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The Necessity of Workout Undies Discussed, How to Make Your Instagrams Into Nail Art and More
When it comes to working out, it seems everyone has their own personal preference. But have you heard about workout underwear? Check it out then tell us in the comments below if you would rock a special pair of panties for the gym! [Well + Good NYC] If you love nail art and your Insta account, you're gonna be thrilled when you hear about the Kickstarted app, NailSnaps, which turns your Instagrams into personalized nail stickers. Needless to say, we're obsessed. [Mashable] (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Wolfgang Puck's New Book Is Out Today and Is Full of Delicious, Healthy Recipes
World-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck made California Cuisine popular after the opening of his super-famous restaurant Spago back in 1982. Oh and the he was named Outstanding Chef of the Year -- twice -- by the James Beard Foundation. So we're so excited to report that Puck has entered the health world, putting a fresh, lightened-up spin on his fare with his brand-new cookbook,Wolfgang Puck Makes it Healthy: Light, Delicious Recipes and Easy Exercise for a Better Life, which hits shelves today. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Try This Warrior-Approved Line to Cure Dry, Winter-Ravaged Skin Woes
Recently, there's been a ton of beauty-industry buzz about Indigo, a delicate blue flower (that looks like this) with serious healing and anti-inflammatory powers. Japanese samurais actually used to wear of layer of Indigo-soaked cotton under their armor to help heal injuries. And if the stuff helps heal jutte stabs, it sure as hell can heal my dry, cracked, winter-ravaged skin, right? (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Holy Crap! I Used Up All My Rest Days For the Next Month
Hello again, SELF readers! It's me, your half-marathon virgin checking in. Sorry to leave you hangin' for so long, but I've got an excuse -- even if it's not really a good one: I haven't been running as much as I should. In fact, last week I only stayed true to my schedule for two of my six running days. For those of you who haven't trained before using a race coach or training app like Nike+ Running (no biggie, BTW!), these programs help you literally slate out your weekly plan, interspersing rest days with runs as needed. My biggest problem, though, is that I've already used all my rest days up. (Insert thumbs dow...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - March 18, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Road to My First Half fitness half-marathon races running training Source Type: blogs

Why You Need to Try The ReXist360 System
I learned an important fitness lesson this weekend: All resistance bands are not created equal. Now I know, that may sound like a stretch (get it?!?), but I'm not messing around. These super-cool, brand-new bands from ReXist360 are designed to be used during almost any exercise to increase the activity's strength and toning benefits. Specifically, The bands target the glutes, thighs and core to build lean muscles, sans weights. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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The Final Touch to Perfect Your Music Festival Look
Music festival season is just around the corner (heck, a bit of it already passed) and let's face it -- we know you've been planning your outfits for a while. Don't worry, we have too.You know you've worked your butt off to rock that crop top. You've got all the perfect accessories and your hair will be spot on. So why stop there? Choose one of these fierce manis to complete any look. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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A First Glance at Apple's Possible Fit Tracker, Your March Madness Workout Bracket and More
New images of Apple's rumored iOS8 Passbook-style health and fitness tracker were leaked recently. In addition to an activity reader, the images show off functionalities previous trackers have not been able to read, including blood sugar and respiratory rate. [Mashable] Now that you're all dialed in for March Madness, why stop at filling out a bracket? Take it a step further by challenging yourself to this awesome workout, which assigns moves based on the teams duking it out on the court. [Life by DailyBurn] (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Slimming Superfood Recipe: Almond Muffins with Gooey Fig Center
Almonds are probably no stranger to your snack stash, and you may enjoy almond milk from time to time, but have you ever tried using almond meal as a replacement for some of flour when you bake? Not only will it add a subtle, nutty flavor, this superfood-based flour substitute is also packed with protein and other important nutrients, including vitamin E and heart healthy-fats. Give it a try and bake up a batch of these delicious almond muffins with ooey, gooey fig centers. They taste like jelly donuts, but are wayyy better for you. Breakfast is served! (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Try One of These St. Patrick's Day Manis You Won't Hate Tomorrow
Happy St. Patrick's Day! If any holiday deserves a super-cute mani, it's one that involves wrapping your fingers around a glass all day, right? And, while I've never been one to do my nails for just one day (I mean, so much effort for so few hours), there are a few super cute looks that are festive enough for the glorious green holiday, but not so festive you'll be scrubbing tips tonight. I scoured Pinterest -- where else does one get solid nail art ideas -- for the two best. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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Vanessa Hudgens Is a Secret Professional Aerial Yogi (What, You Didn't Know That?)
We know she can dance. We know she likes to get her sweat on in hot yoga. And we know she loves to tone that booty of hers. So we're not 100 percent shocked that Vanessa Hudgens looks like a graceful swan in this Insta shot taken by her friend at an aerial yoga class. Still, we're totally impressed. Would you be smiling so comfortably with your leg outstretched while dangling on a silk ribbon midair? Yeah, us neither. Girl looks like a natural, right? (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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How to Get Pro Bowler Clara Guerrero's Strong and Shapely Legs
Clara Guerrero's kind of bowling most definitely isn't the pastime you remember from childhood. You won't find pizza parties and stinky rental shoes! The pro bowler, who was the third woman in history to make it to the Professional Bowlers Association's TV finals last year, plays the alleys of the world perfecting her game. Her weapon of choice? A 15-lb. ball. Which means that if she bowls 6-20 games, she's lifted and thrown at least 1,350-4,500 lbs. -- and that's without the practice throws! (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 Try During Your Down Time
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.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - March 14, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Weekender cooking drinks holiday smoothies travel vegetables Source Type: blogs

Can a Couple of Beauty Products Really Help You Sleep Better?
Apparently, it's World Sleep Day -- or at least that's what the TODAY show says. And when they asked the Twitterverse how we were all celebrating, I was all like, "Umm...getting OUT of bed and going to work?" Regardless, there's definitely a focus on all-things sleep right now, including how to get better rest every night. And, who are we kidding, I'm always interested in sleep. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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#TrainerIntel: Celeb Guru Gunnar Peterson Gives You the Best Ab-Sculptor Ever (and More Clutch Tips)
You're about to have a direct connection with Minka Kelly, Halle Berry and Sofia Vergara: your trainer. Body-sculpting guru Gunnar Peterson gave us his A-lister workout tips, and we don't have to say "trust us" that he gets results. And while yes, he is a tough-love hardass who'll push you to beat your best, he's also the kind of guy who can say this to why he has the perfect job: "It's watching people fall in love with the work, the feeling, and the results the same way I did when I went from a fat kid who couldn't control it, to the guy who loves training and piecing together effective programs. A lot of people need help...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - March 14, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Fitness Trainer Intel celebrity celebrity fitness fitness gear fitness tips toning move workout Source Type: blogs

How to Foam Roll the Right Way, Power Snacks and More!
Foam rollers can be awesome tools if you know how to use them properly. Here, some common mistakes and how to fix 'em. [Life by DailyBurn] Whether you're cramming for midterms or just burning the midnight oil at work, here a few snacks that'll help you power through. (A suggestion: Try the avocado toast.) [BuzzFeed] (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
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