Are You Eating Healthy at Your Holiday BBQ? http://ift.tt/S5PTtx

If you're anywhere in the US this Memorial Day weekend, chances are you'll be hosting or attending a BBQ. And while juicy burgers, mac and cheese, and platefuls of brownies should definitely be on the menu, that's not to say that you can't lighten up your BBQ fare. Still, it's hard to opt for the crudité when there's a bag of potato chips in front of it! So tell us: will you be eating healthy this holiday weekend, or will it be your time to relax a little and indulge?

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Run It and Work It: Backside Reboot With Cardio and Toning http://ift.tt/1p6I19d

Tone and lift your backside with this workout that'll help you rock your bikini bottoms. For day 25 of our May workout calendar, we're looking to improve your rear view with some fat-blasting intervals on the treadmill that play with both speed and incline, which will work your booty even more. We end the workout with 10 minutes of strength training that focuses on the glutes. If you're not a fan of running, here's an elliptical plan to use instead. Now get to it!

Treadmill Workout: 20 Minutes

Butt Workout Video: 10 Minutes

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Time	Speed (MPH)	Incline	Notes
0:00-3:00	5.0	3.0	Warmup
3:00-5:00	6.0	3.0
5:00-6:00	6.5	1.0
6:00-7:30	6.0	3.0
7:30-8:30	6.5	1.0
8:30-10:00	6.0	1.0
10:00-10:30	7.0	1.0
10:30-11:30	5.5	1.0
11:30-12:00	7.0	1.0
12:00-13:00	5.5	1.0
13:00-14:00	7.0	1.0
14:00-15:30	5.5	3.0
15:30-16:30	6.5	1.0
16:30-18:00	6.0	3.0
18:00-20:00	5.0	1.0	Cooldown

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Sale Fitness Fashion Finds http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I’ve fallen in love with the active wear from Nordstrom. It’s easy to find fashionable and colorful fitness gear, but it can tend to get pricey since it’s high quality stuff. It’s Nordstrom’s half-yearly sale, so I thought I’d share some awesome finds for less than $60 if you’re Memorial […]



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Don't Get Sick! How to Prevent Food Poisoning When Cooking Meat http://ift.tt/1mjmW8d

Warmer weather is all about firing up the grill to cook some burgers and dogs, but getting a nasty bout of food poisoning is the last thing you want. Here are some ways to prevent it when it comes to buying, storing, and cooking meat.

• When grocery shopping, choose meat and poultry that's in the back of the refrigerated case, so you know it's cold. Those packages tend to be fresher too, but double-check the expiration date just to be sure. Wrap it in a plastic bag so the juices can't drip out and contaminate other foods. Pick out these foods and other perishable items like dairy products last when shopping.


• Place meat in the fridge if you plan on using it within two to three days. If you're going to be using it later in the week, store it in the freezer.


• Don't defrost meat at room temperature. Cover frozen meat in plastic wrap, and place it in a bowl in the fridge so the juices can't drip on anything else once it begins to thaw. You can also defrost meat in the microwave. Use the meat promptly, and don't refreeze thawed meat.


• Keep things clean. Wash your hands, your knives and other utensils, and your dishes thoroughly to get rid of any bacteria before and after preparing food.


• Don't wash raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking. Rinsing meat under water doesn't help to decrease your chance of getting food poisoning. Heat is the only thing that can kill bacteria. Washing it only spreads the bacteria around since the water can easily splash to your counter tops, cutting boards, and utensils, which can actually increase your chances of food poisoning.


• It's best to have separate cutting boards, one designated for preparing raw meat and one for everything else like veggies, fruit, cheese, and bread. Wooden boards aren't recommended as they can be harder to clean.


• When cooking or grilling meat, have a separate plate for raw meat, and then use a different plate once it's cooked.


• Eating undercooked meat puts you at risk for ingesting bacteria, so be sure to cook meat to safe temperatures. You can tell by using a food thermometer. Most bacteria are killed once food has been cooked to temps between 140°F and 180°F.


• If you're not sure whether a food has been stored, prepared, or cooked properly, don't take a chance. If it's been left out for two or more hours at room temperature or an hour or more in hotter weather, get rid of it. If you're not sure how long it's been out, trash it (even if it looks and smells fine).

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Harissa Lamb Chops with Raw Swiss Chard Salad http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It’s a bit of a mystery why raw kale salads took off with the popularity they did and raw Swiss chard salads have yet to catch on. Raw Swiss chard greens are tender and milder in flavor than you might think. The stems are edible and have a pleasantly crunchy texture and tart flavor. Not […]



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Skip These 6 Foods Before You Hit the Beach http://ift.tt/1vWTdHp

We know you're spending plenty of time getting your body bikini ready with healthy food and fun workouts. Finding the most flattering suits for your body is a great start, but being equipped with as many tools as possible will help you feel confident before running around on the beach. Don't be concerned about extra bloat before you rock your bikini! Here are six foods to avoid right before you hit the beach.

Carbonated drinks: While you've hopefully taken the initiative to say goodbye to soda for good, sparkling water can be a decent substitute if you can't get enough of those bubbles. With that said, it's best to avoid any carbonated drinks before you hit the beach to steer clear of unnecessary belly bulge or gas.

Salt: Supersalty foods or added salt don't necessarily make you gassy, but they definitely make you retain water. Even though those cantina chips and salsa may seem like the ideal prebeach grub, opt for something with lower levels of sodium to help you feel your best before you head to the ocean.

Cruciferous veggies: They're great foods for long-term weight loss, but if there's one time not to chow down on a heaping helping of broccoli, cabbage, or kale, it's right before you hit the beach! These veggies contain a complex sugar called raffinose that's known to cause some lovely bloat.

Gum: Chewing on gum may seem harmless for your debloating cause, but it can actually cause your belly to swell. The reason makes sense: you're swallowing large amounts of air.

Sugary mixed drinks: While rum runners and piña coladas are nearly synonymous with dreamy resort beaches, all that extra sugar is not helping your cause. Between natural sugars and the artificial sweeteners found in these cool drinks, the high levels of fructose can make you bloat.

Dairy: If you've got any form of lactose intolerance, then avoid dairy before you hit the beach. Between gas, bloating, and other belly discomforts, it's your best bet just to say no.

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Celebrate Summer Without Gaining a Pound: Cookout Calories http://ift.tt/1t5xaKc

Warmer weather means firing up the grills, but if you overdo it at every barbecue, it could be one reason you're feeling bloated in your bikini. If you arm yourself with the calorie count information below, you can celebrate Summer without gaining a pound.

	Calories	Fat (g)	Chol. (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Protein (g)v
Whole-wheat hamburger bun	120	2	0	160	18	2	6
Hamburger patty (4 oz.) on bun	329	15.7	70	218	18	2	25.8
Burger with American cheese on bun	389	20.7	75	448	20	2	28.8
Fixings (2 romaine lettuce leaves, 1 thick slice tomato, and 1 tbsp. ketchup)	34	0.2	0	165	7.6	1.4	0.9
Cheeseburger with fixings on bun	423	20.7	75	613	27.6	3.4	29.7
Veggie burger patty (Dr. Praeger's California) on bun	230	7	0	410	31	6	11
Veggie burger with American cheese on bun	290	12	15	640	33	6	14
Veggie burger with cheese and fixings on bun	324	12.2	15	805	40.6	7.4	14.9
Turkey burger (4 oz.) with bun	270	9	65	240	18	2	28
Turkey burger with American cheese on bun	330	14	80	470	20	2	31
Turkey burger with cheese and fixings on bun	364	14.2	80	635	27.6	3.4	31.9
Whole wheat hot dog bun	120	1.5	0	190	22	2	4
1 tbsp. ketchup and 1 tsp. mustard	23	.2	0	217	5.3	.2	.2
Hot dog (beef) on bun	270	15.5	25	650	23	2	10
Hot dog with bun, ketchup, and mustard	293	15.7	50	650	876	2.2	10.2
Tofu Pup on bun	180	3	0	490	24	3	12
Tofu Pup with ketchup and mustard on bun	203	3.2	0	707	29.3	3.2	12.2
Barbecue chicken breast (6 oz.)	280	3.5	85	290	28	0	32
Grilled sweet Italian sausage link (2.9 oz.)	260	21	60	610	3	0	14
Grilled salmon (4 oz.)	233	14	71	69	0	0	25

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