Think of a time before before Doritos and Entenmann’s. Few of us can remember when grocery stores weren’t overtaken by aisle upon aisle of processed food. But our grandparents (and certainly our great-grandparents) could. You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ A new book, 100 Million Years of Food: What Our Ancestors Ate and Why It
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If the only choice of nut butters you’ve ever made was between smooth or crunchy, you’re missing out. Today, grocery store shelves are stocked with options featuring all sorts of nuts (and seeds!) melded with exotic flavor combos from chili flakes to maple syrup. You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ But here’s a little secret
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A little planning ahead leads to the ultimate payoff: Marinate the chicken ahead of time; the only work you’ll have to do at the end of the day is pop a tray in the oven. And voila—sweet and spicy chicken and sweet potatoes! Chipotle Honey Chicken Tenders and Sweet Potatoes Recipe by: Katie Morris; adapted
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Hang around a gym long enough, and you’ll probably hear talk of compound versus isolation moves. It’s pretty self-explanatory: Compound exercises recruit multiple muscle groups (squats, for example, recruit your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and even your core for stability). On the other hand, isolation movements zero in on just one muscle (like the leg extension
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Let’s face it: Summer is over. And while the season technically doesn’t end until September 22, once Labor Day rolls around, outdoor happy hours, summer Fridays, and pretty much all fun seems to come to an end. But just because it’s customary to trade in cut-offs and piña coladas for pumpkin spice lattès and flannel
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All the straps, springs, and moving parts of a typical Reformer class make Pilates seem almost scary compared to those yoga classes full of flickering candles, blocks, and cozy blankets. Plus, fancy machines mean Pilates can be pretty pricey—upwards of $40 per class at some studios! Add in the svelte celebrity fans applauding the workout,
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This series of GWODs was designed especially for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go. Before you tackle
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We can’t decide what’s more exciting: when Santa delivers heaps of goodies while we’re sleeping, or when Girl Scout cookies arrive on our doorstep after weeks of sugar-filled anticipation. Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs… nothing tastes quite like ’em—or satisfies our sweet tooth so successfully. The only downside to our beloved Girl Scout cookies is that
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Everyone loves a great bar. In this case, we’re talking about the kind you can pack as a perfectly portable meal or snack (though we love bars with alcoholic drinks too). Whether you need a breakfast you can eat while commuting, a post-workout snack to hold you until dinner, or a scrumptious yet healthy dessert,
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Salad dressing can make or break your meal. You know the drill: A plate of naked greens? Drab. Greens drizzled with an outrageously good dressing or vinaigrette? Masterpiece. These seven healthy salad dressing recipes have flavor combinations (like Greek yogurt and cilantro or chipotle pepper and lime) that taste so good, you’re sure to keep
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