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The Best Sunscreens Without White Cast
We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen, that shouldn’t mean having to deal with a sunscreen that leaves an unsightly white cast on the skin. Most sunscreens out there leave behind a white residue, even some that claim not to. Thankfully there are some that actually won’t leave a white cast, are lightweight, moisturizing, and waterproof. What causes a white cast from sunscreen? There are two types of sunscreens: mineral and chemical. Chemical sunscreens absorb the UV rays, turning them to heat, and then releasing them. Mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin acting as a physical barrier to reflect the sun. The ingredients are made of…
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Deep Conditioners For Natural Hair To Use In The Summer
Each season your hair may have different needs, during the summer months the hair is more exposed to the sun resulting in dry hair that needs more moisture and protection for the heat. Using a good deep conditioner is the best way to keep your hair hydrated during the summer. It’s best to deep condition regularly to maintain healthy hair and retain length. There are so many options to choose from out there, these are some of the best ones for natural hair. Here are some deep conditioners for your natural hair to use in the summer months. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Tgin Honey Miracle…
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Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This cauliflower soup recipe is full of flavor and simple to make. It’s vegetarian, low calories, and filling. Read on for the instructions to make this delicious healthy soup. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil fine salt 1 medium red onion 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth Instructions : Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet toss chopped cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt. Bake until cauliflower is tender and caramelized 35 to 45 minutes, tossing halfway. When the cauliflower is…
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Ways To Heal And Reset Your Gut
You hear the saying “having a gut feeling” used a lot. This really is a literal term, we know when things don’t feel right. We are all unique in that there isn’t one diet that works for everyone. This is why it’s important to listen to your body and figure out what works for you. Our health is determined by how healthy our gut is. By keeping a healthy gut we can prevent many diseases. Here are some ways to heal and reset our gut. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Remove Irritating Foods To heal the gut you want to eat foods that promote healthy gut…
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Superfoods That Will Help You Grow Healthy Natural Hair
We all strive to have healthy hair, especially as we get older. How fast our hair grows depends on many different factors like age, health, genetics and diet. Diet is something we can control and improve to see healthier hair. By not getting the right amount of nutrients in your diet can lead to hair loss. When the diet is full of nutrients and the right supplements you will notice a difference in the health of your hair. Here are some superfoods that will help you grow healthy natural hair. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Henna Henna is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. This helps to maintain the…
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Tips to Burn Fat and Maintain A Healthy Weight
Maintaining and losing weight can be challenging with the average busy lifestyle. It’s also said that only 20% of those who diet and lose weight end up keeping it off. This is why losing weight should not be the primary goal. There has to be a more important reason, such as your overall health or the longevity that being a healthy weight brings. Once you are clear on your bigger reason than these tips will come more easily to you. Here are some tips to burn fat and maintain a healthy weight. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) 2-3 Meals per day It’s important not to graze…
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Natural Anti-Aging Secrets to Help You Look Younger
There are so many contributors to skin aging. Some are out of our control, others we can make changes and start to see improvements and slow down the aging process. While we can’t control how we naturally age, there are lifestyle and environmental choices that we can change to help prevent skin aging prematurely. Here are some natural anti-aging secrets to help you look younger. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Keto Diet The keto diet has been a trend for a while and rightfully so. This a low carbohydrate diet that lowers blood sugar, the body’s preferred fuel. This results in your body using stored fat…
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Ways To Maintain a Healthy Routine While Traveling
It can be easy to get off track from a healthy routine when traveling. Sometimes it can feel like it’s not possible to be healthy and have fun at the same time. This is so not the case, with some planning both can be combined to make sure you have a good time and stick to your routine. Here are some ways to maintain a healthy routine while traveling. Sleep As much as possible try to get enough rest when traveling. This can be one of the hardest things to stick with but also one of the most important for making healthy decisions during your trip. Many studies show that…
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10 Negative Calorie Foods That Will Help With Weight Loss
When trying to lose weight we know one key factor is to eat less calories. One way to do that is by adding foods that are already low in calories. The way these foods work is the digestion process takes up more calories than the amount they contain. Meaning, your body burns more calories than you have consumed. It is not recommended to restrict your diet to these foods only. You should always be getting your daily calorie requirements according to your height, weight, BMI and physical activity. One thing all these foods have in common is their high water content. Water is great for hydration as well as weight…
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6 Tips That Will Help Spring Clean Your Diet
Spring is a good time to reset your diet and check where you are with your overall health. The weather starts to get nice and you may be thinking about a summer vacation that you want to look good for. This can be a time to see the areas you can make improvements and form better habits to see the results you want. Whether you want to lose weight, up your physical activity, or improve your sleep, spring is a good time to do it. Here are some tips that will help spring clean your diet. Refresh Your Pantry And Refrigerator Go through the pantry and refrigerator to check for…
