Use a pasta with lots of nooks and crannies, such as: bow ties, corkscrews, penne, wagon wheels, macaroni, or small shells. You will need the extra space so that you can add your ingredients and toss it. This will be enough to give your salad some extra flavor, color, and texture. If you do not want to add any meat, then double the amount of other extra ingredients you will be using. Here are some ideas of what you can add into your salad:  Cooked, chopped chicken breast, steak, or shrimp Cubed ham, roast beef, or salami Drained and flaked canned tuna Chopped hard-boiled eggs Chopped baked tofu Choose two different types of vegetable or bean. You will need 1 cup (150 grams) of each. Any vegetables you add should be chopped, slices, or diced. Here are some types of vegetables or beans you can add:  Blanched vegetables, such as: broccoli florets, peas, corn kernels, green beans, or asparagus. Raw vegetables, sliced or diced, such as: celery, cucumber, red onion, red or green bell pepper, carrots, or cherry tomatoes. Drained, canned beans, such as: chickpeas, black beans, or white beans. Certain items, such as cheese, will need to be added at the very end, just before you serve the salad. Here are some ideas to get you started:  Chopped sun-dried tomatoes Chopped roasted red peppers Pitted and chopped olives Shredded or crumbled cheese, such as: mozzarella, cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, feta, Parmesan, or goat Toasted and chopped nuts such as: pine nuts, cashews, or peanuts Toasted seeds such as: sesame (use less than 1/3 cup/50 grams) or sunflower Cooked/fried and crumbled bacon The best way to prepare salad dressing is in a jar. Simply put all of the ingredients into a jar, close the jar tightly, and shake it. Some of the creamier dressings, however, are best prepared in a cup and beaten with a fork. Here are some dressings you can make:  To make a simple vinaigrette: combine 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 1 minced shallot, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a dash of pepper. To make a creamy dressing: combine 1/3 cup (85 grams) of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, 1½ tablespoons of lemon juice, add ½ cup (15 grams) of chopped, mixed herbs. Add a dash of salt and pepper. To male a creamy parmesan dressing: combine ¼ cup (65 grams) of mayonnaise, ¼ cup (65 grams) of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of finely grated garlic, and ¾ cup (75 grams) of grated parmesan. Add a dash of salt and pepper. If you are going to add cheese, set it aside for now. It is better to add cheese just before serving the salad, or it will become soggy. Cover the bowl with a sheet of plastic cling wrap and place it into the fridge. Give the salad a final toss to mix everything in.

Summary: Cook and chill 8 ounces (228.57 grams) of pasta of your choice. Transfer your chilled pasta to a large bowl. Choose three types of vegetables or protein to add to your salad. Consider adding in 1 cup (150 grams) of some protein. Consider adding in two cups (300 grams) of vegetables or beans. Consider adding 1/3 cup (50 grams) of a mix-in. Prepare the dressing. Toss the pasta with the dressing and other ingredients. Chill the salad for up to three hours. Add garnishes such as cheese and herbs just before serving.


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Summary: Feed the wheat or seeds to the animal. Feed a second animal of the same type.


The first thing you should do before you discuss something important with your parents is figure out what you hope the gain from the conversation. Deciding on a goal you hope to achieve with the conversation can help guide the way you approach it with your parents.  For example, the way you approach an important conversation is different if you’re asking permission to do something than it would be if you needed advice or help with something. Write out what you want to say before you talk to your parents. You can bring your notes with you to make sure you don’t forget anything when you’re talking to your parents. Try to act out the conversation with a close friend or family member that can play the role of your parents and provide helpful input. It can be helpful to have someone provide feedback, and it can calm your nerves to know that you’ve prepared for the conversation as best as you can. Choose a friend, sibling, or family member that you know will be honest and give you feedback that can help you shape the conversation to be the most effective it can be. You may feel like approaching a certain parent could help you get what you want or make the conversation easier, but if it’s really important, you should include both parents. Your parents will recognize that you wanted to get input from both of them and will appreciate it, which could help the conversation go easier.  If your parents aren’t together, try to include one of them on a phone or video call. Choose a time where both parents are more likely to be in a better mood or open to a conversation, like in the evening after work, or at dinner. Pick a place that is appropriate for an important conversation, like the dinner table, or living room. The car or at school isn’t a great idea because there will be other distractions that could derail your conversation.

Summary: Plan out what you want to say before you talk to your parents. Rehearse the conversation with a friend that you trust. Choose a time and place to talk to both parents at the same time.


You could try a supermarket or a skincare store. You could even look at stores online. This will give you access to a wide variety of sunscreens so that you can familiarize yourself with your options. If you aren't sure where to start, try looking at a general marketplace such as Amazon.com. They have many sunscreens and also list the ingredients so that you can learn about them. Don’t just look at the way they advertise themselves, but take the time to read through each ingredient. Be on the lookout for any potentially harmful ingredients and for helpful ones. A sunblock isn’t as good as its label; it’s as good as its ingredients. Think about which ingredients you want ahead of time so that you won’t get lost reading list after list of indecipherable chemicals. Perhaps you are looking for something with zinc oxide and no oxybenzone. Focus your search on these criteria to find the best sunblock for you. If you find one that you like but you aren't ready to buy it, write down its name so that you can read up on it later. This can help you to make an even more informed decision. After narrowing down your search, find which one most closely aligns with your needs. There will likely be at least a couple of options that meet your criteria. Take the time to look at these more closely and factor in other requirements that you might have. Which one is water-resistant? Which one is broad spectrum? Which one has fewer chemicals? Which one costs less? Look at any aspects that are important to you and there will likely be one that stands out. If there are a few that seem about equal, go ahead and just pick one and give it a try. If you have enough money, consider buying two so that you can try them both and see which you prefer. Whatever you do, make sure to educate yourself before you choose a sunscreen. This is an important decision that can help protect you from cancer! Don’t just choose the cheapest; try to find the product that is highest quality and best for you. This is an important preventative measure that can save you a lot of money and pain in the long run by avoiding cancer. If you need a sunscreen immediately and don't have time to conduct a lot of research, go for a cream that is SPF 30, broad spectrum, paraben free, with zinc oxide and no oxybenzone or retinyl palmitate.
Summary: Go to a store. Compare many different sunblocks. Decide which one best suits your needs. Make an informed decision.