All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. They’ve got all those nutrients that you need, and they taste pretty stellar to boot. “This snack is great when you’re in the mood for something satisfying and sweet. Be sure to peel the sweet potato to lessen the fiber content.” About 30 minutes to an hour before my workout, I’ll nosh on two pitted dates....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. For some, a cup ofcoffeeis a morning routine or a once-in-a-while treat. Courtesy of the brands / Soleil Summer For others, it’s a lifestyle. Below, weve curated a bevy of the best gifts for coffee lovers in your life. (Weve saved the countless array ofcoffee machinesand makers for a separate, expert guide....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. For the record, we technically don’t have separate “upper abs” and “lower abs.” Katie Thompson It’s what you think of when you picture six-pack abs. “Start lying down on your back and take some deep breaths through the belly. Here are some of the best lower abs exercises to get your whole core working more efficiently....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Dandruff has been my big secret since I was a young girl. Dimitri Otis/ Getty, Illustration by Jocelyn Runice But I never really knew what causes dandruff. Going to the hair salon, I always felt I needed to explain. Sorry about the flakes! I have a really bad scalp, is the way I would preface any trip to the shampoo bowl....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Doing targeted back and shoulder exercises is a great idea if you want to lift heavier. Katie Thompson But have you ever tried doing shoulder and back exercises at home? No worriesall you really need are some dumbbells to help you do shoulder and back exercises at home....

Edamame, berries, and avocados are just a few foods that pack in that gut-friendly nutrient. Let these eight sneaky tricks guide you to the fiber-filled life. Add a little spinach toeverything. almond crusted chicken tenders with tomato sauce on dark wood background. toning. selective Focus you could also toss it into egg scrambles and pastas. Say hello to chia seeds. Cha cha cha chia! No, Im not talking about chia pets, Im talking about chia seeds....

Our motto is, when they go low, we go high." Obama went on to say that she and Barack used that same moral philosophy when serving our country. And Obama knows the next leader of our country will shape the children of our nation, too. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: First lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Here’s a fashion trend that youraching feetwill thank you forflatforms. Graphic by Jocelyn Runice That’s right, stilettos have taken a hiatus, while flats hit center stage. What we love most about flatforms is that they give you just as much height aspumpswithout the painful arch....

Why: It was the new mom’s first triathlon since welcoming her son, Grayson, in December. “But I believeand I think Im proof of thatthat we can be so much more. Related:8 Important Things Women Forget To Do After Having A Baby But training with a newborn proved difficult. Courtesy of Katrina Bolduc Now, she had to adjust her training around Grayson’s schedule, including his regular breastfeeding sessions. She couldn’t be far from him, but she was determined to make it work....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Over time, I’ve learned that one word will make my girlfriends and co-workers come runningmascara. Valerie Fischel Somehow saying"sheet mask"or"cream blush"doesn’t have the same effect. The only thing that rivals free mascara isfree wine(understandably). It’s because mascara is often the one makeup product women can’t leave home without....

Do this strength-and-cardio circuit before breakfast to start your day off on the right foot. Or, sub in your favorite exercises insteadthe choices are endless. Get the full workout detailshere. Fizkes / Getty Images Or, start your morning with this 10-minute abs series for a core-centric workout. Get the full workout detailshere. And take a few minutes to perfect your form on these five basic exercisesthey’re important ones. Get all of the detailshere....

After skin cancer,breast canceris the most common cancer among American women. Keep your weight in check. Physical activity is essential for staying healthyit’s also been shown to reduce breast cancer risk. Jocelyn Runice Over 60 studies have been done exploring the connection, according to theNational Cancer Institute. “Survivors are told to exercise every day,” Zahnow says. Most evidence suggests 30 to 60 minutes of moderate- to high-intensity activity daily to truly reduce your risk....

Newsflash: They certainly arent, and healthy eating absolutely doesnt have to cost a fortune. Before you get shopping, there are a fewbudget-friendly tricksyou should have up your sleeve. In fact, every single one of them will cost you less than a dollar per serving. Lartal/Getty Images Lentils Oh hey, lentils. Bonus: its also full of fiber and incredibly versatile. Add it to soups and salads, or turn it into dips and vegetarian burgers....