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Foods to Eat in the Summer

You know summer’s the perfect time to switch to flip-flops, but did you know it’s also the right time to change your diet? Being outdoors more often and sweating ups your risk for health problems such as dehydration, skin sensitivities, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. 1. Tomatoes While tomatoes are filled with antioxidants and Vitamin C, they also contain beneficial phytochemicals such as lycopene, which contribute to chronic diseases especially cancer. 2. Zucchini Part of the summer squash family, zucchini contains a fiber called pectin, which is linked to increasing heart health and lowering cholesterol. 3. Watermelon As its name implies, this fruit is a hydration hero, and fluids are exactly what you need when the heat is on. 4. Oranges The sweet citrus fruit is rich in potassium, a nutrient that’s crucial in the summer. Oranges are also about 80% water, so popping a few juicy slices will keep you hydrated during your sweatiest summer days. 5. Yogurt Yogurt adds a dose
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Reasons why being a teenager is great

I think that with all of the teenage angst, acne and frustration, we often forget why being a teenager is great. It is a beautiful period of our lives, when we begin to blossom as people and really find our sense of self in a society. Here are some of the reasons why being a teenager is great! 1. Happy medium The reason why being a teenager is great is because it is the only time of our life when we find a happy medium between childhood and adulthood. 2. An excuse to try different things It is absolutely acceptable for teens to change their hairdos or fashion style whenever they feel like it because after all, we have to try it all before we find one that depicts our true selves. 3. Life filled with exciting things For some, teenage years are the peak of their lifetimes, which is understandable. Your teen years are filled with your ‘firsts’: your first concert, first real relationship, first car, etc. 4. More freedom, less responsibilities Another one of the perks of being a teenager
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Healthy Breakfasts

Berry and Yogurt Smoothie Here’s a simple and delicious smoothie for the morning rush. Blend frozen fruit (banana and berries work well) with Greek yogurt and a liquid of your choice (milk, juice, coconut water-whatever you like). Quinoa Fruit Salad Spice up a plain old fruit cup with a scoop of quinoa. Toss the whole shebang around until the quinoa is evenly distributed. Add a dressing of honey, lime, and basil for a little extra body. Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Here’s a healthy way to have chocolate for breakfast. A bowlful of quinoa makes for a filling, protein-rich base, and the banana and berries add a few servings of fruit. Warm Fruit Bowl Craving dessert for breakfast? Or breakfast for dessert? This gluten-free bowl should hit the spot. Simply bake a berry blend in the oven, sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings, and add a cup of milk. Coconut Yogurt Quinoa Muffins By this point, it’s probably obvious we think quinoa makes anything better. So when it comes to muffins? It
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Things you must do this summer

1. Drink a little bit more wine than you should. 2. Go see live music outdoors. 3. Play in the sprinkler. 4. Watch lightning bugs. 5. Start a journal and actually write in it. 6. Be a tourist in your own town. 7. Reconnect with an old friend. 8. Put on some music and dance with your partner or friends in your backyard. 9. Get outdoors for at least 30 minutes every day. 10. Paint your nails a bright, neon color. 11. Watch a sunset. 12. Sleep until noon, and then spend the rest of the day relaxing in bed. 13. Go to a street festival you’ve never been to. 14. Have a classic outdoor picnic. Basket and checkered blanket included. 15. Go on a date—a real one. Candles, tablecloths, the whole shebang. 16. Get a blender, a whole lot of fruits and veggies, and experiment. 17. Take an outdoor yoga class. 18. Read all day. Don’t do one bit of housework.
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Homemade face masks

Brighten skin overnight – 1tbsp tomato juice – 2tbsp coconut milk Tomato contains fruit acid while raw milk contains lactic so this “high acid” overnight mask is very beneficial for clear and even looking skin tone. Clear blackheads – 1tsp lemon juice – 1tbsp egg white This mask helps to even out blemishes, clear blackheads and reduced the size of pores naturally. Healthy skin – 1/4tsp turmeric – 1tbsp coconut oil This face mask is very good for lightening your akin tone by moisturizing and hydrating. Glowing skin – 2tsp lemon juice – 2tbsp yogurt Pull out excess impurities that are laying on and under skins surface. Clear acne – 1/4tsp cinnamon – 2tbsp honey Honey and cinnamon are both sources of anti bacterial properties that combat against acne. Deep clean pores – 1tbsp oatmeal – 2tbsp yogurt If larger pores and unsightly blemishes are bothering you, here are some good ways to shrink them and reduce their appearance.
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Why Life is Beautiful

Sometimes in the stress and worries of life we forget how lucky we truly are. No matter how hard things are, there is always somebody else doing it tougher. Next time that you are so consumed with stress, anger, resentment or worry – take the time to reflect on what you do have and remember how beautiful life really is. Your life is beautiful because… 1. You are YOU – nobody is like you… 2. You have today. So many things can be achieved in one day. 3. You have everything you need to succeed. 4. You have a voice and the freedom to make decisions. You can make a difference. 5. Every new sunrise is a chance to find new opportunities and learn more about yourself. 6. Chocolate and red wine exists. 7. You made it through a bad situation and can now look back and see how it has made you stronger. 8. You have a family and friends. 9. You have a warm house to go home to every night 10. If you are single – meeting the love of your life, that feeling of butterflies and the first kis
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