2/12/19 Newsletter: Genius Avocado Hack

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Spotlight

You can ripen an unripe avocado in a snap. Just preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, wrap the avocado in aluminum foil and pop it in there. Check on it after 10 minutes to see its progress. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Grocery Store Edition

The cheapest grocery store items will be on the top and bottom shelves — never at eye level.

Health

Incorporate a few key ingredients into your diet for glowing skin. Spinach is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that help repair skin cells, and it’s also rich in vitamin K and folate, which can help minimize acne and dark circles. Butternut squash is another great choice because of its high vitamin C content. Check out our other favorite skin-replenishing foods. [Swirled]

Did You Know? You may have heard a lot of flack about bread, but it’s really not bad for you when eaten in moderation. Certain types of bread, like Ezekiel bread, is loaded with nutrients. Plus, unless you have a pre-existing condition, your body can likely handle eating small amounts of bread frequently. [Swirled]

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Career + Finance

Vampire energy, otherwise known as standby power, collectively costs Americans roughly $19 billion every year. By learning which rooms use the most vampire energy, or standby power (which is used when tech and appliances are left in idle or sleep mode), you can reduce your power bill each month. [Swirled]

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Food + Drink

Recipe Of The Day: Keep tonight fuss-free by making stuffed red peppers. Our favorite variation includes mouth-watering cherry tomatoes, salty feta cheese and aromatic thyme for a total flavor parade. [Swirled]

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Travel

Snorkeling in Thailand is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t be able to forget. Head to Koh Tao (where you can also find a great beach party) or the Similan Islands for a taste of true ocean wilderness undisturbed by human activity. Read more about our fave snorkeling spots in this beautiful country. [Swirled]

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