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19 Foods Perfect for Meal-Prepping Because They Actually Last All Week

Greatist writes:

We’ve been there: skipping off to the grocery store, armed with five-day menus and visions of becoming meal-prep pros—only to see that most of the fresh food we’ve bought can’t last the week without becoming susceptible to wilt, mold, and sketchy odors.

Depending on how you go about it, meal planning can be the bane of your existence or your weekly lifesaver. And while it does require a bit of thinking in advance, we’re all about helping you make it the latter with easy ideas to save both time and money. The first step is to choose food items that can keep for more than just a couple of days once prepped.

Get started with this handy guide of 19 foods, from grains to produce to proteins, that will last at least four days once prepped, including bonus tips to keep them in the best condition possible throughout the week.

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21 Low-Impact Workouts That Are More Effective Than You Think

Greatist writes:

Every once in a while you should give your body a break from pounding the pavement, whether you’re running, dancing, or playing sports. But before you take this as a sign to sink even deeper into the sofa, try a low-impact workout. They’re easier on your body—your joints will thank you—and they can be a great way to get in a heart-pumping workout without worrying too much about injuries.

Most trainers define low-impact as any exercise where one foot stays on the ground at all times. But rather than doing single-leg dead lifts until keeling over, we rounded up 21 low- (or no!) impact exercises worth trying.

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Make Your Eyes Pop With These Nontoxic Mascara Picks

Hello Glow writes:

If your go-to makeup product is mascara, you’re not alone! Obviously, not everyone is “born with it.” Something as simple as coloring your lashes darker has the effect of making you look more awake, while still looking effortless. And that’s everyone’s #goals, right? But what not many of us realize is that most mascara brands contain toxic ingredients. We’re often inclined to dismiss this piece of information thinking our bodies can’t possibly absorb toxins through the lashes… In reality, they do, just like they do through skin, hair or nails.

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beautifulashae

A must read! I am throwing out my mascara