How to Prepare for a Vegetarian Lifestyle

Photo: © artparadigm/Getty Images Being a vegetarian is not nearly as difficult as it used to be. While a 2003 survey found that only 2.8 percent of Americans identify as strictly vegetarian, over the past 20 years, vegetarian-friendly products, restaurants and — most importantly — mindsets have become the norm across most of the country. Still, for people who grew up with...

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How to Use Aromatherapy to Fight Stress, Exhaustion and Other Common Woes

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils; whether breathed in or applied directly to the skin, the extracts can be used to address all manner of everyday ailments, including travel-related stressors from jet lag to digestive trouble. Here, two experts offer their advice on great solutions for common traveler concerns. (Then check...

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Choose this, not that: 5 tasty ways fiber can help you lose weight

By Nicci Micco, M.S., editor-at-large for EatingWell Magazine You gotta love fiber. Not only does it keep your GI system running smoothly and your heart healthy, it also can keep you from outgrowing your pants. Yes, fiber is a well-known natural slimming aid. While it helps you feel full, fiber has no calories. So if you fill up on high-fiber foods you crowd out...

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Study Says Women Drink To Unwind- But Is It Really A Bad Thing?

In case you haven't heard, wine is slowing replacing our husbands–and our kids. In a new study, 61% of adults said alcohol was their number one way to unwind after a hard day–a number largely outweighing the 26% who preferred to de-stress with their spouse and 28% who opted for quality time with the kids. On top of that, more women than men (73% versus 26%) hit...

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Don't Spend a Dime: Free Ways to Exercise When Traveling

Source: Don't Spend a Dime: Free Ways to Exercise When Traveling With the threat of credit card rates rising and the US dollar at record lows, for many, having the luxury to travel means adhering to a strict budget. If keeping a regular exercise routine is important to you but the extra expense of paying for classes or a gym while traveling is not in your budget,...

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3 Solutions That Fix Common Beauty Mishaps at the Gym

Oh the trials and tribulations we ladies face on a daily basis: messy post-workout makeup, germy gym bags and cluttered purses. While they're not the biggest problems you could face in your life, they are a hassle, and we have solutions! PondsPond's TowelettesI know there are some ladies out there who just don't sweat. And that's great. I'm so happy for you! Really. But I...

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8 Foods That Help You Live Longer

If you're tired of reading about must-eat superfoods that are hard to find—and even harder to pronounce; (hello, açai berry and quinoa)—take heart: Your pantry may hold more superpowered wonders than you realize! From chocolate and coffee to red wine and walnuts, the following eight amazing everyday foods can help improve your health. Chocolate Good news for all...

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3 Ways to Lose 5 Pounds in a Month

By: Camille Noe Pagan Eat right all the time? Not gonna happen. Make small daily changes? Sure, you could do that. To prove it, we put three women to the test. Read on to see how making tiny tweaks to their eating habits helped themlose five pounds in a month. No AlcoholKellie F., 25Height: 5'0"Current Weight: 128.5Pounds Lost: 6.5 My One Small Change: "I ditched...

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