Plant Power: Green is Good!
We all remember the days when our parents used to pester us about eating our spinach. Popeye had the right idea, but here are some more enjoyable ways to get your greens into your diet.
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Protein-Packed 3 Ingredient Dip
There’s nothing more annoying then being so ravenously hungry and not knowing what to eat. Instead of staring in your pantry/fridge waiting for something to magically appear- what if you had a snack on hand that was not only easy to make but dare I say… healthy?
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Easing the Fear of Aging
Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell and Gwen Stefani wonderfully defy the laws of time and age so gracefully. Do they perhaps know where the fountain of youth is and are making capital gains? Maybe.
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Weighing In: If It Fits Your Macros
A diet where eating Pop-tarts, donuts, and McDonald’s is encouraged? It sounds too good to be true, but the IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macro’s) diet claims you really can eat whatever you want.
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A Dash of Healthy: Better Eggplant Parm
Yes, by “better” we mean better for you. But before you get mad and X out the page for trying to ruin a classic, hear us out. Eggplant deserves your love.
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Pick of the Week: Maybelline Eyestudio Brow Drama
This morning I woke up from a nightmare I won’t soon be able to shake: I had gone out in public, but get this – my eyebrows were NOT on fleek.
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State Patty’s Day Makeup Inspiration
We’re sure many of you have already purchased some green attire for the occasion, but what better way to step up your look than with some festive makeup! Here are three winged eyeliner looks that you just might want to try out this State Patty’s Day.
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3 Must-Try Popcorn Recipes for Your Next Girls Night In
At Valley, we know you can never go wrong with popcorn! Whether you’re in the mood for something salty or sweet, try one of these delicious, dorm-friendly recipes!
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Weighing In: Getting Spring Break Ready
Spring break is right around the corner and although all of our brains are more than ready for a break, our bodies might not be. We’ve all been there: realizing it’s almost time to leave for your vacation and you’re not exactly bikini bod ready. Don’t panic yet; Valley’s got some tips to help you hit the beach with confidence this spring break.
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Weighing In: CHAARG’s Official Debut at PSU
CHAARG is an organization aimed at encouraging girls to get active, have fun, and gain a support system in and out of the gym. The program challenges girls to hop off the elliptical and try new workouts weekly.
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No H2O? No Problem
If you’re like some of us here at Valley, drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water a day can get pretty difficult. Some of us…
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Narsissist Dual Intensity Eyeshadow Palette
Wikipedia defines ‘Narcissism’ as the pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one’s own attributes. However, the cleverly named, limited edition, new NARS Narsissist Dual Intensity Eyeshadow Palette may have just have you feeling that way about yourself after using it.
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The Evolution of Peanut Butter
Peanut butter. That glorious smell of a fresh jar. Crunchy, smooth, organic and natural. So many varieties and everyone has their favorite. There’s always that peanut butter we grew up with on our PB&J’s. However, most peanut butter lovers don’t experiment beyond that. The Jif and Skippy’s world we love has expanded and turned into quite an evolution.
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How to Prevent and Conceal Under Eye Circles
The tiredness that people may see in your appearance most of the time can be attributed to the puffy, dark circles under your eyes. However, there are a few tips and tricks that can be taken advantage of in order to help hide those circles and never have someone tell you that you look tired again.
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10 Chocolate Covered Treats That Are Better Than Any Relationship
The great thing about being single of Valentine’s Day is that all the money you would be spending on flowers, presents, lingerie, dinner for two, candles and other romantic Hallmark crap will now be spent on enough chocolate and unhealthy food to fill any void you have in your heart.
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LionHeart CrossFit Fitness
The terms you overhear at the gym that don’t quite make sense—clean, deadlift, snatch. It’s definitely a whole new fitness world that can be very ambiguous to the regular gym goer. We sat down with Lionheart Crossfit manager and instructor, Jeff Welsh to get the full scoop on Crossfit.
Read MoreTo Supplement or Not? The Truth About Women and Protein
If you’re someone who hits the gym, you understand the benefits of even a quick in-between-classes workout. But how do you recover and make the most of your time spent sweating it out? Valley dug up the truth about protein and debunked the myths behind supplements being for body-builders only.
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Five Fruits For Glowing Skin
Do you ever get sick of using multiple face washes, moisturizers and having to wear cover-up because your face is lacking that “natural glow” that everyone else seems to have? We did some research and compiled a list of five fruits that can give you that glow you have been looking for all winter long.
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Your Guide to Nighttime Skin Care
It is not unusual that after a very long day the last thing that you want to do is wash your face. It would be much easier to just come home, lie down in bed and fall asleep, right?
Read MoreWeighing In: Easy Overnight Oats
It’s no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why do many of us continue to skip it? Eating breakfast boosts our metabolism, helps us stay more focused in class, and can even make us happier.
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