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I am always telling you to drink more water because it is good for you, but did you ever think that drinking water could be good for others too? charity: water sells virtual bottled water ($20) and gives 100% of your donation to freshwater well projects in Africa. Just one virtual bottle can provide clean water to someone who needs it for 15 years. (Note: You don't get actual water to drink from Read more
If you didn't know it already, let me tell you directly - I am pro water. So this little statistic caught my eye. According to the recently released US Census Statistical Abstract, the average American drank 23.2 gallons of bottled water in 2004, up from only 2.7 gallons in 1980. I know this means we're just probably going more upscale with our water habits, buying bottles upon bottles of Read more
Carbs and fats tend to take the blame for weight gain, but excessive sugar intake can be part of the problem, too. If you're looking to improve your diet or shrink your waistline, try tracking your sugar consumption. Is it something you crave regularly? Part of every meal? Assess where sugar stands in your diet and make the following swaps to minimize your intake. Go Greek: Standard yogurts — Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Cracking open a can of diet soda instead of regular pop may seem like a good idea at first, but research continues to show a disturbing link between diet soda consumption and weight gain. And though the sweet, effervescent drinks may taste good, they're certainly not good for your body. "Diet soda may not have the sugar Read more
Once you've snagged a job interview, the inevitable nerves that follow can make it difficult to focus on preparation. With a little bit of planning, though, you can bring your best business-ready self to the table. Follow these tips leading up to your big moment. Several hours earlier: 1. It's important to have a healthy, substantial breakfast, of course, but it's just as important to eat well Read more
Even though your job might not be the healthiest if you sit all day long, eat out for lunch daily, and can't resist the treats that call to you from the break room, you can still make healthy choices on the job. Here are some quick things you should do at work to improve your health and well-being. Brush after your morning coffee: Sure you brush your teeth at home before heading to work, but Read more
You might already take your own bags to the grocery store and keep your hot showers short, but there are always new ways to go green. Take running for instance. It's already fairly eco-friendly, but there is always room for improvement. Here are some simple ways to make your sneaker time a bit more green: Create eco-friendly racing habits: Many of us like to test our mettle among other runners, Read more
European parents are known for being more relaxed than Americans when it comes to their children and alcohol. Kids are often allowed a taste of wine on special occasions, and moms and dads are open about educating their offspring on the fermented details of the beverage. Italian preteens are taught about wine in their classrooms through wine journalists and tour guide Filippo Bartolotta's Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Trends. They seduce us into buying a hot item, only to leave us a year later with an emptier wallet and a useless widget. But there’s one trend we at LearnVest can get behind: conscious consumerism. At its most basic level, buying consciously just means taking a couple of extra seconds to consider each purchase. It’s a way Read more
