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6 Ways to Get Rid of a Cold Overnight

By Unknown - September 12, 2017

6 Ways to Get Rid of a Cold Overnight

We know that moment all too well: Our throat starts to get scratchy, our nasal cavities tingle, a throbbing pain takes up residence in between our temples—it's official: A cold is brewing.

Now that we're in the deep throes of fall, we're constantly reminded of the impending doom of a cold with each sneeze, sniffle, and dreaded nose-blow that happens around us. And while we do our best to keep our immune systems strong and on the defense, sometimes a cold wiggles its way in and is too big for our britches (er, body) to stave off.

No more. We've discovered some expert tips for how to get rid of a cold virtually overnight so that you can get back to your regularly scheduled programming symptom-free. Check out these tips below!

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24 Things You Should Never Order When You Eat Out

By Unknown - September 05, 2017

24 Things You Should Never Order When You Eat Out

From sneaky sodium traps to dicey dishes that put you at risk for food poisoning, these are the menu items you’re better off skipping. en You Eat Out

Menu items to avoid

You know to pass on the deep-fried onion, and the slice of cheesecake the size of your head—but what about the green smoothie, or the yogurt parfait? Restaurants have a way of loading calories and sugar into even healthy-sounding orders. And then there are food safety issues to consider: Some menu items carry a higher risk of foodborne illness than others. To help you order smarter the next time you eat out, we’ve compiled this list of dishes to rule out.

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The Kickboxing Workout That's All About Abs

By Unknown - September 05, 2017

The Kickboxing Workout That's All About Abs

Strengthen your core and tighten up your abs with these kickboxing moves.

To sculpt a strong, stable core, you need to put up a fight. And we don’t just mean working hard and breathing heavy. We’re talking about literally punching and kicking your way fit. The perfect way to do that: a kickboxing-inspired abs workout.

“Kickboxing is such a great core workout, because every punch, every squat and every kick activates the abs,” says Anja Garcia, one of the lead trainers in Daily Burn’s latest program, Undefeated.

“As you punch, remember to exhale and squeeze those abs a little more,” Garcia says. “Creating long levers and extension in your arms allows the core to engage more and stabilize itself. Therefore, when you are punching away from the body and twisting, you are going to feel a lot of activation in your tummy.”

Of course, adding in some planks and sit-ups will also help you hone in on those midsection muscles. With that in mind, we rounded up the three best core-focused exercises from Daily Burn’s Undefeated program. Get ready to attack those abs in just 10 minutes!

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Do We Really Need Vitamins A Nutritionist Tells All

By Unknown - August 30, 2017

Do We Really Need Vitamins A Nutritionist Tells All

Don’t you feel like you’ve been told to take your vitamins since you were a little kid? Same. Growing up, it’s one of those things you don’t question; you just do it because you think you’re supposed to. My precious mother would set my multivitamin out on the kitchen counter for me every single morning (bless her heart).

But now I am a grown adult and don’t get that special treatment anymore. In the grand scheme of our busy lives, remembering to take vitamins every day is hard. Adding that one extra thing to do our to-do list makes us question whether or not we even need vitamins. On top of that, things get a little fuzzy walking down the vitamin aisle since there are countless options. You can read a bunch of labels and still not know which vitamins you should actually take. We tapped five experts to school us on the importance of vitamins.

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Nutritional benefits of grapes

By Unknown - August 28, 2017

Nutritional benefits of grapes

Grapes are actually berries! They grow in bunches in temperate climates throughout the world. Grapes are also known as the “Queen of Fruits”. There are over a thousand varieties of grapes, and each variety offers something unique in taste and flavour. So no matter how you want to use this beautiful, little fruit, you’ll find a grape variety that will fit right into your menu plan!

Fruit makes up an essential part of your diet, and virtually any fruit offers lots of nutritional value for relatively few calories. Green grapes are no exception. Including grapes in your diet helps you indulge your sweet tooth healthfully, and you'll increase your intake of beneficial nutrients like vitamin K and antioxidants, too

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21 Important Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency

By Unknown - August 17, 2017

21 Important Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency

You can eat a ton of veggies and still not get enough vitamin B12. Here are the risks, symptoms, and ways to treat a deficiency.

The energy vitamin

Vitamin B12 is a powerhouse. It helps make DNA, nerve and blood cells, and is crucial for a healthy brain and immune system. Your metabolism wouldn't run smoothly without it. But B12 isn't like other vitamins. It's only found in animal products like eggs, meat, shellfish, and dairy. Up to 15% of people don't get enough B12, and they're more likely to be vegetarians, have celiac disease or other digestion problems, or be an adult over 50. The signs of vitamin B12 deficiency include exhaustion, rapid heartbeat, brain fog, and other symptoms, says Maggie Moon, RD, a Los Angeles–based nutritionist and owner of Everyday Healthy Eating. Read on to find out more about the causes, symptoms, and cures for a vitamin B12 deficiency.

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10 Super foods for Spring

By Unknown - August 11, 2017

10 Super foods for Spring

These science-backed foods will boost your mood, energy, metabolism, and memory.

Power up your die

There's a food movement afoot: Eating well to look, feel, and perform our very best is hot. And as Jamie Oliver and Michelle Obama alike are showing us, this isn't a matter of choking down foods because they're good for you. It's about filling your plate with delicious fare.

"Food, if it's chosen well, can reshape our medical destinies for the better," says David Katz, MD, director of the Yale Prevention Research Center. It can also improve our mood, focus, energy, skin, and metabolism. Here's how to graze your way to a supercharged you.

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6 Ways to Get Rid of a Cold Overnight

6 Ways to Get Rid of a Cold Overnight

24 Things You Should Never Order When You Eat Out

24 Things You Should Never Order When You Eat Out

From sneaky sodium traps to dicey dishes that put you at risk for food poisoning, these are the menu items you’re better off skipping. en You Eat Out

Menu items to avoid

The Kickboxing Workout That's All About Abs

The Kickboxing Workout That's All About Abs

Strengthen your core and tighten up your abs with these kickboxing moves.

Do We Really Need Vitamins A Nutritionist Tells All

Do We Really Need Vitamins A Nutritionist Tells All

Nutritional benefits of grapes

Nutritional benefits of grapes

21 Important Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency

21 Important Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency

You can eat a ton of veggies and still not get enough vitamin B12. Here are the risks, symptoms, and ways to treat a deficiency.

The energy vitamin

10 Super foods for Spring

10 Super foods for Spring

These science-backed foods will boost your mood, energy, metabolism, and memory.

Power up your die

6 Ways to Get Rid of a Cold Overnight

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