Crystal Fenton

Blast calories with a full body, fat-burning workout, no pricey gym membership or special gear required. Jumping jacks can be done anywhere without needing any equipment and are easy to learn, making them an affordable and accessible option for all fitness levels.
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Jumping jacks are an efficient, full body workout that also add cardio bursts of intensity, increase the heart rate needed to accelerate weight loss. In order to shed pounds, calorie-killing cardio such as jumping j...

There's no doubting the numerous health benefits of exercise or how great it feels to get blood pumping and endorphins flowing from a challenging workout. Sometimes, however, an increase in physical activity can also create arm tremors after exercise or a strenuous session at the gym may leave hands shaking after working out.
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Different factors, including an increase in physical exertion, can contribute to arm tremors after exercise or arms shaking after carrying something hea...

Quinoa is everywhere these days. The superfood is popular for a multitude of reasons. Quinoa is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, something rarely found in a plant-based food. It is packed with fiber and is rich in minerals and vitamins. Plus, when properly cooked, it’s impossible to resist the fluffy, nutty, delicious allure of quinoa.
Power Up With Plant Protein
All these health benefits make quinoa an ideal ingredient for vegetarians and vegans looking to up th...

Fire up the grill! Nothing screams summer barbecue more than flipping burgers on a sizzling grill. Plant-powered veggie burgers, black bean patties and other vegan black bean burger recipes make it easy to have healthier burger alternatives that are just as delicious and, in some cases, as beefy tasting as the traditional option. Even carnivores will crave these mouth-watering, meat-free burgers.
The Rising Popularity of Plant Protein
Plant-based burgers are increasingly popular and readily a...

Tofu gets a bad rap for being bland or boring. However, this protein-packed powerhouse – often a component of a plant-based diet – is anything but dull! Its adaptability makes tofu work well in many recipes as a good substitute for meat. Tofu can take on almost any flavor, seasoning or sauce, and it has a flexible texture.
Plant-based diets are becoming more and more mainstream, which fortunately, even if you’re not strictly vegetarian or vegan, has resulted in many tofu recipes, including so...

Keep your cool all season long, even with the day drinking that sometimes comes along with warmer weather! Sunshine and al fresco cocktails on patios, rooftops or backyards go hand in hand. Instead of sitting outside under the sweltering sun with a lukewarm drink, take your classic cocktails to the next level by putting them, literally, on ice.
Learn how to create refreshing, adult slushy cocktails, so you can get your boozy buzz on all summer. These ideas will have you reaching for the freez...

Greens, especially those of the leafy variety, are rich in antioxidants, fiber, minerals and other essential nutrients that are good for the body. Yet, eating salads day after day can get boring – hence the sad-desk salad situation. Easy, efficient and portable, a green smoothie is a great way to get a daily dose of veggies and fruits with minimal effort. Learn how to make a smoothie that’s full of healthy ingredients, such as a spinach smoothie, just in time to beat the heat.
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Spinach salad is a classic dish. Whether it’s served as a starter to a meal or as a light yet satisfying meal, a spinach salad typically begins with the leafy green as its base combined with other ingredients such as tomatoes, eggs, cheese, slivered almonds, walnuts and fresh or dried strawberries and cranberries. Variations on the spinach salad are abundant, and it can be served with a wide range of various dressings.
Spinach Is Smart for Health
Popeye isn’t the only one downing the leafy gr...

Alcohol isn’t always the easiest drink to stomach, especially when taken on its own as a shot, or even when served neat on the rocks. That’s when it makes sense to find the right alcohol chaser combinations that work to take away the harsh taste of a solo shot or swig – without killing that boozy buzz.
Chaser 101: Chase Away the Taste
Wondering exactly what a chaser is? A chaser is a drink taken immediately after swilling a sip or a shot – or several of shots – of hard liquor. Chasers are mea...

When thinking of New Orleans, the first thing that likely comes to mind is partying at Mardi Gras with a stiff cocktail. Forget the hurricane cocktail. Instead, make way for the New Orleans Hand Grenade! This potent drink may as well be known as the city’s signature cocktail with its potent kick and laid-back vibe. The fact that it is easily portable makes the Hand Grenade the perfect drink to tote while spending a day strolling Bourbon Street and exploring the city of New Orleans.
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Gazpacho is the ultimate warm weather dish, whether it’s served as a starter soup or as the main meal of a chilled, light lunch. Traditionally, the Spanish soup is tomato based, but gazpacho can also be made in almond, grape, melon and other fruit versions.
Great Gazpacho Starts With the Ingredients
Gazpacho can even be considered more of a drink than a soup, or even as a salad in liquid form. It’s perfect for those days when it’s too hot to even think about eating warm food. An easy rule of ...

Life is made of moments and experiences remembered, like clinking cheers and conversations with loved ones over a relaxing drink like a mojito cocktail. The minty-fresh mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail that is as rich in its history as it is refreshing to sip, making it a popular drink of choice in warm weather. Not to worry if making the journey to Cuba isn’t on your upcoming travel agenda. Mojito ingredients such as white rum, fresh muddled mint leaves, sugar or simple syrup and fresh lim...

Enjoying a glass of red while warming up fireside on a chilly day, and sipping a refreshing rosé alfresco on a warm, sunny day are some of life’s great pleasures. As Sufi poet Rumi wrote: “Let us drink the holy wine of happiness.” Savoring a glass over conversation with loved ones, paired with a delicious meal, or as a go-to way to relax after a long day, wine is practically synonymous with self-care rituals or girls' nights in or out.
Yet, for those trying to eat a better diet, be more activ...

The Magic Bullet is, well, just that: Magic. It can be used to blend, chop, mix, mince, grind just about everything, in 10 seconds of less. And, paired with the latest trending milk alternative, oat milk, stellar smoothies are just a few seconds and a press of the button away!
What’s oat milk and is it healthy?
Oat milk is a nut milk alternative to dairy milk that is made from steel-cut or whole groats that have been soaked in water, blended, and strained. Oats absorb water more easily than m...

Soaking away stress with a salt bath is the ultimate self-care ritual: There’s little more relaxing than a warm bath, especially after a long day or a tough workout. Sea and Epsom salts can be used for more than just melting stress and relaxing muscles. In fact, they’re thought to be detoxifying and can be used also as part of a healing ritual to cleanse the mind, body and spirit.
Epsom salt explained
More than just an old wives tale or grandmother’s remedy, taking an Epsom salt bath appears ...