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Health Foods That Aren't So Healthy
It seems like every food company is getting on the health kick these days. They're advertising products that are "made with whole grains," or "low in sugar," or "fat-free." It's easy to believe the printing on the packages, but I'm sorry to tell you that food companies are using all their marketing resources to sway you to buy their product.
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Huge Fan of the Pretzel Chips
I recently became Kettle Brand Pretzel Chips' biggest fan. If you crave crunchy and salty foods, these are the chips for you. Plus, they're much healthier than greasy potato chips because they are baked.
Get Lifted: Pretzel Lift
If you're looking for an effective exercise that works your booty, quads, and core, give this pretzel lift a go. You'll need a small exercise ball for this move. If you don't have one, just ball up a pair of thick socks, but make sure they're clean first.
Newman's Own Organics
What doesn't Newman's Own Organics make? I swear, every time I go to the grocery store, I see a new product. Of course I have to try it because everything they make is so darn delicious.
Should Yoga Be an Olympic Sport?
When I first started practicing yoga, my teachers made it clear that it wasn't a competition. So what if Peggy Pretzel over there could do Handstand Scorpion in her very first class? It's not your ability to do the poses that's important, but rather your intentions and emotions while on the mat.
Stretch It: Shoulder Releasing Spinal Twist
Tense shoulders are a symptom of stress and working at a computer all day, so take a break, get on the floor, and give this relaxing stretch a try. It's a variation of the chest opening spinal twist, and it'll not only relieve tension in your shoulders, but you'll also get a nice stretch in your lower back.
To learn how to get into this pretzel of a stretch, read more
10 Eating Tips For Avoiding the Freshman 15
The dorm dining hall can be dangerous — like a giant, all-you-can-eat buffet available all day, every day. It's no wonder most of us gain some weight when going off to college, though the infamous "freshman 15" is really more like 10 pounds.
Whether you're eating in a dining hall or cooking for yourself in your first apartment, a few simple strategies can help you avoid that first-year college weight gain.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Tortoise
Some yoga poses look more pretzel-y than others, and this one for sure makes the list. All you runners and bikers out there — this pose is a must-do because it'll increase flexibility in your tight hamstrings, and stretch the muscles in your lower back.
Sanskrit Name: Kurmasana
English Translation: Tortoise Pose
Also Called: Turtle
So hop on your mat and read more
Say Om Not Ow: Injury-Free Yoga Tips
The main reason many of us practice yoga is to increase our flexibility, and the last thing you'd expect is to pull a muscle. Unfortunately yoga injuries can and do happen just as easily as they do in other types of workouts, so keep these tips in mind to prevent yourself from getting hurt.
- Spy before you try.
Summer Fair Food Breakdown
When Summer rolls around, we always make it to the fair so my girls can ride the ferris wheel, win a stuffed animal, and of course, eat some cotton candy. Food at the fair is not the healthiest, but in case you were wondering just how unhealthy, check out this nutritional breakdown.
Calories
Total Fat (g)
Cholesterol (mg)
Sodium (mg)
Carbs (g)
Sugars (g)
Protein (g)
Funnel cake with powdered sugar
356
16
40
300
49
25
5
Medium candy apple
280
0
0
102
60
49.5
2.2
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