5 Shocking Things No One Tells You About Your Body After You Have a Baby
Bella Breakdown Kelly Rowland gets real and shares some surprising facts about what your body goes through after childbirth –and she doesn’t hold back. From vaginal tearing to hemorrhoids, Kelly shares her own experiences of what to expect after giving birth. You can find out even more in her new book, ‘Whoa Baby!’ 1. The tearing of your lady parts. Yes, your vagina might tear during childbirth. 2. Selfies. Your vagina doesn’t want a photograph. She has been through enough! 3. Hemorrhoids. The hemorrhoid struggle is real. The best relief for this problem is the long ice packs. 4....
5 Weird Signs You’re Dehydrated
Bella Breakdown Your body has some interesting ways of telling you that you should drink more water. Here’s what you should look out for. 1. You have bad breath: there are properties in your saliva that help you fight bacteria. If you are dehydrated, your saliva levels go down and so does your mouth’s ability to fight odor–causing germs. 2. You feel confused. Feeling confused or out of it can be a sign of a few things, but if you haven’t had a lot to drink recently, it can definitely be a tip-off that you are dehydrated. 3. You...
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 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...
