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Quick! Make This 5-Minute Mexican-Style Chicken and Rice Meal Tonight
Eating healthy can be challenging especially during the thick of holiday season, making it even more important than ever to have an arsenal of meals you can literally make in minutes that are both nutritious and flavorful. The trick? Use whole foods that are super-easy to prepare (think microwavable whole grains and pre-chopped lettuce), filling half your plate with fresh and simple fruits and veggies as well as spices and herbs (like the ones in the salsa in this recipe) to add flavor. And that, my friends, is the formula for a 5-minute meal. Here's one I really love. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionis...
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Dancing With the Stars' Karina Smirnoff Shares Her Must-Do Toning Move
Dancing with the Stars' Karina Smirnoff has spent a lifetime in the spotlight, telling stories with nothing but the beat and her body. (Although we'll admit her carousel of fun, flashy outfits certainly helps!) Her job description includes some sashaying and leaping and jiving, but most importantly, keeping fit to stay on her toes. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Celebrate the Season With an Arm Party (We've Got the Perfect Watches to Stack 'Em With)!
When you're super tired in the morning -- or don't wanna put much effort into your outfit because it's snowing outside or something -- there's always one quick way to step it up: pile on a bevy of bracelets, better known as an arm party. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Make This One Tweak to Your Cardio Workout to Burn More Calories!
You may feel like a real badass using the elliptical or non-elliptical cross trainer without the handles, but it might just be counterproductive.
Leaning forward and using the handles on a Cybex Arc Trainer -- the elliptical-esque machine at the gym where your feet seem to "hang" in individual cradles rather than glide on tracks (like the girl at right) -- helps you burn almost eight percent more calories than standing upright and not holding the handles, according to a new study by Cybex researchers published recently in the Journal of Exercise Physiology. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Rei...
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SELF's #FitGirl Talks Early Morning Swim Sets After a Late Night
Hey Fellow #FitGirls! How did your weekend go? My Friday night was great because I organized a surprise 40th birthday party for my husband -- and it totally worked! He was absolutely surprised and really touched.
And while yes, the party was fun, getting home late Friday night made my morning swim on Saturday just brutal. After I got to the pool, I saw a fellow swimmer who moved away a few months ago was back in town and swam in my lane for the day -- and wow, was she amazing. Fast and majorly talented. (Oh and, BTW: The pic is an example of our workout "swim board," although this one is from last Tuesday's 60-minute sess...
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Dried-Out Skin? Try One of These Light Lotions for a Post-Workout Treat
After a tough workout, all that sweat can dry out your skin -- especially this time of year. And although sweat is totally sexy, it doesn't mix well with moisturizers, unfortunately, resulting in a mug and bod that feels tight or flaky.
But don't fret, and definitely don't skip this crucial step in your beauty routine. We've found light lotions that'll make you post-workout pretty in no time. (Side note: Consider your face and body separate entities, ladies: Different moisturizers work best on each of 'em.) For your face, try splashing on a calming water to rehydrate inflamed skin. For your bod, an easy-to-tote dry oil sp...
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Can You Actually Exercise in Katniss Everdeen's Uber-Pricey Workout Wear?
If you are going to engage in a game of survival of the fittest, you might as well look good doing it, right? That's been the theme of the last week, with everyone buzzing about the dope workout gear in the latest installment of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, from The New York Times to the Daily News. (Maybe those chic, black capris look strangely familiar, even if you haven't seen the flick? It's because you saw them in SELF first!) (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Beautiful DIY Food Gifts, Viagra for Cramps and More!
For beautiful, simple holiday gifts this season, whip up one of these perfectly packaged food jars -- from delicious desserts to seasonal sips. [BuzzFeed]
According to a new study, Viagra may help relieve women's menstrual cramps based on its blood vessel dilation effects, but further research is needed to confirm. [FOX News] (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Indulge (and Warm Up!) With This Under-400-Calorie Mac and Cheese Recipe
Meet our December recipe blogger, Chef Calvin Harris! He famously slimmed down America's favorite dishes on ABC's Recipe Rehab and is also CEO of Inspired Food Solutions, a company with the mission of transforming the way we eat by providing great tasting and better-for-you alternatives for a healthy and happy life. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Seeing Jennifer Lopez in Strapless Is Making Us Want to Do Push-Ups Right Now
'Tis the season for getting all dolled up, ladies.
And it's one crappy feeling when you slip on that pretty strapless dress you've been waiting and waiting to wear and all you can stare at is obnoxious arm bulge sagging over the top of that should-be-gorgeous frock. Right? Total bummer.
That is why we are inspired by Jennifer Lopez here, who attended an event in Los Angeles on Friday in a beautiful floral strapless dress with sag-free arms, perky boobs, and chiseled decolletage.
Sidenote: the face ain't bad either. She looks, like, really pretty. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Bonnie & Clyde's Sarah Hyland Talks Bikini Season, Victoria's Secret and Her Seasonal Starbucks Indulgence
Sure, Sarah Hyland can slay with hilarious one-liners as saucy Hayley Dunphy on ABC's hit comedy Modern Family, but we're about to see the starlet wield a weapon of a different sort in the second part of Lifetime's (and A&E and History, so we're expecting you not to miss it) Bonnie & Clyde tonight at 9 PM EST. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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The Weekender: Three Things to Do, Make and Try
TGIF! As with every Friday, Adriane and Claudia Kiss of TheKissters.com, the sisters' website, which features entertaining tips and tricks to help you "live large on small change," give us fun ideas to try, make and do over the weekend. You know, those fun days. Get ready to start filling up your calendar -- fast. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Naya Rivera, We're Still Body Crushing On You
Based on this pic of Naya Rivera snapped while she was on a hike the other day (or, duh, if you watch Glee), you can probably guess why we named her our Body Crush in our December issue.
The girl has sculpted herself one killer body -- slim, but not super skinny. Just super sexy! And we're totally envious.
We chatted with the actress-singer about what she does to stay in shape, and we were shocked by just how "normal" her routine is. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Get the Exercise Equivalent of Plastic Surgery (Kinda, Sorta) with This New App
Ever wish for cosmetic surgery results, but without actually having to go under the knife? Ok, silly question, we know, we know. But that's why you've gotta try Gym Tuck. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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How Can I Leave Home With Wet Hair in the Morning and Still Look Good?
Try this twist (seen on Christian Dior's fall runway), and when you let it down for happy hour, you'll love your waves!
1) Perfect for a workday a.m. emergency, this quick chignon looks pulled-together and chic, even if you run into a meeting and it's still wet. To start, towel-dry hair, then comb in volumizing foam (we love Style Sexy Hair Blow It Up Volumizing Gel Foam, $18) from roots to ends, says Guido Palau, the Redken creative consultant who created it. Blast front section only with a blow-dryer for a few seconds to get it smooth. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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