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This is an easy, low-cal Mexican rice that you’ll probably want to make at home

When it comes to food, Mexican cuisine offers a wide variety of incredible dishes, most of them quite easy to make. However, before learning how to prepare Mexican rice, it is important to distinguish it from the Spanish version. 

A debate has been raised over the years, since Spanish rice is considered by many people as the original meal, while others claim it was the Mexicans who invented it. Fact is that knowing the differences will help you make both dishes properly.

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10 Essential Gear for Trail Running This Winter

There’s no feeling quite like trail running, but winter trail running is a whole other beast. We’re not just talking about the physical effort needed. There’s far more to enjoy when it comes to winter running, from empty trails to absolute quiet to the sun reflecting off fresh snow to hearing your feet crunch with every step. 

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The Over 50’s Guide To Getting Fit And Healthy

It’s frustrating to lose weight no matter what age you are. But it is undeniably more discouraging if you’re older and wondering if it is even possible to lose weight after 50. Rest assured, it is possible. Even though it may be harder than it was at 20 years old, your rewards will be just as great – if not even greater.

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Mental Health Issues From COVID-19 And How Society Has Been Impacted by The Pandemic

The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has brought an unprecedented impact on Society coupled with mental health issues. The movement restrictions and physical distancing have meant that people have had to retreat into individual cocoons to protect themselves and their families, affecting everyday human social interactions.

Here’s an overview of how COVID-19 has adversely impacted society, more so regarding mental health.

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How To Take Control Of Your Health at Any Age

It’s no secret that as you age, different health conditions take priority. When you’re young, you might not consider setting yourself up for healthy success a top priority when you have so much going on. However, as you age (and it is inevitable!), it becomes vital. Below are a few ways to take control of your health during each stage of your life and set a good foundation going forward. 

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Born Tough: Fitness Apparel Review

When I started in the fitness industry, nearly 15 years ago, there were nowhere near as many brands as we see today. From pre-workouts and protein bars to fitness apparel and online coaching, advancements in social media and the internet have created a massive boom. While we’ve been asked to review an incalculable number of products and services, you might be surprised to know that many never make it to the blog. While there are brands we love that we drive valuable traffic to every day, there are also brands that we would never recommend because they’re painfully obvious money-grabbing attempts to capitalize on the growth in our industry. Then, there are the brands in the middle of the pack. 

For me, Born Tough is one of those brands and the next few years could make or break the business. 

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Hiking in Idyllwild (How to Escape Los Angeles)

If you read our recent post about going through old drafts, you’d know that most of our ideas didn’t make the cut. A lot of those restaurants aren’t open right now. While many of the ideas are outdated and relevant, some are more welcome now. With restrictions in place across the country, isolated outdoor activity has become more popular than ever. People who never cared for hiking are discovering the beauty of the great outdoors. While we lived in Los Angeles, we were fortunate to discover one of its greatest escapes: Idyllwild.

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Dental Bridge – Types and Benefits

Missing or losing a tooth is one of the most common dental concerns. Most of us have experienced this in our respective lifetimes despite practicing proper dental care and maintenance.

But, while it has become a usual thing for many of us, this kind of dental issue must be dealt with accordingly. Fortunately, science and technology have paved the way for experts to find the right solutions.

To date, dentists offer several options for patients to replace a missing tooth or teeth. One of these choices is a dental bridge.

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We’re Back!

We started this blog in August of 2012. It has been a real roller coaster ride ever since the beginning. I can’t remember the last time we went over a month without publishing an article. Sometimes, we don’t find the time to create our own work, but we maintain a steady stream of posts through partners and guests. That wasn’t the case this past month, but we’re glad to be back. Where did we go?

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