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Foodie Friday Link Time: Vegan Cabbage Slaw Salad With Tahini

Sean Duffy — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:36:02 +0000

Start the weekend right: rainbow slaw with tahini dressing – Healthy Happy Life You can eat healthy and save money. Here’s how – Huffington Post Ten ways to make oatmeal anything but boring – Shape Just because it’s a simple recipe doesn’t mean it’s always better – Blisstree How much protein you need in your diet for weight loss and to avoid sore muscles – Self Not so fast! Nine healthy foods that are just fooling you – Daily Spark Herbal remedy: which ones you should be using for glowing skin – Prevention

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Brides and Bacne: What to Do

Dr Dreams — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:30:19 +0000

Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You’ve been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you’ve been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face – on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things you can do to prevent bacne from ruining your special day. Always wear clean workout clothes. Make sure to wear a sports bra and top that are made of wicking fabric to pull moisture away from your skin. Avoid clothes that don’t let your skin breathe. Take a shower immediately after exercising to wash off sweat and bacteria. When you shower, use Cetaphil or some other antibacterial cleanser on your back since exfoliating helps unclog blocked pores and get rid of dead skin cells. Use either an exfoliating scrub or bath gloves once a week. After showering, allow your skin to dry completely and then apply a topical cream that contains either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat and prevent blemishes. Be careful of bleaching your clothes if you go the benzoyl peroxide route. If your problem persists or you have severe body acne, make an appointment with a dermatologist.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Quick, Good-For-You Meals to Make During the Workweek

Sean Duffy — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:11:42 +0000

Healthy weeknight meals that will only take 30 minutes of your time – Self Learn how yoga can help prevent you from committing road rage – Yoga Journal If you only change one thing about your diet, this should be it – Shape Find out what Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard eats before a big swim – Fitness Roberto Martin, the celeb chef who has carnivore clients eating vegan – Blisstree Get your Monday laugh on: funny fitness videos that are about to go viral – Vital Juice Say goodbye to bloating, gas, and constipation . . . for good – Daily Spark Find out if all those vitamins you take make any difference – HuffPost Healthy Living

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Quick, Good-For-You Meals to Make During the Workweek

3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Belly Fat

Sean Duffy — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:53:32 +0000

A nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight loss goal, but you’re still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly. When eating: Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule. Your belly might not be caused by fat, but by air trapped in your digestive system. If you’re not getting enough fiber (you need 25 to 30 grams a day), constipation can cause bloating. Here are some common reasons women don’t get enough fiber and how to overcome them. On the other hand, overdoing it on fiber or eating too many gas-producing foods like broccoli, apples, or beans can also make your belly stick out. There are also foods you can eat, like blueberries, that are proven to diminish belly fat, so be sure to include these five fat-blasting foods in your diet . When doing cardio: Studies show that including interval training in your cardio sessions is proven to diminish belly fat. If you find that you normally stick to a consistent pace when running, biking, or swimming, mix it up by adding 10- to 60-second fast-paced or sprinting intervals. When strength training: Basic crunches can help tone your abs, but they only target certain abdominal muscles. Incorporate full-body exercises like side planks as well as balancing moves on a ball or on one leg to target all the muscles in your core.

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Tracy Anderson’s Weight-Loss Tips For Brides-to-Be

Martin Neumann — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:39:22 +0000

It seems like Tracy Anderson has trained half of Hollywood , and one of her biggest fans, Nicole Richie , even enlisted her to help her get in shape for her 2010 wedding . “Nicole worked out six days a week, she learned dance aerobics, she did her muscular structure work, and she did it in such a healthy beautiful way,” Tracy says of her client’s devoted wedding prep. If you want to look like a starlet on your wedding day, here are a few tips Tracy Anderson shared with us for brides-to-be who want to get in shape. First, start early: Don’t wait until the last minute to try and lose weight and then expect miracles, Tracy warns. “The thing that is most unfortunate is when a bride comes to me and has never done anything before and is like ‘Oh my god, I have to lose 30 pounds in a month,’” Tracy says. She recommends you figure out your diet and exercise plan as soon as you start looking for venue locations, at the beginning of your wedding planning, so you don’t end up resorting to juice cleanses or feeding-tube diets to lose pounds weeks before your big day. (Tracy jokes, “If I were the husband-to-be, I can think of nothing less sexy than my fiance installing a feeding tube to look 120 pounds thinner on the wedding day. I’d probably call it off!”) Read on for Tracy’s diet and exercise recommendations for brides!

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Not All Veggies Are Created Equal: 10 Best Sources of Fiber

Dr Joe — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:25:30 +0000

To get your daily quota of roughage, everyone says to eat your veggies. While eating vegetables is a great way to get your fiber, some veggies give a better fill than others. If you’re struggling to get the 25 to 30 grams needed each day, be sure to include these 10 high-fiber veggies in your diet. View Slideshow ›

Jessica Alba’s Fit Philosophy

Dr Joe — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:21:18 +0000

Happy birthday, Jessica Alba ! The erstwhile action star and devoted mom of two turns 31 on Saturday, and to celebrate we are taking a look at how Jessica’s stayed fit while enjoying life throughout the years. Bootcamp style: It’s all about high intensity for Jessica. She enlists the help of Barry’s Bootcamp , a favorite with starlets in LA, to get fast results. Each workout contains high-intensity cardio intervals and strength training for an all-in-one session that saves time. Reluctant workout: Even though she works hard in the gym (which isn’t always a good thing: to get ready for a photo shoot soon after having her first child, she exercised so hard she said she cried! ), she’s no fitness fanatic. “I’m not a big workout person,” she told Self . “Every single day, I tell my girlfriends we’re starting a regimen. And then it’s, like, ‘Want to get dinner? Want a glass of wine?’” Jessica does, however, know how to keep workouts fun ; she alternates between the gym, her treadmill at home, swimming, and yoga to keep from becoming bored. Diet-free zone: Jessica doesn’t like to diet, so instead she eats clean all the time. “Diets are for the birds. I think you have to eat in a way that makes you feel your best. I include a lot of vegetables and lean protein and fruit and grains in my diet,” she told Self . The importance of sleep: Running a company, being a mom, and starring in films can jam-pack anyone’s schedule, so Jessica gets her workouts out of the way early in the morning. Sometimes, however, she knows it’s healthier to catch up on sleep than continue to tire out her body. “Slacked off this am on the work out but the sleep was the best I’ve had in three weeks. Tomorrow its ON . . . ” she once tweeted . Listening to your body is the best way to tell if you are skipping a workout because of a lame excuse or because you actually need to rest.

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Foodie Friday Link Time: No-Fast Weekend Detox

Dr Dreams — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:09:56 +0000

Eat your way clean with this weekend detox. No fasting required – Vegetarian Times A dozen recipes for healthier muffins. Get baking! – Fitness Oranges are great, but these foods are even higher in vitamin C – HuffPost Healthy Living In praise of the dinner table: families that eat together stay slim together – LearnVest Going out for dinner? What not to order when dining out – Prevention Cool down with a coconut water strawberry slushie – Healthy Happy Life Is there really a connection between eating red meat and cancer – Daily Spark

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6 Dieting Rules You’ll Love to Follow

Martin Neumann — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:14:17 +0000

Don’t eat this, stay away from that – following a diet can seem like a total killjoy. If you’re feeling depressed about how restrictive your diet is, here are some proven weight-loss rules you’ll welcome with open arms. Dig into a big breakfast: Skipping breakfast to save calories? That’s a big mistake because eating breakfast actually jump-starts your metabolism. Your first meal of the day should include protein to reduce sugar cravings, and fiber to satiate your hunger. A veggie omelet, fruit smoothie with spinach, oatmeal with fruit and nuts, or Greek yogurt with fresh fruit are excellent choices. Say yes to carbs: Before you get all excited, I’m not talking about bagels, regular pasta, and pretzels. Simple carbs made from enriched white flour offer little nutritional value and more calories than you need. Stick to complex carbs like quinoa, brown rice, and oats, as well as foods made from whole grain flour such as pasta and crackers – the least processed and as close to nature as possible. (Of course, you still need to be mindful of portion sizes.) Complex carbs are not only full of fiber that keep hunger at bay, they also contain valuable vitamins and minerals your body needs such as vitamins B6 and E and iron. Keep reading for four more weight-loss rules you’ll love following.

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Sugar Shout Out: Global Culinary Wedding Traditions

Dr Dreams — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:55:43 +0000

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