Food Nutrition + Wellness 

5 Ways (and Reasons Why!) to Keep Your Mitochondria Healthy and Strong

Mitochondria are having a moment after years of being ignored. Discover everything you need to know about these cellular powerhouses. Suddenly, it seems that mitochondria are everywhere, with new studies showing that caring for our mitochondria will lead to improved health and one study in Cell Death and Disease even pointing to evidence that healthy mitochondria can reverse the aging process. But while mitochondria may be enjoying a novel 15 minutes of fame, the importance of these cellular powerhouses is nothing new. In fact, as the organelles that create cellular…

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Food 

The Salvatore Brothers Are Teaming Up on a Bourbon, and Suddenly I Love Dark Liquor

When it comes to alcohol, I typically stick to clear ones like vodka, gin, and spiked seltzer. But it looks like I’ll be venturing into the world of dark liquor soon, now that Damon and Stefan Salvatore – er, I mean Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley – are reuniting to release their own bourbon. The Vampire Diaries costars are currently working on launching their own liquor company together, and my tastebuds are already tingling just thinking about it. Ian announced the bloody-exciting news on Instagram Thursday, writing, “Can you imagine…

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Fitness Food Nutrition + Wellness 

This Is Exactly What You Need to Do to Build Stronger (and Bigger) Glutes According to The Glute Guy

This Is Exactly What You Need to Do to Build Stronger (and Bigger) Glutes According to The Glute Guy Personal trainer Bret Contreras, a.k.a. The Glute Guy, shares with us his best tip for building your best butt ever. Butts are back in a big way. Just check out your local gym or Instagram feed and you’ll see that #fitbottomedgirls continue to be all the rage. And while a nice juicy peach butt is certainly #goals when it comes to filling out a pair of jeans or bikini bottoms, glutes…

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Fitness Food Nutrition + Wellness 

I Gained Almost 10 Pounds of Muscle and I Don’t Care

I Gained Almost 10 Pounds of Muscle and I Don’t Care One writer reflects on her journey on becoming stronger and loving and accepting her more now than ever. While checking into my barre class the other day, my instructor asked me, “How are you doing?” Without hesitation, I replied, “My leggings fit tighter and my body feels a little different. I’ve got some curves now.” I surprised myself with my declaration but it was true.  Over the last few weeks, I had finally noticed that my butt was now…

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Food 

Kick Off Fall with These September ‘ALDI Finds’

If the impending end of summer is bumming you out, ALDI’s hot-off-the-presses reveal of their September “Finds” will help make the coming months look a little brighter particularly in the kitchen. These nicely priced deals from America’s favorite German supermarket chain never disappoint and their latest assortment of discount back-to-school snacks, cider with a kick, essential kitchen tools, not to mention a tried and true crop security system, carries on that tradition. Below you’ll find some of the best ALDI Finds in store for September. ALDI Finds – Wednesday, September…

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