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As much as I hate to admit it, I’m a bit ofpicky eater. I scan cookbooks and food blogs looking for the recipes thatdon’trely on any of my offending ingredients (i.e. Truth be told, sometimes the kids' menu looks more appealing. All this to say, I know the struggle of being a picky eater. Sometimes the simple and “safe” meals aren’t typically the most nutritious options. They’re simple, healthy, and built on basic flavors that most people can get behind....

My reasoning was that my dad, his dad, and his granddad all had Huntingtons. This, of course, is not true. Looking back, I clearlywantedto believe it was more common in men. Emily Rekstis My dad was diagnosed in his forties and passed away two days before his 58th birthday. People with Huntingtons often die from infections, aspiration pneumonia, or even complications from falling. My dads cause of death was cardiorespiratory failure, brought on by all the health issues surrounding his disease....

Are some of these looks providing inspiration for anyone else’s dream wardrobe? It can’t just be me, right? Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite style highlights from this year’s MTV VMAs. Getty Images Katy Perry VMAhost and singer Katy Perry stunned in a sculptural one-shoulder gown. Vanessa Hudgens Who doesn’t love a good see-through moment? Actress Vanessa Hudgens looked chic in a red gown that exposed a little leg....

It wasnt easy for women to gain the right to vote. Activists like Ida B. The movement wasnt as united as it seems on its face;racismwas a pervasive problem. Hero Images/Getty Images Flash forward to the 2016 presidential election. Wells online memorialwith messages of thanks. Here, leaders in the campaign for women’s rights share what theyre thankful for this Womens Equality Day. Shaneice Simmons, courtesy of Rock the Vote Shaneice Simmons, civic engagement leader ofRock the Vote:...

No matter what,I always have a bag of rice in my pantry. The grain is about as basic as an ingredient can get, and that’s why I love it. In a nutshell, this grain is my ride-or-die. https://www.loveandlemons.com Or, dare I say, myrice-or-die? My only issue with rice is that it kind of enables me to be lazy. For anyone caught in a similar rice-cooking rut, these 13 recipes will help you spice things up....

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. Before my first new workout even began, though, I was regretting my decision. I started out the project going all inor all off, as the case waswith anaked yogaclass. My hands began to tremble. But most importantly, I cant recall the last time I felt more accomplished....

(Spoilers start immediately. Read at your own risk.) Let’s be real,Game of Thronesseason 7 has been, at times, kind of disappointing. Game of Thrones/Facebook How come everyone can travel at warp speed all of a sudden? Why was Arya andSansa’s long-awaited reunion so completely devoid of emotion? But this season’s seeming endless callbacks have been the show’s saving grace. Game of Thrones/HBO/Pinterest Here are seven of my favorites. Back in season 5, Ellaria Sand poisoned Cersei’s daughter Myrcella....

You might have seen her sit quietly staring into the distance with a panic in her eye. Anxiety isnt one-size-fits-all, it isnt consistent and it isnt always easy to tell. Its because she never thinks nothing. Laura Mazza Her thoughts replay like a freight train in her head, full steam ahead, over and over. Its exhausting for her. Its why shes tired. Laura Mazza There isnt a day that goes by where she doesnt think....

Bananasare one of those ingredients I always have but rarely cook with. And because they’re loaded with nutrients likepotassium, they’re worth eating more often. They’ll prove to you that this fruit is capable of so much more than the occasional quick snack. Add a sprinkle of sea salt and they practically taste like potato chips. Banana Thai CurryfromLive Eat Learn Grilled bananas add a subtle sweetness to this spicy, vibrant curry....

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. Sure, basic black is forgiving when it comes to sweat stains. Graphic by Cristina Cianci But believe me, a little visual excitement will help you press on through a tough workout. All these pieces are fromFarfetch.com, a site that specializes in curating fashion-forward pieces from all over the globe....

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. I wasnt up for the task of growing my hair out (and its too hot in NYC forwigs! Lucy Nystorm for Hairstory ), so I thought maybe a new hair color was the answer. I had toyed around with the idea ofgoing blondebefore but always chickened out....

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. But here’s the thing: Cooking vegan doesn’t have to be complicated. Courtesy of Blue Diamond, Goya, Marmite, Cento It’s this thinking that shaped my first cookbook,15 Minute Vegan. Check them out below and consider adding them to your own pantry. Love it or hate it, yeast extract is a magical ingredient when added to vegan recipes....

You havent even opened your eyes yet but your head is already pounding. Instead of waking up refreshed and rested, youre awaking with a headache. If this happens to you often, youre not alone. Waking up with a headache may be a sign of something more. If they happen occasionally, theyre probably no big deal. So if youve been asking yourself lately, Why do I wake up every morning with a headache?...