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Moving Past Margaritas: 3 Traditional Mexican Cocktails
Juicy Spirits
Written by Emily Monaco   

Margarita glass

As ever-popular Tex Mex is slowly but surely being replaced by traditional, authentic Mexican cuisine, both in recipes and in restaurants, the time has come to take a look at some of our favorite "Mexican" cocktails. Frozen and flavored margaritas may be featured on almost every Mexican drink menu, but as summer approaches, take a look at some of these refreshing, traditional Mexican bebidas.

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3 Delicious Ways to Rehydrate After a Long Workout
Energetic Health
Written by Abbie Stutzer   

Rehydrate

Anyone who has taken a long run in the punishing heat or completed a spinning class in a blazing hot gym knows that hydration is incredibly important. And while we all know that hydrating before a workout is essential, we can forget how important it is to rehydrate after a workout, too.

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Super Size This: Healthy Fast Food is Here to Stay (Really)
Foodie Buzz
Written by Jill Ettinger   

Veggie Grill

Despite recent news that the nation's top fast-food restaurant menu items aren't getting healthier, even though many of them boast "healthy" menu upgrades, lurking in the wings are the rising number healthy fast-food options.

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Not Just for Kids: Vegan Tater Tots Recipe
Vegetables, Side Dishes
Written by Jill Ettinger   

Tater tots

Look out four-year-olds. We may be grown ups, but we love tater tots, too. So, we promise not to steal them off of your plate anymore, especially since we can easily make them from scratch with this tater tot recipe.

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Beyond the Mirror: Losing 10 Pounds Could Save Your Life (Or at Least Extend It)
Energetic Health
Written by Nina Kate   

Weight loss

We all want to lose a few pounds to look smashing in our swimsuits or squeeze into that adorable pair of skinny jeans. Most women -- and many men -- are perpetually self-conscious about our muffin top or bulging thighs. In the case of people who are truly overweight or obese, however, the concern over weight is about more than just vanity. If you're one of these folks -- and there are millions in the United States -- losing as little as ten pounds can literally help save your life, or at least, extend it by a few years. So, instead of obsessing over how you look in the mirror, think about the health consequences of excess body fat and what you can do create a leaner, healthier you. 

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Cultivate Your Green Thumb: The Top 5 Online Gardening Courses
Kitchen Garden
Written by Leena Oijala   

 csa garden

Anyone can start a garden, whether big or small, in containers, raised beds or in the ground, indoors or outside. But becoming a successful gardener can take some time, as it requires ample knowledge of plant types, soil science, pests and diseases, and various methods of plant care. To help you delve deeper into the world of horticulture and gain these skills, we’ve rounded up the top five online gardening courses so you can learn from home. Whether you’re looking for a Master Gardener certificate or quick courses for hobby gardening, these resources will provide ample information on keeping a healthy and bountiful garden!

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Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook: A Forager Wins James Beard Best Food Blog Award
Foodie Buzz
Written by Lacy Boggs Renner   

hunter

Author, forager, and wild food advocate Hank Shaw finally had his "olympic moment," winning the James Beard Award for Best Individual Food Blog this year—his third year to be nominated.

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5 Ways to Incorporate Color in Your Home Decor Without the Commitment of Paint
Sanctuary
Written by Bonnie Getchell   

colorful room

Incorporating color in our homes can be so scary for many of us. It's a commitment issue. What if I paint the walls red and then change my mind a few months later? What happens when the trend changes? Here are 5 ways you can incorporate color into your home without having to truly commit to a specific color, theme, or trend.

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Study: Meditation Counteracts the Harmful Genomic Effects of Stress
Energetic Health
Written by Abbie Stutzer   

Meditate

I bet you have a few habits you would like to break, or better yet, a few personal traits – maybe anxiety or depression -- that you would love to kick to the curb, too. Hey, we all do! Those ticks are just part of our pesky human existence. Luckily there are various tools we all can use to help ease the excess stress we face every day. One great tool is meditation.

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Smell Fantastic and be Bug-Bite Free: DIY Essential Oil Bug Repellent
Sanctuary
Written by Shilo Urban   

Mosquito

Bug season has returned, and from the picnic blanket to the dinner table these little critters pop up to bite and annoy us human beings. No matter how “natural” you consider your lifestyle to be, you probably don’t want bugs crawling through your house and over your skin. Although the best natural bug repellent is prevention (keeping your house clean with all food sources sealed away), even the tidiest among us can get attacked by buzzing, biting insects.

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Leave it In: DIY Homemade Leave-In Hair Conditioner
Delicious Beauty
Written by Aylin Erman   

When it comes to your health, hair products are usually the lesser of your worries, given that the majority of what you put on your hair gets washed out. However, when it comes to leave-in conditioners, gels, and sprays, haircare can go from harmless to dangerous pretty quickly. Try out this homemade, 3-ingredient leave-in hair condition to get soft locks without the toxic baggage.

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Cinnamon Banana Green Smoothie Recipe
Juice Recipes
Written by Samantha Abrams   

Smoothie

Spinach might seem like an odd choice for a smoothie, but its flavorful sweetness is actually enhanced by being paired with the bananas and almond milk. Get your iron, calcium and a good bit of veggie protien in this delicious green smoothie recipe. Don't like spinach? Try subbing in your favorite green such as kale, chard, or romaine lettuce. You can even choose powdered greens if you're out of the fresh stuff.

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Lend a Hand App Released in Honor of Willie Nelson's 80th Birthday
Foodie Buzz
Written by Lacy Boggs Renner   

lend a hand app screen shot

On his 80th birthday, the red-headed stranger, Willie Nelson, launched an app. "Lend a Hand" is a story within a song written by Nelson and Marty Dread to educated children about food and farms.

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How to Have a Healthy Brain Until You're 100
Energetic Health
Written by Nina Kate   

Crossword head

My great-aunt Marlene lived to see 96, but she wasn't really present for the final five years. She didn't remember my sister, my father or me when we went to visit her at her nursing home in the Bronx -- although she was always thrilled to see us, she would take several guesses at our names before we finally revealed our true identities, and meaningful conversation was nearly impossible. It must have been difficult for Marlene to live in such a cloudy world, and I hope not to suffer the same fate. Some cognitive decline may be inevitable in old age, but there are also numerous tactics to keep your mind sharp and have a healthy brain for life -- and you bet I'm using them.

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Hate Mondays? 10 Ways to Handle “The Mondays”
Energetic Health
Written by Shilo Urban   

Mondays

It’s Monday morning: is your head groggy, your attitude foul and your mood lower than a lizard’s belly? Did you have trouble waking up, getting up, staying up and perking up? Would you turn around and go back to bed right now if you could? Are you snapping at your dog, your computer or your co-workers?

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The Dish on Proper Food Combining (and Why it Matters)
Energetic Health
Written by Aylin Erman   

pizza

Each year, America invests nearly $1 billion on non-prescriptive digestive remedies. From fizzy drinks and tablets to syrups and powders, antacids are often just as necessary in the pantry as salt and pepper. The amount of money spent on digestion problems shows that we’ve come to accept it as a part of daily life. It doesn’t--and shouldn’t--have to be this way. Food combining is an underrated, albeit extremely effective, part of the puzzle to solve our digestive woes.

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Caramelized Apple Hazelnut Oatmeal Recipe with Organic Whey - Episode 89

Looking for a quick breakfast? Try these delicious whole rolled oats that cook up in just a few minutes. Or make this recipe in large batches on the weekend so you have for the week. 


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