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While café chains serve up an array of delicious fall drinks at this time of year, one particular beverage usually dominates the conversation: the inescapable pumpkin spice late. If you’re not a fan of this in-your-face seasonal drink or just need a break from it, a soothing chai latte is a great replacement. Chai is nothing new, originating in India thousands of years ago, but today it’s featured on menus at popular chains and independent coffeehouses alike. People love drinking this spicy yet sweet drink as a latte, made with black tea, milk, and spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.…
Everyone’s calorie needs vary based on individual goals, such as weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain. Understanding your health and weight objectives is the first step in determining your daily calorie intake. For example, if you have a weight loss goal, your calorie needs will be different than if your goals are sports performance and muscle gain. Once you have determined how you want food to influence your weight, health, and performance, you can begin to determine your energy needs. For those focusing on weight management, a 1,500-calorie meal plan can be an effective tool. Curated by registered dietitians, this…
If you like to stay comfy on the job (and your office doesn’t require fancy footwear), a good pair of kicks can be the perfect workhorse. When your usual shoe rotation has lost its luster, it’s time to check out the best work sneakers to add to your Monday through Friday wardrobe.Between SELF staffer favorites, online bestsellers, and even a few Sneaker Award–winners, we’ve assembled quite the list. We’ve found chunky, sporty pairs; practical, supportive walking shoes; and (of course) plenty of goes-with-everything white sneakers. Come to think of it, you may even want to wear these outside of the…
Fame and fortune are two obvious benefits of being a celebrity, but the one perk I’m most envious of? How much time celebs get to work out for their jobs—and how they’re able focus on building some serious strength. Case in point: the recent videos showing actors Jessica Biel and Alison Brie knocking out several impressive reps of L-sit chin-ups. In an Instagram clip posted by Brie, the actor (most known for her work on the TV series Glow and Community) can be seen holding onto gymnastic rings and pulling her entire body up several inches off the ground while maintaining…
Before becoming an actor and producer, McKinley Freeman had a cushy corporate gig that allowed him to travel the world. Through all the years of schooling to complete his MBA and working his way up to what many would consider a great situation, he couldn’t escape the feeling that there was something else he was supposed to be doing. On a whim, the Champaign, IL, native started pursuing modeling opportunities, which led to TV and movie auditions. “I never wanted to be in a situation where I looked back at time and feel like I managed it improperly,” Freeman said.…
You know how we’re always snapping pics of our food before we dig in, making sure we get that perfect shot for Instagram? Between sharing the mouth-watering details of a four-course meal we had and posting our favorite high-protein snack after a hard workout, we’re tracking our diets now more than ever. And it turns out our little photographic habit might be doing more than just making our social media pages look aesthetically alluring. New research conducted at Curtin University says that taking pictures of our meals could be the secret to a healthier diet. Who knew, right? The Study…
You’ve no doubt heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, whether it takes the form of avocado toast, a plate of eggs, a buttered bagel, or a handful of Cheerios snatched from the cereal box as you’re sprinting out the door. But what if your stomach doesn’t seem to have gotten the message that it’s time to eat?Many people face that dilemma, Lizzy Pope, PhD, RD, an associate professor and director of the undergraduate dietetics program at the University of Vermont, tells SELF. “It’s not abnormal or unique to not feel hungry in the morning,” she says.…
In many cases, a lifter’s leverages, injury history, or both, can frustrate his ability to perform well in large compound movements. Sadly, it’s left many with no choice but to abandon these moves and any variations for redundant sets of isolation training on machines, or movements that don’t provide as much bang for their buck from a strength training perspective. Squats are one of the biggest victims of this problem and this is where the Zercher squat separates itself from the rest. Barbell back squats can be hard on lifters’ backs if they have a history of injury—or, in some…
Today’s businesses are progressively shifting from considering employee well-being as a mere option to viewing it as an essential component of a satisfying and thriving workplace. Forward-thinking organisations actively promote employee health through a variety of programs. One particularly impactful initiative is the implementation of corporate nutrition workshops. Effective corporate nutrition programs help employees understand the significant impact of nutrition on overall well-being. These workshops aim to educate employees on making better choices in nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. These contribute to improved health and happiness both at work and in employees’ personal lives. Healthier employees tend to be more productive,…
Magnesium can boost overall health and may indirectly help with some factors contributing to weight gain. Magnesium is found in fatty fish, leafy greens, whole grains — and the supplement aisle.The mighty mineral plays many essential roles in our bodies, but can it help tighten the belt buckle? We checked in with a doctor to find out. While magnesium can sneakily support weight loss in a few ways, that’s not its main gig. Here are a few ways magnesium may support weight loss, as explained by Vukasinov. Regulates blood sugar: Magnesium can help regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, which…