8-Minute Workout: 5 Relaxing Yoga Poses for Better Sleep. 60 Must-Read Health & Fitness Blogs for 2012. There's a dizzying number of blogs out there, all tempting us to procrastinate at work. But it's hard to know which sites are truly trustworthy, entertaining, informative, and Pinnable. So we went ahead and scoured the blogosphere to narrow it down to these standouts. They're keeping it real (no #fitspo here), using science to back up claims, always staying positive and inspiring, and delivering content we can't stop reading and sharing. We went after blogs that address interesting and timely issues and feature useful, upbeat (but never in an annoying way) posts that reflect Greatist's mission of making healthy living a little bit easier and a lot more fun.
We then looked at a variety of factors, including frequency of posts, comments and engagement with readers, number of social media followers, and design quality to narrow down the list to these rock stars. For more, check out last year's list, and tweet @Greatist to let us know who we should consider for next year! How to: pore strips. » Why You Can’t Eat Healthier. Post written by Leo Babauta. Most people have a hard time moving to a healthier diet, and they don’t understand what’s going on. I was one of those people: 70 lbs. heavier and addicted to junk food, I would often tell myself that I’m going to start a diet, and even buy a bunch of new food, only to find myself snacking on chips, grande lattes, cookies, French fries and more after a few days.
Why? Because I used those foods to meet many of my needs, and taking the food away meant I had no way of dealing with some difficult things. Food is a coping mechanism for most people, and to change our eating habits, we need new ways of coping. Some examples of how we use food to cope: We eat when we’re stressed. All of these (and more) are real needs. It has taken me years to figure this out and to slowly build new, healthier habits to deal with all of these needs. Some things that have worked for me (your mileage will vary): Exercise – a great way to deal with stress, boredom, anger. The Couch-to-5K ® Running Plan. By Josh ClarkPosted Saturday, 1 January, 2011 Couch to 5K ® | Beginning Running First off, you may be asking, "exactly how many miles is a 5K? " A 5K is 3.1 miles. We're here to help you achieve your goal of beginning to run your first 5K.
Too many people have been turned off of running simply by trying to start off too fast. Their bodies rebel, and they wind up miserable, wondering why anyone would possibly want to run in the first place. You should ease into your 5K training plan gradually. It's easy to get impatient, and you may feel tempted to skip ahead in the program, but hold yourself back. Start Your 5K Training | A Few Minutes Each Week Each session should take about 20 or 30 minutes, three times a week. Be sure to space out these three days throughout the week to give yourself a chance to rest and recover between efforts.
Run for time or run for distance There are two ways to follow this Couch to 5K ® training program, to measure your runs by time or by distance. Old School – Self Reliance 101 » Blog Archive » Rejuvenate Your Skin ~ The Aspirin Mask. The Damsel is ever so kind to invite me here! I’m Mariel, co-author of the “Or so she says…” blog. It’s a fun blog that offers a new and random idea every single day! One day we might be talking about parenting, the next day we are sharing a recipe, and the next…trying to figure out how to share the bathroom with a man! The Damsel is one of our favorite readers, so it’s an absolute pleasure to post here today!
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“I have been doing aspirin masks for about 4 years on and off. “I don’t have an acne prone skin but I love the mask. So, here’s what you do…THE ASPIRIN MASK (Basic recipe) Step 1: Take 6 uncoated aspirin and break each into halves. STEP 5: Pat face gently dry. Home Page - Palmerston North Tramping and Mountaineering Club. Veggie.num.num — delicious vegetarian recipes. Guest Post: Spicy Lentil Tart with Pomegranate and Mint. Those of you who've been reading my blog for some time will know that I eat a mostly vegetarian diet (plus occasional seafood) and am a BIG fan of vegetarian and vegan cooking.
One of my long-time favorite blogs has been Veggie num num, written by the wonderful Trudy from Australia. Not only does she take gorgeous photos, she also creates the most creative vegetarian recipes. They're guaranteed to have you drooling whether you're a veggie or meat-lover! I tried her Spanish Chickpea Balls a few months ago and was captivated by the unique spicing. I have to say I am a little excited to be here! I am constantly blown away with Xiaolu’s clever and amazingly scrumptious looking recipes. Being a vegetarian it can be hard to convince people that you eat interesting, varied and delicious foods. There is nothing I love more than turning this idea on its head and providing vegetarian recipes that I really hope everyone finds delicious and appealing!!
Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F. 6 Bittersweets. Molly O'Neill's Roasted Carrot and Red Lentil Soup. So here's a little story for you. On Saturday morning. I was strolling around my favorite green market, filling my bag with snappy asparagus, hyacinths and peonies, rosy little radishes and rondes de Nice, those round zucchini that you're meant to stuff with seasoned ground meat and bake in the oven. I didn't expect to find them at the market, and I couldn't help but buy four of them, round and glossy and firm. Inspired with memories of the petits farcis of Nice, I stopped at the organic butcher to look for ground meat. As I stood in line, though, I decided to use ground dark chicken meat instead, lightening the filling.
Suddenly it was my turn. I asked for chicken thighs, ground. Exotic! Back at home, hungry for lunch, I decided to put the zucchini away and turn to something else I'd been craving for a while, armed with an old recipe of Molly O'Neill's for red lentil ragout. So here's what happens. What you're left with, in the end, is an improbably sweet and spicy stew. 1. 2. Nouveau Raw - Raw Food Alchemy by Amie Sue. Salmon with Lentils and Mustard-Herb Butter (<em>Saumon aux Lentilles</em>) Recipe at Epicurious.
Photo by Romulo Yanes yield Makes 4 servings active time 40 min total time 50 min Despite the fact that salmon seems to be everywhere these days, this dish is something very special. Mustard-herb butter gives a lemony pop to the meatiness of the fish, while French green lentils add a unique texture that regular brown lentils just don't have. For mustard-herb butter 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon 2 teaspoons grainy mustard 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice For lentils 1 cup French green lentils 4 cups water 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 to 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice For salmon 4 (6-ounce) pieces skinless salmon fillet 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation Make mustard-herb butter: Stir together all ingredients with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
While lentils cook, chop leeks, then wash . Serve salmon, topped with remaining mustard-herb butter, over lentils. Chicken and White Bean Chili Recipe at Epicurious. Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings Roasted green chilies add spice to this do-ahead dish, which happens to be a great way to use up leftover chicken. Preparation Place beans in heavy large pot with enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Char chilies over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Drain beans. Melt butter in clean heavy large pot over medium heat. Add grated cheese and sour cream to chili; stir just until chili is heated through and cheese melts (do not boil) . * Also known as California chilies; available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
Chicken Tostadas Recipe at Epicurious. Photo by Romulo Yanes yield Makes 6 (main course) servings active time 45 min total time 45 min Once a way to make use of stale tortillas (by toasting and/or frying them), tostadas are so good that it wasn't long before people simply started using fresh tortillas. After biting into these layers of flavor—crunchy, creamy, luscious—you'll see why.
Preparation Preheat broiler. Cut half of onion into 3/4-inch wedges, then chop remainder. Broil about 4 inches from heat until softened and charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Purée tomato mixture in a blender along with one or both roasted serranos (to taste) and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth(use caution when blending hot foods). Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Spread tortillas thickly with heated refried beans, then top with chicken mixture. Mound lettuce mixture on top and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with: Margaritas. Chicken Marsala Recipe at Epicurious. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F. Bring broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, then boil, uncovered, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Cook shallot in 3 tablespoons butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until shallot begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, 1 teaspoon sage, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove from heat. Put flour in a wide shallow bowl. Gently pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick between 2 sheets of plastic wrap using the flat side of a meat pounder or a rolling pin. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, 1 piece at a time, shaking off excess. Add 1/2 cup wine to skillet and boil over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, about 30 seconds. Serve chicken with sauce. Chicken Curry with Cashews Recipe at Epicurious. Photo by Romulo Yanes yield Makes 4 to 6 servings active time 45 min total time 1 1/2 hr In this recipe adapted from Charmaine Solomon's Complete Asian Cookbook, ground cashews thicken the curry and give it a rich, nutty flavor. Preparation Heat butter in a 5- to 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Just before serving: Pulse cashews in a food processor or electric coffee/spice grinder until very finely ground, then add to curry along with yogurt and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Cooks' note: Curry, without yogurt and cashews, can be made 5 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. The Town With No Roads. My Favorite Simple Roast Chicken Recipe at Epicurious. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Rinse the chicken, then dry it very well with paper towels, inside and out. The less it steams, the drier the heat, the better. Salt and pepper the cavity, then truss the bird. Trussing is not difficult, and if you roast chicken often, it's a good technique to feel comfortable with.
When you truss a bird, the wings and legs stay close to the body; the ends of the drumsticks cover the top of the breast and keep it from drying out. Trussing helps the chicken to cook evenly, and it also makes for a more beautiful roasted bird. Now, salt the chicken—I like to rain the salt over the bird so that it has a nice uniform coating that will result in a crisp, salty, flavorful skin (about 1 tablespoon). Place the chicken in a sauté pan or roasting pan and, when the oven is up to temperature, put the chicken in the oven. Remove the twine.