Link About It: This Week’s Picks

A planet almost identical to Earth, sneakers for the differently-abled and more in this week's look at the web

1. How to Survive Work on Little to No Sleep Eight hours of sleep might be recommended for a good night’s rest, but it’s not always possible—especially with work deadlines, late-night partying and nightmares getting in the way. Luckily, scientists have offered their expertise on how to get through the day with little to no sleep. Some come as no surprise (ie: drinking coffee), but …

Animated Recipe: Salted Coconut + Almond Granola

Use this GIF guide to make a tastier and healthier alternative to store-bought cereal

Homemade granola is almost always tastier than a store-bought kindand healthier. Store-bought granolas are often full of sugar and preservatives and yet, they can still lack flavor. In this flavorful recipe, you can dictate your own level of sweetness and enjoy your breakfast preservative-free. Break out your baking pans for this salty-sweet granola. Tip: use roasted (unsalted) almonds for added depth in flavor. Ingredients: 3 …

Animated Recipe: Spaghetti Squash

Try this super-healthy and low carb alternative to pasta

This very low carb, naturally gluten-free pasta alternative contains less than a quarter the amount of carbohydrates as regular pasta, and it’s super-easy to prepare. Spaghetti squash takes on the texture of pasta when cooked, making it the perfect substitute. (Plus, it’s higher in fiber and lower in calories than its counterpart.) The squash is perfect when tossed in your favorite tomato sauce, pesto or …