Newsletter 8/14/18: 😍 The Trick To Amazing Pancakes

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Create perfect fluffy pancakes in no time by following a few simple steps. Add seltzer water to your mix instead of tap water to give your pancakes a lighter and fluffier feel, and leave some lumps in your batter. If you overmix, your pancakes will be chewy AF. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Flowers Edition

Prolong the life of your flowers by dropping a penny into the vase and adding a pinch of sugar.

Power Up

If you thought cranberry juice could cure your UTI, think again. While you shouldn’t use cranberry juice to get better during a UTI, there is an active ingredient in cranberries called A-type proanthocyanidins (PACs) that can prevent the adherence of bad bacteria to the bladder wall, especially E. coli (which is the most common cause for UTIs). [Swirled]

Research shows that walking can actually burn as much fat as running. Walking 10,000 steps a day equates to around 150 minutes of moderate cardio exercise. Bonus: Walking can help prevent conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. [Swirled]

A new app could tell you a whole lot more about your period cycle than your pill. Natural Cycles is an app you pay $10 a month for (or $80 a year) that uses a special algorithm from daily temperature checks to tell you when you’re most fertile (and when you need to be extra protected). [Well+Good]

Get It Done

Google has a handful of awesome free apps that you should be using on the daily.  Chrome Remote Desktop, for example, allows you to remotely connect to your computer from your smartphone. You don’t even need to have a Google phone to access this feature! [Swirled]

Being a workaholic isn’t great for your health. Studies have shown that those who identify as workaholics have a much greater risk for developing mental and personality disorders like ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression. Our advice? Disconnect from time to time! [Swirled]

A recent study found that millennials are spending more on dining out than on retirement. Forty-nine percent of millennial participants reported spending around $163 per month on restaurants while 37 percent reported not saving for retirement at all. Get on it, millennials! [WRIC]

Savor Each Bite

Chobani just released squeezable yogurt and our inner child is screaming. The new product, called Chobani Savor, will be available in both low-fat plain and whole milk plain varieties, and you can bet using this on salads or chili just got way less messy. [Swirled]

Veggie cocktails are the best way to celebrate happy hour with a green twist. The Hazy Jane incorporates vodka, beets, almonds, lemon, yogurt and rose water. If that doesn’t sound like a good time, we don’t know what does. [Swirled]

Pack Your Bags

Yogis, you can find enlightening retreats that won’t kill your bank account. Costa Rica’s El Castillo retreat offers a tranquil experience in the rainforest where you can hike, visit the gorgeous waterfalls and, of course, practice yoga for six uninterrupted days for $1,295. (The price includes classes and meals). [Swirled]

Ready for the vacay you can brag about for months? The rustic chalet Airbnb in Lake Tahoe has you covered. It has three bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a propane barbecue, a picnic area and gorgeous views of South Lake Tahoe. [Swirled]

Live that island life without the tourists by checking out some of the best underrated spots. Reunion Island is a haven for nature lovers with a ton of hiking, swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Bonus: Those turquoise blue waters aren’t too hard on the eyes. [Business Insider]

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