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Aries Although you are capable of deep emotional ties with your partner, you still have the reputation of being impulsive and when given a chance, are capable of ‘adventure’ with anyone from the opposite sex, you take a fancy to. And when you are up to such antics, you do not bother to consider the consequence of your actions. But today, the Moon in Aquarius will make you have all eyes for your partner with promises of being faithful till the end of time. You know the tricks of seduction well and will use your charm to sweep your partner off his/her feet. The time between 10:00 am and 11:30 am is auspicious, and wearing indigo will prove lucky for you.Taurus The Moon in Aquarius is giving you an indication today, that things are not looking too rosy on the health front, with your parents or some elderly relative. You can make out in the way they are behaving, but they are refraining from talking about it. Be assertive with them, where their health is concerned, as the elders typically, do not want to burden the youngsters with their problems. Take an appointment with the family doctor, so that they are comfortable with a known face, and watch how quickly they download their aches and pains. Wearing something in white will bring you peace, suggest Astroyogi astrologers. 6 pm to 8 pm will be your lucky time. Gemini The Moon in Aquarius will keep you in high spirits today, Gemini and you will want to improve your knowledge about some subject that has always interested you, but for which you did not have time. You may rope in a friend to join you and start looking for some institution where you can apply in order to pursue it. Alternatively, you may join some online course. This will help you destress, as this is something that you always found enjoyable. Later, you may even take this up professionally as this subject has a huge market value too. The time between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm is auspicious to start anything new. The colour magenta will prove lucky for you.Cancer You have always been a generous person, Cancer and willingly share what is in your plate, with others, even if that was not enough for you. The world needs more people like you. The Moon in Aquarius will bestow a happy state of mind on you today, as some people who you have been helping with your small gestures, have managed to stand on their own feet and are grateful to you for the same. You can attribute this to your nurturing nature. Empowering others, not only gives you more confidence in your own self, but also lots of happiness. Whatever you do remember that any important task must be accomplished between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm for optimal results. Wearing anything Golden in colour will prove to be lucky for you today.These are general horoscope predictions based on the sun signs. For a more personalised prediction based on your birth chart, speak to India's renowned astrologers only at astroYogi.com. Click here to proceed. Leo Bogged down with too much responsibility in your plate, the Moon in Aquarius will make you reminiscent about some good times. You have always had others accept your leadership, but now the people around you seem to be wanting to express their opinion loudly, which clearly seems like some sort of ‘disloyalty’ or ‘mutiny’ to you. You are being made to prove your worth as a leader, which may be hurting your ego. You may recall today, how you enjoyed unquestioning subservience to every wish of yours. Do not fret Leo. Your confidence in your ability to succeed has always had people in awe of you. Do not lose this confidence. Wear something in white for peace and luck. 4 pm to 6 pm will prove to be your lucky time.Virgo Sometimes you get so lost in the details of some work, Virgo, that you fail to notice if the others are catching up with you or not. Your expectancy of perfection from the other person, leaves no room for slack on their side. If they do not perform as per your expectation, you do not sugar-coat what you think of them. But today, the Moon in Aquarius will soften your stance and make you empathetic towards your co-workers, much to their delight. You will also be amazed to see that they perform better in their tasks when you are not being overcritical of them. Any important task should be undertaken between 9:00 am and 11:30 am for desirable results. Wearing anything orange in colour will prove lucky for you today.Libra Always having the perfect solution and helping people to take the right decision, can have a toll on your mental health too. It can be very exhausting to not take sides and reach an amicable conclusion without hurting the feelings of both the warring parties concerned. The Moon in Aquarius will make you want to seek peace and solitude from the daily rigmarole of work and family. You may just want to take a break from telling people to be nice and wanting the world to be a better place. Go, inhabit nature for some time, where everything is naturally fair and justified. Any important task including interviews would best be scheduled between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to achieve optimal results. Avoid wearing the colour Sky Blue today.Scorpio Somebody at the workplace or amongst the relatives is trying to probe deeper into your personal affairs which does not go down well with you. You are a very private person, who does not like unnecessary intrusion into your life. While you are pretending to ignore those questions coming your way, the intruder does not seem to take the hint to back off. The Moon in Aquarius will make you react in a volatile manner with him/her, who will now be your adversary for life. You will make sure he/she will be very sorry for ever having made an attempt to intimidate you. Sagittarius You are a ‘risk taker’ and are fortunate, as luck is invariable on your side when you take that leap into the unknown. The Moon in Aquarius will stir your ambition today and make you take a big risk in a project that no one wants to be a part of. Your intuition has been telling you for some time now, that this venture could turn out to be very profitable, if handled well. While the others find you reckless for even thinking about taking it up, you are confident in your abilities to deliver. How else does one hit the jackpot?-is how you think. Wear something in white for peace and luck. Schedule all your important work between 11 am to 2 pm today for results.These are general horoscope predictions based on the sun signs. For a more personalised prediction based on your birth chart, speak to India's renowned astrologers only at astroYogi.com. Click here to proceed. Capricorn The Moon in Aquarius will cloud your mind with negativity today as you will not be sure whether you should be going ahead with a project or not. There are too many people who are dissuading you from going ahead with it while you think there is a lot you can achieve when you do succeed. Maybe you are not able to explain the big picture to them and they are seeing only the limited version. Follow what your mind tells you, Capricorn because if you believe in yourself, nothing can stop you from making your dream come true. All important tasks must be undertaken between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to achieve the desirable result. Wearing a dark shade of Red will prove lucky for you today.Aquarius The Moon in your own sign will cause your heart to beat faster for someone today. You will be romantically inclined and want to finally commit to this person who has been occupying your mind for sometime now. Do not hesitate to bare your feelings to him/her, Aquarius as you can otherwise, really look reserved and detached to the other person. They may never, in their wildest dreams, think that you may be interested in them, because you are so careful of not showing any form of affection. You believe in an idealist theory of romance, which others may find difficult to relate to. Wear something in green to attract good luck. 11 am in the morning is a good time for getting important work done.Pisces You are just recovering from a bad experience and have sworn never to tread on a similar path again. Once bitten is twice shy. The Moon in Aquarius will make you brood today about the hows and whys of the circumstance which had got you into that difficult situation. Do not go into the past, Pisces. What happened could have happened to anyone. Think of it as a useful lesson learnt in life. The important thing here is not to venture on the same path again, once your shock/grief of experiencing it is over since you are a soft person and liable to forgive easily. Between 12:05 pm and 2:00 pm is auspicious and you must schedule anything important during these hours. Wearing any shade of green will prove lucky for you. * Dailyhoroscopes * Astrology
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Fast-food orders like the Big Mac and the Whopper are classics for a reason. They've stood the test of time and pleased countless hungry customers. But if you're looking for something that isn't the same old fast-food order, we have you covered.Did you know, for instance, that Dunkin' serves stuffed mini bagel bites, or that you can get a brownie at Chick-fil-A? From new offerings to under-the-radar hidden gems, here are some underrated fast-food menu items to try ASAP.And for more, don't miss these 15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback.1 Popeyes PiePopeyes won our fast-food pie taste test. But if you haven't been to the chicken chain in a while, you might not know that the restaurant serves this crispy, tasty apple pie. It's better than McDonald's, trust us!RELATED: Sign up for our newsletter to get daily recipes and food news in your inbox!2 Burger King TacoYou don't have to head to Taco Bell to get a fast-food taco! You can get a single taco off the value menu at Burger King, too.RELATED: Your ultimate restaurant and supermarket survival guide is here!3 Chick-fil-A BrownieIn September, Chick-fil-A added a mocha cream cold brew and a fudge brownie to its menu. Chocolate lovers, rejoice!4 Dunkin' Stuffed Bagel MinisHave you ever been tempted by the Bantam Bagels bites in the Starbucks checkout line? Dunkin' is serving a version of stuffed bagel bites now, too. The minis come in plain or everything bagel flavors and are stuffed with plain cream cheese. They're part of the newly revamped Dunkin' snack menu, which also includes bacon and steak egg wraps.5 Sonic Hot Fudge ShakeSure, you knew you could get a chocolate shake at Sonic. But what about a hot fudge shake? It may sound like an oxymoron, but it's worth trying at least once.6 Shake Shack Chick'n BitesWhen we had our fast-food chicken nuggets taste test, several tasters said they didn't know Shake Shack sold these chicken bites. They won the test, though, so give them a try!7 McDonald's Chips Ahoy! McFlurryYou know about the Oreo and M&Ms McFlurries. But for a limited time, there's a Chips Ahoy! option, too!8 Pret-A-Manger Pumpkin Pie LatteBored with the PSL? Try Pret's pumpkin pie latte, which is heavy on the spice flavors and perfect for those who want a drink that's a bit less sweet-tasting.9 Panera Smokehouse BBQ Chicken SandwichPanera has several new items on the menu this season, including this BBQ-inspired chicken sandwich. Pair it with a cup of chili for the perfect fall meal!10 Taco Bell Grande StackerThink of this as a folded-over quesadilla, stuffed with meat and cheese. You can even customize it by adding guacamole, beans, sour cream, or any of Taco Bell's other toppings.11 Krispy Kreme Chocolate Glazed DonutSure, you know about Krispy Kreme's hot, fresh glazed donuts. But on Fridays, the chain offers chocolate-glazed donuts, and they're worth the trip to the donut shop.12 Subway Buffalo Chicken Signature WrapIf all you know about Subway is that the chain serves massive, footlong subs, you'll be happy to learn you can get a wrap instead of ordering an entire bread loaf for your sandwich. The buffalo chicken wrap is a perfect choice for spice lovers.13 Potbelly PB&JWhether you're feeding a picky child or you just don't feel like a traditional sub, you can always get a classic PB&J sandwich at Potbelly. (We won't tell if you decide to pair it with one of the chain's signature milkshakes, too.)14 McDonald's Strawberry&Crème PieYes, there's another pie besides apple on the McDonald's menu! This one is half strawberry filling, half cream filling. Yum!15 Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold FoamMaybe you already knew that Starbucks has the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, topped with a pumpkin cold foam topping. But if you don't like cold brew, you can add the pumpkin cold foam to any iced drink! Try it on a latte or an iced tea.And for more, check out these 108 most popular sodas ranked by how toxic they are.
HealthEat This, Not That!The Food In Your Fridge You Need to Throw Out
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BusinessEat This, Not That!McDonald's Is Being Sued By a Man Who Was Injured By a Chicken McNugget
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HealthEat This, Not That!5 Healthy Dessert Habits For A Flat Belly
Fudge and a flat belly? Those two things probably seem like an oxymoron to you. But the truth is, by making a few simple changes in your diet, you can easily achieve a flat belly and enjoy a sweet treat on the regular! It's all about the healthy dessert habits you set for yourself.In order to determine a few healthy habits, we spoke with Rachel Paul, PhD, RD from CollegeNutritionist.com about how to incorporate dessert into your diet and still have a flat belly. Here are the healthy dessert habits she shared, and speaking of dessert, don't you think these 15 Classic American Desserts Deserve a Comeback?1 Budget something that works for your calories.When it comes to achieving a flat belly, Paul says one of the most important healthy dessert habits to focus on is your total calories."For weight loss and weight management, total calories consumed matter most, so you should budget for whatever you like in your day of eating," says Paul.Once you calculate the proper calories you need, take a look at your day at a wider scale. For example, if you budget 1,600 calories for the day and decide each meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) should be around 400 calories each, that leaves you with 400 calories extra. You could enjoy a healthy midday snack for 200 calories, and enjoy a 200 calorie dessert later. That way you're satisfying your craving and getting closer to your overall weight loss goals. Here's How Many Calories A Week You Should Eat For Weight Loss.2 Find a dessert that gives you some nutritional value.If a dessert is going to be considered a small meal in your day, you might as well find something with nutritional value, right?"There are many healthy dessert options, so picking a food that is a dessert, but still has nutritious value, is a good option," says Paul.A few desserts Paul recommends include sliced up banana with peanut butter and a few chocolate chips, or even sliced strawberries topped with whipped cream. Or try this Strawberry Mascarpone Cup!3 Incorporate fruit to make it filling.Just like Paul recommends, an easy way to boost the nutritional value of your dessert is to incorporate a side of fruit. Fruit can provide your body with a lot of great nutrients (including fiber!) and will also create your dessert into a filling snack. Enjoying a fudgy brownie? Add 1/2 cup of raspberries on the side to round out your sweet treat, and boost the fiber content. You could even top fruit on some of your favorite desserts like bread pudding, cake, pie, and many more.4 Choose the dessert you really want.While there are a lot of healthy dessert options out there, Paul recommends choosing something you really want to eat. An easy way to find this out is to simply ask yourself what dessert is "worth it" for you."I personally prefer ice cream or candy for my dessert versus a healthier fruit option," says Paul. "But another person could love a fruit-based dessert and be totally satisfied with that. Choose what's worth it to you."So if you would prefer candy or ice cream like Paul, might as well budget that in your day! To keep the calorie budget low, you could easily choose from our list of 25 Low-Calorie Desserts to Buy Under 150 Calories.5 Prep a dessert from scratch.If you enjoy baking dessert as much as you love eating it, why not make your own dessert each week? Our list of healthy dessert recipes can guide you in choosing a dessert you love that you can portion out and enjoy!Plus, by prepping your own dessert from scratch, you're able to control the ingredients in it. No strange chemicals or preservatives in your dessert that could cause belly bloat! Just natural homemade goodness that you can enjoy.For even more flat-belly tricks, check out our list of 7 Healthy Breakfast Habits for a Flat Belly.
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Going into the fall seasons, many of us will be turning to hot beverages like tea to keep us hydrated and even boost our immune systems. (Unless, of course, the global shortage of tea leaves messes with our plans.) And what better way to sweeten your cup of tea than a spoonful of honey which carries its own set of wellness and antibacterial properties. Unfortunately, so much of the honey we find in grocery stores is actually fake. (Check out 21 Best Healthy Cooking Hacks of All Time.)According to reporting by Business Insider, honey is the third most faked food item in the world (behind milk and olive oil). What that means is that often the stuff we buy is heavily adulterated with fillers like high-fructose corn syrup. While this isn't necessarily a threat to your health per se, the fact that companies are passing off diluted honey as a pure product is a problem for both consumers who don't fully know what they're buying and for real honey producers whose product loses its value because it's less competitive.Back in 2013, "operation honeygate" revealed two American companies that were importing fake honey from China. Honey Solutions and Groeb Farms were criminally charged for avoiding $180 million dollars in import taxes by concealing their honey's true origin. The incident proved to be the biggest case of food fraud in U.S. history.Today, some estimates state that the amount of fake honey circulating in the global market is about 30%, but an expert quoted by Business Insider thinks that the figure could be as high as 70% in the United States. According to Vice, which has performed lab tests of several grocery store–bought brands, while you may be paying top dollar for fancy, natural honey, what you may be getting is a blend of different syrupy sugars that contain honey in traces.And the fraud continues beyond simple honey products. Honey is also a frequently used sugar alternative in many food items, from cereals to ketchup, which are then touted as somehow being better for you and more expensive.And as if bees weren't already in enough danger, they are bearing the brunt of this fraudulent scheme. These insects are used for both honey production and pollinating other grown food, and with the production of honey no longer being a viable source of income for beekeepers, bees are more often used for the latter task, which makes them work harder and puts them at a higher risk for diseases.While the Food and Drug Administration won't let honey which hasn't passed a physical inspection be imported into the United States, they don't actually conduct the authenticity tests themselves. The onus is put on the importing company to get their honey tested by a third-party company, which may or may not be using the most sophisticated technology available to detect counterfeits.One company, however, that does take the authentication of their honey very seriously is Sweet Harvest. According to Business Insider, they are the only honey company that are certified by USDA's Process Verified Program.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get the latest grocery news delivered straight to your inbox.
LifestyleEat This, Not That!Dr. Fauci Says This Is The Key To Safe Indoor Dining
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LifestyleEat This, Not That!23 Best Baking Tips of All Time
Baking is truly an art form of its own. While following the instructions for a simple baked good may seem easy, working with baked goods can actually be a lot more complicated than sautéing up a simple pasta dish for dinner. Which is why we rounded up a few of our best baking tips so you can bake with success next time you're craving some cookies. Or cake. Or brownies!So before you try baking bread or frosting cake, here are a few of the baking tips to keep in your arsenal next time you attempt making one of our 73+ Best Healthy Dessert Recipes. And if you're looking for cooking tips as well, we have a list of 21 Best Healthy Cooking Hacks of All Time you're going to want to read!1 Have all of your ingredients ready.The last thing you want to do is mess up a recipe simply because you had to search for an ingredient! Before even starting the baking process, get out all of the ingredients that you will need. Taking a few extra minutes to do this prep work will make the entire process a lot smoother.Speaking of, you should try these 24 Genius Baking Ingredient Swaps When You're Out Of Ingredients.2 Grease the pan with cold butter.If a recipe calls for you to grease a pan, use cold butter to do it! Take a stick from the fridge and smear butter around the pan to completely coat it. This will keep your baked good from sticking to the pan later—and works a lot more efficiently compared to a cooking spray.3 Refrigerate your cookie dough before shaping.Want perfectly round (or shaped) cookies? Chilling the dough helps! Baking cookie dough that has been previously chilled will actually slow the spread of the dough on the pan, giving you those perfectly shaped cookies you want. This is especially helpful if you're cutting out homemade sugar cookies!4 Portion out your cookie dough with a tablespoon.No more baking cookies that are different sizes! You can measure out perfect matching circle cookies by scooping out the dough using a tablespoon. You can also grab a cookie scoop in the same size to make releasing the dough out of the spoon even easier!5 Use a cup to flatten out cookie dough.After you scoop out the cookie dough, flatten the balls a bit with the bottom of the cup to ensure that the cookie is perfectly thin and round—like how these lemon meltaways were made on Saving Room For Dessert!6 Let the cookies settle on a cooling rack for 5 minutes.While it's tempting to scarf down a cookie hot from the pan, give those cookies five minutes to settle. Remove each one to a cooling rack and leave them for five minutes. This helps the cookie to shape and have that texture that you love—crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside.Next time you bake cookies, avoid these The 30 Worst Mistakes You're Making When Baking Cookies.7 Don't overmix the batter—leave the lumps!For some baked goods—like muffins and pancakes—having a few lumps in the batter is actually good for the pastry. The lumps help to make your baked goods airy and fluffy, instead of dense. So if a recipe doesn't call for sifting, simply fold in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until the ingredients are combined. Leave those lumps!8 Unless the recipe tells you to sift the dry ingredients.Some cakes and baked goods will tell you to sift the dry ingredients in order to create a particular texture for that cake. So make sure if a recipe does call for sifted ingredients that you actually sift them in order to create the desired texture for that recipe. And whisk well!9 Thin out melted chocolate with a drop of oil.If you're melting chocolate to coat a baked good, melt it with a small amount of oil! This helps to thin out the chocolate and create a smooth texture. The best kind of oil to use is coconut oil, but flavorless vegetable oil also works well.Have a bag of chocolate you need to use up? Here are 18 Recipes to Try With a Bag of Chocolate Chips.10 Gently poke the dough to test if it's done rising.Attempting to make your own homemade bread? An easy way to tell if your dough is fully proofed and ready for baking is to gently poke it. If the dough springs back right away, it's actually not ready. You'll know if the dough is ready if you poke it and the hole is slow to spring back.11 Bake in the center of the oven.For anything you are baking, it's best to bake it in the center of the oven. The last thing you want is to have cookies that are burnt on the bottom! Place the rack in the middle of the oven before even preheating so it's ready to go when it's time to bake.12 Sprinkle in a small amount of sugar to "feed" the yeast.If you're working with active dry yeast, the yeast will easily bloom when it's fed a small amount of sugar. Most of the time a recipe that calls for sugar will have you add it during the step where you are combining your yeast with water or milk. If it doesn't, sprinkle in a small portion of the sugar to "feed" the yeast. The yeast will bloom nicely!13 Brush the tops of rolls with an egg wash before baking.For shiny dinner rolls—or any type of bread—brush the tops with an egg wash! To do so, simply whisk an egg in a small bowl then use a pastry brush to brush over the rolls before baking. You can also sprinkle some toppings if you desire—like sesame seeds or everything seasoning.14 Cut the corner of a small plastic bag to pipe frosting.If you plan on frosting a baked good and want to actually create a design, you don't need a fancy piping kit to do so (although, those are pretty nice to have!) Instead, fill up about a third of the bag with some frosting and you can cut a small corner of it. Close the top, squeeze out the frosting, and pipe away!15 Cool frosting before piping.Before you even start piping, it's important to make sure your frosting is cool. Colder frosting is much easier to work with compared to a frosting that has been sitting at room temperature. The last thing you want is frosting to be sliding all over your cake!16 Cut cold desserts with a hot knife.Hate when your knife collects frosting and cake as you are cutting? The trick is to make sure the knife is at the opposite temperature of the dessert! If it's a cold dessert, a knife that has been run under hot water will slice through it nicely. For a hot dessert, make sure the knife is cold.Or maybe it's time for new knives! Here are The 10 Best Kitchen Knife Sets Under $100.17 Wipe the knife with a paper towel in between slices.While the temperature does help, for any desserts that are at a normal room-temperature, all you have to do is wipe the knife every time you slice. That way the knife won't have a build-up of frosting and cake, creating a disaster of your frosted masterpiece!18 Make your own buttermilk.Does your recipe call for buttermilk? Don't worry, you can actually make it yourself with this easy recipe! All you need is milk and lemon juice—or distilled white vinegar.19 Prep homemade whipped cream in a cold bowl.Who wants warm whipped cream? Not us! For whipped cream that is perfectly cool with stiff peaks that form nicely, prep it in a bowl that has been sitting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.20 Do the toothpick test.Not sure if your cake or dessert is done? The classic toothpick test will always tell the truth! Poke a toothpick into the center of your dessert. If it comes out clean, your baked good is done.Remember, many ovens are different than others, and sometimes the baking time called for in the recipe won't always be the same exact time needed for your specific oven. An easy way to tell is to do the toothpick test 5 minutes before the timer goes off, to make sure you aren't going to be overbaking it by the end.21 Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.You may have chilled your frosting, but it won't matter if you're putting cold frosting on a hot cake! The frosting will slide right off, which will be a disaster if you're trying to make a layered cake. Wait for the cake to completely cool before frosting it.Also, if the recipe doesn't call for you to take the cake out of the pan after baking it, just leave it in there while it cools. It will be much easier to pop out if you wait.22 Place a small amount of frosting to the cake plate so it won't slide while you decorate.Once the cake and the frosting are cool, you can decorate the cake! To ensure that the cake stays in the same spot and doesn't slide while you're decorating, spread a dollop of frosting on the plate before placing the first layer down. That way the cake will stay in the same spot—even when cutting it later!23 Flip the top layer of the cake upside down for a flat surface.If you plan on decorating the top of your cakes after frosting, you're going to want to work with a flat surface. When you place the last layer of the cake on the top, place it upside down. The bottom is always flatter than the dome on the top of the cake. By placing it upside down, you have a flat surface that will work well when topping your cake with extra dollops of frosting or candies!Try it yourself with our easy Basic Cake Recipe!
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HealthEat This, Not That!21 Foods For Stronger Hair and Nails
You don't need a professional to get the glossy locks and glamorous nails you want. (Plus, why spend the money when you can acquire them without shelling out tons of dough?) Although thickness and strength of both hair and nails are largely hereditary, the food you eat (or don't get enough of) can affect the status of your fingers and hair just as much as a fancy spa treatment can.These well-groomed body parts are made of a fibrous protein called keratin that—when fed the right ingredients—will naturally grow stronger and healthier over time. Essentially, if tough hair and nails is your goal, what you put in your grocery cart is the first step toward maintaining them.As you will see, numerous studies have shown that nutrients in certain foods straight up give you shiny hair and tough nails, while other research has shown a lack of some vitamins and nutrients is bad news for your appearance. Check out the list below for foods that will give you a healthy makeover without the hefty price tag, and when you're done here start prepping with the 21 Best Healthy Cooking Hacks of All Time. For Strong Hair1 TangerinesThese tiny fruits pack a punch in the vitamin C department, which means they'll help your mane stay long and strong. Vitamin C is necessary for the growth and development of hair and beyond, and since the body can't produce it organically, eating foods packed full of the nutrient, like tangerines, is the number one way to get your fix and strengthen your hair. What's more? When a tangerine's vitamin C syncs up with the dietary iron from something like spinach, the result is that your body can absorb the iron much more easily, which will make your mane even tougher. Furthermore, the vitamin B12 in tangerines has been shown to promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and slow down the graying process.2 MushroomsMunch on some mushrooms on your next night out! Fungi are a solid source of vitamin D they will make your hair strong and shiny. According to a study that was published in the journal Stem Cells Translational Medicine, the vitamin can help create new hair follicles: little pores where new hair can grow. This, in turn, may improve the thickness of your hair or reduce the amount of hair you lose as you age.3 Fatty FishAnother way to boost your intake of follicle-stimulating vitamin D is to eat fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna, which also happen to be loaded with superstar omega-3 fatty acids. Per a study printed in The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, vitamin D may also help stimulate hair follicles that have become dormant. In other words, there's evidence to suggest the nutrient may help prevent thinning hair and even bald spots. Still not convinced fish is worth your while? Take a gander at this list of 20 Reasons You Should Be Eating More Fish!4 Wheat Germ OilOne tablespoon of wheat germ oil contains a whopping 20.2 milligrams—101% of your daily recommended value—of vitamin E, which has long been lauded for its ability to improve both your hair and skin health. According to scientists, vitamin E is able to work its magic on your mane because it contains potent antioxidants called tocotrienols, which contribute to a healthier scalp. Need proof? Researchers found that using tocotrienol supplements improved the hair health of people with alopecia and also helped prevent hair loss in a 2010 study printed in the journal Tropical Life Sciences Research.5 SpinachSpinach is packed with hair-healthy nutrients such as iron and vitamin E, so it should come as no surprise that chowing down on the rich green veggie is a great way to strengthen your locks. Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic explain that low iron stores contribute to hair loss, so if you're looking to keep your hair strong and luscious, especially as you age, incorporating more spinach into your diet is a great way to go.Looking for more helpful tips? Sign up for our newsletter to get daily recipes and food news in your inbox!6 OystersIf you find your hair thinning or falling out completely, it could be because you're not getting enough zinc in your diet. Thankfully, research has shown that hair loss related to zinc deficiency can be reversed simply by eating more of the all-important nutrient. In a study printed in the journal Dermatologic Therapy, researchers gave zinc supplements to five patients with zinc deficiency-related alopecia and discovered that hair loss was cured or improved in all of the patients after a short time. One way to boost your zinc intake is to load up on oysters. Just six of the shelled seafood will give you 30 milligrams of zinc, which is double the daily value (DV) of the nutrient!7 WalnutsAccording to a review published in a journal called Dermatology Practical&Conceptual, deficiency of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) can cause hair changes including loss of scalp hair and eyebrows, as well as lightening of hair. To prevent any of that from happening to you or your hair, eat foods packed with linolenic and alpha-linolenic acids, such as walnuts.8 Brazil NutsAnother nutrient needed for strong, healthy strands is selenium: an essential trace element that plays a role in protection from oxidative damage and the creation of hair follicles. A study printed in the journal Endocrinology found that rats deficient in selenium displayed sparse hair growth. Similarly, another study that appeared in the journal PLoS One found that mice lacking specific selenoproteins exhibited progressive hair loss after birth. To ensure your own hair stays strong and plentiful, eat foods rich in selenium, such as Brazil nuts. Believe it or not, just seven nuts will give you over 100% DV of selenium.9 Sweet PotatoesVitamin A has been shown to activate hair follicle stem cells, according to a 2015 animal study published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine. In fact, if you want your hair follicles to function at their optimal level, scientists have discovered that retinoic acid—a component of vitamin A—is necessary. To load up on the hair-helping nutrient, snack on a baked sweet potato (with the skin) which, per the National Institutes of Health contains a whopping amount of vitamin A (561% DV, to be exact). Just don't overdo it, because too much vitamin A has actually been linked to hair loss.10 Black BeansLysine is an essential amino acid that may play a role in iron and zinc uptake, so, given what we've already told you about hair and those key nutrients, it's not surprising that lysine has been shown to encourage the growth and development of healthy hair. In fact, a 2002 study printed in the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology showed that the addition of lysine to iron supplementation significantly helped some women with chronic thinning hair and hair loss who failed to respond to iron supplementation alone. Black beans, which are packed with protein, are also loaded with lysine. A half-cup serving of the legumes contains an impressive 523 milligrams of the essential amino acid.11 BlueberriesOxidative stress has been linked to hair loss and unhealthy scalps, so to keep your scalp and hair happy it's important to load up on antioxidants, which counteract oxidative stress. Thanks to their abundance of vitamin B and proanthocyanidins, antioxidant-rich blueberries are also especially beneficial for hair; an animal study printed in The Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that proanthocyanidins stimulate hair growth. For Strong Nails1 EggsMany hair and nail supplements contain biotin—a B vitamin—which many claim encourages healthy growth, but does it really work? Though there is little evidence to support the belief that biotin positively impacts hair, research suggests it can strengthen nails. Per a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, biotin has been shown to improve fingernails. After administering a biotin supplement to participants, researchers discovered that thickness of the nails in these people increased by 25% compared to the control group. Furthermore, biotin-treated nails also showed fewer signs of nail splitting. Eggs are an excellent source of biotin, which is found in the bright yellow yolk.2 AlmondsAnother great source of biotin? Almonds. In addition to aiding weight loss, a serving of the protein and fiber-packed nuts contains 49% of your RDA of biotin. Furthermore, almonds also contain a healthy dose of vitamin E, which we've already established plays an important role in keeping your hair and scalp in tip-top shape.3 StrawberriesThat's right, the juicy, red fruits beloved by most have some serious benefits for your nails. Dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, and founder of the F-Factor Diet, told us in the 7 Best Foods for Strong Nails that eating eight or more strawberries provides more vitamin C than an orange! And since vitamin C is essential for producing the collagen that keeps our nails resilient to breaks, the sweet red fruit is the perfect way to strengthen them.4 ChickenFingernails are made largely of translucent keratin protein, so if you want them to grow healthier and stronger, eating a diet that's rich in the muscle-building, satiating nutrient is key. Simple, lean sources of protein will do the trick, such as chicken, turkey, or vegetarian-friendly tempeh.5 Flaxseed OilEssential fatty acids (EFAs) are required for the proper structure and function of every cell in the body, and are important for optimal health. So far as nails are concerned, EFAs moisturize the nail bed, which increases the suppleness of thin, brittle nails. To get more of these superstar nutrients in your diet, up your intake of healthy fats, which can be done by adding something such as flaxseed oil to your diet. If that's not your thing, make sure you eat plenty of fatty fish, which we've already established keeps your hair healthy, too.6 Coconut OilThough it shouldn't be eaten constantly, coconut oil is another example of a healthy fat that can strengthen and nourish your nails. What's more? The ever-trendy food doesn't even need to enter your mouth to get the job done. In fact, many people use coconut oil topically, as it can be applied to nails to soften cuticles, prevent hangnails, and moisturize hands.7 LentilsLentils are loaded with nine essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and biotin. That means, not only are they great for your overall health, but they're especially suited to keep your nails looking great and feeling strong. Though we've already discussed the role biotin plays in nail health, it's so important in bears repeating. Per a German study, 91% of subjects given a daily oral dose of 2.5 milligrams of biotin showed definite improvement, with firmer and harder nails after approximately five and half months. Though there's nothing wrong with taking a biotin supplement, getting the nutrient from whole foods is more beneficial overall.8 WatermelonDrinking lots of water is important to keep nails and cuticles hydrated, and in addition to making sure you drink plenty of water each day, you can also improve your nail health by eating foods with a high water content. Summer favorite watermelon, for example, contains about 92% water per volume. You can also add cucumbers to your diet to experience the same effects.9 Whole GrainsSilica, the natural form of silicon, is a trace mineral that helps the body utilize calcium properly. It's also the predominant mineral in the composition of nails, which helps explain why it's so beneficial for them. According to Brazilian researchers, the presence of soft and brittle nails can indicate a systemic deficiency of silicon. Whole grains, such as wheat, barley, oats, and millet, are all excellent sources of silica.10 Red Bell PeppersIn addition to keeping your skin firm and tight, collagen also helps your nails stay long and strong, that's why we suggest incorporating red bell peppers into your diet if you want your nails to look and feel their best. The bright veggies pack 190% of the day's recommended intake of vitamin C (an essential nutrient for producing collagen) and are also loaded with antioxidants that prevent free radicals from damaging and oxidizing our nail cells. Though some red peppers into a stir-fry, or dip the raw veggie in some hummus for a protein-packed snack. For inspiration on how to make protein work for you, check out this list of The 29 Best-Ever Proteins for Weight Loss!
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