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First off, it's good to know that our bodies require 6 nutrients: Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins Minerals Water Carbs, fat, and protein are known as macronutrients because we need to eat them in larger quantities (grams per day). Our bodies metabolize them and turn them into energy. Vitamins and Minerals are considered micronutrients because we need them in smaller quantities Read more
From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more Read more
When you're looking to tone your derriere, sometimes you need to go minimal. That's the philosophy behind the Pure Barre method, where micro movements rule the workout. We were curious to explore this toning technique and took a tutorial from Pure Barre instructor Gina Ragnone on three moves that tone the tush. Get ready to move small but burn big with this booty workout you can do in the comfort Read more
Sprint customers will soon have a wider range of choices when it comes to phone selection. The company announced two new phones at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, one with an advanced OS, the other with a green thumb. Check out the details on each of them below, and stay tuned for pricing and release date information. Galaxy Nexus You've heard its name before. Samsung's Galaxy Nexus is Read more
Instagram has become an incredibly popular app for mobile photographers since its launch in 2010, and camera manufacturers are taking notice. Panasonic is hoping to lure mobile photography enthusiasts away from the smartphone by adding Instagram-style effects to its hardware. The Panasonic Lumix GX1 has two things going for it — its awesome retro style and customizable built-in photo filters Read more
Looking for a super-sleek tablet in 2012? Get a load of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 that debuted today at CES. On the inside, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is coming with Android 3.2 Honeycomb, dual cameras (a 3MP rear-facing and 2MP forward-facing), and 16GB of on-board storage and supports up to a 32GB microSD card, 4G LTE connectivity, and a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, but it's the outside that really Read more
LG introduced its newest Android smartphone at CES this morning, the Spectrum. This slim phone features a 4.5-inch True HD IPS display, which brings TV technology to your mobile. Stocked with a 1.5GHz dual core processor and 1GB of RAM, the Spectrum was made with video streaming in mind — its HD screen boasts 329 pixels per inch and a 16:9 aspect ratio, while other goodies like ESPN streaming Read more
Those who are seriously into skin care know all about face brushes (or face robots, as we like to call them). These electronic gizmos promise to remove more dirt, gently exfoliate, and pave the path to better skin. Which one will suit you best? We've tested three, so read on for our rundown. Read more
She's come a long way since capturing our hearts as lovable ditz Karen Smith in Mean Girls. Since then, she's taken the leading lady reins in Dear John, Mamma Mia!, Letters to Juliet, Big Love, Red Riding Hood, and In Time. At only 26 years of age, Amanda Seyfried has proven a force to be reckoned with on the big screen and on the red carpet. And for all her fashionable feats, we are completely Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Some soirees require you to dance all night (preferably with an RPattz lookalike), which can result in a sweaty, messy mane. Be a bit type-A and prevent this drastic situation by trying a sleek braided updo. To create a holiday party look that is both elegant and fuss-free for keeping tresses off your face, we Read more
