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By Valerie Frost “What are you drinking?! Swamp water?” My coworkers can’t help but comment on the thick, frothy, fluorescent green juice in my glass. “Close, it’s kale juice.” Yes, I’m one of those people, who use perfectly good vegetables and extract only the juice, leaving the dried up remains in the compost. I know many people see the juicing fad as a big fat waste and I completely understand this point of view; however, my experience with juicing has been only positive and dare I say, life altering.
I was a notorious heavy eater from birth; at ten years old I could easily put away an ENTIRE turkey pot pie and a pint of ice cream, easy (not that I would, but I could...and wanted to, but I guess moms and pops gotta eat too). Eating only one plate of food during a meal literally never happened from the ages of 8-17. After struggling with my uncontrollable ID for my entire life, I have finally learned that rather than try to suppress that energy, I can redirect it in a healthy way.
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By Hannah Bennett Thanksgiving and Christmas have come and gone, we’ve pledged our resolutions, and 99% of us have already broken them. Take me, for example. For whatever reason, I decided that this year I would try to challenge myself by watching less television, not hitting the snooze button, and finally learning French (to justify the impulse purchase of Rosetta Stone I made a few years ago). I always have amazing intentions, and tend to never live up to the expectations I set for myself. In my head, the perfected Hannah is a French-speaking, health nut yogi who is too intellectual for binge-watching Netflix and Hulu, and spends her spare time reading, drinking herbal tea, and being at one with the universe. It’s actually quite hilarious when I read it out loud. I mean, I’m sure there’s someone who can live up to those expectations, but it ain’t me.
By Kathryn Dickens Alright, so you may or may not be thanking me for oatmeal recipes right now, but trust me, your body soon will.
(Warning: I am about to geek out a little over cereal. My 30 year-old soul is that of a 80 year-old grandmother.) Oatmeal is great for a whole host of reasons. It is a great source of fiber, which helps regulate our digestive systems and it binds with bile in our guts (gross, sorry) to rid our bodies of excess cholesterol - thus, heart healthy! It also tastes amazing when prepared well and keeps appetite at bay for hours after eating. I’ve been enjoying oatmeal at breakfast time since I was a wee one. I have such cozy memories of those handy little packets of peaches and cream. My innocence was lost, however, when I wised up and realized that just one of those pouches contains about half the recommended daily amount of sugar for women (6 teaspoons)*. Later in my “responsible adult years” I have been making my own homemade oatmeal on pretty much a weekly basis. And I’ve tried to keep it clean and healthful so I can get the most nutritional bang for my buck--did i mention that oats are cheap as hell? Also versatile as hell. So here I present to you, 3 tasty and nourishing oatmeal breakfasts that will feed you quickly any morning of the week. By Ciara LeRoy Welcome back to the Mani Museum! This week, I’m going to show you how to do a manicure in the mind-bending style of English painter, Bridget Riley.
Riley is known for her highly geometric and optical illusion-esque paintings. Some of her works even produce sensations of motion when viewed because of the clever way lines and shapes are placed on the canvas. CONSUME THEM. Because, lemons give you life. Featuring Casey Low, of My Whole Sexy Life But really.
It’s part of my morning ritual. I wake up every morning (thank goodness) and drink a glass of water by my bed. And then I go to the kitchen, fill my glass with warm water, squeeze ½ a lemon into it and warm it for 30 seconds. AND THEN I DRINK IT. Why do I do this? 1. It helps digestion. Clean colons are sexy. 2. It’s a ninja for your immune system. Duh. Vitamin C. 3. It’s a natural diuretic. Have you ever had a UTI? No bueno. 4. They balance your PH. Science-y explanation here. 5. Lemons help with acne. Clear skin, woot woot! By Kiley Shuffett Featuring Pauline Feo I am no stranger to 'dieting' and healthy eating, but the Whole30 Program absolutely freaked me out. If you've never heard of this regiment, it is impossible to briefly explain the rules (so many rules), so I suggest you take a look at those here. What I can tell you in a few sentences is that the program is meant to be a month-long re-set for your relationship with food. Starting on Day 1, you omit grains, refined sugar, dairy, and legumes, alcohol, and tobacco from your diet completely, in addition to complying by their guidelines of portion sizes and when to eat what. During the 30 days, you'll go through a roller coaster of emotions (check it out here--scarily accurate), but by Day 30, you will love your new state of mind, the way you feel, and your HAWT BOD so much that you won't want to go back to your old ways of eating. Or, at least that's what they say! I was very reluctant to start the program because I was happy with my eating habits before: Greek yogurt, veggies, chickpeas, LOTS of quinoa, and dark chocolate for my sweet tooth .... healthy stuff? Right? According to the Whole30 school of thought, half or more of my regular diet was out the door. With a little peer pressure and the promise that I could use this as material for Girl-ish, I agreed. I would never have done it alone (because, WHY?) so I'm glad to have had a team of ladies going through the program with me. After I share a brief run-down of my experience, you'll hear from my very successful co-worker and friend, Pauline! By Seline Jung Nobody ever truly prepared me to experience the near-impossibility of maintaining blonde hair. Blonde hair, especially for Asian people, is the equivalent of owning a 100% silk jacket that you must wear every single day: High-maintenance like you wouldn’t believe; damage is inevitable; and tons of TLC is mandatory.
I dived into the world of lighter hair on a kind-of whim. I’d always thought Asians looked chic bleached blonde and had been lustfully researching pics upon pics to serve as inspiration for the day I might actually do it. Finally, in October, I called a hairdresser friend to do the deed for me. Though of course, I was wholly unprepared for what came next. Any form of blonde goes yellow and dull pretty quick, no matter who you are. But for Asians especially, that stuff goes downhill fast. My hair turned a different shade of color practically the next day, and then every day after that. What had happened to my fresh color?! And so a saga ensued...and to be honest the saga continues. Here are the key points of drama and the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. By Faina Matveeva When condensed chicken noodle soup and ramen just can’t cut it, you need some quick and easy foods that you can make to last you through your busy schedules. Since I’m a student, I typically prepare a lot of food at the beginning of the week and pick at it between classes, meetings, and study sessions until the weekend when I have more time to cook. Without further adieu, here are a few quick recipes for you to try this year—in accordance with my micro-resolutions, they’re all just a little bit healthy! Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 bag brussel sprouts 1 baggie of Bacon Bits Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil to taste Directions:
By Christie Gleason As many of you know, my favorite beauty product is lipstick. Whether it's a more subtle shade or something kinda out-there, I love it all! I've picked my favorite five lipsticks that I think every girl should have. 1. Neutral: MAC in "Brave"
I’m going to go ahead and make a bold statement here: every girl NEEDS this color in her beauty arsenal. Yes, needs. It is the perfect neutral shade with a touch of pink to wear anywhere and everywhere. It’s so subtle but has enough color to pump up your day-to-day look. I wear this color to work everyday and it is perfection. By Ciara LeRoy Perusing the halls of an art museum is one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon, but the worst part of visiting a museum is leaving those amazing works behind. So instead of resorting to a life of crime and planning an epic art heist, I decided to carry my favorite artists around in a more respectable way – nail art. In every installment of “Mani Museum,” I’m going to show you how to create gallery-worthy nails that will impress even the crankiest of museum security guards.
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