Cramp Relief Smoothie Recipe

Bella Breakdown This cramp-busting smoothie will help you fight hunger as well as PMS! Carrots help lower hormones and detoxify the body, pineapple helps to ease bloating, banana helps to ease muscle cramps, ginger helps calm and soothe cramps, turmeric acts as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever, Kefir fights against PMS and bloating. Combine these six ingredients in a blender. PM-YES! Next time your aunt flow pays you a visit, try this yoga routine designed to help out us Bellas with...

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This 200-Calorie Lentil Chili Is Actually So Delicious

Bella Breakdown Pumpkin purée is the secret ingredient in this chili, made with good-for-you lentils and black beans. Here’s How to Make This AMAZING Low-Cal Chili Sauté one chopped onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When the onion becomes translucent, add 1/2 cup of chopped red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. When the vegetables start to soften, add two cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, one 15 ounce can of lentils and 1 quart of chicken stock. Once this is well...

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7 Times It’s OK to Say ‘No’ at Work

Bella Breakdown It’s not always easy, but there are times when it’s OK to say no at work. Here are seven times it is absolutely OK to say no at work: Say NO… 1. To extra EXTRA work. Give your boss a clear picture of your workload and say no if you are too overwhelmed. 2. To needless networking. Remember your own goals for meeting new people if you are cornered at networking night. 3. To unrealistic overtime. Open up to your boss to find a solution if you can’t put in extra hours at a certain time. 4....

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10 of the Best-Selling Beauty Products from CVS Under $10

Bella Breakdown These beauty products are popular for a reason: they are both affordable, and people swear by them! Even better: you can get them at the drugstore. Get More Bang for Your Buck with These 10 CVS Beauty Products 1. Essie Gel Setter Top Coat costs $10. Extend the life of your polish from a few days to a full week. 2. E.l.f. Poreless Face Primer costs $6. It leaves skin with a soft focus and blurred look. Skin will stay matte all day long. 3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm costs $6. This beauty blogger...

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Lemon Glazed Salmon Will Hook Even Seafood Haters

Bella Breakdown A simple lemon glaze goes a long way. To make this dish, pour some olive oil into a nonstick pan and cook the salmon over medium heat for six minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper then remove from the pan. Next, add butter to the pan then add minced garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice. Once the garlic is starting to cook, add slices of lemon, chicken broth and more pepper. Simmer the sauce for five minutes, then add the salmon and simmer for a few minutes more while adding butter and parsley to the...

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