You’ve probably seen it at your corner bodega. Maybe on tap at that super-hip coffee shop you always feel awkward going into, like you’re not cool enough to order there. Definitely in the fridge of your favorite hippy friend who takes 100 natural health supplements a day and swears that …
Read MoreIf you’ve told people for years that your genes are what make you gain weight, not what you eat – you might not be wrong. Recent studies indicate that there really is a gene that can cause you to gain weight faster and hold onto it for longer, despite your …
Read MoreEurope is pulling it out lately with their ideas to improve your life. Hygge was the popular Danish concept that encouraged staying in and being comfortable. Lagom was the Swedish way of approaching your whole life with the idea that “everything in moderation” is the best way to be happy. …
Read MoreLow carb. No carb. Ketogenetic. Atkins, Wheat-Belly, South Beach… It’s hard to keep all of these diets straight in what you can and can’t eat, but one thing is for certain – carbs are supposed to be “The Enemy”. But not all carbs are created equal! Don’t fall into the …
Read MoreThere are a lot of sugar and sweetener options for you. Regular white sugar, sugar in the raw, honey, agave, Sweet’N Low, Splenda, Equal, Stevia… the list goes on. The colors you are presented within a coffee shop to add to your black coffee can feel overwhelming. You might think …
Read MoreAre you expecting sangria? Maybe a recipe for a smoothie, with kale and avocado? Or do you want us to tell you the trick of freezing grapes for your white wine? (it’s not a trick – they make great ice cubes!) No, the hottest drink this summer isn’t going to …
Read MoreDo you want a rockin’ butt, but you’re tired of struggling through 100 squats and knee pain in order to get there? Are you starting to feel that crunchy, sandpaper-like feeling in your joints but you’re not ready to give up your exercise just yet? Don’t worry! Squats and lunges …
Read MoreWe all know that ticks, those little insects that latch onto you and try to drink your blood, much like a tiny, annoying vampire. You also are probably aware that ticks carry Lyme disease, which can cause severe headaches, intense muscle stiffness, arthritis and joint swelling, random pains, irregular heartbeat, …
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen the commercials of the guy on the front porch, saying he smoked cigarettes for years, unable to quit before he discovered vaping. Or that girl at the bar who swears that vaping is better for you than smoking cigarettes, and the nicotine you get from your vape …
Read MoreSummer is a great time for food! We all credit the winter holidays for making us ‘fat’, but no one thinks about the big burgers or steaks on the grill, the ice cream or popsicles to cool off in the heat, or that extra helping of potato salad at the …
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