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HAUNTINGLY HEALTHY: HALLOWEEN HEALTH AND FITNESS TIPS
As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, Halloween is just around the corner, bringing with it the promise of spooky decorations, creative costumes, and bags full of candy. While it’s a holiday known for indulging in sweet treats, it doesn’t have to be a nightmare for your health and fitness goals. In fact, Halloween can be an
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: BROCCOLI TOTS
We can’t all be like Napoleon Dynamite, pulling delicious tots out of our pockets at our leisure when the hunger pangs hit. But that’s okay, because tots might not be the healthiest choice. However, we have found a solution. These broccoli tots are healthy and delicious, and while we don’t recommend pulling them out of your pocket (we think ketchup might be
5 EASY STEPS TO REST YOUR MIND
Too frequently, we get so wrapped up in our views of the physical world, whether it’s with our possessions, our surroundings, or our bodies. Sometimes we need to take a break from all of that and just relax, something that far too many people don’t truly know how to do. You don’t have to be a yogi or a Buddhist
5 WAYS “HEALTHY” PEOPLE SABOTAGE THEMSELVES
There’s a misconception going around that just because you act like you’re healthy doesn’t mean that you’re actually healthy. We see it all the time, and we have one thing to say to you: your “little” bad habits are, in fact, sabotaging your weight loss and fitness goals! We aren’t going to name names, but, if you’re guilty of doing
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI
To all the “meat-and-potatoes” people reading this— I know you’re out there— despite the fact that this chili is completely meatless, you’ll want to eat it all. Even my mother, who doesn’t believe that vegetarianism should be a thing, had to compliment this chili. It’s nutritious, delicious, easy to make, cozy, and a great option during the winter for those
5 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DIABETES
There’s an epidemic in our country. One that people often talk about, there are shows with their sole purpose to help these individuals avoid it, and there are countless commercials that infiltrate our TGIT nights. What is it? It’s diabetes. In fact, in the United States, alone, there are over 29 million people who have the disease. That staggering number
IT’S TIME TO BREAK UP WITH SODA
We have all had those relationships in our lives that we know aren’t any good for us. It’s completely one-sided, there’s highs and lows, you feel empty after every encounter— you know what I am talking about. At this point in our lives, we deserve to have positive and mutually-beneficial relationships not only in our personal lives but, also, when
4 BENEFITS OF COOKING WITH COCONUT
Is there anything coconut can’t do? Seriously, from haircare to cooking oils— the benefits are endless. When most people hear the word, “coconut”, visions of the tropics (and pina coladas) immediately start to appear. Even though this warmer-weather nut triggers all the same for me, I am also excited about the benefits that coconut brings the— plate. Here are 4
WHAT’S TABATA ANYWAY?
For those who are (always) seeking new ways to boost their workouts, you’ve probably heard of Tabata. But, what is it? Why is everyone so obsessed with it? And, moreover, is it really that better than just doing your standard go-to cardio exercise? We’ll tell you. For those who don’t know, Tabata is a form of HIIT (high intensity interval
