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13 Health Benefits of Cucumbers (+ Best Refreshing Recipes

  13 Health Benefits of Cucumbers (+ Best Refreshing Recipes Crunchy, refreshing, and easy to eat, the cucumber is a delicious and nutritious veggie! The health benefits of eating cucumbers regularly can make quite an impact. Cucumbers are packed with antioxidants and a wide variety of vitamins, making them a super healthy addition to your diet. Plus, they make a perfect crunchy snack that’s low in calories From promoting healthy skin to improving your memory, check out the top 13 health benefits of cucumbers below. And if you’re lucky enough to have a load from your garden or farmers market on hand, you’ll definitely want to check out some of our favorite cucumber recipes too! My Latest Videos Infographic of cucumbers nutritional content and benefits THIS FOR LATER 1. Promote Hydration Cucumbers are a great way to keep hydrated on a hot day as they are made up of 95 percent water. Yes, 95 percent, making some call it nature’s most hydrating vegetable! Due to their high water content,
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5 Health Benefits Of Turmeric

  5 Health Benefits Of Turmeric When my lovely friend returned from a trip to Istanbul, she brought me one of the best souvenirs ever. Nope, not a magnet…ground turmeric! She handed me this little jar of yellowish colored spice and said, “Here is the real thing!” Seriously, I was excited! Turmeric is a culinary spice common in Asian cuisine and curries, but you might know it best for giving American mustard its bright yellow color. That yellow color actually comes from a powerful antioxidant inside the plant called curcumin. Turmeric has a long history of use in herbal remedies in China, India, and Indonesia, and many studies have been done on turmeric and curcumin’s health benefits. Unfortunately, a squeeze of yellow mustard on your ballpark hotdog isn’t going to do the trick. To reap this healthy spice’s benefits, make space between the cinnamon and the oregano and add turmeric to your spice collection! A jar of fresh Turmeric from Turkey. THIS FOR LATER Health Benefits 1) Anti-Infla
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How to Support Overall Health & A Healthy Inflammation Response

  How to Support Overall Health & A Healthy Inflammation Response Inflammation has become a bit of a buzzword lately, and there are things you can do to promote a healthy inflammation response in your body that aren’t all that complicated or difficult. Here are a few things you can do on a daily basis to help your overall well-being. Get enough sleep We often feel we need to do it all: put in a full day’s work, prepare dinner, volunteer, and constantly check our email until the wee hours of the night. But your body needs a break, and for more than just the need to relax: you need to give your body deep, quality sleep every night to restore and rejuvenate. Avoid packaged foods Packaged foods can sometimes have additives, chemicals, or artificial coloring that’s less-than-healthy for you. If you need something convenient, make sure you’re buying healthier packaged foods for clean eating. Fill up on cruciferous vegetables, and healthy fats shutterstock_245873155 THIS FOR LATER Eat mor
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12 Father’s Day Gifts For The Health-Conscious Dad

  12 Father’s Day Gifts For The Health-Conscious Dad (Why does it always creep up so quickly each year?) Regardless, we’re here to help you find a thoughtful gift for dad that he’ll love—and if you have an Amazon account it can be here by the weekend! If your dad is a fan of anything fitness or health-related, he’s going to love these 11 gadgets and gifts this summer and all year round. Here are our favorite gifts to thank your dad for all he does for you and give him the gift of health (and fun!) no matter your budget. THIS FOR LATER #1. FitBit, $119.99. If your dad doesn’t have a FitBit yet, there’s no time like the present to get him tracking his steps and daily activity levels! A FitBit or other tracking device is a great way to challenge yourself and set new fitness goals as you go. With this sleek wristband, dad will be able to track steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes each day. It can also track how long and how well he sleeps and can be personalized with interch
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What to Ask for Christmas – Popular Fitness Gifts for 2021

  What to Ask for Christmas – Popular Fitness Gifts for 2021 In a world where shopping can be done with a click of a button, choosing a gift that’s memorable and meaningful can come with its challenges. From fitness gear & accessories to personal wellness to gifts for the kitchen, this list has something for everyone you’re buying for, maybe even something for you! Check out the graphic below and then keep on scrolling to read all about our favorite items to help you make a list when someone asks you: What do you want for Christmas?! Your at home Christmas Gift Guide THIS FOR LATER What to ask for Christmas: Fitness Gear & Accessories 1) 30 OZ Yeti Tumbler: Stay hydrated with this 30 oz Yeti tumbler, that comes with a magnetic lid, the only drink lid that uses the power of magnets to keep your water or favorite drink on lock! Say goodbye to condensation and hello to fresh liquids, just the temperature you like them at! 2) Skidless Premium Towel by Yogitoes This is the perfect g
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Your 9 Most Embarrassing Fitness Questions, Answered

  Your 9 Most Embarrassing Fitness Questions, Answered Flip open a magazine to the latest athleisure-wear advertisement and you may think it’s normal to look like an effortless, floating swan when you work out, nary a stray ponytail hair out of place. But when it comes to fitness, it’s not all green smoothies and effortless updos. There’s a whole lot of embarrassing things that can go down when you’re working out, from digestive problems to skin issues and beyond. We’ve been there, which is why we’re answering your so-called embarrassing fitness questions to show you that for everyone, the quest to get fit can be, well….a little messy. Read on to find the answers to those fitness q’s you’ve always wanted to ask. Yes, you’re 100% normal, we promise. 1) Why does my face turn beet-red after a few minutes of working out? For many people, a bright red face during or after exercise is as normal of a reaction as sweating. Some people experience it more often than others, and fair-skinned indi
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101 Fitness Tips That Rock (From a Personal Trainer

Whatever your fitness goals, these tips will help you reach them. Personal trainer, Chris Freytag has rounded up 101 of the best fitness tips that she’s compiled over a decade of helping women look and feel their best.  Now, you don’t need to do all 101 (your brain would get a workout trying to remember all of them!), but try incorporating a few into your daily routine each week and watch your health change. Got it? Good. Then, let’s get down to business. General Fitness Tips for Better Health image of fitness equipment as part of a fitness tips blog post THIS FOR LATER My Latest Videos 1. Strive for at least 150 minutes of exercise per week Break it down to 40 minutes 4 days a week, 30 minutes 5 days a week, or however, you’d like! Choose what works best for your lifestyle. 2. Cut your coffee calories Cut calories in your morning cup of coffee by skipping the cream and sugar. Instead, try drinking it black or reducing your amount of each. 3. Keep a fitness journal Tracking keeps you a
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