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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. In the world ofnutrition, the ketogenic diet is enjoying its moment as diet du jour. Rodrigo Ruiz Ciancia/Getty Images Google trends show a sharp uptick in searches for the ketogenic diet since 2016. you’re free to even buyketo dog food. Lets take a closer look at what going keto entails....

His question comes like clockwork: What does any of this mean? With all my health-care experience, though, I still find myself getting tongue-tied sometimes. Even seasoned experts get it. Stethoscope: Getty Images. Graphic by Cristina Cianci Heres how to figure out which one might be right for you. Themaximum contribution amount for 2018was $3,450 for an individual or $6,900 for a family plan. Your employer may also contribute to this plan....

Excerpted from Howard’s new memoirFEAST: True Love In and Out of the Kitchen. We find cheap flights. It will be an adventure. Courtesy of Amazon As soon as I get off the airplane in Lisbon, something feels off. Our hugs are perfunctory. These were the non-ribbon-wearing girls, the smart girls, the interesting girls. Courtesy of Amazon These were the girls who understood me. Im secretly excited for them to see my new body, my new life....

This workout should take you about 50 minutes the first time you do it, says Orbeck. As you get stronger, youll be able to get through the circuits faster. And once you’ve got it down pat, feel free to up the ante, Orbeck says. David M. Benett/Getty Images you could also swap in other exercises to the same circuit formula. See below for instructions for each move. The reps noted are a great starting point, though....

Breakfast for dinneris a beloved pastime, but dinner for breakfast? The concept doesn’t get enough attention, but it’s actually brilliant if you think about it. Whatever I make at night, I can wrap up to enjoy in the morning. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell And, I think I’ve mentioned, but it means you only have to cook once! That way you’re free to whip up some fresh fried eggs in the morning....

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. So youve decided you want tostart working out. COREY TOWERS First things first: Relaxit doesnt need to be as complicated, overwhelming, or expensive as it sounds. Working out doesn’t have to include any of those things. So what do you need? COREY TOWERS Well, not much more than a small space, comfy clothes, and a list of basic moves....

Every year, there comes a moment when I justcan’twithwinteranymore. Get ready for lots of bright salads, green pastas, and red fruit-filled baked goods. And while you’re at it, enjoy the weather, too. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell If you might’t find them, you might totally swap in strawberries. Roasted Baby Artichokes and Pearl OnionsfromBrooklyn Supper Cooking artichokes isn’t as hard as it seems. This recipe fromBrooklyn Supperwill show you how to do it in an easy and delicious way....

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 one reason or another, I find myself spending moretime in the woodsthese days. Caiaimage/Trevor Adeline/Getty Images Why is some of this stuff so baggy? Why do these pants zip into shorts? And most of all: Out of all of this, what do I actually need?...

Meal prep has become its very own buzz phrase, and as an R.D., I personally love it! I always use a combination of mymeal-prepped foodswith something fast and fresh. And, though I focus more on meals, I also prep plenty of snacks! Photo by Brigitte Zeitlin When it comes to weekday lunch, I almost always head out and buy it. I love taking a walk and getting some fresh air, and it is a built in midday break....

Stir-frieshave a lot going for them. Basically, a stir-fry is the perfectno-fussweeknight dinner. Some of these 14 recipes expand upon the stir-fry formula of oil + ingredients + soy sauce. https://www.skinnytaste.com They experiment with all kinds of different spices, sauces, veggies, and proteins. Lots of edamame and quinoa boost the fiber content. 30-Minute Cauliflower Rice Stir-FryfromMinimalist Baker If you thought that cauliflower rice was over, think again. This decked out stir-fry showcases it in the most brilliant way....

Food is a necessity, sure, but it can (and should!) also be a real pleasure. When it comes to lunch, though, I admit that meal prep can be a great thing. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell Lunch meal prep shouldn’t be boring, though. To show you how game-changing this approach can be, I put together an easy-to-follow weeklong lunch plan. Once your chicken and rice are cooked, each recipe takes just minutes to throw together....

Two months ago, I waspregnantwith identical twin boys. Then one day, it all fell apart. During a routine scan at 14 weeks, we learned that the babies hearts had stopped. Subjug/Getty Images There was no warning. I even had a great scan the week before. They were just…gone. I want to have those babies back so badly it hurts. The rational part of my brain understands that reality, and Ive accepted it the best that I can....

I thought that I physically couldnt do it, that I wouldnt be accepted by the running community. I grappled with feeling like an imposter. To my utter surprise, my first run leader was a plus-size woman. Tarryn Rudolph This was before body-positive Instagram accounts existed, so I didnt realize that plus-sizerunnerswere out there. I couldnt fathom that someone with a body just like mine would be leading the packbut there she was....