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2019 Health Vegetarians

The best healthy avocado substitutes to add to your diet

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October 23, 2018 at 12:09PM Avocados are officially a food staple—whether they’re smashed onto some whole grain toast or even enjoyed in pudding-form. And they’ve earned their rep as a gold standard for healthy fats for good reason. “Avocados are full of properties that help eliminate toxins and inflammation stuck inside your tissues, contain healthy omega-3 fats that support the absorption of nutrients and minerals through the cell walls, and are high in fibers that help to bind toxins in the gut so you can eliminate potentially harmful consequences due to everyday foods, stress, and environmental toxins,” says health coach Jenny Carr, author of Peace of Cake: The Secret to An Anti-Inflammatory Diet. But not everyone is into the green creamy fruit. In which case, an avocado substitute is needed. For some people, it’s the taste they can’t stand. For others, it’s the texture. Then there are those that experience gastro distress when they eat too much of it. Or, the aversion could be caused by an allergy. If you tend to experience itching and/or swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face in general, you might be experiencing oral allergy syndrome (OAS)—and unfortunately avocado is one of the foods people are often allergic to, says Harvard Medical School. And if you’re already allergic to latex, it’s not uncommon to develop an allergy to avocados at some point (as well as bananas, kiwi, chestnuts, and papaya). Even if you can eat avocados, it’s never a bad thing to cut down once in a while. According to Michigan State

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2019 Health Fashion

All about the French sneakers Meghan Markle laced up down under

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October 23, 2018 at 11:01AM She’s only been the Duchess of Sussex for a few months, but Meghan Markle is already a bona fide influencer. People are curious about what she puts in her easy banana bread recipe, her cold-busting travel hacks, what she wears to the gym, the secret to her signature messy bun…This list goes on. So, when she showed up for a sailing trip in Australia on October 21 wearing a pair of sneakers, inquiring minds immediately wanted to know one thing. Who made those shoes? Her low-tops of choice were the V-10 Extra White Black from Veja, and the ecofriendly French brand is already feeling the Markle effect. “When Meghan wore the V-10, our Instagram ‘broke down,’” says Sebastien Kopp, Veja’s co-founder. “We got thousands of likes and comments. A lot of people were looking for the pair she was wearing—and a lot of people discovered our project thanks to her.” Photo: Veja You see, Veja doesn’t just make chic sneakers that are an ultra-cool alternative to a Stan Smith (IMO). Kopp and his co-founder François-Ghislain Morillion have built their 14-year-old brand to be socially responsible at every stage of production. They use raw materials from organic farms, apply fair-trade practices to both their sourcing and manufacturing, use recycled cotton, plastic, and leather, and—ready for this one—don’t advertise. Not advertising is a big deal because “70 percent of the cost of a normal big sneaker brand is related to advertising,” says Kopp. “Eliminating ads, marketing costs, brand ambassadors, and billboards means

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2019 Health

6 signs that you’re a total Scorpio

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October 23, 2018 at 10:20AM As the zodiac season of ambition and honesty, it’s not surprising that Scorpios include badass celebrities like Katy Perry, Gabrielle Union, and Drake (Scorpios know how to werk). So through November 21, pay attention to the Scorpios in your life—they are prone to bouts of jealousy. And since their birthdays fall between Halloween and Thanksgiving, they may not be getting all of the attention they deserve during their special season (especially considering the way everyone turned out for Libra season). So how do you know you’re a real Scorpio? Keep scrolling for 6 telltale signs. //players.brightcove.net/4872551774001/ryOwWXr3G_default/index.min.js 1. People often use the word “intense” to describe you Your emotions tend to run high and hot—you either love it or hate it, there’s no in-between. Some call it being extreme, but you prefer to think of it as having passion. //players.brightcove.net/4872551774001/ryOwWXr3G_default/index.min.js 2. You’re extremely humorous and witty You have great observational powers, which is probably why you’re so good at spewing biting comebacks and quippy remarks. //players.brightcove.net/4872551774001/ryOwWXr3G_default/index.min.js 3. You’re extremely driven, which can lead to jealousy The price of your ambition and unending quest for success means that you’re susceptible to a bout of envy here and there. //players.brightcove.net/4872551774001/ryOwWXr3G_default/index.min.js 4. You’re extremely independent, which can come off as being secretive Or as you like to call it, “guarded.” You’re not trying to be shady, but you don’t really feel the need to be share your business. //players.brightcove.net/4872551774001/ryOwWXr3G_default/index.min.js 5. You’re a big believer in brutal honesty You can’t (or maybe won’t) sugarcoat the truth. //players.brightcove.net/4872551774001/ryOwWXr3G_default/index.min.js 6. You’re extremely loyal, sometimes to a fault Part

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