19Oct 2015 by owner
Simple Slow-Cooker Chicken + Pasta Soup

Simple Slow-Cooker Chicken + Pasta Soup

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Soothe your soul with a classic chicken soup that includes tender pasta, carrots, and celery.    Serves: 6 Hands-On Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 5 hrs 30 min INGREDIENTS: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, halved 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 bay leaves kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup small pasta (such as stellette or alphabet) 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley crackers, for serving   DIRECTIONS: In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
REALLY EASY Slow-Cooker Smoky Beef + Bean Chili

REALLY EASY Slow-Cooker Smoky Beef + Bean Chili

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Chipotles, tomato paste, and beer give this robust dish its deep, rich flavor. Serves: 4 Hands-On Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 4-8 hrs (depends on if setting slow-cooker on high or low) INGREDIENTS: (2) 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed (1) 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 12 ounces lager beer ¾ pound beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 to 3 teaspoons chopped chipotles in adobo sauce kosher salt FOR SERVING: corn bread, sour cream, grated Cheddar, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro sprigs. DIRECTIONS: In a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, mix together the beans, tomatoes and their juices, beer, beef, yellow onion, garlic, tomato paste, flour, chili powder, chipotles,…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
See How Much the “Perfect” Female Body Has Changed in 100 Years (It’s Crazy!)

See How Much the “Perfect” Female Body Has Changed in 100 Years (It’s Crazy!)

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There's a reason magazine covers include lines like "5 Moves for Michelle Obama Arms" or "The Secret for a Booty Like Beyoncé." But if you’ve ever found yourself wishing for this actress’s waist or that singer’s legs, remember this: The media’s concept of the ideal woman’s body isn’t static. Whoever People magazine deems “most beautiful” this year is just a representation of what has bubbled up in the cauldron of pop culture. That silhouette of the “ideal woman” has been put through a series of fun house mirrors (fashion, movies, pop music, politics). It also changes year over year, so the physical qualities we embrace today are often at odds with those from previous generations. To prove our point, we’re taking a closer look at body ideals over the last…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
See Which Alcoholic Drinks Have the Least (+ Most) Carbs

See Which Alcoholic Drinks Have the Least (+ Most) Carbs

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When we think of carb heaven, we picture flaky croissants, decadent cupcakes, artisan breads, and perfectly al dente pasta. Alcohol doesn’t even make it onto our radar. And that makes sense when you’re talking about hard alcohol, which is carb free. (Don't forget to check the nutrition labels of the mixers and liqueurs you use. They can be packed with carbohydrates.) Beer, wine, cider, and malt beverages, however, really vary when it comes to carb content. We did some investigating and put together the handy graphic below. It’s helpful to know that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends we limit our intake of carbohydrates to about 225 grams per day, which means a single glass of hard cider or a malt beverage is nearly 10 percent of your daily value.…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
WHAT…Eat Cheese, Steak + Beef Jerky to BOOST your Metabolism

WHAT…Eat Cheese, Steak + Beef Jerky to BOOST your Metabolism

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YES IT'S TRUE!!  These foods that many people consider "BAD" or "OFF LIMITS" when trying to watch your weight can actually be BENEFICIAL to keeping your waistline trim.  Your taste buds will be so happy too! Cheese You will read conflicting views on the consumption of cheese and other dairy products, but studies show that cheese and the butyric acid it contains, has been linked to reduced hunger levels, reduced incidences of obesity and increased metabolic rate. Consuming natural cheese with whole-grain bread has been shown to yield better metabolic results as compared to consuming processed cheese with white bread. Beef Jerky Beef jerky can be good for you and it can even boost your metabolism, provided it’s not loaded with excess sugar and sodium. You may want to avoid…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
Happy #NationalDessertDay! Celebrate with Chocolate Chip Cookies that are DELISH + Low Carb too!!

Happy #NationalDessertDay! Celebrate with Chocolate Chip Cookies that are DELISH + Low Carb too!!

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These AMAZING SINGLE SERVING jumbo low-carb CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES will be a PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH to celebrate #NationalDessertDay! Serves: 1 Weight Watchers Points: 8 INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 teaspoons of 1 lightly whisked egg *See Notes 2 teaspoons granulated sweetener (if not following low carb, sub with white sugar) 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar) ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ⅓ cup almond flour (if not following low carb, substitute with plain or all purpose flour plus ⅛ teaspoon baking powder) 2 tablespoons chocolate chips sea salt to sprinkle (optional)   INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together the melted butter, egg, sweetener, sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Add in the almond flour (or plain flour if using) and the chocolate chips, mixing through gently until…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
Bradley Cooper ate 6,000 Calories per day to BUFF UP for his role

Bradley Cooper ate 6,000 Calories per day to BUFF UP for his role

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To prep for his role as Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle in the blockbuster movie American Sniper, Bradley Cooper took his physical transformation very seriously! Packing on 40 pounds of muscle, Cooper tells Men's Health he consumed an insane 6,000 calories a day — and had to be force-fed! — while getting into character. "I had to get to the point where I believed I was him," Cooper, 40, told the fitness magazine. "At 185 pounds, it would've been a joke....Chris wasn't ripped. He wasn't sinewy. He was just a bear." Cooper's pre-production journey wasn't all Twinkies and Oreos, either. In order to do the least amount of damage to his body while bulking up, Cooper — under the guidance of trainer Jason Walsh and a personal chef — took in…
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05Aug 2015 by owner
#modelseatcookies . . . WHAT?!

#modelseatcookies . . . WHAT?!

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Up + Coming SuperModel TAYLOR M.  - on location in MEXICO shooting for top fashion magazine ANDREA. Munching on her PUSH PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE.   "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these peanut butter cookies - OMG they are SOOO GOOD!  I definitely snack on them while I'm on location all day long.  Of course they're so good I want to eat like 20 at once lol, but I use them to keep my abs looking good + photoshoot ready.  The protein 26 shakes are amazing too - can't live without my butterfinger :)  THANKS!!"   [gallery type="columns" size="medium" ids="2066,2062,2063,2064,2071,2072"]
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05Aug 2015 by owner
TOP Hangover Busting Smoothie Recipe

TOP Hangover Busting Smoothie Recipe

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The secret to busting a nasty morning-after hangover? Smoothies! "After a night full of drinking, smoothies are an effective way to replace moisture in the body," says Lee Holmes, certified health coach and author of Supercharged Food. (superchargedfood.com) But you don't want to throw in just any types of fruits or veggies. There are specific ingredients that can help fight your headache and detoxify your body from the alcohol. Berries for example, are excellent for detoxifying your liver as the natural sugar in berries will help metabolize any alcohol left in your system.  Including berries in your smoothie can also help you alleviate headaches and settle an upset stomach. MAKES 2 SERVINGS Ingredients: 1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped 1 cup blueberries ½ cup raspberries 2 tbs honey 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ½…
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05Aug 2015 by owner
Personal Portion Sized Freezer-Friendly Baked Oatmeal Cups

Personal Portion Sized Freezer-Friendly Baked Oatmeal Cups

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PLUS they're gluten free + diabetic friendly! Here's a FAST SOLUTION for that constant question of "WHAT DO I EAT??" - these healthy + filling baked oatmeal cups are the perfect SNACK SOLUTION to a busy morning or after-school madness.  Perfect for the WHOLE FAMILY!   Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 Tablespoons vanilla extract 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 6 1/2 droppers full stevia 1/2 cup Sucanat or brown sugar (Note: if not using any Stevia increase your choice of sugar to 1 cup.) 1 banana, sliced 1 cup fruit of your choice — frozen or fresh blueberries, fresh or dried cranberries, frozen or fresh mango, OR chocolate chips 5 cup old fashioned oats 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup flax seed, ground 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 2 1/2 cup 1% milk…
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05Aug 2015 by owner
V-FIT tip: Start your day with one of the TOP 5 BREAKFAST Foods for Busy Pros

V-FIT tip: Start your day with one of the TOP 5 BREAKFAST Foods for Busy Pros

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1. Raspberries A cup of raspberries delivers a whopping 8 grams of fiber (that's more than double what's in a cup of strawberries and about the same amount in a cup of some types of beans). What's so great about all that fiber? Recent research in the Journal of Nutritionsuggests eating more fiber as a way to prevent weight gain or even encourage weight loss. Over the course of the two-year study, the researchers found that boosting fiber by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories resulted in about 4 ½ pounds of weight lost. 2. Oatmeal  [even better to choose OatPro by Vertex - the Original PROTEIN PLUS Oatmeal] Oatmeal can help you lose weight in two ways. First, it's packed with fiber and it keeps you feeling fuller longer. Second,…
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01Aug 2015 by owner
BUFF UP like BATMAN – What did Ben REALLY do?

BUFF UP like BATMAN – What did Ben REALLY do?

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To BUILD HIMSELF into the IDEAL BATMAN PHYSIQUE, Ben Affleck really had to focus on both his PHYSICAL TRAINING + DIET.   He needed to create an overall athletic physique, not just big muscles.  Filming for the role was also physically challenging, which meant Ben had to have excellent cardio endurance to make it thru all those strenuous stunt scenes and long days on set.  The training program he used was a high intensity, full body workout that got him ripped just in time for the start of the film shooting.  He did a lot of cardio training mixed in with his resistance training.  In terms of his weight training, he would alternate high reps and low reps with both compound and isolation workouts. He did tons of torso work and abs…
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