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Longevity has assembled the top list of all things health, wellness, fitness, yoga, cooking, beauty, and vegan.
Homemade, Energy-Packed Vegan Snack Bars You'll Love
What’s currently hanging out in your snack cupboard? I’ve got...let’s see...1/4 of a bag of off-brand BBQ potato chips, 3 partially crumbled cheese-flavored rice cakes, some extremely stale Wheat Thins from a camping trip several weeks ago...and, oh, goody! Two alarmingly bendable graham crackers! I do also have lots of fresh fruit, but the thing about fruit is...it just doesn’t feel like a snack on its own. To avoid opening the giant bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter cups I just bought for Halloween, it’s going to have to be vegan energy bars TO THE RESCUE! Shun your own stale snack cupboard and stir up some of these fresh, crunchy, sweet and salty bars to munch. I can’t promise I’ll stay away from the candy stash completely, but at least it’ll have a fighting chance of lasting a little bit longer. (Tying yours up in brown paper and twine is completely optional, albeit adorable.)
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
Five Free Things You Can Do To Be Healthier and Happier Now
When I say “free” I am assuming that you have a source of clean drinking water and the internet. If you don’t have those things (at least the water), your potential for health and happiness are probably pretty limited (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs comes to mind). But if you DO have those things, and you’re feeling miserable and lonely and dehydrated and achy, it’s worth taking a few simple steps to care for yourself. The term “self-care” is bandied about a lot on the internet these days, and sometimes suggestions for achieving it are unrealistic. Not everyone can afford a massage; not everyone can see a therapist. Those things can be wonderfully helpful for different people, but you’ve got to start where you are. Here are my top five favorite free, stay-at-home things to do when you're down.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
Healthiest Superfoods
Who doesn’t want to wake up happy and healthy with a bright mind every morning? You can easily accomplish this by incorporating some of the healthiest superfoods in your daily diet. If you’re wondering, “What makes the healthiest superfoods so special?” you’re not alone. What exactly is a “superfood”? To put it in basic terms, it’s a food that is really great for your overall health. It is almost like superfoods have superpowers, that’s how good they are for you. These foods are ideal for your body and can add a big dose of nutrients to your diet. A great advantage of superfoods is that you get a lot from a little. You don’t have to eat a ton of the same food to get the effects. Below we have assembled a list of the healthiest superfoods that you should try to consume daily to improve your health.
By James Porterson9 years ago in Longevity
Most Common Dominant Genes In Humans
Some of the most common dominant genes in humans come from parental inherited gene variations known as alleles. Some are dominant and others are recessive, and prevalence is often awarded to the dominant gene, resulting in many easily definable and rather common physical traits among human beings. While parental inherited genes usually consist of two separate alleles, they also come in many different variations. Therefore, while of the many traits that each individual inherits from their parents are completely left to chance, others are easily predictable.
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Longevity
Healthy Up Your Pasta, the Veggie Way
It's not that you don't LIKE vegetables. It's just that there's so much delicious pasta to eat. But you don't have to choose between the two, and you don't have to relegate your veggies to an afterthought of a side salad. Mix your carbs and your produce together for outstanding, flavor-packed main dishes, cold or hot, that are even better for lunch the next day (or breakfast, if you simply can't wait to taste more). Grab your best knife and get chopping, dicing, and julienning while the pasta boils, or toss it all in together! Either way, you'll meet both of your food goals. One, eat vitamin and fiber-rich vegetables because you like a healthy strong body and two, eat delicious, delicious spaghetti and linguine and penne and soba noodles as often because pasta is bae.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
Holistic Gym Bag Must Haves
The word “holistic” has been throw around a lot lately in the world of health and fitness, but what does it really mean? Living a holistic lifestyle means practicing preventative care, namely through exercise and healthy eating. Rather than the traditional healthcare system which focuses on specific symptoms, holistic living takes a whole person approach. We often don’t realize the effects that nutritional deficiencies, food allergies, lack of exercise, stress, and lifestyle choices can have on our bodies. You can start living a holistic lifestyle by stocking up on these holistic gym bag must haves to set you up for success before, during, and after your workouts.
By Longevity Staff9 years ago in Longevity
Best Sulfate Free Shampoos
Has the hairdresser recently recommended that you switch to a sulfate free shampoo? They may be onto something. What exactly are sulfates and why are they in shampoo? In the most basic terms, sulfates are very harsh cleaning chemicals that are added to shampoos to make it extra foamy and get hair super clean. This sounds great but the problem is that sulfates clean so well that they also strip away all of the good things in hair. You end up with dry, damaged hair that’s dull and lifeless. On top of that, sulfates are highly toxic to your body and are known to cause eye and scalp irritation. Yikes! Do you fear you will never be able to let go of your favorite shampoo? Don’t worry, there are dozens to choose from and we've picked out some of the best sulfate free shampoos on the market.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Beyond Smoothies: Blend Your Way to Fall Comfort Food
So, smoothies, right? Those have been a thing forever now, and you might have jumped on the bandwagon of liquified goodness and bought a Blendtec or a Vitamix or a Ninja or even ALL THREE if you’re an overachiever like that. But maybe - and I‘m not accusing anyone of anything, I’m just saying that maybe - that blender has been sitting there in all its powerful glory on your countertop and gathering dust. Sure, the first week you made a smoothie every single day, and maybe you Instagrammed some sweet pics of all that fruity goodness, but then you got busy and it was back to Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts (or nothing at all). It’s not your fault! Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts are Glucosia’s gift to mankind (she’s the goddess of sugar), and blending gets boring when you’re doing the same berry-banana-almond milk dealio all the time. But I am here to blast you out of yawn-town and help you take your blending game to the next level! Way beyond smoothies, your blender can do a billion other things, and you are about to break that baby out and make its wildest dreams come true - helping you get fit and healthy like never before.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
Best Healthy Food Instagrams to Follow
The best healthy food Instagrams to follow are out there to inspire you to create new treats that taste good and are good for you. Healthy eating can be easy, but it can also be easy to burn out and resort back to consuming your favorite junk foods. While there are dozens of Instagram accounts out there featuring adorable cupcakes and oh-so-cheesy pizza slices (you know you’ve done it!), there are also so many healthy food Instagrams out there for you to drool over. Greasy fast food selections aren’t the only way to generate a few likes from your followers. Healthy food Instagrams are on the rise for promoting healthy lifestyles that can inspire you daily. Acai bowls topped with neatly arranged fruit always make me smile. Following healthy food Instagrams is a great way to prioritize a healthy eating lifestyle by keeping it in the forefront of your mind. It’s also a great way to discover new ways to prepare some of your favorite healthy foods to keep you interested in maintaining that well balanced diet. There are plenty of healthy food Instagrams to follow and the key is finding a few that match your personal dietary goals and needs.
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Longevity
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat
What happens to your body when you stop eating meat is a question which many people have on their mind nowadays. There is a growing interest in the nutritional requirements and deficiencies of modern man. Vegetarian diets are increasing in popularity, as many are concerned by the impact processed meats can have on our health. Others look at vegetarianism as a way to help shed extra weight, improved energy, reduced risk of heart disease, and as a replacement for supplements. To know how true these claims are, it's important to look at what happens to your body when you stop eating meat.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Top Fitness Celebrities of the 1990s
CrossFit might be the biggest fitness craze of the 2010s, but it has a distinct absence of two things: leotards and B-list celebrities. The 90s brought us some of the most memorable workout regimens, and workout outfits. And while your old VHS tapes may be starting to wear out, some of the top fitness celebrities of the 1990s have digitized their work, so that you can continue enjoying a solid workout long after they stop making VCRs. Find your leg warmers and your brightest sneakers as we count down the top fitness celebrities of the 1990s.
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Longevity
The Most Gorgeous California Yoga Retreats
Breathe. Stretch. Unwind. Whether you're hoping to become a certified yoga instructor at an intensive two-week program or just relax on a weekend getaway, a yoga retreat is probably the perfect thing - and sunny California is the perfect place. You can camp out in tents and sleeping bags or revel in a luxurious room complete with an organic mattress and breakfast in your room. And when you're not in warrior pose, you can fuel yourself with healthy, fresh (usually vegetarian) meals that will help you feel amazing. At many locations, daily hour-long massages are also included - ohhhhhh yeah. If that's not enough to put you into a complete state of bliss, you can wander over to the hot tub or hot springs and soak away your remaining woes. What are you waiting for? Grab your mat and book your retreat right away - most are filled up a year in advance.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
