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 17 mai 2016
Millennial Burnout Is a Real Thing - How to Prevent It
Not to brag, but I keep pretty impressive company. Some of my closest friends include a self-sufficient single woman on track to be chief learning officer at her company who ran 30 marathons and became a homeowner before turning 30; a self-motivated overachiever who is breaking barriers in the tech industry advocating for diversity and women's inclusion with some of the most powerful figures in Silicon Valley by her side; and a sustainability and social responsibility guru who, at 30, is already a step away from VP at her high-profile advertising agency.
These women are kicking butts and taking names, doing work they're passionate about, and, honestly, changing the world at the same time. So why did I get this early-morning text from one of my girlfriends this week:
"This podcast on burning out made me ugly cry on my way to work this morning - where I opened my bag to realize I left my computer at home after working late (again and again)."
The episode she sent, from Real Simple's Adulthood Made Easy podcast, is titled "Why Are We Getting Burnt Out at Work?," and it addresses this Fast Company article that has since spawned a number of stories on how millennial women are burning out at their jobs by their early 30s and even late 20s. As someone who can relate (sort of, I'll get to that in bit), here's what I think the 30-something burnout boils down to.
Why Is It Happening?
- Unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves. Adding fuel to the fire is the prevelance of social media and all the inevitable comparisons we can't help but make to other millennial women who seem to have their sh*t together (when the truth is, nothing's as perfect as it seems).
- Not having the ability to really disconnect from the job. With 24/7 access to work emails, it's extremely difficult to do that whole "work-life balance" thing.
- Having a job you don't really love. This could be because you chose your career path based on what you thought you're "supposed" to do from a practical standpoint, or it could be because you just didn't know what you really wanted to do at 18 when you were expected to choose a college major. (And who does, really?)
So how can you keep this from happening to you? Both the podcast and the Fast Company article come to a similar conclusion that if you find your dream job, you won't get burned out because you'll love what you do. I don't necessarily think it's as simple as that, but I agree on some level - I LOVE my job so much that I've been with POPSUGAR for six years, which in millennial years is practically a lifetime. That said, do I get stressed out and, at times, have I felt close to burning out over the years? Yes, absolutely.
I'm a firm believer that you make your own destiny, and the grass might just continue to be greener at another job unless you do something about it. So before you up and change careers - which you might need to do, and that's OK! - I suggest trying these tips first.
How Can You Prevent It?
- Find a professional mentor, either your boss or someone else you can talk to honestly about feeling close to the burnout breaking point. Have an open conversation about what you're struggling with and work together to figure out what needs to change. Is it your position? Is it something you're doing that you'd rather not be doing? Could you do something that would make your job more fulfilling?
- If there's something you have to do - like travel, for instance - that's particularily draining, find a way to make it more enjoyable. Be honest with your manager that you need more realistic flight times or buffer days to recoup after a long trip.
- If you're feeling burnt out, focus on the one thing you really love about your job and do that for a day or a week to recharge.
- Make a growth plan. Do some soul searching and come up with one or two stretch goals. Then work with your manager to get there. You might feel better about all the hard work if you know you're moving forward. This could be giving a presentation to the department or taking ownership of a big project.
- Use your vacation days. Burnout usually goes hand-in-hand with exceptionally busy times, so taking time off when things get crazy can seem counterintuitive. But giving 150 percent for long stretches of time can zap your energy, wear down your patience, and kill your creativity. Find a day, a long weekend, or a whole week - whatever's doable for you - to get away and refill your reserves, and you'll be a happier, more productive person when you get back at it. Even if you have 2,000 unreads in your inbox.
- Split up meetings. Have a peer go to one and you to the other and then exchange notes so you have some uninterrupted time.
- Make some time to work with interns or get coffee with someone trying to break into your field. You'll get a boost from sharing your wisdom and also realize how much you've learned (and appreciate how far you've come).
- Find ways to create autonomy at work. Maybe it's pitching a project you really have ownership of or having a frank conversation with your boss about micromanaging and creative freedom. If you know you have control over all the hard work you put in, you'll feel better about it.
- Be realistic. As I mentioned, unrealistic expectations are at least partly to blame for the burnout many millennial women experience, so take a step back and look at the expectations you place on yourself at work. Are you building a daily to-do list that's a mile long and filled with things no human can accomplish in a day? Do you say yes to every project that comes up because you don't want to let your manager down? Identify the things that are pushing you to the edge, and work with your manager to scale them back or get them off your plate.
- Find daily time to recharge, too. If you read up on the daily routines of the happiest, most successful people, you'll find they all have this habit in common. Even if your line of work doesn't really leave room for you to completely check out after 5 p.m., you can still set aside time every day to do whatever it is that clears your head. Get in a workout, have a glass of wine with a friend, read a book, or even meditate for just 5-10 minutes.
- Have a creative outlet outside of your job. This can help keep you sane, and if you do decide to leave your job, it could even become your new career.
- Additional reporting by Mandy Harris and Annie Gabillet
The Most Pho-cking Delicious Noodle Soups You've Ever Seen
Pho is not normally filed under "easy weeknight dinners," but it's actually pretty simple to make. If you find yourself reaching for the takeout menu every time you crave a bowl of the comforting Asian noodle soup, you'll be so glad you learned these restaurant-worthy recipes. All it takes is a few spices that totally transform the flavor of the broth, and once you make it for yourself one time, you'll make it over and over again.
Rachael Leigh Cook Is Selling Her House and It's All That
Your favorite '90s movie star, Rachael Leigh Cook, has grown up a lot since the classic She's All That premiered in 1999. Rachael has grown up so much that her family has actually outgrown the West Hollywood home she purchased around the same time her hit film came out. Now married with two kids, Rachael just listed her home for $3.3 million, which is more than $2 million more than she paid for it. Situated on a private lot, Rachael's French-inspired country home has three bedrooms and a guest house. The home is ideal for entertaining with an outdoor brick fireplace, vast patio, and even a jacuzzi - although we're sure Rachael wasn't hosting the type of party we're used to seeing her attend, since she does have toddlers. We're just surprised she would want to give up her impressive views of Los Angeles.
These Starbucks Mini Frappuccinos Are Under 150 Calories
When the Starbucks cravings come, it hits you hard. The drinks, however, are not exactly calorie friendly, which is why we're thankful for the return of the mini frappuccinos. Starting May 16, the flavors you love such as caramel and mocha frapps are back in 10 oz size servings, with two of the drinks at under 100 calories!
As with most Starbucks drinks, they can be customized so to cut back on calories even more in these mini frapp versions, you can customized with nonfat milk and skip the addition of whipped cream. These mini drinks are our way of indulging in sweets without overdoing it. Check out the available options below.
- Mini Coffee Frappuccino: 120 calories, 24 grams of sugar (standard recipe made with whole milk and no whipped cream)
- Mini Caramel Frappuccino: 120 calories, 26 grams of sugar (customized to be made with nonfat or 2 percent milk, no whipped cream and no caramel drizzle)
- Mini Coffee Frappuccino Light: 60 calories, 12 grams of sugar (standard recipe made with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
- Mini Mocha Frappuccino Light: 80 calories, 15 grams of sugar (standard recipe made with nonfat milk and no whipped cream)
16 Giggle-Inducing Uses of Snapchat's Face Swap Filter
Consider yourself warned - using Snapchat's newest face swap filter will guarantee you some hilarious results. People on the Internet have tried to use them but end up seeing their faces swapped with a kneecap or even food. It's the perfect combination to laugh at for hours, and try it yourself to see what you end up with. Check out the ones we couldn't stop laughing at ahead, and then try to use other filters on your pets or be like these pros.
5 Accessories to Spruce Up Your Tech Gadgets
Do you ever wonder about all the surfaces you've placed your phone on? Sure, you might dump it on your desk, but it's not necessarily clean and germ-free. The same goes for all your tech gadgets like tablets, earphones, and even TV screens. Check out our favorite products that will help wipe the grime away and give your accessories a clean feeling that you'll treasure all the time.
The Expectations For Burger King's New Hot Dogs vs. the Scary Reality
Burger King announced it would serve hot dogs earlier this year and, naturally, people were elated. The menu includes three different options: a Whopper dog, a Classic Grilled dog, and a Chili Cheese Grilled dog, all made from beef. However, customers have taken to social media to post pictures of the fast food chain's recent foray and let's just stay they should stick to their expertise.
Of course, food in advertisements always appears better than in actuality, but Burger King's grilled dogs are so far from what is promised that they can barely be called hot dogs. Below are a few examples of the wide differences between expectation and reality when ordering a Burger King hot dog.
Where's the hot dog @BurgerKing ? My dad said you should use these more authentic pics in your ads ❤ #yourewelcome http://pic.twitter.com/TrmC1MRjPU
- Lauren Hlushak (@ARuffledHeart) May 11, 2016
@BurgerKing not the view I had! Burnt chilli & hot dog and the bun was rock hard! No time 2 turn around and return! http://pic.twitter.com/qLnnxaWlPH
- Kevin (@k_klaahsen) April 18, 2016
#burgerking has it your way. This is their hot dog. Burnt, hard as a rock. #nasty #disgusting http://pic.twitter.com/TU8f89Jz2a
- Nick Fasano (@nfaz4) April 11, 2016
@BurgerKing
My first and possibly last BK grilled hot dog. http://pic.twitter.com/pdGF6Xe374- mrp (@hawaiieatsout) March 25, 2016
Wanted to try the new @BurgerKing Grilled Hot Dog : Not sure if they intend the end product to look this way http://pic.twitter.com/GeO5mfoZyW
- Jolene Sugarbaker (@JolenesTrailer) March 18, 2016
10 Quintessentially American Dishes
It's pretty hard to beat a steaming spread of dim sum, a charred Neapolitan pizza, or perfectly caramelized tarte tatin, but sometimes an all-American feast is what'll satisfy best. We've rounded up 10 quintessentially American dishes that can be mixed and matched (or cooked à la carte) the next time you're craving classic eats from our fine nation.
lundi 16 mai 2016
18 Hilarious Game of Thrones Memes to Cure Your Post-Episode Blues
Game of Thrones isn't exactly the first show most people turn to when they're in need of a pick-me-up. For every "YAS!" you scream at your screen when Daenerys and her dragons burn something down, you probably yell "NO!" at least ten times because a beloved character dies, is tortured, gets separated from a loved one, makes an awful decision, or any number of endless, terrible things - all in a single episode.
Thankfully, the internet is full of geniuses who can turn one of the darkest TV series into a game of laughs. Here are some of the funniest Game of Thrones memes to hold you over until you're sobbing over the next episode. There may be spoilers ahead, so consider yourself warned!
16 Facebook Messenger Tips That Will Change How You Use the App Forever
Facebook might've forced us to start using Messenger, but we're not too mad about it. The app has made group messaging something easy and fun to use instead of annoying and cumbersome. Whether you use it a lot or with just a few friends, learn these useful tips ahead. It'll change how you use the app and make you realize Messenger's potential. Once you're a pro at those, check out other tips to become Facebook proficient.
10 Things You Should Buy at Target
Christy Palmer, an expert bargain hunter and founder of All Things Target, is giving us yet another reason to shop at Target - as if we needed it! She told us the inside scoop on some of the best things to buy at the store and offered helpful hints on how to save cash at Target by making the most of special deals. The next time you go, keep these tips below in mind.
Best Deals on Items and Brands
Makeup: Makeup at Target is a great deal because you can use a Target coupon along with a manufacturer coupon. "I have often bought makeup for under $1 (or even gotten it for free) due to the fact that I can stack coupons," said Christy.
Personal care items: Target offers a variety of coupons for deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, and more, and the store puts many of these items on sale pretty often, too.
Threshold home decor (Target exclusive): Many of the items from the Threshold brand are similar in style to some of the classic high-end stores but at a much lower price, and according to Christy, the quality is great too.
iTunes gift cards: Target may not be the first place you think of when you think of iTunes gift cards, but you can frequently find them on sale for 10 percent off, so wait for the sale, and get in on the deal!
Circo clothing brand for kids (Target exclusive): "I love the quality of their clothing," Christy told us. "The styles are always cute, and the prices are great. Pair them with a sale and a coupon, and I love the brand even more!"
Photo frames: "Pretty much all the photo frames in my house have come from Target," Christy said. "I love the styles and the prices - it's very easy to find frames on clearance for 70 percent off because they always have to make room for new styles."
Up & Up brand (Target exclusive): "I have found so many of the items in their store brand of the Up & Up line work just as well as the leading brands and a much smaller price. The Up & Up brand of hair detangler works perfect for my girls' hair, and it's much cheaper than the leading brand. I always pick up the Up & Up ibuprofen, cotton balls, and so many more household basics," she says.
Kids' bedding and room decor: Kids' bedding and room decor are often included in Target's special offers, and the quality and design are on par with much more pricey options elsewhere. "Target can do no wrong when it comes to children's bedding . . . This is a great department to find clearance items because the bedding styles and colors often change with the seasons," Christy said. "I have five kids, and pretty much all their bedding and room decor has come from Target."
Best Dollar-Spot Finds
Note cards and stationery item and small buckets/baskets: They are great for gifting and make for a cheap and cute way to dress up a gift for someone.
Holiday items: According to Christy, the dollar-spot section changes with the seasons and holidays, so there is always something new to discover every couple of months. When it clears out the old items to bring in the new, the store will mark down certain dollar-spot items to 50 percent off, and then 70 percent off - which means you might end up paying only 30 cents for them!
Workouts That Give Me Everything Running Promised (but Didn't)
There's so much to love about running - in theory, at least. It's a workout that I've always romanticized in my mind: it's just you and the road - no judgment or competition - and let's not forget that runner's high that can solve anything.
Related: I Broke Up With Running and My Life Is Better For It
Sadly, my running reality is the exact opposite. In all the miles I logged chasing a runner's high, it never arrived. NOT. ONCE. Three half-marathons under my belt and not once was I left feeling like a gazelle or empowered. Instead I felt defeated and questioned what was wrong with me, why was running always so hard. All of my friends loved running, so why didn't I? It took many miles, injuries, and trips to a sports doctor to let go of the idea that running was the benchmark of fitness success.
It took a few years for me to get here - and maybe a breakdown during one pitiful training run - but I'm finally OK telling myself that I am not a runner, and that's OK. Fitness is a personal journey - personal being key. There is no right or wrong way; there's only your way. Once I fully embraced this idea and hung up my running shoes for good, my life changed for the better. Along the way, I was also happy to find that all the things I craved from running were there waiting to be discovered, just not on the track.
The Runner's High: Dance Cardio
If you ever told me that dance would be my thing, I probably would have laughed. I've never been great with choreography, and I let fear hold me back from attending a dance class. On a brave day, I allowed my friends to drag me to Hipline for my first-ever dance-cardio class. I was nervous, inside my head, and made a beeline to the back of the room - but I am so glad I went. That first class and every class since has been one big ball of happiness. Instead of judgement and fear, I found pure, unabashed joy - and one hell of a workout. Here I am, finally experiencing the "runner's high" described to me by so many friends, except at a dance class! I find myself lost in the movement and the music and have a permanent smile on my face the entire time. While Hipline is my absolute favorite, I've found the same feeling of euphoria at other studios like Zumba, AKT, and 305 Fitness.
Intense Cardio: Indoor Cycling
Even if my heel was sometimes left throbbing, I always appreciated the type of workout I got from an intense running session. There is no denying that hill sprints, speed play, and running intervals get the heart rate up in a major way. You know what else does? Indoor cycling. Whether I'm at Spin, SoulCycle, or Flywheeel, I know I'm in for an intense workout that will having me climbing hills and maxing out - just like I did when I ran, except this time I'm enjoying the entire process from start to finish.
Buns of Steel: Rowing
Like so many others, I walked by the rowing machine in my gym without giving it a second thought. Then I took a class at CityRow and realized what a fool I'd been. Rowing is the definition of a total-body workout; it works all the muscles of your lower body (plus your core and your arms!) while keeping the heart rate up. Unlike running, it's much easier on the joints, which is exactly what my beat-up body needed.
Becoming Zen With Nature: Backpacking
One of the things I liked most about running was getting outside. Studio workouts definitely have their place, but being outside on a sunny day can't be beat, especially when a run ended up somewhere beautful like a coastal trail. I've always been big into hiking, but in the last couple of years, I've been doing a lot of backpacking. Being out in the middle of nowhere for days on end may sound terrifying, but it's led to some of the most beautiful backdrops I've ever experienced. From a black sand beach in Hawaii only accessible to backpackers to the ever-changing scenery of the John Muir Trail, backcountry hiking has given me a glimpse of nature I would have never been able to experience otherwise.
Major Stress Relief: Yoga
Sadly, running only added more stress to my life, which is why I am so grateful for yoga. I was slow to come around to it, but now I can't imagine a week without taking a couple of classes. I had to find the style that worked for me, the right teachers, and a studio I loved, but once that happened, it all came into place. My regular 90-minute classes allow me to truly unwind and let go of any stress I may be feeling. It used to be hard to turn off my mind, and now I look forward to that meditative state it provides me with.
Never Tried Farro? 4 Reasons You Should (Yes, 3 Have to Do With Weight Loss)
Of course you've heard of rice and barley. Even quinoa and millet are a part of your healthy-eating vocabulary. But farro? Now that's one grain that doesn't get as much of the spotlight. But it should. Even though it's not gluten-free, this chewy, nutty-tasting grain that's similiar to brown rice is still a pretty healthy whole grain, and here's why.
- Farro is higher in fiber than many other whole grains, including more than twice the amount found in quinoa and three times the amount found in rice. Getting your fill of fiber - at least 25 grams per day - not only keeps you regular and lowers your risk of breast cancer, but also gives you the "I'm full" sensation for longer. If you feel full, you're less likely to reach for more food, and that's great news if you're watching your weight. Use farro in soups, salads, and stir-fries like this maple-cumin tofu with farro.
- Farro is a great source of hunger-satiating, muscle-building, energy-sustaining protein, offering seven grams per quarter-cup serving of dry grain. That's more than barley, millet, oats, quinoa, and brown rice. Eating meals high in protein keeps you feeling fuller for longer periods of time, which translates to consuming fewer daily calories. Another point for weight loss!
- If you're looking to plant-based foods to increase your iron intake, eat some farro. A serving offers 10 percent of your recommended daily amount. It's also rich in B vitamins and magnesium, which can help fight period pain, depression, and insomnia.
- Consuming foods that are high in complex carbs, like farro, can help you lose weight, since they break down slowly and take longer to digest than simple carbs. Complex carbs also stabilize your blood sugar levels, so you won't experience that drop in energy that makes you crave soda or sweets.
10 Flea Market Finds to Take Your Bookcase From Meh to Magnificent
If your bookcase is just a place to keep books, then you're missing out on a major interior design opportunity. Every shelf is a new surface to make a big style statement, especially when you're decorating with character-rich vintage items. Mandana Dayani, the chief brand officer of online estate sale website Everything But the House (EBTH), which you might recall is our vintage shopping obsession, just shared exactly what we need to do it. She says that you can completely update the look of your bookshelf by mixing in these 10 vintage items with your reading collection. We love that you can spend as much or as little as you like on each one, depending on your budget and taste. Keep reading to check them all out.
This Is the 1 Reason You Should Download the Latest iOS 9.3.2 Update
When Apple released iOS 9.3, a handful of new features like Night Shift made it necessary to get immediately. The newest update, iOS 9.3.2, is just as important again - this time because it enables two handy features, Low Power Mode and Night Shift, to work together at the same time.
If you don't know what Night Shift is, it's a useful feature that makes your display warmer at night, making eye strain less of a problem. It was first launched on iOS 9.3, where you couldn't use it with Low Power Mode. Low Power Mode is great, as it saves your battery and automatically stops certain tasks, like "Hey Siri," background app refresh, and more. Now, with the ability to use both of these features at the same time, reading late at night is easier and less problematic than ever.
The update also includes numerous bug fixes, like a bug that didn't let you look up dictionary definitions. As a friendly reminder, you should always make space on your iPhone to download the latest iOS updates, since they usually include numerous bug and security fixes to keep your phone safe and secure.
This Frappuccino News Will Make Your Day
Turns out, even Starbucks cup sizes are seasonal! The coffee company just rereleased 10-ounce Frappuccino Minis ($3.75) on May 16, and the cup size will be available through the end of the Summer. PS, if you adore that bitsy size and prefer hot beverages, Starbucks also has a cup size smaller than a Tall called a "Short." Hurray for getting a little sweet fix!
31 Things You Need to Start Doing For Yourself in Your 20s
If you are in your 20s, take a deep breath - nobody expects you to do everything right. This decade is all about trying to figure your life out. It can be easy to get distracted by work, relationships, money, and so much more, but your first priority should be taking care of yourself. Twenty-somethings, make sure you're doing all of these things for yourself to make today and your future so much better.
- Wear sunscreen every day.
- Start buying yourself flowers every week; it will improve your happiness level so much.
- Start your 401(k) and a savings account.
- Set aside a (small) portion of your paycheck to treat yourself to something on your wish list.
- Drink lots of water. Your body will thank you.
- Work out or go for a run whenever you're feeling down. It distracts your mind, floods you with endorphins, and helps you stay fit.
- Get your hair colored by a professional, not a box.
- Go Facebook-free for a week.
- Stop relying on your parents for money.
- Learn a few go-to recipes.
- Get rid of clothes you have had since high school.
- Stop getting blackout drunk.
- Don't punish yourself for buying lattes if it makes you happy.
- Deck out your office desk.
- Start practicing preventative moisturizing.
- Stop doing things because you feel obligated.
- Don't compare yourself to others.
- Feed your body right on a regular basis - but save room for the occasional treat, of course.
- Begin paying off college debt.
- Treat yourself to something new for your home that will make it a cozier and happier place to live in.
- Don't avoid the dentist.
- Pick up a new hobby or activity, even if it means doing it completely on your own.
- Pay off your credit card every month.
- Start letting go of toxic friends.
- Don't change or compromise aspects of your personality and who you are for someone you're dating.
- Have art on your walls that's not just unframed posters.
- Call your family. Email them. Send them a note when you miss them. They miss you just as much, if not more.
- Start hosting cocktail parties at home.
- Say yes to everything. This is the time to experiment and try anything, and you most likely won't regret trying.
- Remember to love yourself, always.
- Get the guacamole. It's only $1.80 extra.
1 Guy Perfectly Captures the Struggles of Flying Alone in a Hilarious Snapchat Story
In-flight boredom is a thing of the past thanks to Snapchat - and this person totally nails why. Imgur user TwentyBucksIsTwentyBucks ended up on a flight with an entire row to himself with nothing to do. So, instead of becoming bored, he decided to stay entertained by creating a Snapchat story with stick figures to hilariously describe the struggles of flying.
He cleverly inserted relatable situations and characters into his story, like fighting with your neighbor for elbow room, the inevitable crying baby, and people watching during a layover. His snaps, along with many others, just prove that when you need some good entertaining, getting creative on Snapchat can easily solve your problems. Read on to see his hilarious travel story unfold.
This Website Will Tell You Your Celebrity Look-Alike, and the Results Are . . . Interesting
While celebrity look-alike generators aren't a particularly new realm, this one has left the internet - and the POPSUGAR offices - either nodding in agreement or shaking their heads in disbelief.
Little is known about CelebsLike.me, which takes your selfies and finds which celebrities you resemble and by how much, percentage-wise. Even though the generator isn't always accurate - and can change with each photo you send of yourself - it's still just plain fun. Also, let it be known that we tried it on our pets - for "research" purposes, of course - to no avail.
See what all the buzz is about by checking out some of our results and then trying it out yourself!
Deadly hospital handovers
When doctors in training change hospitals, they put their patients at risk. @NightshiftMD exposes a potentially deadly gap in care.
4 Healthy Reasons to Eat Lentils For Weight Loss
Beans are one of the best foods you can include in your diet if you're trying to lose weight, and lentils are one of the better choices. Not only do these flat little legumes cook up way faster than other legumes (in just 20 minutes!), they are also low in fat, are high in protein, and help satiate your hunger. Here are four reasons to order that lunchtime lentil soup if you're trying to slim down.
Soluble, For Sure!
Lentils aren't just great sources of fiber; they're high in soluble fiber, the kind that not only lowers cholesterol levels but also binds to carbohydrates so the body absorbs them more slowly, which slows down digestion - aka you feel fuller longer. It also helps in stabilizing blood sugar levels, which help prevent reaching for not-so-healthy snacks. A one-quarter-cup serving of dry green lentils offers 19 grams of fiber, red lentils offer 14 grams of fiber, and the petite French green lentils offer 18 grams. For comparison, the same amount of chickpeas offers nine grams, kidney beans offer 11 grams, and split peas offer 13 grams. See what I mean? Lentils are fiber powerhouses!
Related: Savory-Sweet Maple Cumin Lentils Over Spaghetti Squash
Resistant What?
Legumes like lentils are also one of the best sources of resistant starch, a type of fiber that gets its name because it resists being digested. Resistant starches can increase your body's ability to burn fat and control your appetite so you feel the need to consume fewer calories. A half-cup serving of cooked lentils offers 3.4 grams of resistant starch - one medium potato offers 2.5 grams.
Related: Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Protein? Not Too Shabby
Protein is necessary for keeping energy levels high and to stabilize blood sugar levels. Including lentils in your meals can help prevent those mood crashes that make you want to reach for soda, cookies, or candy. A quarter-cup serving of dry green lentils offers 11 grams of protein. And although the red lentils aren't as high in fiber as these green gems, they offer 13 grams of protein. Petite French green lentils offer 13 grams as well. For vegetarians, lentils are one of the highest sources of protein when compared to other legumes and nuts.
Related: 6 Lentil Recipes to Help You Lose Weight
Lentils Are Complex
If you read up on how to lose weight, one of the most common tips is if you're going to eat carbs, make sure they're complex (as opposed to simple). Whole grains and vegetables are excellent sources, as well as - you guessed it - lentils. Your body burns complex carbs slowly, to not only satisfy hunger longer but also to offer you a steady source of energy, which prevents mindless noshing and also makes you feel fully energized for calorie-burning workouts.
Related: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge (Made With Lentils!)
This Professor's Résumé of Failures Will Inspire You to Keep Trying
That moment you felt so discouraged you were on the brink of giving up entirely? We've all been there. But one professor proved that you're not defined by your failures - in fact, they're the building blocks to success. Johannes Haushofer is an assistant professor of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University, and his "CV of Failures" will remind you that nobody gets to where they are without meeting some roadblocks along the way.
In his 17 years of academia, Johannes has had quite a few notable accomplishments. Receiving his bachelor's degree in psychology at Oxford University, a Ph.D in neurobiology from Harvard, both a Prize Fellowship in Economics and a Presidential Scholarship from Harvard, and the Gibbs Prize (aka the best thesis) at Oxford are just a few things among his more-than-impressive résumé.
Inspired by an article written by Melanie I. Stefan, a lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, Johannes compiled a résumé that listed all the setbacks in his career including the degree programs he was rejected from, positions he didn't get, awards he didn't receive, and more. The premise of Melanie's original idea was to embrace your unsuccesses and move forward rather than dwelling on them. Similarly, Johannes wanted to highlight what he didn't accomplish in his career to show that it was no easy feat.
"Most of what I try fails, but these failures are often invisible, while the successes are visible. I have noticed that this sometimes gives others the impression that most things work out for me," he wrote in the introduction of his CV.
He continues to explain how everyone has bad days and that not everything is within our control - we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves and take our failures personally. And students, colleagues, and strangers alike have taken to his encouraging words.
His résumé inspired others to share their own stories and offer their own words of inspiration for those feeling discouraged.
Rejection is part of the game. Thank you, @jhaushofer, for the honest reminder! https://t.co/6WYkreW0cq
- Amy Jin Johnson (@amjinjo) April 27, 2016
@jhaushofer Seems as if you tried to succeed a lot of times, which led to many failures. That, in itself, might be your greatest success.
- Corey Jeffers (@jefferscorey) April 29, 2016
@jhaushofer Thanks for reminding us that it's part of the job
- Pierre de Galbert (@pierredegalbert) April 29, 2016
So in case you're feeling discouraged about what you've been able to accomplish thus far, look to Johannes's CV to remind yourself that we all have to start somewhere.
San Jose Sharks' Ice-Rink Kitty Finds Loving Home
On April 29, a skittish black cat somehow managed to make her way onto the ice at a San Jose Sharks game in San Jose, CA. She was eventually captured and brought to Humane Society Silicon Valley, where volunteers cleaned her up, named her Jo Paw-velski (after Sharks player Joe Pavelski, of course), and found her a forever home, according to San Jose Mercury News. Check out the video of Jo in action, above, and then find even more animal videos here.
Newest @SanJoseSharks fan is safe & well @ local shelter. More details forthcoming. @sharkscat #SJSharks #SmashNash http://pic.twitter.com/TuBhbJdCFa
- Jim Sparaco (@JimSparaco) May 1, 2016
25 Recipes to Help Beat Belly Bloat
The foods you choose have a huge impact on the way you feel - dealing with a bloated, distended belly is just plain uncomfortable. All of these warm-weather recipes include healthy and delicious ingredients that fight belly bloat and keep your body nourished and satisfied.
You Need to Hear What Sheryl Sandberg Has to Say About Resilience
In the year since Sheryl Sandberg's husband, Dave Goldberg, died abruptly, the Facebook chief operating officer has shared small snippets of grieving and moving on. Sandberg shared some more in her commencement speech to UC Berkeley, where she spoke about her husband's death in public for the first time and shared key lessons on resilience and moving forward. Similar to her speech in 2015 at the Tsinghua School of Economics and Management, Sandberg revealed to graduates how to conquer the world:
- Life is about how you overcome adversity: "After spending decades studying how people deal with setbacks, psychologist Martin Seligman found that there are three P's - personalization, pervasiveness, and permanence - that are critical to how we bounce back from hardship. The seeds of resilience are planted in the way we process the negative events in our lives."
- Distracting yourself from a difficult time is sometimes the best you can do: "But then I got drawn into the discussion and for a second - a brief split second - I forgot about death. That brief second helped me see that there were other things in my life that were not awful. My children and I were healthy. My friends and family were so loving and they carried us - quite literally at times."
- Accept your feelings - no matter what they are: "We feel anxious - and then we feel anxious that we're anxious. We feel sad - and then we feel sad that we're sad. Instead, we should accept our feelings - but recognize that they will not last forever."
- Understand that every day is a gift: "As you graduate, can you ask yourselves to live as if you had 11 days left? I don't mean blow everything off and party all the time - although tonight is an exception. I mean live with the understanding of how precious every single day would be. How precious every day actually is."
- Take time to be thankful for what you have: "It is the greatest irony of my life that losing my husband helped me find deeper gratitude - gratitude for the kindness of my friends, the love of my family, the laughter of my children. My hope for you is that you can find that gratitude - not just on the good days, like today, but on the hard ones, when you will really need it."
- Resilience is a trait that will continue to grow within you: "And when the challenges come, I hope you remember that anchored deep within you is the ability to learn and grow. You are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. Like a muscle, you can build it up, draw on it when you need it. In that process you will figure out who you really are - and you just might become the very best version of yourself."
- You can and will get through the tough times: "Build resilience in yourselves. When tragedy or disappointment strike, know that you have the ability to get through absolutely anything. I promise you do. As the saying goes, we are more vulnerable than we ever thought, but we are stronger than we ever imagined."
These are lessons that anyone can learn from - not just college graduates. Watch Sandberg's full speech above, or read it online. Whatever you do, hopefully her words are something you can carry with you for the rest of your life.
8 Things You Can Do to Chill the F*ck Out
The world is a big, messy, disorderly, scary, demanding place to live - it's no wonder, really, that 26 percent of Americans polled by NPR said they were living with high stress levels in 2014. And if we're being honest here, most of us aren't too good at channeling these tensions into healthy, productive habits . . . which is exactly why stress has that snowball effect, in which it just keeps escalating.
I, too, am an anxious, stressed-out kind of person. Even when things in my life are going well - which is more often than not - my mind finds something to freak out about. Lately, I've been engaging in activities that relieve much of the pressure, and let me tell you, they work. Even if you don't emerge feeling totally relaxed and worry-free, I guarantee that a least a LITTLE stress will have been taken off your plate. Thus, here are 8 things you can do to chill the f*ck out, because we could ALL calm down a bit.
1. Listen to relaxing music while reading a book.
I love reading because it's an amazing escape, but listening to zen music while reading makes for an even better experience. Obviously, it might be a little weird to bury your nose in a Stephen King novel while a breathy pan flute sounds in your headphones, but I promise it works if you're reading romance, YA, poetry, or a lighthearted memoir. My favorite Pandora stations to listen to are Nature Sounds With Music, Piano Magic, Franz Schubert, and Symphonic (yep, I find classical music meditative). You can customize your station to fit what you like to listen to - or what flows best with your book!
2. Color.
If you haven't hopped on the adult coloring book trend yet, you simply must. Coloring takes you back to childhood and proves to be completely therapeutic. I prefer the real-life books, but there are apps for it, too. If you find it a little boring or tedious, try listening to an audiobook while coloring the pages away. Productive and soothing. Plus, you'll want to show off all your pretty pictures when you're done . . . just like when you were a kid.
3. Work out.
It may be cliché, but there's no denying the endless benefits of exercise - relief from stress included. There's nothing like taking out your frustrations, concerns, fears, and doubts on the treadmill. If you're not into the gym, try POPSUGAR's home workouts. They'll take you out of your element and force you to focus on your body rather than whatever you're worried about.
4. Use YouTube to meditate.
When life's rough and I'm feeling overwhelmed, I close my eyes and listen to these guys telling me to float on the clouds, belly-down, and watch the earth from above. It sounds silly, but if you take it seriously, the rewards are basically boundless. I don't claim to be a meditation guru, but it's pretty easy to pull up a video on your phone and imagine whatever the narrator is outlining. You can even learn techniques to meditate literally whenever you need to. Give it a shot! You may surprise yourself.
5. Keep a journal.
On my nightstand is a small blue notebook, in which my short descriptions of the days dwell. Take five minutes a night to jot down your thoughts, feelings, anxieties, or simply how your week's going so far. If that's too much of a commitment, try every other night. You can even keep it around specifically for those difficult moments. There's no right or wrong way to maintain a journal - as long as you're using it when needed.
6. Watch a comedy special.
A good laugh is the quickest way to de-stress. It's so easy to forget why you were upset about that thing that happened at work when Amy Schumer's ranting about her latest wine-infused catastrophe on the screen in front of you. Next time you want to pull out your hair, immerse yourself in the world of stand-up comedy. It's kind of impossible to regret it.
7. Take a bubble bath.
Need to unwind after the craziest Tuesday in the history of Tuesdays? Jump in a hot bath. You can even incorporate any of the above activities into your bathtime, so you're getting double the relaxation. Be sure to add aromatic essential oils to the water to get the full effect. And, yes, you may sip red wine as you bathe.
8. Nap.
Worst comes to worst, take a damn nap. When I was in college, and a humongous stack of homework taunted me from my desk across the dorm room, I napped for a couple hours, woke up, and got that sh*t done. Who can argue with that?
The 25 Best Blueberry Recipes You Should Make While They're in Season
It's the most wonderful time of the year: blueberry season. Snacking on fresh blueberries is one of the best perks of Summer, but you never realize how truly tasty blueberries can be until you add them to dishes, from pancakes to desserts and even cocktails. These are the 25 most mouthwatering blueberry recipes you'll want to make all season long.
Serena Williams Just Shared a Video Tour of Her Paris Apartment, and It's Beyond Breathtaking
We knew that Serena Williams had an eye for style - she's always dressed beautifully and her HSN clothing collection was just lauded at Fashion Week - but we didn't realize her design talents spread to the home until now. The tennis superstar filmed a video tour of her Paris apartment for TMZ, and it's undeniably spectacular. Serena managed keep the space's charming period details while updating the amenities and color palette to modern standards. "I wanted to do gray floors. I painted all the doors black. Added a pop of color through the window treatments and kept it pretty neutral," she says in the opening of the video. As we watched Serena walk the camera through room after room, our awe continued to grow. A makeshift bar cart is nestled between floor-to-ceiling drapes and sits below a trio of framed black and white vintage art, a tennis trophy is perched on the marble mantel, and elegant antique mirrors abound - but the pièce de résistance is the hallway coat closet, which has a surprise: you can walk through the back of it The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe style into Serena's massive personal closet. Get a close look at all the glorious details of Serena's apartment in the video above.
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1 Woman Followed a Faulty GPS Route Only to End Up Submerged in a Lake
We often rely on our GPS to take us to destinations near and far but hardly ever to take our vehicle straight into a lake. But that is exactly what happened to one woman from Ontario, Canada, on May 12, when she followed inaccurate directions from her GPS. The driver (who wishes to remain unidentified) was following a route on a foggy night when her GPS tracker led her down a boat ramp and into the Georgian Bay.
Thankfully, the woman was able to roll down her window and swim out of her sinking car to safety, while her vehicle sank and ended up completely submerged at the bottom of the bay, reports the Toronto Sun. We are happy to hear that the driver is safe and in good spirits following her freak accident, but her unfortunate experience is a scary reminder that while technology can make life more convenient, it can also cause unwanted (and scary!) problems. You can see photos of the car below.
This 24-Hour Hello Kitty Cafe Is the Perfect Excuse to Travel to Singapore
Is visiting every Hello Kitty cafe on your bucket list? Get ready to add another one to that list. A new 24-hour Hello Kitty cafe is set to open in Singapore's Changi airport.
The cafe, called Hello Kitty Orchid Garden, is located in the arrival hall of Terminal 3 and opens May 12. It joins the other numerous Hello Kitty cafes and restaurants around the world. The theme for this place is an "orchid garden," a nod to Singapore's national flower. Here, you'll get to consume pastries, indulge in cakes, do a teatime, and eat several types of dishes in the shape of everyone's favorite cat. Of course, you can also buy Hello Kitty merchandise, some of which will be Singapore-exclusive.
Check out photos of the cafe and its food ahead. And if you suddenly find yourself desperately needing to go and visit, make it a trip and plan to also see a Kiki's Delivery Service-inspired bakery in Japan.
That Abandoned Wizard of Oz Theme Park? I've Stayed There
Land of Oz was a Wizard of Oz-inspired theme park in Beech Mountain, NC, opened in the 1970s by imaginative entrepreneur Grover Robbins. Unfortunately, Robbins's death from cancer just weeks before the park's opening was, in a way, a dismal sign of things to come. While Robbins had been previously successful with Tweetsie Railroad - a Wild West theme park that is still fully operational today - Land of Oz seemed fated to fail. The park was simply too expansive to maintain, both physically and financially. A mysterious fire destroyed much of Emerald City, including an archival museum that housed many of the dresses Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in the film. After just a decade of tumultuous existence, Land of Oz closed.
When I read that people can now tour Land of Oz or rent it out for private parties, I immediately laughed, because not only have I visited Land of Oz - I've stayed there.
In the early '90s, Land of Oz was partially reopened, this time not as a theme park but as a development complex with various cabins that could be rented out. As a Miami native, I had very rarely experienced the type of wintry vacation that is oftentimes synonymous with the holidays. True to the Wizard of Oz narrative, my family of six tornadoed out of Miami and toward the promise of a quaint skiing vacation; we had rented a picturesque cabin at the abandoned Land of Oz. What could go wrong?
When we got to the cabin, there was a deer just frolicking in the front yard, and I remember being so amazed and excited about seeing an animal that wasn't one of the parrot variety or some tropical inhabitant. But once we walked through the front door, I guess you could say I had my reservations. It was old and creaky in a way that was almost comically creepy. The furniture definitely had that antique thing going for it, and there was a painting of a stoic, haunting woman on the wall. We inexplicably named her Rebecca, I guess to just make light of it all.
My older sisters elected to sleep together in the least scary room, while my parents stayed in the master bedroom upstairs that had the most beautiful skylight. Meanwhile, I got to stay in "Dorothy's room," complete with a pair of ruby slippers. I slept on the bottom level of a bunk bed, which just altogether made me feel uneasy about who might be sleeping on the top bunk. Dorothy, is that you? At least the room had all these old-timey dolls to keep me company.
Then things got weird. We all started noticing these quirks that we, well, didn't appreciate. At midnight every night, a little tune - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - would float down the hallway from an old cuckoo clock. Except it was so old that the song sounded distorted and unbelievably eerie; it was like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on Xanax. One evening, a surly, inebriated older man appeared at our door. His drunken and incessant knocking on the front door woke up my dad, who then just casually waited for him to leave.
At one point, one of my sisters and I decided to take a stroll down the park's old yellow brick road. We thought to ourselves, "Wow, how cute is this?" We were, simply put, lying to ourselves. A few minutes into it, we both realized how incredibly unsettling it was to be walking down this path lined with charred trees and deteriorating giant lollipops and colorful mushrooms - remnants of what was once, I'm sure, a very vibrant re-creation of the film's "Munchkin Land."
Toward the close of our trip, my sisters decided to take a look at what was in the basement, the uncharted territory of the cabin that still gives me the creeps over a decade later. The owners of the old park had long ago decided to mysteriously store many of the park's old rides and decorations in the basement of the very cabin that was being rented out to my unassuming family. There it all was: an animatronic Wicked Witch of the West, carts belonging to amusement rides, a winding yellow ramp that led somewhere else underground. And no, we did not care to find out where that might have been. Needless to say, I was clicking my heels together and muttering, "There's no place like home" more convincingly than ol' Judy Garland herself. Our return to Miami couldn't have come any sooner - although we left with quite the tale.
When I texted my sisters for this piece to ask them about our time there, one simply replied, "That place was terrifying."
25 of the World's Top Travel Destinations
TripAdvisor, released a list of the top travel destinations earlier this year based on the ratings and reviews left by community members in recent years. The site scoured over 500 spots and narrowed it down to the 25 best destinations in the world. Read on to find out which new destinations you should add to your bucket list.
Amy Schumer Sends a Powerful Message to Body Shamers
If you've ever experienced body shaming while shopping for clothes, know that you're not alone. In Amy Schumer's latest comedy sketch "Size 12," the comedian highlights the struggle of plus-size shoppers trying to find something in their size. When Amy holds up a black t-shirt and asks the salesperson, "Do you have this in a size 12?" The woman immediately becomes uncomfortable and asks, "Do you mean a UK 12, which is a US 8 or a Japanese 12, which is a American toddler 3?"
The scene continues as the salesperson tells Amy there is a "whole section for your situation" and brings her to an open field. Amy sees Lena Dunham, who is wearing a bulky rain jacket, hanging out with a cow. "She's shopping, it's her daughter's bat mitzvah," says Lena about the cow.
Though the entire sketch is hilariously over the top, the message Amy sends to viewers is impactful. A simple act like shopping for women who don't fit into that size 0 or even size 10 category can be devastating. And, when it comes down to it, brands should cater to all sizes and shapes while a salesperson should make customers feel comfortable and welcomed, regardless of their weight or physical appearance. Watch the sketch above, and then see Amy's response to the whole thigh-gap debate.
All the Banana Bread Recipes You Could Possibly Want
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A Superconvenient Solution For When Your Phone Screen Cracks
Drop my phone, crack my phone, repeat. No matter what type of case I have on my iPhone 6, the outcome is still the same thanks to these clumsy hands God has #blessed me with. So when iCracked reached out about its on-demand screen repair service and I found myself with yet another busted screen, I decided to give it a try. The company that's been called a mix of Uber and AAA currently serves 600 cities (and 5,000 customers) across the US. It's not the only company of its kind, but it's one of the fastest growing.
The story of iCracked started in 2010 when CEO A.J. Forsythe started the service out of his dorm room at Cal Poly in California. He moved up to Silicon Valley, lived in a start-up house with a few other employees, and now employs 120 people at the company's headquarters, not including the part-time technicians. Those technicians do more than just fix cracked screens - they replace batteries, treat water damage, and inspect phones when they won't turn on.
The average price for cracked screens is $149 - this includes tipping and hardware costs - but it ultimately depends on the model. iCracked will repair a number of iPhone, iPad, and Samsung Galaxy devices. This is a little more expensive than Apple's prices for screen repair without Apple care (for reference, it costs $109 to fix the iPhone 6) but includes the convenience of having someone come to your home or work. The privacy is another bonus if you're one of the celebrities like Ashton Kutcher who uses iCracked.
got @icracked fixing my cracked screen right now. This service is legit! http://t.co/wmGXdjuqsW
- ashton kutcher (@aplusk) July 15, 2015
The company also offers a plan where you pay $7 a month and only $25 for each subsequent repair. If you want to try to repair your phone yourself, you can also buy one of its DIY kits that contains the necessary tools, parts, and instructions.
Wondering what the on-demand screen repair service is like? Check out this breakdown but remember: getting any third-party repairs will probably void your device's warranty.
7 Costly Wedding Traditions to Ditch
When wedding bells ring, chances are your pocketbook is trying to block out the sound. After all, the costs of a wedding can add up if you stubbornly stick to expensive traditions. Since we're living in the 21st century, it's time to cast aside the uneconomical wedding customs and only keep the ones that work with our budgets. Read on to find out what age-old practices you should drop when you're planning your big day.
Source: Bonnallie Brodeur Photographe
If You're Vegan, These Are Must-Eat Foods to Get Your B Vitamins
I saw a t-shirt once that said, "If you've never been asked 'How do you get enough protein?' than you're not truly a vegan. We love how people are genuinely concerned about our diets, because we also get asked, "How do you get your B vitamins?" While it's true that meat, dairy products, and eggs are popular sources, there are tons of other healthy, plant-based foods that offers all the B vitamins anyone would need. Check out the chart below and make sure to include these foods in your diet and you've got nothing to worry about.
| Vitamin | Benefits | RDA for women 19-50 years old | Food Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | Helps the body convert carbohydrates and fat into energy; essential for normal growth and development; helps to maintain proper functioning of the heart and the nervous and digestive systems | 1.1 mg/day | Rice, black beans, acorn squash, sunflower seeds, oatmeal, corn, barley, apple, fortified breads, pasta, and cereal, nutritional yeast |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Required by the body for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; helps with cellular processes | 1.1 mg/day | Oatmeal, mushrooms, almonds, quinoa, spinach, apple, kidney beans, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, rice, fortified bread, pasta, and cereal, fortified non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Necessary for energy metabolism in cells; DNA repair; produces several sex and stress-related hormones that are produced by the adrenal gland; helps remove toxins and chemicals from the body | 14 mg/day | Broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, dates, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, avocados, nuts, whole grains, beans, mushrooms, nutritional yeast |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | Required to sustain life; is critical in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins | 5 mg/day | Corn, cauliflower, kale, broccoli, tomatoes, avocado, legumes, lentils, split peas, peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, whole-grain breads and cereals, wheat germ |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine and Pyridoxamine) | Help enzymes do their job in the body; helps the nervous and immune systems function properly; necessary for overall good health | 1.3 mg/day | Chickpeas, potatoes, bananas, tomato sauce, bulgur, winter squash, rice, nuts, raisins, onions, spinach, tofu, watermelon, fortified cereal, nutritional yeast |
| Vitamin B7 (Biotin or Vitamin H) | Used in cell growth; the production of fatty acid; metabolism of fat; plays a role in the Krebs Cycle in which energy is released from food; helps with the transfer of carbon dioxide; helps maintain a steady blood sugar level; found in many cosmetic products to help with your skin and hair | 30 mcg/day | Almonds, peanuts, pecans, walnuts, nut butter, soybeans and other legumes, whole grains, cauliflower, bananas, mushrooms |
| Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) | Helps the body make healthy new cells; taken before and during pregnancy can help prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain and spine | 400 mcg/day | Spinach, black-eyed peas, green peas, rice, asparagus, enriched pasta, Brussels sprouts, Romaine lettuce, avocado, broccoli, kidney beans, peanuts, wheat germ, oranges and orange juice, papaya, banana, cantaloupe, fortified soymilk, fortified cereal, nutritional yeast |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | Necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells, the maintenance of the nervous system, and the growth and development of children | 2.6 mcg/day | Nutritional yeast, spirulina, fortified soymilk, and fortified cereals |
Here are some vegan recipes feauturing food rich in B vitamins:
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo Listed Their Not-So-Baby-Friendly NYC Loft
Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine and Victoria's Secret model Behati Prinsloo are moving out of their 2,800-square-foot loft in New York City. Centered in SoHo, the spacious home is being left behind after being occupied for nearly two years since the couple got married in July 2014. We're guessing they're opting for a more kid-friendly space for their first baby.
For $5.5 million - slightly higher than the $4.4 million it was purchased for - you can enjoy an open kitchen with black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, elevator entrance, and a 60-foot living room that features exposed brick walls. The 13-foot ceilings add a ton of breathing room while six columns are spaced throughout the stylish one-bedroom, two-bathroom loft. The pair is also offering to include the furniture for an additional price.
While the living room area boasts an urban-chic vibe, the master bath is sleek with marble flooring and walls. Exposed brick continues on the walls of the bedroom, which also enjoys abundant natural lighting and a spacious walk-in closet.
For a full tour, check out the photos ahead!
What You Really Want to Know About The Pioneer Woman
Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman has made us all feel like we're part of the family with her ultracomforting recipes. If you're a huge fan, you probably already know she's the mother of four and a city girl who's completely in love with her country life. But do you know what she studied in college (hint: it's not culinary arts) or what her first Food Network appearance was? These questions and more are answered right here.
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15 Punny Graduation Caps That Are Downright Genius
C'mon, everybody loves a good pun. If you want to be especially clever for graduation this year, decorate your cap with one of these punny ideas. It's a gauranteed way to stand out in the crowd.
How to Temporarily Disable - Not Delete! - Your Instagram Account
I have a love/hate relationship with my Instagram. There are a lot of things about it that I find #superf*ckingannoying, but from a photography standpoint, I do love following people with beautiful shots. And keeping up with my friends is cool, too. I'll often push Instagram away when I need some space, but like an ex I just can't quite quit, it will come creeping back into my life, and before I know it, I'm obsessed all over again and chronicling every detail of my #blessed life. Sometimes I just need a breather from social media in general, but I don't want to lose my prized portfolio of cat glamour shots and book porn in the process.
The solution? Disable, don't delete. Like with Facebook, Instagram users can temporarily suspend their accounts and return to them without losing their photos, comments, "likes," or information. Here's how to take a break without throwing away all your memories.
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Snape Wasn't a Good Person - WAIT, Let Me Finish
Snape was . . . a huge asshole. He was cunning, and brilliant, and dynamic, and he was a HUGE asshole. I love him, yes. He is one of my favorite characters in the Harry Potter series. But I also have never quite understood the ease with which we all went from hating Snape to raising him up on a pedestal that he simply doesn't belong on. Here's the thing: no one belongs on one, Snape least of all.
Severus Snape teaches us the ultimate lesson: that just because we've done bad things, it's never too late to seek and find redemption and forgiveness. His unwavering love for Lily is a testament to the power of the sentiment, to the mountains it can move, and to the lasting effect it can have on one person, and on the world as a whole.
But Snape was also a bully. He was cruel to Harry. He spent most of his childhood and adolescence on a dark path that culminated in his initiation as a Death Eater. Part of why he lost Lily's friendship in the first place is because he sought the company of future Death Eaters at Hogwarts.
In the epic Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Prince's Tale chapter, so much about Snape's past is revealed, and not all of it is pretty. This conversation from Lily and Snape's days at Hogwarts showed their friendship unraveling.
". . . thought we were supposed to be friends?" Snape was saying, "Best friends?"
"We are, Sev, but I don't like some of the people you're hanging round with! I'm sorry, but I detest Avery and Mulciber! Mulciber! What do you see in him, Sev, he's creepy! D'you know what he tried to do to Mary MacDonald the other day?" Lily had reached a pillar and leaned against it, looking up into the thin, sallow face.
"That was nothing," said Snape. "It was a laugh, that's all -"
"It was Dark Magic, and if you think that's funny -"
Harry kept his distance this time . . . He watched as Lily joined the group and went to Snape's defense. Distantly he heard Snape shout at her in his humiliation and his fury, the unforgivable word: "Mudblood."
This moment still makes my stomach turn. Yes, Snape was hurt, and yes we all say and do things that we don't mean in that state. But his deep-seated disrespect for "lesser" people wasn't present only in his moments of frustration; it showed in the countless choices he made as he grew up, and in who he chose to cultivate relationships with - as in, future Death Eaters and Voldemort himself.
He took out his hatred for a grown man (who was long dead) on his son - an 11-year-old boy who was completely innocent. Neville Longbottom's boggart was Snape, for god's sake. He laughed in Hermione's face when she was cursed and openly belittled her intelligence for years. He constantly allied himself with the likes of Slytherin students like Malfoy whose sole purpose was to make others miserable. He sat idly by while Voldemort murdered Professor Burbage for the crime of teaching Muggle Studies. You can't tell me that we can blame all of this on the mere fact that he had it out for James Potter. Nor can you convince me that all of this was to maintain the guise that Snape was indeed still loyal to Voldemort. No, Snape wasn't a terrible person, but he certainly had darkness within him, and without someone like Lily Potter to keep it in check, that fire was fueled further. Snape's hatred of James and his friends coupled with his utterly unrequited love for Lily twisted him into something that, in many ways, was terrible. Even when he knew that Lily's entire family - a baby included - was targeted by Voldemort, he thought only of Lily, and in turn, only of himself:
"You disgust me," said Dumbledore, and Harry had never heard so much contempt in his voice. Snape seemed to shrink a little, "You do not care, then, about the deaths of her husband and child? They can die, as long as you have what you want?"
Snape said nothing, but merely looked up at Dumbledore.
"Hide them all, then," he croaked. "Keep her - them - safe. Please."
And so Dumbledore did keep Harry safe. And so Snape used his love for Lily as a reason for protecting Harry, and he put everything he had into doing just that. His devotion to this promise is incredibly admirable, and it is this service to her memory that often paints him as a martyr of sorts among fans. But this doesn't mean he was kind. It doesn't mean he did what he did happily, because Harry was, after all, James Potter's son. He begrudgingly, and yes, bravely, upheld his bargain to Dumbledore and to the woman he loved. More than anything, Snape was very brave.
"Karkaroff intends to flee if the Mark burns."
"Does he?" said Dumbledore softly, as Fleur Delacour and Roger Davies came giggling in from the grounds. "And are you tempted to join him?"
"No," said Snape, his black eyes on Fleur's and Roger's retreating figures. "I am not such a coward."
"No," agreed Dumbledore. "You are a braver man by far than Igor Karkaroff. You know, I sometimes think we Sort too soon . . . "
The idea that Hogwarts Sorts too soon is important, because I really believe that a lot of who Snape became is due to where he came from and who he fell in with in Slytherin. Maybe if he'd been in Gryffindor with Lily's goodness to guide him, everything would have been different. But he wasn't, and who he was is due in large part to this. Maybe he never really had the chance to foster the part of him that could love the way he loved Lily. Maybe, like Tom Riddle, Snape is yet another character who proves that had someone given them love they so desperately needed (and deserved), something else entirely would have come to pass.
Whatever his reasons for protecting Harry were, he didn't waver in his task once he agreed to it. Above everything, I think this is what I admire most about him. He did whatever it took to keep Lily's son alive. And in the end, I do believe he cared for Harry. Somewhere along the way, Snape was able to throw off the cloak of cold hatred he had wrapped himself in years before and objectively see that Harry wasn't so much like James after all, at least not in the ways he always expected to find, and therefore saw. The moment I realized that it wasn't only about Lily anymore was when he found out Dumbledore's devastating plan.
"I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter's son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter -"
"But this is touching, Severus," said Dumbledore seriously. "Have you grown to care for the boy, after all?"
"For him?" shouted Snape. "Expecto Patronum!"
From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe. She landed on the office floor, bounded once across the office, and soared out of the window. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape.
Stubborn until the bitter end, Snape still couldn't bring himself to admit that what he did was for anyone but Lily. And maybe that's true. Maybe his motives were selfish, and maybe he's an overall sh*tty guy whose attempt at fulfilling a promise in honor of the memory of a woman he loved just happened to, by default, have wonderful results. I don't think so. But maybe it doesn't really matter why he did what he did.
No, I don't think Snape was a great person, but I certainly think Snape did great things. Snape is one of my favorite characters because he was so imperfect. His motives were never pure, he was majorly flawed, he was born and raised in darkness and could have clung to it - and in many ways did. But somewhere deep down he realized - I think in part because of his relationship with Dumbledore - what it truly meant to fight on the side of good. Despite everything he'd been through in his rather bleak life, he was capable of a love so deep, it literally changed the tide of a war. He played his part in saving Harry's life, and in turn, he played his part in saving the wizarding world from something far more terrible than the decades-old grudge of a sad and lonely man.
I think we romanticize Snape, we raise him up on that pedestal - one he can't ever live up to because the stains of his past will always be a part of him. But I love Snape, stains and all, because he epitomizes what these books stand for. The strength of bravery, the reality of failure and the hope of forgiveness, the importance of perseverance, the beauty of unwavering loyalty, the reassurance that light can and will drive out the darkness. And most of all, the monumental power of love. Always, love.
Start Losing Weight Now With These 100 Tips
Losing weight is a journey made up of a million healthy choices we make each day. So keep these 100 tips in mind to continue on that healthy path, little by little.
Here's a Sneak Peek at More Products From the Selena x MAC Collection - You Might Want to Sit Down
It's no secret that we're impatiently waiting for the new MAC x Selena makeup collection to hit stores this October, and while the cult brand has kept details about the products secret - only releasing one photo of a fuchsia lipstick called Como La Flor back in early April - we're finally (finally!) getting the first real sneak peek at some of the products you'll soon be fighting for at a nearby store.
The brand's Instagram previewed a snap of eye shadows in purple and pink, lipsticks in fuchsia, red, and brown, and a gorgeous dual-toned bronzer embossed with the Tejano singer's signature. All items feature names inspired by Selena and her songs and were carefully curated and created by her sister Suzette Quintanilla. Scroll ahead to get a closer look at the collection, then get to know Selena even more with these litle-known facts.
5 DIY Avocado Face Masks That Guarantee Glowy Skin in Minutes
You are probably already well versed on the many benefits of eating avocado - and the many delicious ways to do so - but did you know that all those '80s and '90s movies featuring scenes of teens at sleepovers with the fruit slathered on their skin were actually up to something?
"The fatty acids in avocado are really amazing, helping to keep skin persistently hydrated without irritation. In fact, they're great for sensitive skin, calming inflammation rapidly," says Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Skin Care Collection and Salon, located in New York City. And, while Joanna says you can reap some of the skin benefits by eating avocado every day (or throwing half an avocado into your morning smoothie), DIYing a mask has the most potential to leave your skin glowy and soft. So, hit the market for a few avos, and scroll ahead for five beautifying recipes.
Revitalizing Mask
If your skin texture and type is normal but could use a little love, this mask is for you. "The yogurt in this mask is anti-inflammatory but also has exfoliating lactic acid," says Joanna. "Avocado has lots of B vitamins and fatty acids, so it's essential to keep the skin hydrated."
Ingredients:
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 avocado, mashed
1/4 cup honey
Easy peasy: Just mix everything together, apply the mask to skin, and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Moisturizing Mask
The omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B in avocado help to bring back moisture to superparched skin. "Honey is great because it's hydrating without risking a breakout, and the mango is loaded with vitamin C, which brightens the skin," says Joanna. Adding a bit of olive oil gives this mask an even stronger hydrating power.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons avocado, mashed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 mango, mashed
Mix all ingredients, then apply to face and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse.
Detoxifying Super Green Mask
Wheat grass juice in this recipe makes it deep cleansing. "The juice stimulates lymphatic drainage and adds a boost of nutrients to skin," Joanna says.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup yogurt
1/2 avocado, mashed
2 tablespoons oat grass juice or wheat grass juice
Combine all the ingredients, then apply to face carefully - the juice can make the mask a little runny, so protect your clothes - and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing.
Antibacterial Avocado Mask
This mask is great for those with mild acne and combination skin. "You get the hydration of avocado but also the antibacterial and soothing properties of both coconut oil and aloe vera," says Joanna.
Ingredients:
1/2 avocado, mashed
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon aloe vera
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Apply to the face and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse with a warm cloth.
Brightening Avocado Matcha Mask
For face or body, this mask is a DIY antiaging dream. "Matcha is an extremely powerful antioxidant, while the honey and avocado deliver hydration, and the brown sugar exfoliates gently," Joanna adds.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon matcha powder
1/4 avocado, mashed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Apply a thin layer to the face (or body), scrubbing gently in circular motions and avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 10 minutes, and rinse with a warm cloth.
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18 Signs Your Game of Thrones Obsession Is Borderline Too Much
There's loving Game of Thrones, and then there's living for Game of Thrones. And you know what, if you fall into the latter camp, we really don't blame you. How could you not freak out over Jon Snow's return? What kind of crazy person can resist diving into all those wild Reddit theories? Keep reading for 18 signs your passion for the show has become a full-blown obsession, then check out the 16 types of Game of Thrones fans - which one are you?
11 Stuffed Chicken Recipes That Make Dinner Way More Exciting
If you can't possibly eat another baked chicken breast (we feel you), it's time to switch things up by stuffing your chicken. Stuffed recipes are way more fun for obvious reasons, and chicken is an easy way to get in on the trend - you can stuff it with just about anything (cheese, veggies, compound butter) - and it'll be a success. These 11 recipes might convince you there's no better way to eat chicken for dinner.
These Iced Tea Recipes Are the Very Definition of Refreshing
There's just something about adding ice to tea that makes it so . . . much better. Especially during the warmer months, it doesn't matter if you're spending a lazy day indoors or vacationing by the water, iced tea will instantly leave you feeling refreshed. And since it has much lower levels of caffeine (sometimes none at all), it's also a lot easier on your body than, say, iced coffee. Ready to get your brew on? Read on for some thirst-quenching recipes, and then keep the cooldown party going with agua fresca.
You Won't Believe These Lego Instructions From the 1970s
Update:
Lego sent us an email confirming the message's authenticity. "Yes, the text is from 1974 and was a part of a pamphlet showing a variety of LEGO doll house products targeted to girls aged four and up from the 1970s," said spokesperson Roar Rude Trangbæk, who added that the text remains relevant to this day across every LEGO product.
Original story:
Recently, a photo of a Lego message to parents in the 1970s went viral on Reddit. Mostly because it looks so different from Lego's gender marketing of today.
Source: Reddit user fryd_
Inspiring, isn't it? Some commenters have questioned the letter's authenticity, blaming poor formatting and font choice, but the poster alleges that it's real, and we've reached out to Lego for verification.
The letter reminds us of a wonderful Lego ad from the early '80s. Can we please have more like this and less like the sexist Barbie programming book?
This Easy Formula Is the Key to Weight-Loss Success
The 80/20 principle is no diet - it's a lifestyle change that can lead to sustainable weight loss. Folks who have suffered on rigid, limiting diets in the past find that this new rule teaches them about balance and moderation, a concept that never exists in a fad diet. When you practice 80/20, you have the space to go out socially and enjoy a meal (or a cocktail!) with friends, but most importantly, it makes the whole clean-living thing feel doable for the long run.
The breakdown is simple: 80 percent of the time you focus on eating clean, good-for-you foods, and 20 percent of the time you have the freedom to indulge as you please. Don't be concerned about the math, but it's simple: if you eat three square meals a day, three of those meals every week are your 20 percent cheat meals; if you eat five small meals a day, then seven of those small meals are up for grabs.
If you're worried about loosening the reins, look to Hollywood for 80/20 success stories. When we spoke to Jessica Alba's trainer Yumi Lee, Yumi credited the 80/20 rule when it came to Jessica's ability to maintain her healthy weight. She explains, "You can't be 100 percent all of the time, but you can be 80 percent all of the time." Yumi recommends small, frequent meals throughout the day, aiming to make healthy choices 80 percent of the time.
Supermodel Miranda Kerr has also explained how the 80/20 rule has done wonders for her relationship with food. Without guilt or conditions placed on meal choices, Miranda says, "Food is my friend, and consistency is the key. I believe that everything in moderation is best." We could not agree more.
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