When Do You Need To Drink More Water?
Bella Breakdown Hydration is always important. Drinking water will help you with your skin, your regularity, your weight, and much more. Generally, you should be drinking at least two liters a day. However, there are times when you need to drink even more water than normal. 1. When You Drink Alcohol Drinking often makes people dehydrated because it stops your kidneys from fully talking to your brain, so you lose more fluids than you normally would. Keep a water bottle with you when you go out or order water with your cocktail. 2. When you are on Meds Some...
Is Peanut Butter Actually Healthy For You?
Bella Breakdown Unless you’re allergic to peanuts, peanut butter has probably been something that you have had in your kitchen since childhood. Though you may love peanut butter it doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily good for you. The overall answer is yes. One of the most popular spreads, peanut butter is a good source of protein. Peanuts belong to the legume family, which also includes beans, peas, and lentils. Legume protein is much lower in methionine and cysteine compared to animal protein. On top of being good for those looking for a good protein source, peanut butter is also...
New Study Shows Dog Owners More Likely To Live A Healthier Lifestyle
Bella Breakdown Your furry, four-legged pet may be your favorite cuddle partner, but a new study shows that your dog is doing much more than that. According to research found by the University of Liverpool, dog owners are four times more likely to meet exercise guidelines for a healthy life than non-owners. Without dogs, it is likely population physical activity levels would be much lower,” Dr. Carri Westgarth said. On top of the regular exercise activities dog owners do, they also include long walks with their pooch to their fitness regime instead of as a physical alternative. The study...
Cook Cauliflower The Right Way
Bella Breakdown Cauliflower is the renaissance man of vegetables. It can be cooked in so many different ways and be added as an appropriate side to so many different dishes. You can make it super healthy or cook it with butter and fry it to fatty perfection. In order to prepare it correctly, you need to add a few magic touches to your process. Step number one is getting rid of the leaves and the base of the stem. You only want those whiteheads and the last part of the stem, nothing more, nothing less. Then, you want to...
Yoga Matters: Mood Boosters
Bella Breakdown This mood-boosting episode of Yoga Matters is absolutely perfect for kicking the negative vibes and getting back to the positive! Start in tabletop position, then press your heels back into downward dog, then into plank position and lower in a push-up position down to the ground. Push up into cobra, then down to the floor with your face resting on the floor. Interlace your fingers behind your back and lift your legs and chest up toward the sky. Move back into child’s pose, then push up into a seated position. End in this position in a meditation,...
