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Quarantine Self Care
Being quarantined during this pandemic is no fun for any of us. Not only are we are stuck at home with nowhere to go (except short trips to the grocery store or pharmacy), we are also trying to keep our lives as normal as possible, while worrying about keeping ourselves safe and healthy and if all of this isn’t enough, we are also worrying about our jobs and our financial situations, but at some point, this will pass. So, what do you do in the meantime? Start by taking care of yourself with these self-care tips: Maintain Your Mental Health This is the most important thing you need to do.…
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Healthy & Affordable Food Tips For The Days Of Quarantine
Shelter-in-place has forced over 100 million Americans to stay at home for the next few weeks. While inconvenient in many ways, the quarantine is an opportunity to re-evaluate existing food habits, and possibly improve them. This includes budgeting, planning, shopping, cooking, and storing food. Here are some helpful tips to get you through the quarantine: Use What You Already Have at Home Before buying anything new, take stock of what’s already laying around in the dark corners of your fridge, freezer, pantry, garage, etc. You may be surprised to find frozen meats or canned food that are still good to go as well as spices, cooking accessories like foil and…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Gym Equipment
Going to a gym for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. Not only are you conscious about what you are wearing and how you look (you don’t need to glam up to get your sweat on), you may also be intimidated by the equipment. Everybody who joins a gym for the first time (including myself) feels the exact same way. That’s why most gyms offer a complimentary fitness consultation with a qualified trainer to assess your fitness goals and to show how to use the equipment. If your new gym offers this, it’s a good idea to schedule a consultation, but if this isn’t for you and you…
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Foundations For Mature Skin
Although we hear a great deal about how to care for normal, sensitive and combination skin types, nurturing mature skin is equally as important, especially since the American Academy of Dermatology says that this skin type requires the right type of anti-aging skin care essentials to brighten and hydrate the skin. When choosing the right foundation for mature skin, first consider the texture of your skin, how oily or dry it is, and how much coverage you need. Mature skin that has a lot of texture issues and is oily, you may want to consider a matte finish foundation, while mature skin with a lot of texture issues and dryness…
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Healthy Frozen Breakfasts From Trader Joe’s
The Trader Joe’s frozen aisle is a great place to find budget-friendly, nutritious snacks, lunches and ready-made breakfasts. These options can stand alone or serve as a side to classic scrambled eggs. Unlike many other frozen-food choices or fast-food options, these picks are all lower in sodium and added sugar: Blueberry Waffles These waffles are made with whole-wheat flour and fruit juice concentrates. They are naturally sweet which means you don’t need to pack on the added sugar with toppings like maple syrup. One serving (two waffles) contains just 6 grams of sugar, 5 grams of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and 5 grams of fiber. Cauliflower Pancakes Similar to hash browns,…
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All About Intermittent Fasting
Chances are you have heard about intermittent fasting, but you might not be exactly sure what it means or what to make of it. Consider this your introduction to all things intermittent fasting. What is Intermittent Fasting? You probably know about regular fasting which is taking a period of time to not consume any calories (as in NO eating). Intermittent fasting is when you limit your “eating windows” to specific hours of the day (or days of the week). It’s not really a diet — it’s more of a specific food schedule. You can generally still have calorie-free drinks like water, black coffee, and plain tea during fasting days/hours. Why…
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Valentine’s Day Health Hacks
Valentine’s Day is a day to love and be loved, but like most holidays, Valentine’s Day can also be a day in which candies are consumed and health risks are overlooked in the name of indulgence. To keep you happy and healthy on this special day dedicated to love, here are a few Valentine’s Day health hacks that will help keep you on track: Sugar Free Sweets The candies, chocolates, and other miscellaneous sweets of Valentine’s Day are much of what compose this special holiday, but it is also what leaves Valentine’s Day such a cause for concern, so try looking for your favorite chocolatey alternative to sugar loaded sweets…
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Things To Avoid For A Healthy Lifestyle In 2020
If you want to get your healthy lifestyle off to the best possible start this year, there are a few things you will want to try to avoid for a happy healthy 2020: Processed Sugar There is nothing wrong with having some sugar in your diet from time to time, but keep in mind that there are naturally occurring sugars in a variety of healthy food groups like fruits. With that said, processed sugar is something you will want to be wary of because processed sugar could take a toll on your health over time, especially if it is consumed in large quantities. Stagnancy A common theme from year to…
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Healthy 2020 New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the new year is here, are you just now starting to think about your New Year’s Resolutions? If you want to set healthy goals for 2020, you should try to select goals that are reasonably attainable. Here are a few healthy and reachable goals for the new year: Eat More Mindfully Many people make dieting a part of their resolutions. Unfortunately, some restrictive diets can be difficult to sustain, and a lot of people drop their diets before they really get started. Instead of dieting, you should try to eat mindfully. Don’t watch TV or browse the internet while you are eating. Pay attention to what you are…
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Tips to Start 2020 On The Right Track
Looking to make some positive changes this new year? Here are some tips to help you start 2020 on the right track without bringing all the stress of 2019 into your new year. Set Some Goals – Start setting goals that you know you can achieve over time. If you have goals to work on, you will be able to motivate yourself to continue doing what you are doing to reach those goals and become more successful. Remember to write them down and display them somewhere you can easily see them daily. Avoid Stressful Situations – If you know someone or something is going to stress you out, avoid the…