FORGET THE BEACH BOD
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Stay hydrated. No, sodas and sports drinks don’t count. Setting aside the fact that sugar and carbonation can damage your teeth, what your body needs to feel good is water! Drinking enough water staves off cravings, gives your body the energy it needs to work out, fights off fatigue, and even improves your thinking and cognition. Your favorite summer foods can also help with hydration. Tomatoes, watermelons, and strawberries are all full of water, and they’re great for your health. Don’t forget your smile! It is incredible how your smile, nicknamed “the best accessory,” can transform your overall appearance. Researchers from Swansea University in Wales found that when a person smiles, they are seen as healthier — even “glowing.” Many people don’t smile because they are embarrassed by their teeth. Fortunately,
We all want to look our best in the summer, but despite what ads for expensive gym memberships and diet supplements suggest, feeling healthy and confident isn’t all about washboard abs or toned arms. There are simple things you can do right now to help you feel ready to take on the world all summer long. Wear sunscreen. “But my base tan will protect me!” False. A base tan only provides protection of around SPF 4, which is less than what you’d get from a white T-shirt. Additionally, tanning is a sign of skin damage. As Dr. Darrell Rigel, clinical professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center, states, “A tan is literally your body’s response to being injured by UV exposure.” Help your skin stay fresh and healthy by using sunscreen with SPF 30 for everyday use and SPF 50 for trips to the beach.
breakthroughs in dentistry mean anyone can have a brilliant, beautiful smile. A few months with Invisalign can fix a crooked smile; a set of veneers transforms chipped, broken teeth; and a whitening session will remove unsightly yellow stains left from years of morning coffee breaks. No one looks like the models in a magazine, not even those models in the magazine — hello, Photoshop! This summer, let’s make a pact to not beat ourselves up just because we can’t deadlift
a car and instead be kind to our bodies by doing the little things that keep us healthy. Happy summer!
Leah’s Bad Dad Joke of the Month
Father’s Day Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Why did the king go to the dentist?
This Father’s Day, spice up your wings with this zesty recipe that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients •
4 pounds chicken wings
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1 lime, halved
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped cilantro for garnish
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 F.
TO GET A NEW CROWN.
2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown. 3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.
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