This summer I challenge you to change that attitude and choose activity as a way of life, not a chore. The weather has warmed up, the days are longer, and schedules are looser. It’s the perfect time to take a break from the monotonous treadmills and elliptical trainers at the gym and venture outdoors instead. Keep in mind that increasing your activity level doesn’t have to solely include lengthy blocks of time for planned exercise....
But what if you could get better without the drugs—and the side effects, costs, and risks of antibiotic resistance that come with them? A new Dutch study suggests some women with simple infections can, and that more than one-third would be willing to give it a shot. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam studied 176 otherwise healthy women with straightforward UTI symptoms. Doctors asked 137 of them whether they’d wait to take antibiotics until it was absolutely necessary; 51 took their doctors up on the offer....
I’m a huge fan of Caesar salads, but it’s almost impossible to find one that’s not drowning in fatty dressing and packed with hundreds of unnecessary calories. That’s why I created this vegan Caesar salad, starring crisp, nutrient-packed kale and toasty, homemade bread crumbs. You won’t miss the traditional anchovies, either: Topping this salad with a quick-pickled onion offers the same burst of tangy flavor. You can also make each part of the salad ahead of time and assemble just before serving....
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Beware the Quick Fix Mindset We have noticed a common way of thinking that we call the Quick Fix Mindset; we see it often among our clients who are struggling to lose weight. This mindset was born alongside the increased prevalence of labor-saving devices and the move away from home-cooked meals and to packaged products. It is propagated by the advertising industry as the way to “improve” your life with minimal effort by purchasing products ranging from clothes to flat-screen televisions to cell phones, to name just a few....
MORE: You Can Buy These Nonorganic Foods + Still Eat Pesticide Free So with all the concerns about GMOs and what they might mean to health—and the food chain—many are attempting to slash them from daily diets. “I heard about ‘Franken-foods’ in high school, but put GMOs out of my mind until a few years ago,” says Jacqui Blue, 33, an independent filmmaker and mother of five boys in the Los Angeles area....
[sidebar]Rely on takeout and frozen meals because you lack the time to prepare fresh onesAre trying achieve weight loss or gainHave an aging parent whose ability or desire to eat has changedWant to help your teenager or young child navigate food issues and eat healthfullyTake or are thinking about taking drugs for heart diseaseAre considering weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass To locate registered dietitians in your area, visit the American Dietetic Association’s website at eatright....
It has now been almost 15 years since Webvan—if not the world’s first online food order-and-delivery service, then certainly its most hyped—imploded, earning dot-com infamy alongside Pets.com and DrKoop.com. The service had raised $396 million in investments and another $375 million in an IPO, and then it was all gone in the blink of an eye. Of course, Webvan was far from the only one to try its hand at similar services....
Straight Leg Lift and Lower, Part 14 Important Exercises Every High Heel Wearer Should Do Lie on your back and place a block between your upper thighs. 2. Bring your legs straight up to the ceiling and flex your feet. 3. Keep your lower back pressed firmly into the ground. Hint: If you don’t have a block, try using a sturdy throw pillow. (Also, see .) Straight Leg Lift and Lower, Part 2 From the position above, start to lower your legs toward the ground....
It revs your memory. A drink with 250 mg of green tea extract increased the brain connections that process and store information. (Take a look at these 10 other ways to seriously improve your memory.) It’s bad news for cancer. Digestive cancer risk was 17% lower in women who drank at least three cups a week. It burns fat. Human studies are far from conclusive, but (per research in mice) green tea + exercise = 36% less belly fat....
Yes fish, no fish, red fish…OK fish? Our oceans have become so depleted of wild fish stocks, and so polluted with industrial contaminants, that trying to figure out the fish that are both safe and sustainable can make your head spin. “Good fish” lists can change year after year, because stocks rebound or get depleted every few years, but there are some fish that, no matter what, you can always decline....
It has an enthusiastic following of fans who champion the fatty-acid-rich oil as an amazing hair de-frizzer, teeth whitener, body scrubber, and miracle makeup remover. How many of these beauty uses actually pan out? We cracked open the truth on the nut’s beauty benefits, by tapping cosmetic chemist Ni’Kita Wilson, Look Great, Live Green author and Sumbody founder Deborah Burnes, and Rose-Marie Swift, the formulator-founder of RMS Beauty. Well+Good NYC shares what they make of 14 head-to-toe beauty uses for coconut oil....
Joining this Challenge will help you create a stronger, leaner, healthier body by pairing the power of community with our science-based eating and fitness program to help you stay motivated while you shed stubborn weight. By the end of the program, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to get your glow back—and keep it for life. That’s not some lofty, melodramatic promise. We know it from the past 3 years and nearly 70,000 success stories, including that of Martha Seddon....
Regardless of your job or lifestyle, neck pain can be eased and prevented by applying a few time-tested methods, replacing bad habits with good ones, and giving your neck regular exercise. Neck pain treatment is on the way, with these 29 remedies. MORE: Get Neck Pain Relief Use Ice, Then Heat If you’ve had a neck injury, apply an ice pack wrapped in a thin cloth—such as a T-shirt—to the injury for 15 minutes at a time....
Sardine Salad Top 2 cups arugula with 1 can sardines, ½ cup each chopped cherry tomatoes and cucumber, and ¼ cup each sliced red onion and canned chickpeas. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp each balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Sardine Pasta Toss ½ pound cooked whole wheat spaghetti with 1 cup warmed marinara and 1 can sardines, chopped. Top with toasted bread crumbs and torn basil. Sardine Tartine Spread 1 tsp Dijon mustard on a piece of sourdough toast and top with a butter leuce leaf, 2 or 3 canned sardines, and 1 Tbsp chopped toasted almonds....
YOUR EATING MEDITATION 1. Before you pick up your food, take a couple of deep breaths to allow your body and mind to settle. 2. Look at your food. Think about where it comes from. Try to imagine the different ingredients in their original form and even the types of people who looked after the crops or animals. 3. Without going on a guilt trip, appreciate the fact that you actually have food on your plate....
