Easy Routines and Living Tips
Fall--it's one of the most hectic times of the year...when we might not be taking care of ourselves like we should, so how to put our best face and body forward? Redbook Mag's Morgan Thompson shares the latest and greatest from what you eat to even your beauty routine.
When it comes to staying healthy on the outside, Morgan says it all starts with good skincare habits and knowing what products work and work fast. Neutrogena has a new Rapid Tone Repair Collection. It's a revolutionary retinol line that addresses uneven skin tone in one week. It leverages the power of accelerated retinol sa and vitamin C, so whether you have age spots or environmental damage from the sun, it works fast to get you healthier, more radiant looking skin during these hectic times.
And of course everyone has heard, you are what you eat and Morgan tells us that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Some healthier, yet incredibly delicious new ways to jump-start your blah breakfast this fall starts with one for oatmeal lovers. Better Oats is one that Morgan loves. They have 23 unique flavors all made with 100% whole grains, flax seeds, vitamins A and E, and real pieces of fruit. They've figured out how to make something so healthy almost indulgent with flavors like mmm...muffins(R) oatmeal raisin cookie or mmm...muffins(R) blueberry muffin...and their oat revolution apples & cinnamon or organic raw pure and simple pomegranate varieties. Best part, each pouch comes with a convenient, built-in measuring cup so you always add the perfect amount of water to the bowl. Only about $2 a box!
Morgan also says how you cook your foods is key. Tfal, the leader in unique has two fabulous items. First is their Balanced Living Curved Grill. It's a professional quality grill with non-stick, curved plates that drain fat from the food on both sides...so you lose the fat, but not the flavor. The unique way it's angled lets you cook anything and it has a flavor inlet to infuse flavors into your foods without adding extra calories and fat. Easy-to-use and clean. Can get it at www.macys.com for $69.99.
Another great tool to use is the Actifry also from Tfal. Morgan says it really revolutionizes the way you cook and eat, creating delicious and healthier versions of everyday meals. It has a patented heat pulsing action that evenly cooks food at a constant temperature while the paddle gently stirs it. You can make your favorite dishes but on a healthier scale due to little or no required oil. Just place the food in the pan, close the lid, set the timer and turn it on with one simple button. $250 at Bed Bath and Beyond.
Finally with the holiday season approaching desserts are top of mind! Morgan is obsessed with Dreyers/Edy's slow Churned because it's guilt free in your favorite fall flavors: Pumpkin, Peppermint and Eggnog! Slow churned has all the taste but half the fat and one third fewer calories than regular ice cream. But the flavors are only on store shelves for a limited time-so scoop 'em while you can! For more info or to locate a flavor near you, go to www.dreyers.com or www.edys.com!
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