practice doing around 10 reps for 2–3 sets. Choose a weight you’re comfortable with and doesn’t cause a lot of strain. As lifting that weight gets easier, you can use something heavier. Avoid swinging the weights up or down since you won’t work your biceps properly and you could injure yourself. As soon as you can finish your sets using 25 lb (11 kg) weights, attempt doing a pull-up. Stand in front of a workout bench with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend at the knees so you’re leaning over the bench and support your weight with one of your arms. Hold a dumbbell in your other hand and let your arm hang straight down. Slowly lift the weight up to your chest. Hold it there for a count before lowering it back to the starting position. Try doing about 3 sets that are 8–12 reps each.  Dumbbell rows help work out your back muscles and shoulders. Once you can comfortably row with 25 lb (11 kg) dumbbells, start trying to do pull-ups. Keep the rest of your body still while doing dumbbell rows, or you may work the wrong muscles. Lat pull-down machines simulate the motion you’ll use during a pull-up but you can choose the weight you're lifting. Slide the pin into a comfortable weight and reach up to grab the bar. Pull the bar on the machine down so it’s below your chin and hold it for 1 count. Raise the bar back up slowly to the starting position. Try doing 8–12 lat pull-downs per set for 1–2 sets.Increase the weight as you get more comfortable on the machine. Try to work all the way up to your bodyweight so you’re prepared to do your first pull-up.
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Practice dumbbell curls to work your upper arms. Work out your back and arms with dumbbell rows. Use a lat pull-down machine to strengthen your back.