8 Easy Tricks to Get Better Sleep
Bella Breakdown If you have trouble sleeping, these simple and totally doable pointers can make a huge difference. Try them out to help you sleep like a baby. 1. Turn off your screens at least 90 minutes before going to bed. The blue light from electronic screens halts the production of the sleep inducing hormone melatonin. 2. Only use your bed for sleep and sex. That’s what the experts say. It’s basically the golden rule of good sleep hygiene. Working, watching TV, or scrolling your feeds while under the covers breaks that positive association. To get good sleep, you...
The Best and Worst Foods to Eat When You’re Stressed
Bella Breakdown If you’re feeling overwhelmed, these foods might make you feel better, or worse! These are some of the foods that will make you feel worse if you are already stressed out. Refined sugar: The immediate blood sugar rush and subsequent crash will make you tired and cranky. Salt: Excess salt intake can make you feel bloated and even raise your blood pressure if you already deal with hypertension. Caffeine: Too much caffeine can leave you jittery and anxious. Go for these nutrient–dense foods instead, which can help with stress relief in the long term. Vitamin C: Regularly...
This Low-Carb Avocado Bun BLT Is Genius
Bella Breakdown We are all about those healthy fats. To make this delicious recipe: – Cook your bacon in a frying pan and drain the fat – Slice an avocado in half and remove the pit and skin – Sprinkle salt, pepper, and a swipe of mayonnaise onto both halves of your avocado “bun” – Layer on the lettuce, bacon and tomato. – Put it together like a sandwich and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. BAM, the guilt free BLT is ready to be...
Salted Caramel Fondue Recipe
Bella Breakdown Everything tastes better dipped in salted caramel fondue. Give it a try! You can make this gooey yummy recipe in 3 simple steps! 1.) Melt soft caramels and heavy cream in a pot 2.) Cook over low heat for 15 minutes 3.) Whisk in flaky sea salt and begin dipping! Some great dipping ideas are apples, pretzels and graham...
Zits are No Match for This Magic Ingredient
Bella Breakdown It’s been fun, acne. The secret ingredient to getting rid of acne is activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is the stuff used in water filters that attracts water’s impurities. It also acts like a magnet when used on your face, pulling toxins, dirt, and oil from pores. It has antibacterial properties and is gentle on the skin. There are many charcoal cleansers you can buy, or you can make your own. To make one at home, combine 1 teaspoon (five tablets) of activated charcoal, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/4 cup unscented pure castile soap, 1 tablespoon of...
