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How To Become A Morning Person
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If you hit the snooze button at least a dozen times before crawling out of bed, you’re probably not a morning person. But, admit it: You wouldn’t mind starting the day with a little spring in your step — without having to employ the help of a Trenta coffee. And, sure, getting up and at
How To Make Matcha Tea
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In its powdered form, green tea is known as matcha. When you drink matcha or use it to flavor foods, you’re ingesting the whole tea leaf and not just water brewed from tea leaves—which makes it an especially potent source of tea antioxidants and phytochemicals. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, matcha provides trace minerals and vitamins (A, B-complex, C, E,
5 Foods That Make Your Skin Glow
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Who doesn’t want a glowing, radiant complexion? While most people think gorgeous skin is the result of a special skin care routine, the truth is our dietary habits can have even more of an effect. Skin, after all, is an organ, and our body uses it to release toxins. Processed foods can zap its luster,
Meet Our May Ambassador: Bri Crum
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Q: How do you stay in shape with such a busy schedule? I hate to say it but I’m awful at working out. I used to be such the athlete…playing soccer and running. But, life is busy now. I love working out at the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole. It’s one of Dallas’ little secrets…they have a
Is Granola Good For You?
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There’s been a long-standing debate about whether granola merits its reputation as the “healthy person’s cereal.” So we had to ask the question: Is granola really good for you? Or does it just have great PR and marketing? We looked closely at granola’s nutrition facts with the help of Melissa O’Shea, MS, RD, the director
15 Natural Mood Lifters
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One morning I awoke and decided it was the perfect day to mix myself a “happiness cocktail.” After indulging in my happy hour, I felt more than ready to take on the day! Just in case you’re wondering why a wellness coach is reaching for a cocktail at the crack of dawn, let me explain.
3 Ways Fructose Wreaks Havoc On Your Health
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Fructose is one F-word that should really offend you. The sweet half of sugar (as opposed to glucose, its more acceptable partner), is one of the biggest causes of “metabolic syndrome,” says Robert H. Lustig, MD, author of the new best-selling book,Fat Chance. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions, like obesity, diabetes, and high
Running used to come with street cred. You got the head-clearing glory of those pre-dawn miles and plenty of fitness prowess was conferred upon you for it. Now, it seems everyone who laces up their sneakers is upping the ante and training for a full-blown marathon. When did running 26.2 miles become the brass ring
Yes, these are my natural melons
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Spring juice recipe! 2 apples 1/2 cantaloupe 1/2 honeydew 6–8 leaves kale 6–8 leaves Swiss chard 3 sprigs of mint The melon from these recipe provides fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, iron, and more. This juice is so good, you’ll think you’ll have to give it up for Lent.
Guest Blogger Crystal: My Favorite Cleanse
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Spring and Summer are right around the corner! It’s beautiful outside today and I can’t wait for the warmer weather to arrive! Kicking your winter hibernation habits and getting back into pool party shape can be a difficult thing. A Roots Juices cleanse is the perfect “jump start.” Trying one of the many refreshing flavors would be
