Category: Lifestyle Blog
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In My Gym Bag With Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Kate Love
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Kate Love is anything but “just a model.” As a first-time mom, wife, entrepreneur, and wellness enthusiast, she knows what it means to keep a million plates spinning. She ran us through her favorite fitness routines and all of her on-the-go mainstays that she keeps by her side no matter where…
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Leek, Charred Spring Onion, and Garlic Scape Soup
Leek and potato soup is a spring classic and really shines with new-season leeks. This soup takes the classic recipe a step further in a celebration of spring alliums by adding charred spring onions and garlic scapes, the immature flowering part of the garlic plant. Unlike the garlic bulb, scapes impart a gentler, fresher garlic…
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We Asked A Fitness Expert His Secrets For Optimizing His Post-Workout Recovery
IT’S OFFICIAL: “no pain, no gain” is out of style in the fitness space. While pushing one’s self to the point of muscular oblivion was thought to be the only way to see physical results in the 90s and early 2000s, modern-day fitness experts and mainstream wellness gurus have turned their backs on the idea…
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Braised Belgian Endives with Orange and Tarragon
In April, we’re coming to the end of the season for Belgian endives, but if you haven’t already indulged, it’s a great time to take advantage of this bounty. Braising is a delicious way to cook this slightly bitter leaf, also called witloof or chicory. In this dish, its slight bitterness is perfectly complemented by…
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Roasted Artichokes with Serrano Ham and Marcona Almonds
Artichokes can be somewhat intimidating. But once you’ve made your way past its spiky exterior and removed the thistlelike choke, there lies a tender heart with a sweet flavour. The meaty bases of artichoke leaves are also edible and make perfect dipping vehicles to scoop up sauce or, in this case, a stuffing with just…
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10 Powerful Reasons to Embrace Cold Therapy
Cold therapy has become a hot topic as Polar plunges, ice baths, and cold rinses gain popularity. Exposure to cold temperatures, especially in the form of ice baths, has often been used to help sports teams increase athletic performance; however, there are a multitude of reasons why non-athletes are warming up to cold therapy as…
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Mornings With Adrienne Lufkin Of Struesli
there’s a reason granola has the word “no” in it. With so many sneaky additives like gluten, sugar, dairy, or seed oils, finding a healthful way to add a little extra crunch to your morning breakfast or afternoon snack without spiking your blood sugar has become seemingly impossible… until private chef Adrienne Lufkin said, “enough…
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Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwiches with Asparagus and Spring Microgreens
Eggs and asparagus are so quintessentially spring and nothing could be easier to prepare than this simple yet elegant dish that works as well for breakfast as for a light lunch. The earthy flavours of asparagus are complemented by a light dressing of licorice-scented tarragon and a little dash of heat. To make this dish…
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Should You Try a Scalp Detox?
Unlike the face, where issues like acne are visible, your hair can hide common scalp issues like dead skin cells, dirt, and oil buildup—until it becomes itchy and prompts a wash. The solution? Get to the root of your scalp issues with a detox. Welcome to scalp detox 101. Why prioritize scalp health? We know…
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In My Fridge: Keeping Things Fair, Fresh + Local With Ariell Ilunga Of Carla’s Fresh Market
SOMETIMES, YOU WANT TO FEEL like you’ve gone to a farmers market even if you didn’t have the strength to wake up early and roam the streets with a canvas bag and a woven wide-brimmed hat. Ariell Ilunga, founder of Carla’s Fresh Market—LA’s newest grocer in the city’s Highland Park neighborhood—imbued her love and appreciation…