According to the 2019 Dirty Dozen list of produce that contains the most pesticide residue, you may want to rethink your next salad. Spinach and kale ranked second and third on the annual list after multiple samples of the superfoods showed a presence of 18 or more pesticides. Strawberries topped the list, while avocados, sweet corn and pineapples had the least amount of pesticide residue.
Fact: Plastic is pretty darn bad for the environment and your health. That's because a) plastic doesn't biodegrade, and b) it actually releases toxic chemicals (like bisphenol A, a.k.a. BPA) that can get into your bloodstream, which can in turn lead to health issues. In other words? If you haven't yet switched to using a reusable water bottle yet, Earth Month is the perfect time to start. That doesn't mean you have to settle for something boring, though. Tote your H2O around in style with one of these super-luxe water bottles, all of which are BPA-free. Whether you're headed to the gym or work, they make hydrating an easy and stylish experience.
Your hands and nails need the same amount of love you regularly give your face. Think about it, your hands also endure sun exposure, stress and dirt as you constantly use them every day. But the skin on your hands is different from your facial skin. Your palms lack sebaceous glands, which makes it difficult to maintain moisture. Flip it and you'll notice that the skin on the back of your hand is thin and sensitive, making it prone to aging. This is why they need a care routine that goes beyond your weekly manicure appointment.
After recently dragging my friend to a boxing class — where we both had a ton of fun, btw — she came up to me and discreetly said, "Girl code: I can totally see through your leggings." I didn't think it was that bad, but the "bend over" test in the mirror revealed that, well, all was revealed. Turns out, over half of my favorites were basically transparent when I was doing the very things I was supposed to be doing in them.
Meatless Mondays started as an international campaign that began in 2003 to encourage people to cut down on their meat consumption for their health and the health of the planet. Skipping meat any time of the week is beneficial and lazy Mondays are a particularly good night to experiment with going meat-free because most recipes can be prepared fairly quickly.