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Signs You Are Not Drinking Enough Water
You know you should drink more water, but do you know why? Essentially every system in your body requires water to function properly. Water flushes out toxins and waste, and transports nutrients. Plus, more than half your body (55 to 60 percent) is composed of it. When that amount drops by as little as 1.5 percent below your optimal level, you become mildly dehydrated, your energy level decreases and your metabolism slows. To stay hydrated, you should replenish your fluids throughout the day. According to The Institute of Medicine, women need about nine cups of fluids daily, men about 13. Plain water is the best way to rehydrate, it’s quickly…
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At-Home Herbal Facial Steam
Do you struggle with clogged pores and acne? Many of us do. Clogged pores are one of the main reasons for acne. One great (and inexpensive) way to clean your pores is giving your face a good steam at home. Steaming your face is almost like steaming your body, it provides a good deep cleanse from the inside out. Facial steaming will make your pores sweat causing them to open allowing any dirt and oil to be pushed out. Afterwards, you are left with soft, supple and refreshed skin and your pores will be less visible. Facial steaming is easy, you can do it at home and requires no special…
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Seafood Staples to Add to Your Grocery List This Week
If you made a checklist of the most valuable attributes for healthy foods to eat when you’re trying to lose weight, fish would hit on nearly every one. Seafood is nutrient-dense, so it delivers a high concentration of vitamins and minerals with few calories. Fish is also packed with protein, fueling your body for active days, but it is light on saturated fats, which is good for your heart. Seafood is also one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health. For all of these reasons, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends you have two to three servings of…
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At-Home Hair Removal Products That Work
Visiting a salon for hair removal (which can be costly) or doing it yourself is a constant summer long battle. But, there are a variety of hair removal products that make at-home hair removal easy, painless and affordable! From creams to waxes, I break down which product works best for the most commonly treated areas: Brows* – When a hair removal tool claims to be pain-free, I am immediately skeptical, but the Hollywood Browzer is an exception. This travel-friendly beauty tool shapes the eyebrows with no pain or redness. The sleek blade gently sloughs away the hair and any dead skin cells, leaving brows perfectly groomed and the surrounding skin…
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DIY Coffee Body Scrub with Coconut Oil
It may be April, but the weather is more like winter than spring for many of us which means we are still dealing with dry winter skin! This DIY coffee body scrub with coconut oil exfoliates and moisturizes the skin while providing the skin with beneficial antioxidants from the coffee and coconut oil, it smells amazing and it’s super easy to make! Here’s what you will need: 1 Cup Ground Organic Coffee 1 Cup Organic Sugar 1/2 Cup Organic Coconut Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon (optional) 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract (optional) Directions: Step 1: Melt coconut oil and allow it to cool but not solidify. Step 2: Mix all ingredients together…
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How To Curb Your Hunger
We know it can sometimes be tough to stick with a healthy eating plan, but fortifying yourself with nutritious, filling foods throughout the day can really help control your hunger. High-fiber foods, good fats, and lean protein (as well as acidic foods) all help to slow the digestion of the sugars in carbohydrates. When you include a variety of these foods in your diet, your body produces less insulin, which means fewer swings in blood sugar levels. It is these swings that are the cause of cravings and hunger in the first place. Want to curb your hunger? Read the tips below to learn how with healthy foods that are…
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My Beauty Empties-Spring Edition
It’s time to take another trip through my beauty trash (there is a lot) and see what I liked, what I didn’t like and what I would repurchase: Skin Care CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser* – This is my go to night time cleanser. It cleanses, hydrates and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry after using. This is repurchased all the time! CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion* – This is also repurchased all the time too! This contains ceramides, niacinamides and hyaluronic acid, doesn’t have any fragrance, doesn’t and moisturizes my skin. I use this morning and evening, and this is repurchased all the time too! Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Polishing…
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My Favorite Products From: Maybelline
This is a new series here at Glam Budget Beauty! I will be sharing with you my favorite products from different brands from the drugstore, starting with Maybelline! I have used many products from Maybelline over the years, some I have liked and some I haven’t, but these products are my absolute favorites (or holy grail) from Maybelline: Maybelline Dream Cushion Foundation* (in the shade #30 Warm Nude): This is one of my favorites and is always in my foundation rotation! It’s quick and easy, you can use a brush or a damp makeup sponge to apply, gives medium coverage (can be built up to full coverage), it gives my…
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Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry
One of the easiest Chinese-style meals to prepare at home is stir-fry. This recipe has you covered with a flavorful meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes (entire recipe: 350 calories, 7g total fat (1g sat fat), 730mg sodium, 33.5g carbs, 7g fiber, 20g sugars, 32.5g protein prep: 10 minutes, cook: 15 minutes, makes 1 serving) Ingredients: Sauce 2 1/2 tsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed) 1 tsp. Asian-style chili garlic sauce 1/4 tsp. sesame oil or olive oil Stir-Fry 2 1/2 cups frozen Asian-style stir-fry vegetables 4 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. black…
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You Know You Are A Beauty Blogger When…
Since becoming a beauty blogger, I have found myself doing certain things only other beauty bloggers can understand. I used to be your average makeup lover, but now, I am a full-on beauty junkie (you should see my makeup drawers. Yes, I said drawers, as in 6 and under my bathroom sink). I thought it would be fun to compile everything together that many of us beauty bloggers can relate to, and if not, it will make you laugh! YOU KNOW YOU ARE A BEAUTY BLOGGER WHEN… It’s impossible to walk through a drugstore or department store beauty counters without picking up a new lipstick You find yourself trying on…