As we were just talking about women’s bodies in movies, here’s another POV to consider: Amanda Seyfried, who recently said that she was considered “too fat” for some film roles. Last month, she tweeted this: Fun fact: I almost lost out on several roles in my career because I was overweight. Wrong, America. — Amanda
Every once in a while, you may notice that things seem a little…different below the belt after you have sex. When that happens, it’s natural to wonder if everything is OK or if it’s a change that warrants medical attention. (I mean, we all want our vaginas to stay healthy, right?) That’s why we asked
When you think about delivery, you probably don’t imagine a balanced, well-rounded meal—more like pizzas and pad thai, right? But healthy meal delivery services are out there, and there are a lot of them. There are a slew of options that make food prep painless (with good-for-you ingredients, too). So we’re here to help you
The words “swollen vagina” aren’t particularly pleasant to behold, we know, but every once in a while you might notice that it’s happening to you. Don’t panic—it’s not terribly uncommon, and there are several reasons for it. Keep reading to find out why you might have a swollen vagina, and what you can do about
PHOTO: Wild Jay Photography When you think of the jump rope, you probably imagine cute little girls with pigtails hopping away at recess, or maybe some short, heart-pumping session at the gym (where your main goal was to not end up in a tangled mess). But Amanda Kloots is trying to change everything you think
It began as an April Fool’s joke but then turned into an actual class (at least for a little while). That’s right. We’re talking naked CrossFit. When Danish gym Spartan Mentality launched an in-the-nude CrossFit workout for men last month (pics at the link are quite NSFW!)—as a prank—there was so much interest, the owners
Start the year off feeling refreshed with these easy-to-make detoxifying snacks. 1. Popcorn with cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper is great for kick-starting your metabolism and digestion to help cleanse the body. Spice up your popcorn with cayenne pepper for a healthy snack that takes minutes to make. 2. Green smoothie. Blend a ripe banana, ice,
I always have a million carrots in my fridge. Dinner, dessert, lunch, side dishes, snacks, even breakfast–carrots tend to play a starring roll in my cooking. Here are 17 ways to get more of one of the world’s most nutritious veggies … ****1. Steam them, mash them, then add to marinara sauce (no one will
The strange “stomach vacuum” thing you’ve been hearing about this week? It’s real. It’s an exercise, but it’s not an attractive exercise: You breath out, removing the air from your stomach while tightening your abs and sucking them up and under your rib cage. Once you’re there, the goal is to hold in place to
If you follow the Dutch 20-year-old Victoria’s Secret Angel, Romee Strijd, on any of her social media channels, you’ve probably noticed (1.) her contagious smile, (2.) her cool-girl style, and (3.) her incredibly active and healthy lifestyle. From her intense workouts to her homemade breakfast bowls and yummy brunches, she’s found the perfect balance that
One of my favorite easy snacks in the world is a combo of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Heaven! It’s a healthy trio, but one of these ingredients may have some pretty impressive heart-health benefits… It’s the most delicious, easy, classic salad: tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. And now you can feel better than ever about
Model Candice Huffine is all about staying active. Check her Instagram for proof— it’s filled with motivational captions and candid post-race photos. So when Huffine announced the launch of her new activewear collection, DAY/WON, we weren’t completely surprised. But we were excited—because the line promises to be the most size-inclusive activewear brand on the market.
Darlings, do you get chapped lips? I do. Mine occasionally will start to appear dry and chapped, and in the winter (and sometimes summer) they crack. Ugh. But, health experts say that why a good lip balm can help, so can your diet. The key to preventing chapped lips is eating more of this food,
