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Wouldn't you like to "diet" like this: enjoy lots of sweet and in-season fruits, crisp vegetables, bowls of pasta and whole grains, rich and creamy yogurt, aged cheeses, hearty bean dishes, large handfuls of bright green herbs over everything, abundant seafood and fish, reasonable portions of meat and chicken, an egg a day, and a glass of wine here and there.

If you opt in, you'll be eating one of the healthiest ways on the planet. And the best part is that i

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Here's a textbook fact: college is expensive. Even for students on scholarships, you've got the cost of books, housing, and your homecoming outfit to take care of. So ideally, hair should be the last of your worries.

However, naturalistas know that upkeep requires time and coins, too. Between getting acquainted with new dorm mates and settling into your fall syllabus, who has time to sit in front of a mirror and flat-twist every night? In order to alleviate some of that stress, try a protecti

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Top 5 Black Nail Designs

Black Nail Designs

Black nail designs engage a lot of styles: from rock-inspired themes, to elegant patterns or chic decorations, they draw the attention, suggesting the woman who wears such manicure is bold, eccentric and chic. While most women prefer nude or natural colours, black is certainly something different and it takes courage to experiment this side of the nail art. In this article, we present you some of the most beautiful and trendy black nail designs to serve you as inspiration.

Black Nail Designs

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1. Braidouts:

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Braidouts were my go-to when I was transitioning because the style made it look like my hair was entirely natural! The products you use to do a braidout is important, because they help with definition, especially with your straight hair. I recommend the Cantu Coconut Curling Cream.

2. Bantu Knot Out:

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This was my second favorite style to rock when I was transitioning. Like a braid out, bantu knot outs helps your hai

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Shaving, in general, presents a few challenges, and what those specific challenges are changes from person to person, depending on skin type (dry, oily, normal) and hair type, whether that be dry, or oily, but also curly or straight and thick or thin.

Men of African descent — or anybody with facial hair that is tightly curled and thin — may end up experiencing painful ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and skin infections if they are not careful about their shaving techniques. Of course, all of the

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Weekly Dinner Plan

I selected 5 Mediterranean recipes from the blog archives. We're doing a great variety of easy vegetarian, chicken, and fish options! 

And, we end the week with firing up the grill to kick-start the long Labor Day weekend!  

Here we go...
(click blue links below each photo to see the full recipes...) 
Chicken Spaghetti

A lighter spaghetti dinner with chicken, tomatoes and basil. If you like, you can use whole wheat spaghetti. 
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Blonde box braids are a protective braiding style characterized by having a square or box-shaped divisions and by being colored blonde. There are plenty of edgy and stand-out ways to wear box braids, but going blonde surely beats them all!

First seen on trendsetting A-listers Solange Knowles, Angela Simmons, and model Eva Marcille looking flawless and super hot with extra-long pleats, these braids can take you anywhere.

Chicago braider and hairstylist Amarie puts up her version of blonde p

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To the college curly-haired girls who constantly complain about their frizzy curls and give up by tying it up. To the curly-haired girls who spend a tremendous amount of money to rack up hair products in their dormitory to fix every hair problem. Hair products should be the last thing I want to worry about as a naturally curly-haired girl. Sometimes when I know I will have a busy week ahead, I take the time to blow dry and use my flat iron instead of leaving my hair natural.

1. [LIVING PROOF NO

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Growing longer, stronger hair is a major feat for many people. There can be a number of factors that can effect your hair growth, but there are also a ton of ways to get yourself the hair of your dreams. Follow these 10 ways to help your hair grow longer and stronger and you will have your fantasy mane in no time!

1. Up Your Protein

If you want to make your hair grow longer then you need to give it what it needs to do so. Your hair is,  essentially, dead protein. So, if you want to more of it,

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 There aren’t that many options to style your hair if you’re a black man and if you also prefer to keep it short. For longer hair, sure, there’s always interesting things to do with it, but short hair doesn’t get a lot of wiggle room. This is especially true for curly hair, as black people tend to have.

Today, with the help of top-notch hairstylist experts, we’ve selected a few great options to work with. Go through our list of short haircuts for black men presented here and, if you’d still lik

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An Original Impossible Burger, left, and a Cali Burger, from Umami Burger, are shown in this photo in New York, Friday, May 3, 2019. A new era of meat alternatives is here, with Beyond Meat becoming the first vegan meat company to go public and Impossible Burger popping up on menus around the country. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

If you want to skip meat, a new era of options is here.

Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are among the companies racing to tap into the massive U.S. market of meat eaters

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When prepared appropriately and with the right ingredients, a smoothie is an excellent drink that can be taken any time of the day, be it for breakfast, mid-morning snack or even afternoon treat. Also, since it has nutrients that fight disease-causing organisms, it also goes a long way in keeping one healthy and revitalized. This drink is capable of naturally boosting an individual’s energy and enhancing their mood. The following are 7 smoothies that boost the happy hormones.

Chocolate Pean
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The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece and the Middle East.

Researchers noted that these people were exceptionally healthy compared to Americans and had a low risk of many killer diseases.

Numerous studies have now shown that the Mediterranean diet

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Written by Brittney Moses   |   April 12, 2019

Written by Brittney Moses

We’ve rounded up some of the cutest spring nail designs on Instagram that we are dying to try. Even if you can’t bring yourself around to it, it’s worth taking a moment to enjoy witnessing the creativity! 

 

 

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It's time to push that heavy winter cologne to the back of the medicine cabinet and upgrade to a lighter, fresher fragrance that's perfect for springtime. 

Here, 10 great seasonally-appropriate colognes to wear this spring.

AZZARO CHROME AQUA

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If the bright turquoise bottle is any indication, Azzaro's new Chrome Aqua is a sexy blend of sparkling grapefruit, basil, vetiver, and green apple that's "like a dive into the great d

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Devastating: Jamil Rivers (pictured) works full time, takes care of her three children, and is a caregiver for her husband – who was diagnosed with cancer – despite having cancer herself

A mother-of-three who was diagnosed with stage-four cancer still works a full-time job because her husband and children rely on her for health insurance.

Pennsylvania resident Jamil Rivers told People that she was 39 when she was diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer in 2017.

Though being diagnos

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I wanted to share a YouTube tutorial for everyday school make-up for you. The video blogger is named Marla Catherine and she is in High School. I like her simple, and down to earth homemade video and step by step routine. I think her products are well known (high quality) and she explains her tips for under eye concealer, and blending. She has over 1 million subscribers and so I thought you would be inspired to see her channel! 

Watch the “Everyday Makeup Tutorial” here: 

Some of the tips or

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Here's How to Get Them Fire Waves

  1. Get a short haircut and make sure that your edges are sharp
  2. Brush your hair with a wave brush for 1-2 minutes
  3. Soak a washcloth in hot water, squeezing out the excess water before applying it to your hair. Wipe your hair down repeating for the sides and the back as well.
  4. Add a good moisturizer to your hair and then put your wave cap on for at least 12 hours.

If you wear 360 waves comment below and let us know your process! 

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serving. The exception being Omega 3. Maximum Vibrance is a unique combination of the following key ingredients. In total it has got 120 individual ingredients in it.

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  • It is a great source of vegetable protein - a balanced formulation with an amino acid profile similar to human muscle. Each scoop provides you with 11.5 grams of readily bioavailable protein, primarily from peas, spirulina, alphalpha and rice bran. 
  • It is a great 'greens' product supplying you with a whole nutrient dense raf
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If you don’t want to be weighed down by the sheer length of Lemonade braids but are still looking for a protective style, braided bobs are the perfect match for you. Though the short cut of the hair might seem to also cut your stylistic options in the process, bobs still leave enough wiggle room for creativity and individuality.

Here are 12 of the many braided bob hairstyles we’re obsessed with right now.

1. Half Up, Half Down Bob

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Bringing part of the bob up allows

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