How to Meal Prep Without Going Broke, From Someone Who's Done It for Years

Cooking is my favorite thing to do, which means its easy to get carried away. For years, Ive spent Sunday afternoons shopping andcookingfor the week. That said, I never really go in with much of a plan. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell and I know thoseleggingsfit you perfectly, but do you really need to buy them in a third color? The voice is new, scary, and not entirely out of line....

April 25, 2017 · 2 min · 355 words · Tracy Downs

How to Cook Chicken Thighs: 17 Chicken Thigh Recipes You Have to Try

Well, there are actually a few reasons to bother. For one, chicken thighs are usually cheaper than breasts. Plus,dark meat(which is actually quite nutritionally similar towhite meat) is super flavorful. Elizabeth Stark via brooklynsupper.com As for the bone-in, skin-on stuff, they’re actually not all that hard to work with. Think of those as training wheels for the big stuff. Still not sure about how to cook chicken thighs? These 12 recipes will bring you over to the dark (meat) side....

April 24, 2017 · 2 min · 292 words · Cynthia Wright

Of Course I Vaccinate My Kids, But I Empathize With Those Who Don't

But my low-key attitude takes a serious hit when it comes tovaccines. If you have kids, you know the vaccination process isnt fun for anyone. couldnt make me smile. The author with her sons. Courtesy of Korin Miller If something happened to him, I rationalized, it would be all my fault. When I worry about vaccines' safety, I have to rein myself in. As a health reporter, I know that vaccines are crucial to keeping our kids healthy....

April 24, 2017 · 2 min · 321 words · Kristen Rivera

6 Beauty 'Rules' That Are Actually Lies

I remember his face like it was yesterdaybraced mouth smirking slightly, gaze drawn judgingly just above my eyes. Youre kind of scary-looking. A fallacy perpetuated by a 13-year-old boy with bleached tips, a puka shell necklace, and JNCO jeans. Courtesy of Julia Sullivan But, actually, the opposite is true. And I get it. Who doesnt want to be happy? Courtesy of Julia Sullivan It workedIve been labeled as the sweet girl several times....

April 23, 2017 · 3 min · 437 words · Dwayne Pruitt

10 High-Protein Lunches With No Meat

Trust us, it’s delicious either way. The goat cheese and grapefruit add some tang, while farro gives extra texture. If you’re packing them to-go, keep the yogurt separate until you’re ready to eat. https://www.simplyquinoa.com/ It also kind of tastes like hummus, but better. It’s lighter than the original version, but equally delicious. Per one serving:370 calories, 21 grams protein

April 22, 2017 · 1 min · 59 words · Breanna Soto

9 Best Foam and Mousse Beauty Products for Skin and Hair

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. Take a quick scan of your localdrugstoreorSephoraand youll notice a major trend: Theres a lot of mousse. All kinds of products are taking shape as foams and mousses right now. But theyre not entirely one and the same. Mousse is the OGbody builder for hair....

April 22, 2017 · 2 min · 227 words · Jennifer Williams MD

15 Women Share Why They’re Walking in the March For Science

Scientists and science lovers are taking to the streets April 22nd for the first-everMarch for Science. The march is poised to be one of the largest pro-science demonstrations in history. The mission: To celebrate science and encourage the publicandpoliticiansto support scientific research and evidence. Courtesy of LaShana Lewis; Lauren Stopfer; Kamana Misra Staying silent is a luxury that we can no longer afford. We must stand together and support science."...

April 21, 2017 · 2 min · 287 words · Jacob Porter

5 Moves That Will Sculpt Your Booty

There’s just something so satisfying aboutbutt exercises. If it’s not, that’s finewe all have different goals and motivations for working out. “The simple things work, thats why they’ve been around forever,” Bolbach says. Amber Venerable When looking to define your behind, consistency, repetition, and form are key, she says. “If you want to see effective, fast results, repetition is key. you should probably push the muscles for them to grow,” Bolbach says....

April 21, 2017 · 2 min · 236 words · Nicholas Ferguson

7 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Help the Environment

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. If youre looking for easy, affordable ways to help the environment, were here to help. Petar Chernaev/Getty Images You already know to recycle and use reusable shopping bags. But have you ever thought about just how much waste piles up from buying bottled water?...

April 21, 2017 · 3 min · 432 words · Joel Norris

Serena Williams’s Pregnancy Has Nothing to Do With Her Tennis Career

Serena Williamsdominated headlines on Wednesday when she revealed that shes20 weeks pregnant. The message is completely sexist, archaic, and wrong on so many levels, but its not uncommon. I should knowI went through a similar experience, and I actually bought into it for a while. Korin Miller She was a mother, too, and totally got it. But then, she left for a new job a few months before I was due....

April 21, 2017 · 3 min · 475 words · Laura Walker

What Lady Gaga Eats on Tour, According to Her Personal Chef

With all that on her plate, we wondered what’s on her literal plate. SELF: Lets start with a little bit about you. How did you get into cooking? Kevin Winter/Getty Images O’Connor:Im self-taught, never went to culinary school. The menu at my restaurant today is very much me as a chef. It really showcases fresh produce, fresh vegetables, a lot of healthy options. I see what you did there. For me, my philosophy is balance....

April 21, 2017 · 2 min · 365 words · Cynthia Lee

11 Mascaras Sephora Pro Makeup Artists Always Recommend

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. Lash envy is a real thing. (Yes, I can spot the difference.) But I didnt have to creepily stare at theseSephora prosto get this inside info. They gave up their favorite mascara picks willingly. (Apparently Urban Decay has cracked the code tomaximum volume.) Whether you likenatural-looking lashesor a dramatic, magnified look, theres a product pick for you....

April 20, 2017 · 2 min · 236 words · Jacqueline Malone

17 Weeknight Dinners That Registered Dietitians Actually Cook

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. On the one hand,dinnertimeis often the highlight of a weekday. http://www.patriciabannan.com To help you out, we asked some of our favorite R.D.s about their go-to weeknight dinner recipes. Below are some of their tried-and-true dinner ideas. Easy Kale Taco Salad with Black Beans and Soyrizo “Simple dinners are always the best....

April 20, 2017 · 2 min · 401 words · Joe Clark