Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mardi 19 janvier 2016
Stay in For Valentine's Day With Steakhouse Dinner Made Easy
Going to a crowded restaurant for Valentine's Day is overrated, so why not stay in and cook your own meal that's just as impressive? Skip the reservation, go easy on your wallet, and relax while you cook for (or with!) your valentine - a Valentine's date that's laid-back and fancy at the same time. So, what's on the menu? Wedge salad, loaded baked potatoes, pan-seared steak, chocolate molten lava cakes, and a classic cocktail. It's everything you'd find on a steakhouse menu, but homemade, easy (promise), and elegant. Keep reading to get all the recipes, and start planning your own date night in.
The Exact Breakfast Items 1 Nutritionist Says You Can Order at Fast-Food Restaurants
Cooking up a homemade healthy breakfast is best, but every once in a while, life gets in the way. When you schedule an early meeting or simply oversleep, you can still fuel your body and start the day on a healthy note. Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health recommends these four fast-food breakfast options from popular chains for those mornings when a homemade breakfast isn't in the cards.
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lundi 18 janvier 2016
Can You Refreeze Raw Meat After Thawing?
It's probably fair to say that every omnivorous home cook has wondered at some point or another whether it's OK to refreeze that piece of steak after thawing it out and realizing it won't need to be made after all. The short answer? Yes, you can - but you may not want to.
According to the USDA, when raw meat is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking. For this reason, it's perfectly all right to purchase, say, a previously frozen piece of salmon, and then put it in your freezer when you get home. But if you refreeze thawed poultry or meat, you will be compromising quality of taste and texture. Not only does meat lose water during the defrosting process, but refreezing it also creates ice crystals within the structure of the meat that alter its fibers, leaving an unfortunately dry cut of meat.
Of course, like all raw animal protein, the true safety of the product will depend on whether it's been properly handled. The best ways to defrost raw meat are in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave - not on a room-temperature kitchen counter.
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Hilarious Weight-Loss Quotes to Instantly Feel Better About Your Diet
Anyone who's ever tried to lose weight feels for you. It doesn't matter if it's five pounds or 50. While we can agree that eating healthy and exercising feels great most of the time, somehow it makes us want everything we know we shouldn't eat even more, which makes us feel sad and angry at the same time. Ugh! Why can't pizza and ice cream be low-calorie?! Grab a carrot, pretend it's a mozzarella stick, and read these quotes - they might make you feel better.
We're Calling It Now: These Will Be the 10 Hottest Haircuts of 2016!
It's a new year and we're sure you already set your resolutions, but have you thought about a new look yet? One of the easiest ways to make a dramatic or not-so-dramatic upgrade is with a pair of scissors. Who's ready to make the chop? With 2015 being the (second) year of the lob, we spoke to some of our favorite celebrity stylists to find out what the hottest cuts will be this year. And don't worry, we even break down what to ask for at the salon (so you don't leave in tears) and how to style your new look once you get home (so it fits your lifestyle). Hint: bangs, bangs, bangs.
Should You Run Before You Lift?
If you ask 100 people if you should do cardio before or after strength training, chances are that you'll get an even split of answers. The surprising part of each answer, however, is that you'll get about 100 different reasons why you should or shouldn't do cardio first. Let's cut through the myths and misconceptions and give you the answers you need to build your best body!
A recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research discovered something very shocking: it doesn't really make a difference if you do cardio before or after training. Whether you're lifting weights or getting sweaty on a cardio machine, the same hormones spike. Also, you won't really notice much of a difference in your performance either way.
Even though the study was rather clear about the findings, opinions still vary. According to fitness coach Anthony J. Yeung, CSCS, "It's always better to do your strength training before cardio because you want to do your heavier stuff when your body is fresh. If you did it the other way, your body would get tired so you wouldn't be able to lift as much weight and your technique would worsen."
Diana Chaloux, CPT and owner of the online personal training website HitchFit.com, indicates that, "If your goal is fat loss, the ideal situation would be to perform strength training first, followed by cardiovascular training." She explains that "when you strength train, your body utilizes glycogen (which is stored carbohydrates) for fuel, so if you strength train first, and then do cardio immediately after (which prefers fat for fuel for lower intensity cardio), you would create an environment in your body conducive to fat metabolism."
What about morning cardio, you may ask? Well, research published by the British Journal of Nutrition found that people can burn up to 20 percent more body fat by running in the morning on an empty stomach. What does this mean for you? Some experts advise breaking up your training efforts to do cardio in the morning on an empty stomach and then weights later on in the day with a pre-workout protein-based snack.
What does this mean for you? You've got options - and there's never anything wrong with that! Our advice? If you can split your training efforts into two separate workouts, hit the gym on an empty stomach in the morning and do your cardio (and lift weights later in the day in a different session). If you can't go to the gym twice in one day, make the most of your single session by hitting the weights first then doing your cardio. This way you can do the heavy stuff when you are at your optimum energy levels.
The 100 Best Fitness Tips You Need to Know
Staying strong and fit takes dedication every single day, so keep these 100 tips in mind to keep you confidently chugging along on that healthy path.
8 Tasty Combos For Your Quinoa Bowl
High in protein, fiber, and potassium, quinoa offers plenty of healthy reasons to chow down. But if you enjoy quinoa in the same way all the time, the nutrient-packed food can lose its luster. Whether you're craving a savory meal or a sweet snack, check out these calorie-conscious topping combinations to help you fall in love with quinoa all over again.
Ariana Grande Stands Up For Feminism, Makes You Fall in Love With Her
Ariana Grande is, arguably, one of the most talented performers in the entertainment industry. She acts, she dances, and she can sing her tail off - her impressions of both Christina Aguilera and Céline Dion made the internet explode, and she's the only other singer out there who has attempted to sing a Mariah Carey song and knocked it out of the park. (Those whistle notes are unbelievable.)
Ariana is the face of MAC's Viva Glam campaign, a cause Ariana is excited to be a part of. "I fell in love with the brand at a young age," said Grande. "All of the money made from the lipsticks and the glosses goes towards people affected by HIV/AIDS, and that's a big thing. A lot of brands will give a percentage, or a 'proceeds to go this cause,' but this is all of the money. Every penny made."
Trust me, you'll feel great about purchasing the lipstick - a deep, vampy plum - and the gloss, a subtle shimmer shade that can be layered over other shades. Knowing that purchasing both will help someone in need makes treating yourself extra special.
I spent some time talking to Ariana about makeup and beauty, but also discussed her infamous Twitter rant about the double standards women are held to. Her views on feminism and women's equality will have you hitting whistle notes of your own - if not voting for her in the 2020 presidential election.
Check out the full interview, then let us know which product you prefer: the lipstick? Or the gloss? Ariana's lipstick and gloss will be available online on Jan. 13 and in stores on Jan. 21.
36 Cardio Workouts to Burn Major Calories at the Gym
No matter how you like your cardio at the gym, we've got the answer. Stick to your favorite machine or branch out and try a new one with all of our cardio workouts, all in one place. Changing up your cardio workout is a great way to burn more calories and keep from plateauing. If your treadmill, elliptical, or stationary-bike game could use a shake-up, take your pick below.
[Elliptical Workouts] [Treadmill Workouts] [Stationary-Bike Workouts] [Rowing-Machine Workouts] [Multimachine Workouts]
7 Feel-Good Foods to Beat the Winter Blues
Midwinter, do you slip into a seasonal funk - feeling even more tired, stressed, moody, or sad for no real reason? If so, you are not alone. Seasonal affective disorder - a type of depression that sets in around Fall and lasts throughout the Winter months - affects about 3 million people per year. Whether you suffer from SAD or not, the good news is that you can boost your mood any time of year by filling up on these 7 feel-good foods. (Spoiler alert: chocolate made the list!)
Swap This Food For Greek Yogurt and Lose Weight
Greek yogurt gets all the love when it comes to excellent protein sources for weight loss, but it's not the only food that can offer you sustained energy, satiate your hunger, and help curb your sugar cravings. Don't leave out the unsung hero of the protein world - cottage cheese! Here are some ways this simple food can help you drop pounds.
Related: Can Sweet Potatoes Help You Lose Weight?
Breakfast: High-Protein Addition
You know how after you eat a bagel for breakfast it's tough to shake that sluggish feeling all morning? Protein has the opposite effect. It offers you energy for hours, so you feel bright-eyed and ready to tackle the day. Eggs and yogurt are popular choices, but for something a little different, whip up a smoothie and, you guessed it - add low-fat cottage cheese to the blender. For just 82 calories, four ounces will add a whopping 14.1 grams of protein to your glass. The blender purees the cottage cheese into a smooth consistency, so you won't even know it's in there. Not into smoothies? Enjoy cottage cheese spread onto a slice of whole-wheat toast.
Related: Why You Should Be Eating Oatmeal If You Want to Lose Weight
Snack: Low-Calorie Swap
If you're a huge fan of veggies and dip, skip the high-calorie dips made with sour cream. Swap it for cottage cheese and save over 150 calories, 20 grams of fat, and 45 mg of cholesterol, yet gain over 10 grams of protein. Here's what to do: take a four-ounce serving of one-percent cottage cheese and mix it with a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, one teaspoon of chopped fresh dill, and one finely chopped clove of garlic, and top with salt and pepper. If you prefer a creamier consistency, add two tablespoons of skim milk and puree it with a hand blender.
Related: Experts Share the Perfect Snack For Maximum Weight Loss
Dessert: Creamy, Sweet, and Low in Calories
Obsessed with hitting the freezer for spoonfuls of ice cream? The high-fat and high-calorie bites won't help your waistline, and the sugar overload will just have you craving more. Whip up this dessert alternative - creamy fruit popsicles - that's much lower in calories but still satisfies your sweet tooth. Here's how: put one cup of low-fat cottage cheese in a blender and add one banana, six strawberries, half a cup of crushed pineapple or peaches, and one teaspoon of vanilla. After mixing to a smooth consistency, divide it into four popsicle molds (or kid-size cups lined with foil), insert popsicle sticks, and freeze. After four hours or so, you'll enjoy your guilt-free, low-calorie treat without affecting the numbers on the scale.
The Best 150-Calorie Snacks For After Your Workout
Just as important as it is to fuel up before you exercise, don't forget to eat a little something once your workout is complete. Your body needs a combo of protein and carbs to build and repair muscle and quickly recharge lost energy. Don't go overboard and consume so many calories that it cancels out the ones you burned while sweating it out. Here are some ideas for post-workout snacks, all under 150 calories.
- Half a medium apple smeared with a mixture of two ounces of vanilla Greek yogurt, half a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon and topped with sliced grapes: 151 calories
- Four ounces low-fat cottage cheese (82 calories) mixed with three-quarters cup fresh blueberries (63 calories): 145 calories
- One extrasmall apple (53 calories) with one tablespoon peanut butter (94 calories): 147 calories
- 20 baby carrots (70 calories) with two tablespoons hummus (70 calories): 140 calories
- One organic mozzarella cheese stick (80 calories) and 20 grapes (68 calories): 148 calories
- 5.3-ounce container organic vanilla Greek yogurt (110 calories) and seven cherries (36 calories): 146 calories
- One small banana (89 calories) with eight raw almonds (55 calories): 144 calories
- Eight ounces organic low-fat chocolate milk (150 calories) or eight ounces Silk Chocolate Soymilk (120 calories)
- Half a Kind Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Bar (100 calories) and eight medium strawberries (31 calories): 131 calories
- Trail mix made with 18 peanuts (97 calories) and a mini box of raisins (45 calories): 142 calories
- Three-quarters cup shelled edamame: 150 calories
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47 Easy Dinner Recipes That Will Help You Survive Winter
On cold Winter days, all you want is comfort food - minus the effort it takes to make it. These easy recipes are here to save the day, whether you're craving chicken noodle soup, real-deal macaroni and cheese, or an indulgent pasta dish (that's spaghetti cooked in red wine, and you're going to love it). Keep reading for 47 easy recipes to keep in your pocket (or Pinterest board) during the cold months, and you'll thank yourself later.
How to Get the Best Skin of Your Life For Your Wedding Day
There's a lot to coordinate when you're planning a wedding - and we're only talking about beauty! You have to get the perfect elegant manicure, create a gorgeous (yet versatile) hairstyle, and top it all off with a stunning hair accessory. Before you even think about bridal makeup, however, you need to focus on your skin.
Your wedding photos will be something you want to (hopefully!) look back at for the rest of your life, so you must take all the steps necessary to ensure you have a flawless face. We've created a checklist for you to go through so you know what skin treatments to get when. With our guide, we can guarantee that your guests' eyes will be on your glow when you come down the aisle on your big day. And make sure to also review our bridal hair and makeup checklist to stay on schedule.
Add These to Your Smoothie to Drop Major Pounds
To kick-start your metabolism, eating breakfast is key. It not only fills you up to help prevent mindless snacking on unhealthy noshables, but it also energizes you for calorie-burning workouts. Smoothies are one of the best breakfasts you can have, because you can throw just about anything healthy into your blender, and all you'll taste is the fruit. To maximize your weight-loss potential, add these ingredients to your smoothies.
Wedding Cakes That Channel Your Inner Disney Princess
These wedding cakes prove that any bride can channel her inner Disney princess in a classy, grown-up way. Taking characters, castles, and key themes from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Frozen, these Disney princess wedding cakes are a dreamy way to celebrate your "happily ever after."
Source: Jessica Frey Photography, White Rabbit Photo Boutique, Nadia Meli, Cardin Creative Photography
9 of the Most Embarrassing Gym Moments Ever
When you spend a lot of time at the gym working out, embarrassing moments happen. When these things occur, it's important to laugh it off, pick yourself up, and stay on track. Hopefully these are simply memories of the past you can look back on and laugh at - and nothing feels too fresh or painful.
These Adorable Bite-Size Macarons Will Be Your Newest Obsession
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Diamonds Macarons are a girl's best friend . . . especially mini macarons. That's why we knew we had to be among the first tasters of these adorable bite-size macarons by NYC-based cupcakery Baked by Melissa. The beloved baker is branching out from cupcakes (and cupcake hybrids) for the first time ever with this bite-size spin on the traditional French dessert. These tiny pastry creations are the ultimate midweek treat to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth, and the flavor lineup is dynamite: cookie dough, sugar cookie, red velvet, double chocolate, snickerdoodle, and salted caramel.
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They're small in size, but big in flavor - each macaron is double stuffed with a light and creamy filling, so the filling-to-shell ratio is perfect. The double chocolate is particularly noteworthy, offering a rich, fudgy chocolate center sandwiched between two chocolate cookies.
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They're small enough that you get to try a few at once, which makes the experience even better. If you're suddenly craving your own, you're in luck because there's a secret presale happening right now (you're welcome). You can order an assortment from Baked by Melissa by searching "macaron" on the site.
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Which flavor are you most excited to try?
10 Ways to Have More Gorgeous Skin in 2016
I always had an inkling that my skin is sensitive, but I didn't know until I knew. It started two years ago with a rash on my neck, caused by an allergy to nickel. Trust me: when you're wearing scarves in the middle of August to conceal a breakout, you can't be in denial.
As time progressed, my skin continue to flare up. Until one day, when I was red, dry, and itchy from my forehead to my shoulders, I decided it was time to take control of the situation. First: admit to myself I have very sensitive epidermis; then, revamp my skin care routine.
So, I embarked on a journey, meeting with dermatologists to detect my metal allergy and also discover my rosacea. This is a skin condition that appears in the form of redness and bumps, often caused by products, alcohol, heat, stress, and other triggers. Saying goodbye to some of my favorite cleansers, moisturizers, and makeup wasn't easy. Letting go of the jewelry was heartbreaking. But it made room for me to bring in new products that agreed with my skin and nickel-free baubles that would keep me rash-free.
There are a slew of gentle products from drugstore by brands like Cetaphil and Simple. And I love my organic labels, such as Tata Harper and Eminence. But there seemed to be a lack in the luxury market when it came to more minimal skin care. That's why it was pretty groundbreaking in October when Chanel announced the launch of its new moisturizer, La Solution 10 de Chanel Sensitive Skin Cream.
Chanel teamed up with top NYC dermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler to create an alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and oil-free face lotion that contains only 10 ingredients. They are all listed on the bottle: water, vegetable squalane, soft powder, glycerin, silver needle tea extract (an antioxidant star of the lineup), shea butter extract, emollient, emulsifier, humectant, and preservative. The white cream comes out of the chic bottle as a butter but blends to feel as light as a serum. It's soothing and lovely - and I can't get enough of it!
After using it for months (we editors get a sneak peek of these top launches before they hits consumers), I had to meet the woman behind this genius product. So I booked a session with Dr. Wechsler at her NYC office. After, we sat and drank tea (fittingly), discussing the biggest mistakes people with sensitive skin often make. Whether you already have easily irritated epidermis or just want to take better care of yourself, keep reading to learn how to revamp your daily routine.
20 Ways to Beat Stress
It's been proven that exercise eases anxiety and depression, but some days require a little something extra. With the holiday season closer than we realize, there's no better time to take preemptive measures and make good habits that will help you keep calm and carry on - regardless of what the season brings.
20 Scrumptious Takes on Hot Cocoa
It's hard to imagine, but there are actually ways to improve hot chocolate. Sure, the original drink is divine . . . warm milk, sweet cocoa, and melty marshmallows are hard to beat. But we have collected some seriously scrumptious takes on hot chocolate that might change your mind about cold-weather cocoa. From coconut milk to Kahlúa, these unique additions to the classically tasty treat take it to another level of delectable desserts. Be warned: when you're trying out our favorite hot chocolate variations, your loved ones might bombard you for taste tests!
- Additional reporting by Anna Monette Roberts
To Drop Pounds, Eat More of Nature's Diet Aid: Chickpeas
While there is no magic weight loss pill, the common chickpea seems to come close - at least as a natural diet supplement.
Nutritionist Julie Upton calls these beans a multitasking food for dieters. Chickpeas help keep hunger in check because they offer a significant source of fiber, are chock full slow-to-digest protein to keep you feeling full longer, and can keep your carbohydrate cravings in check by maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
And there's science to back this up. According to a study published in the journal Appetite, regularly eating chickpeas helped keep dieters on track. Study participants, who ate a half cup of chickpeas containing 6 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein daily, consumed fewer calories from high fat, low fiber foods; but once they stopped eating the beans, the participants began to snack more on less healthy fare.
Our advice: go gonzo for garbanzo beans, especially at snack time. No matter if you're craving savory or sweet, we have a few recipes to recommend:
Savory
- Enjoy the flavors of the healthiest cuisine: Mediterranean Spiced Beans
- A little spice to boost your metabolism: Spicy Roasted Garbanzo Beans
- Add the weight-loss powers of sweet potatoes: Sweet Potato Hummus
Sweet
- Like candy but better for you: Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas
- Easy to make and no baking required: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Bake these for a post-workout snack: Chickpea Protein Cookies
20 Cozy Casserole Recipes
Whether you call them casseroles or hot dishes, there's no argument about the merits of these cozy, crowd-friendly recipes. We've rounded up the best options out there ranging from ultraclassic (think tuna noodle casserole) to creative spins (breakfast pancake lasagna).
Source: My Name is Yeh, Half Baked Harvest, Damn Delicious, How Sweet It Is
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