Health & Fitness
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5 Cocktails That Are a Healthier Choice
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Why are the calories from alcohol different than any other? Here’s why, plus here are 5 cocktail recipes you can enjoy without guilt. By Flavorful Fit’s Eve Elenhorn When it comes to alcohol, online articles are extremely contradictory. On the one hand, we hear a glass of wine is good for the heart, has antioxidants,…
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There’s Not a Second to Waste. How to Treat a Burn Pronto.
Even before Hatzalah arrives, you can do a lot to lessen the severity of a burn. Read this and act fast. On the first day of Yom Tov, with a house full of guests, my four year old pulled a pot of oil off the gas range onto himself. There were adults all around and…
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Ticks Are Really Brutal This Year. How to Avoid Them + What to Do If You Find One
Warmer weather means an uptick in…well, ticks. And they’re not pleasant. Have you already pulled a tick off of one of your children this year? Do you want to never have to? A mild winter this past year enabled ticks to thrive more than ever. Here’s How to Prevent ‘Em Avoid Tall Grass and Leaves.…
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What’s the 80/20 rule? This nutrition approach might work for you.
When it comes to life and nutrition, all or nothing doesn’t work for most people. But 80/20 does! My husband and I started “eating clean” about four months ago. I know, you are probably rolling your eyes at this point. However, we’ve tried clean eating with a twist! We follow the 80/20 rule. What does…
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6 Ways to Avoid a Bloated Belly
What foods are secretly causing that bloating? And what foods can combat it? Many woman has experienced that feeling that her belly is just a little too chubby for that gorgeous dress. Many have held their breath and sucked in their stomachs to look good for the camera, But what if you didn’t have to?…
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Been Waiting for the Warm Weather to Get Outside? Here’s Your Chance with Our Beginner’s Guide to Running
The top ten things you need to know to get moving on your run today. Yes, it’s trendy and it seems like everyone out there is taking up running. But this is one trend that always works. It works for weight loss, it works for fitness, for mental health, for stress relief, and even for…
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What Do You Do When Your Child Needs to Wear an Eye Patch?
The struggles, the bribes, the fights…it’s not easy to convince a child to keep one eye covered for hours. Here’s how we turned patch time into quality time. My son was 4 1/2 when his Morah suspected he doesn’t see well. It was the second week of school; I just called her to hear how…
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15 Food Items to Stock Up On For a Healthier Week
When you’re prepped ahead, quick healthy meals and snacks are so easy to grab and enjoy, and your healthy lifestyle becomes doable! 1) Once a week, take the time to cut up the fruits and vegetables that your family likes; choose those that can hold up well in the fridge. Replenish as necessary. I usually…
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What to Wear for Your Fall (& Winter!) Runs
Don’t know how to suit up for running as the weather gets colder? Here’s your guide to running gear. This is the best time of year to be a runner. It’s not too hot, not too cold—it’s Goldilocks perfect. And there are no seasonal allergies like the ones that keep me indoors in the spring.…
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Take Care of Others by Taking Care of Yourself: How to Prevent and Detect Illness Early
What you need to know to protect yourself from gynecological cancers Many women tend to visit the OB/GYN only when they are pregnant. This is a mistake. Every woman should be getting a yearly physical, regardless of their childbearing status, in order to prevent and detect illness. The usual excuse is that, “I’m too busy…
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