9 Kitchen Hacks That Will Make Healthy Eating So Much Easier

We’ve all been there: You come home from a long day at work and you’re exhausted. You’re so hungry, you could start gnawing on your arm at any moment. Nothing sounds good, and at the same time everything sounds good—so you start munching on the bag of chips as you plan your meal, and before long you're not even hungry for dinner.

Want Great Abs? Here’s What You Should Be Eating

You've heard the line "Abs are made in the kitchen." But what does that mean? “You can’t exercise away the effects of a poor diet, particularly for an area that hangs on to fat and gets bloated,” says Kasey Brixius, RDN, a nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Read on for tips on how to keep belly fat at bay and make your abs stand out.

What happens to your body when you drink milk every day?

These days, it's virtually impossible to know who or what to believe when it comes to healthy eating and staying fit. The tsunami of information with which we're deluged upon doing something as simple as googling "is [insert food/drink item here] good for you" means that, more often than not, it's almost easier to remain uninformed than risk trying to decipher the reasonable advice from the marketing propaganda.

What you don't want to know about fast food

You might swear you're never doing drive-thru ever again, yet at some point, you're probably going to end up eating fast food. But you can still make good choices. We don't mean salads and grilled chicken. We're talking about avoiding certain food items that, according to the people who work inside that infamous window, are gross, unsanitary, or just plain strange.

The real differences between a toxic friend and a good friend

Good friends can be like members of your family. When you find friends like that, hold on tight. Unfortunately, not all are. Some are toxic — not good for you and, honestly, probably not great for the other person either. Toxic relationships can take a serious toll on you: your physical health, your emotional health, your feelings of self-worth, and even your other relationships. Knowing what a toxic relationship looks like — and how it's different than a real friendship — can help you determine if it's time to reevaluate a friendship or two, and save you a lot of heartache in the process.

How Gwyneth Paltrow Stays Slim Without Eating Less or Moving Her Body

I admire people who can motivate themselves to exercise every day. I always thought that one day, when I was all grown up, an urge to move my body for an hour three to four times a week would suddenly strike me. But I'm in my mid-20s and still waiting for that day to arrive. What can I say? I love sitting still.

Melania Trump Doesn't Wear Fur Anymore

A fur-free FLOTUS.

Melania Trump is opting out of fur.

Once known for being a woman about town in a variety of fur coats and hats, the first lady is now a changed woman. "She does not wear fur," Stephanie Grisham, director of communications for FLOTUS, told CNN's Kate Bennett. It's unclear, however, when exactly she stopped wearing fur.

The double life of Arnold Schwarzenegger

From the mid '80s to the early '90s, Arnold Schwarzenegger was easily one of the biggest action stars in the world after successfully turning a career as a bodybuilding champion into box office gold. The muscle-bound actor was a true Cinderella story who worked his way up from a poor, abusive childhood in Austria to become the most famous immigrant in America. But Schwarzenegger wasn't content with dominating Hollywood. In 2003, he wowed the nation by becoming the governor of California and locking down a second term. And right by Schwarzenegger's side was his devoted wife Maria Shriver and four children. The Terminator star seemingly had everything, but behind closed doors, he wasn't the picture-perfect family man. From allegedly harassing women for decades to a bombshell secret that destroyed his marriage, this is the double life of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

How Kanye West could destroy Kim Kardashian

Kanye West's recent string of wacky behavior has left damaging marks on his once-successful career. But the Twitter rants and backstage meltdowns seem to be having an even bigger impact on his wife, Kim Kardashian. Find out why Kardashian could wind up being the biggest loser in this situation, should West continue to act like Howard Beale from Network.

11 Fall Casserole Recipes You Can Make in Your Crock Pot

Get ready for 10 incredibly tasty Crock Pot casserole recipes that will take all the stress of making dinner out of your busy weeknights.

Want to get a head start on this week’s slow cooker meals and save even moretime? Check out these 10 easy Crock Pot freezer meals!

1. Pumpkin-Chicken-Bacon Crock Pot Lasagna

Toss all sorts of yummy fall flavors into the Crock Pot and what do you get? This insanely delish, super creamy Pumpkin-Chicken-Bacon Crock Pot Lasagna. An absolute must-try, there’s enough here to feed a crowd, so call a few friends over!

Everything you need to know before buying almond milk.

These days you'd be hard-pressed to find a grocery store or coffee shop not offering almond milk. In fact, as I sit here writing this article, I'm sipping my Starbucks almond milk latte and wondering just how basic this makes me. And I'm not the only one jumping on the almond milk train. Sales of non-dairy milk have reached over $1.4 billion annually, with almond milk making up about two-thirds of those sales.

What happens to your body when you eat hot sauce

Spicy foods are one of those things you either love or hate. There's often no in-between (but, I suppose, there could be). While there are many ingredients out there that can up the level of heat in your dish, one of the easiest ways is by adding a good shake of hot sauce, either while you're cooking or to finish off the dish before you dig in to your meal.

Get Rid Of Love Handles With This 10-Minute Workout

When it comes to stubborn body parts, we can all agree that love handles take the cake. It seems that no matter how much healthy food we eat or how much we exercise, those love handles just won’t seem to go away.

Things every woman should avoid when washing her hair

Washing our hair is something most of us do several times a week and probably don't think much of, but it turns out you could be doing it the wrong way entirely. If you have been suffering from consecutive bad hair days, shampooing the wrong way could easily be the culprit — but don't fret.

Things you didn't know about Rachael Ray

Nobody saw Rachael Ray's world domination coming. The short, bubbly ball of energy has an empire of magazines, TV shows, and websites that perhaps only the mighty Oprah eclipses. Given Ray's humble beginnings and seemingly grounded disposition, it's easy to see why she's become popular. But just when you think you know everything about her…

Exclusive: 8 Victoria's Secret Models Share Their Favourite Healthy Breakfasts

What do all Victoria's Secret models have in common? Other than genetically blessed features and legs that go for miles, they also happen to be a fount of fitness and health knowledge (keeping their bodies in tip-top shape is their job, after all). With that in mind, we went backstage the day of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (and, in Stella Maxwell's case, the launch of the brand's new Wicked fragrance) and asked a handful of VS's most in-demand runway stars what they eat first thing in the morning. We were met with a multitude of answers ranging from the expected (eggs, obviously) to the more surprising. Spoiler: There's one breakfast, in particular, that seems to be a near-universal favourite.

Model: Stella Maxwell

Favourite healthy breakfast: "Oatmeal with fresh berries and a freshly made green juice."

4 Sugar Detox Recipes to Help You Recover From Your Cookie Coma

There are certain phenomena that happen so predictably they have become ordained laws of nature. For example, we know gravity will always bring things back down to earth, and the sun will rise each and every morning. Similarly, eating large amounts of sugar will make us crave even more sugar—or that's what it seems like at least.

Signs You're Not Getting Enough Protein

As a health-conscious person, you've probably seen it all when it comes to dietary recommendations. Fat is bad. No, wait, it's actually sugar that makes you fat. Bring on the omega 3's!

Protein has become pretty trendy, too. With so many low carb diets out there, protein is filling the gap. "We aren't known as a country that's low in protein," Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., author of The Flexitarian Diet, told Women's Health. "These days, most of the hot fad diets are very pro-protein."

5 RADICAL BEAUTY LESSONS

A celeb nutritionist on her favorite type of probiotics and the practice of earthing

BY LIZ SHELDON

Nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author Kimberly Snyder has overhauled the diets of celebrities including Channing Tatum, Kerry Washington, and Reese Witherspoon.

Meal prep hacks to make your life easier

These days, when we're expected to work a full-time job, maybe also a side-hustle, take care of our families, clean, and cook, we aren't afforded the luxury of "taking our time." And often, when we've gotten home from work and we're trying to scare up dinner, it can be tough to find inspiration to make meals that are both healthy and tasty.

3 Common Health Myths We Need to Stop Believing

In our newly health-obsessed culture, some dieting and exercise tips have become so ubiquitous that they're blindly accepted as fact. Keep in mind that this is the same way of thinking that led us all to believe that low-calorie, high-sugar cereals like Froot Loops were actually good for you. While this particular health myth is native to the '90s and early 2000s, we should always question the health advice that is passed down to us—especially given the subjective nature of the evolving health and wellness space.

4 health and beauty tips I’d give my 20-something self

I’m always trying to work on ways to improve myself, in all areas of my life. It’s a funny journey now being in my 30’s, and looking back at my 20’s and reflecting on all the positive changes and habits I’ve made throughout the years. Some of it is hilarious to think about now: like how I would easily sleep in until noon every day and now I’m lucky if I can sleep past 6:30 AM. Or how I would literally not go a day without dessert. Instead of being a treat, dessert was a staple in my diet.

What happens to your body when you get hangry

It's 3 p.m. and you realize you just snapped at your coworker for asking a simple question. Or you are driving and get ridiculously angry at someone trying to simply change lanes in front of you. Suddenly, you remember you skipped lunch today and maybe breakfast too. You are now "hangry," a state of anger and rage fueled solely by hunger.

How to dress for your body shape

The dos and don'ts of dressing every body shape

No matter what you've read in the fashion magazines, there is no cookie-cutter approach to style. The fun thing about fashion (and the reason we're so obsessed with clothes and shoes) is that literally anything goes — if it makes you look and feel good too.

10 Tips for Healthy Living After 50

Taking good care of yourself is important throughout your life. As you get older, it takes on even more significance. Your body requires more maintenance and upkeep than it did earlier in life, not only for good physical health but good mental and emotional health, too. Sticking to a few basics can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle in every way.

5 Beauty Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

It's not just the landscape that loses its vibrant color in the winter, your skin can tend to look a bit dull and dry during these colder months, too. As you try to revive your complexion with skin care products and makeup, avoid these common mistakes that can sabotage your efforts to keep your skin glowing during the coldest season of the year.

9 Top Ground Beef Recipes That Go Lean and Healthy

These top-rated recipes nudge ground beef in a healthier direction. They call for lots of veggies, whole fresh foods, and lean ground beef. They’re economical and also easy to prepare, so they’ll be great go-to recipes on busy weeknights when time — and healthy eating — are of the essence.

This Matte Foundation Creates the Ultimate No-Makeup Look

Matte foundation can be a tricky territory to navigate.

On one hand, there's the matte finish in itself—the overall goal is the velvety, shine-free effect on the opposite end of the spectrum from luminous. Still, you don't want it to look totally unnatural. The final result, of course, should still look like your own skin.

The 32 Best Haircuts for Medium-Length Hair

A Choppy Side-Part Lob

Throw in a few random waves and *boom,* good to go.

My Bikini Belly

       

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4 Diet Tricks That Will Improve Your Sex Drive

We all know the quickest route to dreamland is a carb fest, but what if you don’t want to sleep? What are the foods that will send you running to bed for a very different reason? Sure, we’ve all heard that old wives’ tale about oysters being libido boosters, but we wanted to know, once and for all, whether there was any truth to those rumours.

The Quickest Way to Get Rid of Belly Bloat

A bloated belly can sabotage the best-laid plans—and your mood—like no other. What do you do when you're supposed to be somewhere, in something (you know, trousers that button, your little black dress, perhaps even a bathing suit) and suddenly your stomach looks and feels like you swallowed a football? How do you banish bloat in its tracks when you've got a blemergency (that's a bloat emergency, FYI)?

Simple Kitchen Life Hacks

Allergies

An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They can include certain foods, pollen, or pet dander.

The 12 Most Gorgeous Hair-Color Ideas for Brunettes

Honey Brown

This blonde-brown is in perfect harmony with Mindy Kaling's complexion, and that's not by accident. "A fairer person or someone who doesn't wear a lot of makeup could get washed out by this shade," she says. To get this look, ask for gold and honey highlights blended over a natural medium brown.

22 Snazzy Nail Ideas For Thanksgiving

Fall leaves, pies, and turkeys everywhere!

1. Googly Eyed Turkeys

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Get inspired here.

The Top 20 Street Style Shots from Fall

Diego Zuko

One of my favorite shots of the season, Linda Tol and Charlotte both dressed in pink on one of the few moments of sunlight we had in Paris.

I Took Melatonin Every Night—Until I Learned This

When a friend first told me about melatonin, it seemed almost too good to be true: The sleep aid is 100% natural, is available over the counter, and almost guarantees a good night's sleep. After a few restless nights, I popped a pill and dozed off in no less than five minutes.

5 Things You Need to Stop Doing "Right Now" in Order to Be Happy

Happiness is subjective, but nonetheless, most people spend their entire lives chasing their unique definition of it. While family, personal and professional success, and self-confidence certainly help, psychological performance coach Alok Trivedi argues that you must first stop negative thought patterns and behaviors in order to find true happiness.

These 3 Everyday Habits Can Make You Look Older Than You Are

While aging is inevitable, sprouting fine lines and wrinkles before your time is under your control. "Turns out, many of the habits you do every day—some you probably don't even recognize you're doing—might be making you look way older than your years," writes Women's Health.

How to Tightline Eyes

Tightlining your eyes (also known as "invisible eye liner") is a great way to add subtle definition to your peepers. Most people think that the point of tightlining is to make your eyes look bigger, but according to Los Angeles-based makeup artist, Jason Sanchez “it’s to make your eyelashes appear thicker and fuller.” Instead of lining the skin above your lashes, you line the inside of the upper lash line and in between the roots of the lashes.

You're Definitely Going to Want to Wash Your Water Bottle After Reading This

The beauty of the reusable water bottle is that it's just that — reusable. You can repeatedly head to the water cooler or faucet to fill it up, but when your bottle continually stays wet, it doesn't have the chance to get a proper cleaning. Since bacteria love a moist, dark environment, it's good to get in the habit of cleaning your bottle every night — or at least every few days. Here are some ways you can get rid of the germs and grime.

The 25 Most Life-Changing Beauty Hacks Ever

1. For better grip, flip the bobby pin over so the wavy side is against your head.

Marijuana: Facts About Cannabis

Marijuana is the slang term for portions of the Cannabis plant. It is one of the oldest psychoactive substances used by man.

Marijuana, also called pot, weed, ganja, mary jane, and a host of other nicknames, is made from the Cannabis plant, which has three species: Cannabis sativa; Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. The flowering plant, which can grow to 16 feet (5 meters) high, likely originated in the Central Asian steppe, near the Altai or Tian Shian Mountains, and was first cultivated in China and India, according to "Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Potential," (Routledge, 2002).

Love Buzz: Marijuana Use Linked to Sexual Activity

People who frequently use marijuana are likely to have sex more often, a new study suggests.

The researchers found that the women in the study who said they hadn't used marijuana in the past year reported that they'd had sex an average of six times in the previous month. Women who did report using marijuana in the past year reported that they'd had sex more frequently, an average of seven times in the previous month.

6 Cancer-Fighting Superfoods

Win the war

To reduce your risk of cancer, look no further than your fridge. "All the studies on cancer and nutrition point to eating plant-based foods for their phytonutrients and other special compounds," says Richard Béliveau, PhD, chair in the prevention and treatment of cancer at the University of Québec at Montreal and author of Foods to Fight Cancer.

The Best Foods for Cancer Patients

Fight fatigue, boost bone health, and more with these nutrient powerhouses.

Meal planning is probably the last thing on your mind when you’re facing a serious illness such as breast cancer. Yet eating healthy is actually an important part of your treatment plan, says Erin Rossi, RD, who works with cancer patients at the Cleveland Clinic.

3 Skin Care Mistakes Dermatologists Wish You'd Stop Making

There are plenty of skin care rules we know we should be following for our best possible skin. Number one, you should be wearing sunscreen, to prevent skin cancer and minimize wrinkles. And you have to keep an eye on any moles so you can flag any suspicious changes to your doctor. All the while, you should drink plenty of water, so your skin stays hydrated and supple.

What Is Gaslighting — & Is Your Partner Doing It to You?

If you recognize any of these subtle signs in yourself, you might be the victim of gaslighting

You've probably heard the term floating around  — but what is gaslighting, really? In short, it's a kind of undercover relationship manipulation that turns into a total mindfuck. If your partner is making you feel crazy — and accusing you of being too sensitive to make the "crazy" label stick — the problem might not be all in your head.

6 Natural Remedies for Acne That Actually Work, According to Experts

For many women, what was once thought of as an adolescent right of passage—acne—has actually still remained a problem well into adulthood. Those of us who still have acne-ridden skin know that it is an ongoing battle to not only treat the blemishes already on our faces but to prevent them from ever coming back.

5 ways to build a happier marriage

Try these tips to make your marriage healthier and happier

We’ve all heard the old saying, “Happy wife, happy life.” Your husband may say it to a friend, your father-in-law my say it to your husband, or you may even say it as support for an argument you'd like to win. As sexist as this cliché sounds, there's some truth to it — in any relationship, both parties should be happy. So, take the saying one step further and extend it to your husband as well. Of course, it doesn’t rhyme, but “Happy husband, happy life” makes sense, too!

The untold truth of lipstick

Rocking a bold, red lip can take your night from boring to epic. There is something about lipstick that changes us, makes us feel more brave and beautiful. When we put on lipstick, it's for a reason — either we're going out, or we want to achieve a certain look.

There are actually scientific studies proving that lipstick changes us and makes us feel more confident. However, there are also studies that show its potential dangers. Before you reach into your makeup bag, make sure you know the truth about lipstick.