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The Easiest Way to Grill Corn on the Cob
It’s almost Labor Day weekend! Do you have any barbecues or picnics planned to celebrate the holiday? If you do, use this tip on the easiest way to grill fresh farm-stand corn. First, pull back the husks (leaving them attached) and remove all the silk from the ear of corn. Second, pull the husks closed again and soak the ears […]
Clever Product: Bottle Top Juicer by Umbra
We love a clever product here at Real Simple. And this bottle-top juicer is one of our new favorites. Whether you want to add some lemon or lime juice to your soda or seltzer, or you want an easy way to collect citrus juice for cocktails, this juicer is perfect since the juice filters directly into the bottle below. G&Ts anyone? […]
Pre-Workout Snacks
We’ve all heard the advice that you should eat before you hit the gym, but finding the right snack isn’t always easy. Our friends at Fitsugar have come up with a handy chart of foods to eat (and foods to avoid) before working out depending on how much time you have beforehand. If you like to grab a snack on […]
Keep Vegetables Fresh for a Party Platter
If you’re having a party or just friends over for dinner one of the easiest ways to save time on the day of is to prepare a portion of your meal ahead of time. Use this trick to keep your crudité platter fresh for up to 12 hours. Arrange your cut up vegetables on a plate, cover them with damp […]
How to Shop the Grocery Store When Hungry
Studies show that you spend more when you browse the grocery store aisles with a growling stomach. But sometimes a you can’t avoid doing your weekly shopping when hungry. To avoid blowing your entire paycheck on convenience foods you don’t really need, use this trick. Once you get to the store make a beeline to the free sample stations. Test […]
Should You Skip Breakfast or Eat Something Unhealthy?
You’ve skipped breakfast as you’re rushing out the door to make it to an early meeting. Once there, do you abstain from the tray of pastries and hold out to lunch or should you eat something so your stomach doesn’t grumble through the meeting? Surprisingly enough, the healthier option is to reach for the doughnut. If you haven’t eaten in more […]
Can Coconut Oil Rev Up Your Metabolism?
Perhaps you’ve heard folks in the health world chattering about something called MCTs lately and wondered if it was a new brand of toning shoes or some sort of blog-internet-meme-of-the-week you missed… Actually, MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides, and to hear some experts and proponents tell it, this acronym is the next big thing in staying healthy AND dropping […]
