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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. Expired produce is a major source of food waste, not to mention a waste of your hard-earned cash. Danielle Reid/EyeEm, Getty Images No need to resign yourself to a dry-food-only diet, though. The citric acid in lemons helps keep ahalf-cut avocadofrom browning. Olive oil has the same effectit keeps the avocado protected from oxidation from the air....

Try these lower-body sculpting moves fromPOPSUGAR Fitnessinstead. If you hate lunges, know that you are not alone. For some people, the dislike comes from feeling wobbly in the split-leg position. Cultura RM/Corey Jenkins, Getty For others, lunges tweak their knees. Get ready to tone with both feet solidly planted on the floor. *Modification: *To practice the bending motion, you might do this exercise without weights. And when you do, it’s called agood 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. Photos: Lauren Roxburgh These foam roller moves fromWell + Goodwill have you feeling better, fast. Lauren Roxburgh (Check, check, and check.) “Rolling is essential because we’re dealing with more stress and toxins than ever,” explains Roxburgh. Below, discover six of Roxburgh’s favorite stress-reducing roller moves....

Not sure if you should be concerned? Here are the most common excessive gas causes, and how to get some relief already. National Library of Medicine. The causes of excessive gas vary widely, from your diet to possible GI conditions. Whether you fart or burp, gas comes out of your body in one form or another. Why do I have so much gas? Theres a pretty wide range of excessive gas causes, and some are more easily remedied than others....

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. These takeout recipes fromFood52are almost as easy as ordering in. James Ransom That is, until I madeTom Kha Gailast week. The best part, though, was the 25-minute cook time. Within the week, I took advantage of my I-can-make-takeout-at-home epiphany to makeorange chickenandthe perfect BEC....

And that those foods actually play a huge role in giving our bodies the energy we need. Carbs are the bodys most important energy source, according to theU.S. National Library of Medicine. Getty / Tetra Images The main exceptions would be oils and meats. We measure the amount of carbohydrates present in a food in terms of gramse.g. This apple has 20 grams of carbs. An apple is a carb....

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 an excellent way to make your next dessert a little healthier, fromFood52. James Ransom But how does cutting back affect the final product? And how far can I cut back before my dessert turns into an inedible mistake? The results were both surprising andmostlydelicious....

Ordering Chinese takeout is easy. Ordering healthy Chinese takeout takes a little more thought. We asked registered dietitians how they navigate the menu when there’s justno waythey’recooking tonight. Daniel Frauchiger, Switzerland / Getty The themes we heard over and over again? What if your favorite dish doesn’t make this list? Well, there are a couple ways to think about it. TheCrimsonMonkey / Getty Let this list inspire your next takeout order....

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Seaweed is having a moment right now and were seeing the ingredient pop up in dishes everywhere. Heres the deal:seaweed is low in caloriesand fat, but its also crazy rich in nutrients. Its also full of fiber, so itll help keep you full. Susanna Liang / via divinehealthyfood.com Quinoa Brunch BowlfromI Am A Food Blog Egg and avocado make this protein-packed breakfast even more filling. Quinoa Avocado SushifromI Wash You Dry Quinoa in place of traditional white rice in sushi?...

It seems like every product from shampoo to shaving cream has coconut oil on the label. Coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, packed with antioxidants like vitamin E, and loaded with moisturizing fatty acids. So there are a ton of different ways it’s possible for you to use it on your body. Valerie Fischel What played out was at time’s pleasantly surprising and sometimes a living nightmare. OK, that’s a bit dramatic....

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. Step away from the ring andinto your mind. Courtesy of Rupa Mehta In fact, it’s possible for you to do this simple, equipment-free routine at home. No surprise, anger might be the most challenging and movement-based of them all. The aim isn’t to completely eradicate the anger, but to acknowledge it....

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. A nutritious little midmorning or afternoonmunchcan provide the fuel top-off you oughta stay focused until mealtime. bhofack2/Getty Images So, what should you look for in a really awesome snack? Having protein with carbohydrates or fat and protein can help keep you feeling fuller for longer, she explains....