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Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe

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Salted caramel ice cream recipe

Summertime means ice cream time, but it doesn't have to include tons of dairy along with a sugar rush. Instead, try this delicious Salted Caramel Ice Cream recipe that features coconut milk, maple syrup, almond butter and Bone Broth Protein Salted Caramel — in other words, a recipe that includes healthy fats, natural sweeteners and protein.  Coconut milk is not just dairy-free, but it also includes a beneficial fat called lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy.  Almond butter, meanwhile, is also loaded with performance fats, particularly monounsaturated fatty acids...

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Best Cognitive Health Supplements (Plus "Brain Drainers" to Avoid)

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Cognitive health support supplements

By Dr. Josh Axe By now you probably know that high stress levels and a generally unhealthy lifestyle can impact your ability to think clearly, sleep well, retain information and to overall perform at your best. On the flip side, taking care of your cognitive health — such as by fostering a more positive outlook — can benefit your physical health, including how well your overall brain and nervous system function. “Cognitive health supporting supplements” are the types that provide ingredients like herbs, botanical extracts and fatty acids that can help to support healthy cognitive function, cognitive performance and mental...

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Do's and Don'ts of Muscle Recovery (Including Best Supplements)

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Muscle recovery supplements

By Christine Ruggeri A common misconception regarding muscle growth is that it happens while you’re exercising or lifting weights. The truth is that your muscles grow and repair during the recovery period, in the hours following a workout. That’s why muscle recovery is so important and why you want to avoid doing it all wrong.   The time needed for muscle recovery depends on the person and fitness routine, but typically it takes 1–2 days of rest, and even longer for more vigorous workouts.  Allowing your connective tissues to recover is also critical for building muscle and maintaining healthy joints. Fortunately,...

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Restorative Yoga Poses: Benefits for Body & Mind

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Restorative yoga poses

By Jill Levy There are many different types of yoga — such as Ashtanga, Bikram, Vinyassa, Hatha and Yin (also called restorative yoga), just to name a few. If you’re looking for a slower-paced type of yoga that focuses on gentle stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation, then restorative yoga is a great option. Compared to other styles of yoga, restorative yoga involves holding postures for a longer period of time — about 5 to 10+ minutes on average — with assistance from props that help you to stay comfortable. This allows your body to release tension, your breathing to slow...

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11 Ways to Help Achieve a Positive Mindset

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How to achieve a positive mindset

By Leah Zerbe Your mind is a powerful thing. Just think about it: A prolonged negative mindset is shown to impact everything from your digestion and immunity to your heart and brain function. In fact, folks who take a “glass half-empty” view of life are more likely to have their health impacted negatively compared to optimists. If you’ve fallen into this negativity trap, don’t despair. Many people have used the following lifestyle hacks to shift their perspective into a more positive mindset. To be clear, some level of negative thinking is healthy. In fact, many researchers believe it’s built into...

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