11 Healthy Food Trends You Need To Know In 2017

Most of which were more fun to watch than they were to actually eat. All in all, it was a pretty freakin healthy year. And 2017 is poised to be even healthier. Schon & Probst / Getty Images SELF spoke to registered dietitians about the good-for-you food trends on track to blow up in the new year. Were pretty excited about whats in store. Thats why she says ugly produce is likely to pick up steam in the new year....

December 25, 2016 · 2 min · 410 words · Alex Griffith

20 Of The Best-Selling Beauty Products From Amazon In 2016

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. Amazonis the go-to beauty resource for those who are just too damn busy to get to the store. The deliveries come straight to your door within two days or less if you have a Prime membership. There’s no need to put on actual clothes and brave the crowds....

December 25, 2016 · 2 min · 368 words · Larry Snyder

13 Recipes With 5 Ingredients Or Less That Will Impress Your Guests

Weve all Googled it: Easiest possible recipe for… [Insert favorite homemade dish here.] After all, everyone is busy. No one has time for labor-intensive cooking. This is one of her favorite simple fall recipes. The best part about it is that it can be assembled in a matter of seconds. Andfrom a hostess perspective, snacks can be a total life saver! This recipe is one of my favorites and can also double as a great lunch....

December 22, 2016 · 1 min · 174 words · William Johnson

15 Of The Top Beauty Products That Launched At Ulta In 2016

If you really want to stay up on the hottestbeauty products, Ulta is the place to go. The retailer carries some of the best prestige and salon-only brandslike Urban Decay and Redken. And there’s alsodrugstoretreasures that won’t break the bank (hello, NYX!). That’s why we turned to Ulta to discover which 2016 product launches were the most popular. So, consider this your beauty cheat sheet for deciding which products are worth bringing into 2017....

December 22, 2016 · 2 min · 315 words · Sandra Goodwin

16 Body-Positive Wins That Made Us Love Ourselves More In 2016

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 you’re not familiar, body positivity is all about accepting and loving your body as is. Instagram @theashleygraham; Taylor Giavasis; Lucy Ridges / www.lucyridges.com It’s the idea that all bodies are good bodies. Every body is beautiful, regardless of a person’s size, shape, or color....

December 22, 2016 · 4 min · 707 words · Jonathan Johnson

9 Netflix Original Series From 2016 That Are Basically Masterpieces

And, as always, one television genre that didn’t disappoint:Netflixoriginal series. The streaming site has consistently impressed by dropping hit after hit over the last few years. This year, Netflix introduced creative new series likeEasyand built upon fan-favorites likeOrange is the New Black. Jocelyn Runice Here, 9 2016 Netflix original series that were totally worth the watch. With creepy monsters, lovable underdogs, and sketchy governmental agenciesit’s no wonderStranger Thingsfound such widespread success....

December 22, 2016 · 1 min · 178 words · Jonathan Weeks

Doctors Are Debating What Endometriosis Really Is—And How to Treat It

To put it simply,endometriosisis hell. Whats worse, endometriosis is a wily beast that experts are still trying to understand. Fortunately, theres more information out there than ever before. Dana Davenport Theres even anannual marchto raise awareness. Or at least, thats been the common belief. Cysts can formand ruptureas can scar tissue, which can impair fertility. Marjan_Apostolovic / Getty Images Doctors dont know what causes endometriosis in the first place. In fact, research has shown thatsome fetuses are born with it already in their systems....

December 22, 2016 · 3 min · 437 words · Amanda Morris

How I Recovered From Anorexia—And How I’ll Always Be In Recovery

I was struggling withanorexiaand it had taken me a while to admit that. My senior year of college started out fine. I was majoring in elementary education, studying to become a teacher. SpottedBySAMCAM I should have been thrilled. Having a classroom of my own was what I had spent four years looking forward to. But I didnt feel that way, and I didnt know why. Andrew Rauner / AJRPhotorgraphy / www....

December 22, 2016 · 5 min · 853 words · James Brown

The Weird Way I Knew I Was Pregnant

But there areother early signs of pregnancy besides the obvious. I hate beer so much. To be polite, I sipped it. Betsie van der Meer / Getty Images I called my boyfriend. Then, I took a pregnancy test, and it was positive. I learned later that pregnant women crave the hops for lactation. I liked beer up until I stopped breastfeeding, and now I hate it again. It freaked me out....

December 21, 2016 · 2 min · 420 words · Christina Hodges

This Mom Was Inspired By Her Daughter To Lose More Than 100 Pounds

The now 25-year-old was tired, unhealthy, and uncomfortable in her own skin. She wanted to set a more positive example for her new little girl. Before her pregnancy, Linde ate mostly unhealthy foods, smoked, and drank often. Kassidy Linde / Instagram Linde weighed 200 pounds during her pregnancy with Harley, and gained another 60 while pregnant. “I wanted to be the best possible mom I could be. I was tired of making excuses and I wanted to get healthy for her!...

December 21, 2016 · 3 min · 525 words · Nicole Liu

Tinea Versicolor Is Way More Common Than I Thought, And Here's How I Treated Mine

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. When I was around 14 years old, I started to notice white patches popping up on my neck. Courtesy of Emily Rekstis It was strange, but not a huge deal. They didnt hurt, and they were only faintly visible. But then they started to spread down to my chest....

December 21, 2016 · 2 min · 376 words · Mrs. Sarah Hernandez

10 Life-Changing Tips From The Hottest Celebrity Makeup Artist On Instagram

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. And now, he passes along his wisdom in sold outMaster Classesacross the globe. Instaram user @makeupbymario Get ready to be schooled. Related:10 Life-Changing Makeup Tips From Instagram and YouTube Beauty Pros 1. And its Dedivanovics job to worry about more than just the face of his clients....

December 20, 2016 · 2 min · 409 words · Eduardo Cox

19 Healthy Eating Habits to Adopt in the New Year

If youve pledged to get healthier and develop healthy eating habits in the new year, youre not alone. Adopting healthy eating habits is worth it, though. “We love habits because we do them without much conscious effort,” Albers says. Getty Images / Hero Images “They don’t feel like work. Quick fixes are like putting a Band-Aid on a broken arm.” The more colors you paint your plate with, the more variation you’re getting nutrient-wise....

December 20, 2016 · 3 min · 501 words · William Reyes