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It's not just the holidays; everyday plans get in the way of healthy eating goals on a regular basis. At this point, you probably realize that late-night calls to your favorite fast-food joint and sugar-laden coffee drinks need to be an occasional indulgence. What you might not realize is how easy it is to rack up the calories during common day-to-day activities.
Mornings may be rough for some of us, but hold off on sleeping in: There are perks to waking up with the sun. (And we have some tips to make it easier, too!)
Nodding off during an important work meeting, snoring through a boring lecture, riding the subway to the end of the line after falling asleep on the ride home — these things happen. But avoid being "that" person by adding nap time to that daily routine. Seriously: Catching some (planned) midday Zzz's can refresh and rejuvenate.
Most people cook quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wa) like rice, but there are so many unique ways to incorporate this super-seed into your diet. Here are five of our favorite healthy recipes.
What motivates Palmer and other trophy hunters, as they're called, to fly thousands of miles and spend tens of thousands of dollars, all for the sake of killing an animal like Cecil?
If you have trouble sleeping, you already know the basics. But there's something you likely haven't tried, mostly because it is, frankly, a little weird.
Whole-wheat, organic, free-range—it seems every time we turn around, there's a new, healthier food option available. Fretting over calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates in the grocery store leaves little room to think about the ethical consequences of our food choices. What's best for one person's diet doesn't always line up with what's best for a given community, and good-for-you foods aren't always good-for-earth foods.
We've stuffed our faces in a pillow and teared up after a screaming match. There may have been some fist-pounding and leg kicking, too. But is it actually detrimental to personal health or relationships to go to bed in a tizzy? The answer is yes—sometimes.
Mornings may be rough for some of us, but hold off on sleeping in: There are perks to waking up with the sun. (And we have some tips to make it easier, too!)
Most people cook quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wa) like rice, but there are so many unique ways to incorporate this super-seed into your diet. Here are five of our favorite healthy recipes.
Although the snooze button may seem like a gift from the Almighty on Monday mornings, many sleep experts agree that hitting the snooze button contributes to a tired morning and doesn't help us feel more rested. One survey found that more than a third of American adults hit the snooze button at least three times each morning, and more than half of people ages 25 to 34 press snooze daily. But slamming the snooze button isn't as simple as catching a few more Zzs. In fact, using an alarm clock
If you have trouble sleeping, you already know the basics. But there's something you likely haven't tried, mostly because it is, frankly, a little weird.
Whole-wheat, organic, free-range—it seems every time we turn around, there's a new, healthier food option available. Fretting over calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates in the grocery store leaves little room to think about the ethical consequences of our food choices. What's best for one person's diet doesn't always line up with what's best for a given community, and good-for-you foods aren't always good-for-earth foods.
What motivates Palmer and other trophy hunters, as they're called, to fly thousands of miles and spend tens of thousands of dollars, all for the sake of killing an animal like Cecil?
Nodding off during an important work meeting, snoring through a boring lecture, riding the subway to the end of the line after falling asleep on the ride home — these things happen. But avoid being "that" person by adding nap time to that daily routine. Seriously: Catching some (planned) midday Zzz's can refresh and rejuvenate.
