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How to host a destination wedding on a budget

Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming and expensive undertaking. While some are gung-ho about hosting their ceremonies close to home, many couples choose to take the party abroad and have a destination wedding instead, which brings its own host of problems. According to the popular wedding website, The Knot, approximately 350,000 destination weddings occur each year.

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13 music videos made by film directors

Did you know the director of 'Fight Club' got his start making Madonna videos?

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For the latest installment of our Google Autocomplete interview, we got a twofer: Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell, stars of The Boss.

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Our Mind-Blowing Virtual-Reality App

Think you know what reading is? Think again. Test-driving The New Yorker’s newest technological breakthrough.

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17 Celebrity Men Who Opened Up About Their Depression

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Romantic-Comedy Jobs, Updated for 2016

Find more modern-day rom-com job descriptions on newyorker.com.

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Adam Green's trippy Aladdin escapade

The Moldy Peaches' Adam Green brings Disney's Aladdin into a papier-mache alternate universe.

Aladdin gets a makeover. 

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New Amazon Release Window Plays Nice with Movie Theaters

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Alessia Cara - Wild Things [VIDEO]

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12 delicious and healthy foods that will boost your mood

We’ve all had those days (and nights) that simply just don’t go our way. Whether it’s working long work hours, all-nighters or just feeling drained, a solid and healthy pick-me-up can do wonders. 

The key is to know what foods are worth the grab – the ones that won’t give you a quick boost only to watch you crash miserably moments later. We’ve already got enough going on in our lives. Let’s not add trolling hunger and moodiness to the mix.

Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a satisfying meal, these 12 tasty and healthy foods will help give you a major mood boost. 

Oatmeal

An age-old remedy for those lacklustre mornings or times when you’re just feeling rotten, oatmeal oozes a warm, homey feeling. The whole grains found in oatmeal are high in iron and help balance out your blood-to-sugar levels, keeping your mood on point. To get a immune booster, trickle some fruit like oranges, strawberries or mangos on top, which are all loaded with vitamin C. You can also opt for a handful of walnuts to improve neurotransmitter activity in the brain. If you’re worried about the stressful day ahead, ease your tensions and dive into a refreshing and satisfying bowl. (Photo via Instagram/cinnamon_caramel_crusch)

Avocados

They’re a total ‘it’ food, but for good reason. Did you know that this fruit can also help in the prevention and treatment of depression? Avocados contain the amino acid tryptophan, something that the body does not process on its own. This nutrient helps produce serotonin in the body, which lifts your mood and helps reduce anxiety and insomnia. Avocados contain folate (also known as B9 or folic acid), which improves brain functionality. Not getting enough folate in your diet can result in weakness, fatigue, problems concentrating and irritability. A half cup of avocado equates to approximately 45 micrograms of folate and avocados contain more folate per ounce than any other fruit. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, adults aged 19-50 are recommended to have 400 micrograms of folate per day. (Photo via Instagram/juliahengel)

Walnuts and pumpkin seeds

A handful of walnuts or pumpkin seeds are a perfect morning pick me up as they are a source of omega-3s, which help with alertness. Pumpkin seeds are rich with zinc, which has been proven to help strengthen bones. The phytosterols in pumpkin seeds help decrease the risk of cancer, reduce cholesterol in your blood stream and give an overall boost to your immune system. Walnuts are also a good fix since they are full of antioxidants like melatonin, regulating your important sleep cycle. Pick your favourite and keep yourself motivated throughout the day. (Photo via Instagram/myrecipesdiary)

Celery

Gnawing on crunchy celery helps soothe in a simple fashion. Celery contains 3-n-butylphthalide, which can help decrease the level of stress hormones in the blood. Also found in celery are pheromones, androstenone and androstenol, which help spark arousal levels. Celery is good for your eyesight as it has vitamin A and it contains diuretic qualities that are said to relieve constipation, and really, who’s in a good mood while being constipated? (Photo via Instagram/mrpyco)

Eggs

Eggs are a packed with goodness such as the vital nutrient choline. Choline has contributed to optimal cell membrane function and neurotransmission, two things that are closely related to mood and energy levels. They are also low in calories and high in protein, making you feel full longer and without that crash effect. (Photo via Instagram/top_london_restaurants)

Bananas

Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid that may improve symptoms of insomnia. Bananas are also high in potassium, phosphorous, vitamin A, B6 and C, as well as carbohydrates and fibre. When the carbs go to work and absorb the tryptophan in the brain, the vitamins convert the tryptophan into serotonin and melatonin, which can make your sleep more regulated. Oh, and don’t forget about how bananas contain magnesium, too, another positive when regulating stress hormone cortisol. (Photo via Instagram/thelittleflowerpetal)

Beets

If you’re a sugar frenzy kind of person try looking into an alternative rather than gummies. Not only do beets lower your blood pressure, but they help elevate your stamina. Found in beets are betalin pigments, which aid in detoxifying your system and cleaning your blood and liver. A cup (136 g) of cooked beets contains approximately 60 calories, which is much better than the hundreds of calories you’ll digest with those sugared sweets. (Photo via Instagram/cassiedayyy)

Green tea

OK, it’s not necessarily a food, but green tea is a wicked drink to consume because it has theanine, an amino acid that helps balance the blood glucose levels in your body. It keeps you sharp, helps with digestion and gives you an overall soothing sensation that makes those dreadful days greener with promise. (Photo via Instagram/chalaitnyc)

Seaweed

Seaweed is comprised of iodine, a key component in optimizing thyroid and metabolic health. Iodine is an important mineral to take note of since it helps keep your mood and energy levels thriving. Other sea vegetables like kelp and wakame are also great additions to your daily diet. (Photo via Instagram/ashleyfitmom3)

Chocolate

A small square of dark chocolate stimulates endorphins to our brains, making things more pleasurable. It also contains serotonin and is believed to reduce cortisol levels, once again triggering a happier you. Even the smell of chocolate induces an aroma of relaxation. A study out of the University of Maine found that chocolate also improves cognitive function. Researchers found that “more frequent chocolate consumption was significantly associated with better performance” in cognitive test such as Abstract Reasoning as well as Scanning and Tracking.  (Instagram/cocoameraki)

Salmon

This fish comes packed with omega-3 fatty acids and it’s been suggested that having low levels of omega-3 levels can contribute to mood disorders. Salmon is said to ease depression and the docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in it improves mood, relieves anxiety, sharpens the mind, keeps blood vessels in check and reduces inflammation. Salmon also contains a large portion of the daily recommended amount of selenium, a nutrient that if the body is deprived of, could lead to moodiness and anxious spurts. (Photo via Instagram/haleighmongan)

Saffron

Saffron has been used for medical purposes in traditional Persian cultures, but it’s also a great lifestyle food to get hooked to. Although the spice is pretty costly, its benefits and are quite the bargain. Iran’s Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital conducted a PMS study that showed women who took the capsules daily (during two menstrual cycles) saw a decline in PMS symptoms such as mood swings and depression. Other studies have shown saffron acts an antidepressant, an anxiety reducer and can beef up your sex drive. (Photo via Instagram/maximtp1)

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Lady Gaga Returns to ‘American Horror Story’ for Season 6

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Tonight Show’s TGIF Theme Song! 

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Too many cooks

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Kaitlin Olson to star in Fox comedy pilot The Mick

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Disney Channel Begins Casting on ‘High School Musical 4’

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Vanessa Williams Will Star In Star Jones' "The View"-Inspired VH1 Series

"I can't wait to jump into this fictional world of secrets, lies and ambition and rule the roost," Williams tells BuzzFeed News exclusively of starring in Satan’s Sisters, a scandalous pe...

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Netflix Wants To Pay You $2,000 A Week To Travel The World And Hang Out On Its Sets