Newsletter 4/8/18: Carbs And Your Body Might Not Be BFFs

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Life Hack Of The Day

To get rid of deodorant stains, rub the material of your clothing together. The friction it creates will remove the stains without leaving any residue behind.

Up Your Health Game

Picture This

Want to make healthier decisions? Research suggests that thinking in a way that triggers your imagination rather than your willpower will prove more effective. It’s all about viewing your choices as a series of chain reactions — like how pressing snooze 10 times instead of getting up for that pre-planned jog will likely lead to you skipping breakfast and running late to work — as opposed to just relishing your comfy bed in that moment. [Swirled]

Hold The Cheese, Please

There’s a not-so-savory reason why your shredded cheese never ends up in a massive clump at the bottom of the bag. A fair number of manufacturers use wood pulp (yes, like sawdust) in preparing their cheesy products. It’s sometimes even referred to as an “anti-caking agent.” The added fiber is harmless to your health, but it’s still pretty freaking gross. [Swirled]

Carb You Serious?

It’s not all in your head — some people really do seem to have a carbohydrate intolerance, manifesting in higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, brain fog, headaches, fatigue and even weight gain. Luckily, reworking your diet, prioritizing a good night’s sleep and cutting out unnecessary stressors can help you regain a sense of balance. [mindbodygreen]

Live Like A Boss

For The Long Haul

Looking to get nice and cozy at your company? Your job’s longevity has a lot to do with the career path you choose. According to job site Indeed, software developers, nurse practitioners and network engineers are the least likely to even think about leaving their jobs. [CNBC]

File For Fido

Yes, you can claim your pets on your tax return for a break or two. Service animals, work animals, celebrity animals that earn some cash of their own and foster animals from IRS qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are all fair game. Bring on that bigger refund check! [Moneyish]

Lead The (iPhone) Charge

iPhone users, listen up. If your battery life is the bane of your existence, you’ll want to download the new iOS 11.3 update ASAP. It’s new Battery Health (Beta) feature will allow you to tap into your settings to see exactly how well your battery is holding up compared to when you bought it and if your phone is working at peak performance. [Refinery29]

Savor Each Bite

Feelin’ Saucy

If you’ve never tried a michelada, AKA a Mexican bloody mary, it’s time to spice things up a bit. Combining light beer, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, spices and tomato juice, this drink just screams, “Summer, hurry up and get here already!” [Swirled]

A Fresh Take On Fish ‘N’ Chips

Move over, potatoes. Scientists have come up with light, low-fat, crispy and paper-thin jellyfish chips that could become the snack of the future. They don’t have a bold flavor, but they have a promising mouthfeel and they’re oh-so-pretty to look at. Worth a try, right? [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

For a decadent weekend breakfast that takes surprisingly little effort to whip up, try these spelt cornmeal pancakes with strawberry-lavender chia jam. So impressive, yet so easy! [Naturally Ella]

Pack Your Bags

Holy Demogorgon!

It’s a little early to be thinking about your Halloween plans, but you won’t want to miss the “Stranger Things” experience coming to Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Orlando and Singapore this fall. The Upside Down is officially real, you guys. [Swirled]

Your Best New Travel Buddy

If hostel hopping is the name of your travel game, you have to check out Hostelworld, a website service that can connect you with all of the best hostels around the world. Its robust search engine and impressive photo database pretty much guarantee that you’ll love where you stay, not to mention how much money you save by doing so. [Thrifty Traveler]

Deal Of The Day

April showers getting you down? It’s time to start planning your summer vacation! And right now, you have 20 destinations with roundtrip tickets for under $500 to choose from. From Madrid to Amsterdam to Havana to Mexico City, the possibilities are endless. [Swirled]

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