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A lot of people refer to breakfast as the most important meal of the day. If you need some help, then here are some tips for how to build a better breakfast!

Start with protein. Whether you exercise frequently or not, protein is a very important part of any healthy diet. Eggs, yogurt and cottage cheese, and occasionally a protein powder/shake/smoothie.

Pair protein with a complex carb. Complex carbs take the body longer to break down to use as energy so they keep you full longer than simple carbs. Donuts, pastries, white bread, etc are simple carbs while whole wheat bread and oatmeal are complex carbs. If you are making eggs for breakfast, then a good pairing would include whole wheat bread, a whole wheat English muffin or a whole wheat bagel.

Add a little healthy fat to the plate. Fats have more calories per gram than protein or carbs, but if you choose the right fats then they can help keep you satisfied until your next meal. Eggs, avocado, nuts, nut butters etc are the healthy fats.

Keep portions in check. Don’t skimp on breakfast, because you’ll continue to be hungry throughout the rest of the day. However, if you get too crazy adding a million ingredients to your breakfast then you could end up over-eating calorie wise in the morning.

Just as with any other food, we need to consider a few aspects that determine the quality of olive oil.

1. CHOOSE EXTRA VIRGEN OLIVE OIL OVER PLAIN VIRGIN OIL

2. CHOOSE OIL FROM THE LATEST HARVEST Extra virgin olive oil does not have a 'best before' date, but this does not mean that its quality lasts forever.

3. ONCE YOU'VE BOUGHT IT, CONSUME IT SOON As mentioned in the previous tip, olive oil's properties dissipate over time. Because of this, it is advisable to consume it quickly.

4. ALWAYS STORE OLIVE OIL AWAY FROM LIGHT SOURCES Light is olive oil's worst enemy, because it speeds up its deterioration incredibly. Always keep oil stored away from the sun's ultraviolet rays and from light bulbs.

5. KEEP OIL AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES Temperature is crucial when conserving oil. Too much heat (even if it's just because the bottle is near the stove when you are cooking) causes a quick deterioration of the oil, which will lose its properties.

6. COLOR DOES NOT STAND FOR QUALITY You may find extra virgin olive oil in different shades of green, but also with gold or yellow hues. This means nothing as far as the quality of the product is concerned. Why are there different colors? It's simply because different olive varieties yield oils that differ in color.

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Inventory your staples

Keep a running list of the items you rely on most. and make sure to replenish your stock regularly.

Include vegetarian meals

Building at least two of your meals each week around plant-based ingredients like squash, eggplant, or lentils guarantees you’ll get in more micronutrients throughout the week-and also lowers your grocery bill.

Load up on produce

A farmers’ market or CSA is ideal (the produce is typically fresher than what you’d get in a store), but whether you buy your greens and berries from a farm stand or a supermarket, make sure to include some longer-lasting items like root vegetables, cruciferous vegetables and apples in your stash.

Eat the stuff that goes bad quickly, like spinach and tomatoes, early in the week, and then get working on the hardier items.

Use your freezer

Consider it the kitchen equivalent of an emergency savings account, ready for when things don’t go according to plan or you can’t get to the store; so make a deposit each time you shop.

Keep it stocked with fruit for smoothies, veggies for easy sides (frozen are just as nutritious as fresh), precooked grains, and easy-prep proteins. And when you buy an ingredient and use just a little for a recipe, freeze the rest for the future. Use an ice cube tray to freeze broth, tomato paste, coconut milk, and chopped herbs in olive oil.

Snack strategically

Keep just a few easy snacks in rotation, too much choice can lead to overdoing it — and switch them out when you get bored. Keep one shelf stable snack (such as a bar or dried chickpeas) on hand, as well as at least one snack with both protein and produce (like yogurt and berries).

Shop for snacks that can double as meal ingredients, like edamame.

Consider convenience

Having groceries brought to your door can save you tons of time and make it easy to resist impulse purchases. And though delivery can cost a little more, it helps to keep your kitchen stocked with things that will allow you to make healthy dinners when you’re short on time, like precut butternut squash or squash noodles.

The one downside: They don’t allow you to pick your own produce. Think about what meals you can make, and then use an online service to fill in the missing ingredients.

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Make sure your New Year's resolutions are achievable.

Setting lofty goals for oneself is admirable, but the likelihood of those goals being achieved are lower than say realistic ones. Setting a goal or resolution that is impossible to achieve will just leave you feeling frustrated and ready to give up.

Here's a list of lofty goals, but what really is good enough!

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Cairn - Easily share outdoor trip plans and find cell coverage in the wilderness with the Cairn app.

Dark Sky Weather - Dark Sky offers hyperlocal weather information. With down-to-the-minute forecasts, you'll know exactly when the rain will start or stop.

First Aid from American Red Cross.

Medisafe Medication - With Medisafe you get personalized reminders for each of your medications and vital drug interaction warnings to help keep you safe and in control.

ICE Medical Standard - This application will create a notification visible on your lock screen.

Noonlight - Noonlight uses advanced technology to get emergency help to your exact location with just the release of a button.

Snug Safety - If you live alone and want the reassurance of someone checking in, Snug is for you. It's a free daily check-in service for people living alone.

Safe - This voice-activated SOS system sends your location to your selected contacts and automatically streams and records emergency video. 

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Social distancing due to COVID-19 has allowed us to fine-tune our at-home pedicure game. 

Before getting started, make sure to gather all the supplies you’ll need for your relaxing pedicure. We suggest the following: nail polish remover, cotton pads, soap (and a tub filled with water!), a foot file for calluses, a nail file, cuticle oil, a moisturizer, toe separators, a nail polish of your choosing and a top coat. 

1. Let Your Nail Polish Remover Do Its Thing
2. Soak Your Feet Like You’re at the Spa
3. Get Rid of Dead Skin
4. File and Shape Your Nails
5. Apply Cuticle Oil
6. Moisturize
7. Prep Your Toes
8. Apply Your Polish
9. Finish With a Quick-Drying Top Coat

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There are virtually unlimited ways to use mason jars. But what about those empty jam jars you either bought at the grocery store or emptied from homemade jams?

• Give Herbs Roots
• Mix Salad Dressings
• Infuse Booze
• Make DIY Extracts
• Organize Your Pantry

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Even if your car wash stayed open during the pandemic, you may not have wanted someone to detail, or deep clean, the interior of your vehicle.

Keeping your car clean also keeps odors from developing.

We cover what to do and not to do with your...

• Carpet and Seats
• Leather and Vinyl
• Hard Surfaces
• Windshield
• Touch Screens

And JCleanIt4Me we mentioned in the podcast - https://www.instagram.com/jcleanit4me/

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Believe it or not, Walmart, Nordstrom, others are selling used apparel.

About 70 percent of women polled by the online retailer ThredUp this year said they have bought or are open to buying used clothing, up from just 45 percent four years ago.

The bottom line is value: Here is a way to get top labels and great designs at bargain prices.

Online, check out Walmart, Eileen Fisher, Patagonia, Urban Outfitters, and REI. And brick-and-mortar retailing recovers, look at Macy's, Nordstrom, and JCPenney.

ThredUp, Poshmark, and Tradesy are three of the most established apps, but there are more, such as The RealReal, Depop, Vinted, and Mercari. Men's clothing sites include Menswear Market and Grailed. 

Just remember to research return policies, which often come down to no refunds and no exchanges.

Bombas is a comfort-focused sock and apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. One purchased = one donated, always and forever.

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Holiday foods are special, once-a-year treats. There's no reason to deprive yourself of all manner of treats during this holiday season.

Nutrition pros generally approve of enjoying festive dishes in moderation.

Here are some tips on how a few healthier choices to consider this holiday season.

• Champagne vs Cocktails
• White vs Sweet Potato
• Apple Pie vs Pumpkin Pie

Plus, when returning holiday gifts this season, make sure you know the return policies. We cover...

• Amazon
• Macy's
• Bed Bath and Beyond
• Walmart
• Costco
• Target

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