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Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and chocolate candies! Easter is right around the corner and these carrot cake cupcakes make the perfect festive treat! The cutest little desserts that are not only delicious, but make such a great addition to your holiday table. These carrot cake cupcakes are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour, shredded carrots, coconut oil in place of butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. The cupcakes are topped…
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LIV Golf version of Phil Mickelson lost weight. He also lost his huge, adoring crowds at Masters.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson flashed a huge smile to the crowd around the first tee at Augusta National, slapping hands with some of the patrons who had been waiting for him to arrive. There was a “Go get ’em, Phil!” here and a “Let’s go Devils” there, a nod to his Arizona State roots. And when he placed his first tee shot in the fairway, there was little more than a smattering of polite applause. For the 52-year-old Mickelson, it was a thoroughly uneventful and unusually quiet way to start his Masters. But that’s exactly what made it so…
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Lemons – Nutritional Value And Benefits

Yellow and juicy, with sometimes sour and sometimes bitter-sweet taste, fresh aroma and amazing properties. Lemon, the fruit of the citrus family, is associated with many different uses in our everyday life, because it is not only used for cooking and desserts, but also as a disinfectant-cleanser, as an aromatic ingredient in beauty products and perfumes, and also as a therapeutic medicine. But are they really as beneficial as they are touted? The answer is yes and a lot of them. The widespread use of lemons has led to confusion about their nutritional value, with many wellness techniques circulating around…
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How Our Body Reacts To A Long-Haul Flight

In a few years, direct flights lasting 20 hours will possibly be a reality. On such occasions, we wonder how we could keep ourselves as healthy and fit as possible on a very long air journey. The announcement by various airlines that from 2025 they will be able to offer direct flights from Australia to the US and Europe has opened a new debate about how much the human body can withstand in the air – mentally and physically. In particular, the non-stop flights will last 20 hours and will concern the trips from Sydney to New York and London.…
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How Can We Stop Overthinking?

How many evenings have seemed endless due to the constant over-analyzing we do in our minds? If you belong to the category of “overthinkers”, you understand exactly what we mean. A simple and innocent thought can very easily become inflated and end up being a torture of our psychology. Most problems are created by ourselves in the first place, due to the fact that we often allow them to creep into us, focusing on the worst case scenario and not on their solution. This is how a person who analyzes everything functions. Except that in this case even an insignificant…
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Banana Breakfast Muffins – Eat Yourself Skinny

These Banana Breakfast Muffins are moist, fluffy, and made healthier with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and zero butter or refined sugar. Loaded with delicious banana flavor and hot spices for the perfect morning muffin! Is there anything better than warm, cozy banana bread?? Well, make them into muffins and you can enjoy them all week! These healthy banana breakfast muffins are moist, super fluffy, and the best part is they are easy to make in just 30 minutes. These muffins are made healthier with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt and naturally sweetened with banana and honey so no sugar…
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Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults

The researchers found that each individual’s healthy behavior (healthy diet, regular exercise, active social contact, cognitive activity, non-smoking, and never drinking alcohol) was associated with a slower-than-average decline in memory over 10 years after accounting for other health, economic, and social factors. The strongest effect on slowing memory decline is a healthy diet, followed by cognitive activity and then physical exercise. Even those with genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease see benefits. According to a decade-long study of older adults in China, recently published in The BMJa healthy lifestyle, particularly a healthy diet, is linked to slower memory decline. The study…
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Fig Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

This Fig Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash is the perfect fall salad loaded with leafy greens, fresh figs, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese all tossed with a rich balsamic dressing! Oh how I love a good fall salad this time of year to balance out all those cozy comfort food dishes we are all currently enjoying! This salad is loaded with peppery arugula, sweet fresh figs, perfectly roasted butternut squash (with cinnamon!), crunchy pecans, creamy goat cheese and delicious pops of dried cranberries all drizzled with a delicious maple balsamic dressing. I know. There is A LOT going on.…