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For many of us, eating healthy can be quite the challenge. We’re looking at you, kale. Luckily, food doesn’t have to taste bland to be healthy. What’s even better is many of them actually have a ton health benefits. Like veggies, they contain thousands of healthy phytonutrient compounds, including antioxidants." Taste and nutritional value? Now we’re talking. Here are seven healthy spices to add your cooking arsenal, stat. Some studies have also shown thatginger may help decrease the risk of certain health issueslike diabetes and heart disease....

If there were certain foods that could help restore your body and mind, would you eat them? We’re here to help! Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving, but it’s definitely worth being thankful for this fruit. Avocados are an excellent source of fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids (the good fat! ), while also being free ofsodiumand cholesterol. Plus, they’re full of potassium, which plays a key role in helping lower blood pressure....

And if you have longer hair, forget it. And fortunately, these tips can make your mornings aloteasier. Later, you should be able to brush it through your hair and the grease will be gone. The extra time to absorb will help perk your hair up even more. Freshly washed and conditioned hair smells awesome, but it’s hard to work with. When you’re done styling, spray your hairbrush with it and brush it all the way through....

As a general rule, you really can’t go wrong eating leafy greens. Here are a few traps to avoid. If you might limit yourself to only a single teaspoon (and who can, really? ), you’re adding about 35 calories to your meal. Not only does your waistline pay the price, your heart does, too. And let’s not forget we all learned thatprocessed meats like bacon were found to cause cancer....

Your wardrobe requires a black dress (or seven) for multiple occasions in which your attendance is required. You need it for a date. You need it for a wedding. You need it for your little sister’s grade school graduation. Yes, you need it for funerals. That’s because the little black dress avails itself of so many styling options. It can be dressed up, down, or sideways. It can be extra fancy if you add sky-high heels or gobs of jewelry....

Not surprising, sincefinances and relationshipsare like oil and water they don’t mix easily. Not only that, but we all have misunderstandingsabout moneyand how to manage it. When one partner makes more than the other, it can put a strain on your relationship. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Making spending decisions Too frequently, money translates to power, even in our personal relationships. That means that income inequality in your relationship also means power inequality....

We know because we’ve been there. And there are other ladies who have never really learned how to work with their manes. We’ve been there. Now we know better and can pass on our curly knowledge to you. If you have curly or wavy hair, check that you avoid making the following mistakes. (It sucks the moisture out of your skin, too, FYI.) It’s best to use warm water when you’re in the shower....

A manicure can break down in a variety of ways, and the causes are usually avoidable. The fixes aren’t always quick and easy. Who needs that noise? Your hands also show age easily. You don’t have to spend $10 or $15 on pricey polish, though. If you skip the top coat, you are asking for nicks and dings in your manicure. That’s everything from your nail lacquer to your cuticles....

Plenty of women have love-hate relationships with their bras. The straps can dig into your skin. A bra may seem like a necessary evil that helps you keep your shape while defying gravity. I’m not a bra hater. As someone who wears a double D cup, I rely on my bra. Be a rebel and a feminist Screw bras! And while you’re at it, screw the corporate machine and its bra-making companies....

Open your medicine cabinet. We bet you have some baby powder in there, don’t you? Of course you do because baby powder is awesome, and it’s not just for babies. Baby powder is one of those magical products that most people seem to already have around the house. It’s one of the best multitasking products out there! Dry shampoo can also cause scalp buildup. If you’re looking for an alternative, baby powder is a great option....

Sometimes you walk outside into a super humid nightmare. Sometimes you just have thick, curly hair that seems to hate you. Either way, frizz can be your mortal enemy. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. Here are five hacks that are designed to keep your rebellious locks on lockdown. Avoid anything with sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate in its formula. Sulfates' intentions are noble, butthey have a dark side....

Blush is a quiet, unassuming miracle worker when it comes to cosmetics. It’s nearly impossible to mess up. Here are five critical reasons you should be wearing blush as part of your daily makeup regimen. It’s classic and classy Contouring or “nontouring” are Kim Kardashian-approved trends. Those techniques are very right here, right now. But blush is an enduring classic like Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn. Blush is insanely easy to use, too....

When it comes to fighting acne and blemishes, many people expect that the war ends after adolescence. In reality, the quest for perfect skin is a never-ending battle. If only we could hit a certain age and have our skin magically be free of any issues. It would certainly save a ton of headaches and even more in skin care product purchases. However, you’re not fighting empty-handed. It turns outcarbohydrates might be to blame instead....