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Cardi B has never been shy about showing off her curves, whether she's on the red carpet at an awards show or on a music video set. But in a new Instagram photo, the singer "WAP" reveals that she has become "skinny" - and that is not necessarily a good thing. On March 17, Cardi posted a photo of herself wearing a midriff white Chanel sweater, striped miniskirt, white heels and a blue Chanel bag on Instagram, with the caption "I am skinny today." Cardi's…

Pistachios are probably one of the best examples of the saying "good things come in small packages." While this small nut may not seem like much, pistachios are full of plant-based goodness that can do a lot for your body's health. From keeping you full to lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease, choosing to eat pistachios over any other nut may help your body in the long run. Plus, they're just salty and delicious! To prove to you all the benefits of what happens to your body when you eat pistachios, we spoke with a…

If you're looking for all the ways to protect yourself against COVID-19 (and really, who's not?), here's great news: A growing body of research is finding that a popular diet that's rapidly growing in popularity (40% of Americans are currently on it, according to a December 2019 New York Times report) may also be able to help protect you from the virus. Yes, plant-based eating may help defend your immune system against the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, a recent article on Medical News Today explains. That's because a diet…

Food provides us with nutrients, keeps us energized, and can even help us fend off disease. But those benefits aren't true for all foods. In fact, quite the opposite is the case in some instances; certain foods can actually cause health issues, inflammation, and drain you of energy. Perhaps even worse is that consuming these foods in high doses can put a strain on one of the major players in the digestive process: your stomach. Many overprocessed foods are loaded with an amalgamation of unhealthy ingredients that can cause…

Kim Kardashian has tried practically every diet out there, from adopting a low-carb eating plan to shed baby weight to doing cleanses to reset her eating habits. More recently, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has been singing the praises of a largely vegan way of eating. In Feb. 2020, Kardashian announced to her Twitter followers, "I eat mostly plant based. No meat anymore." However, adopting a plant-based lifestyle hasn't meant giving up on her sweet tooth; in fact, Kardashian has found a new favorite candy, and…

With low-carb and ketogenic diets gaining popularity recently, carbs have become the black sheep of the nutritional landscape. However, not all carbs are created equal—there’s a big difference between a bowl of quinoa and a cookie, after all—and eating carbs might not have the effect on your waistline you’re expecting. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, reduce bloating, or slash your risk of chronic disease, read on to discover the surprising side effects carbs can have on your waistline. (Spoiler alert: there are both…

Although COVID-19 continues to call for plenty of worldwide attention, one concerning trend that the pandemic hasn't eclipsed is this: the leading cause of death in the U.S. is still heart disease, with approximately one in four deaths caused by a cardiovascular-related illness. For what it's worth, COVID-19 could make this data point even deadlier, as the U.K.'s BMJ summarized a recent meta-study that looked at over 48,000 patients and found that those with risk factors for cardiovascular disease who also contracted…

If you've never heard of the "fasting cardio" training trend, you know it's not exactly rocket science. Simply put, it refers to exercising on an empty stomach, which usually means getting into your sweat before eating your breakfast. (So, if you ever got out of bed at 7am and went "running on the field" or did a spin class before taking your morning oatmeal, congratulations! You've done solid cardio.) Many fitness enthusiasts swear by the exercise, including…

Who could not use another good home workout right now? If walking is your thing - and if it's good for you, because there is no shortage of science that shows that it's a great way to stay fit and even lose weight to take more brisk walks every day - consider this new gem in a workout from Johanna Sophia, personal trainer, kinesthesiologist and fitness influencers. The routine uses basic movements such as walking in place, punching air and high knees. It…

Absolutely Lowest Spending $5 On This Will Current You With Immediate.If an online lecture should go viral in the last year, it only makes sense that it be a course about the psychology of happiness. The Yale happiness course—officially known as "Psyc 157: Psychology and the Good Life"—has become a phenomenon ever since it became the university’s most popular class a few years ago. Last March, right around the time the coronavirus panic was sending everyone scurrying indoors and Googling how to create makeshift face masks,…