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10 Simple Hacks to Help You Drink More Water

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Water is required by each cell of your body in order to function normally and help you become the “healthiest you.” While your body will also obtain water from other fluids you drink, water is far-and-away the best choice. Water has so many benefits from increasing energy and relieving fatigue to boosting your immune system and of course, also promoting weight loss. One way that water helps with your weight loss journey is by fueling your workouts. If you’re dehydrated, your workouts will not be as effective. But water also helps you feel full and potentially eat less. Sometimes a glass of water is enough to curb what you thought was hunger. While you probably already knew the importance of water, you still might struggle with fitting in all that extra hydration. Sometimes it’s even just a matter of getting so busy that you forget to keep up with drinking. We know you’ve heard a lot of tips before, but we did some research and have come up with 10 more water-drinking-hacks that you c

11 Tasty Smoothies You Can Make With Your Nutrisystem Shakes

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Protein shakes are fantastic to have on hand. They take mere minutes to prepare, they’re easy to take on the go, plus, they make for a tasty treat that can help keep you feeling fuller for longer stretches of time. Nutrisystem Shakes are no exception. With each delicious vanilla and chocolate shake, you get a whopping 15 grams of protein and five grams of fiber… all at just 120 calories. And that’s not even the sweetest part! While our customers will attest that the Nutrisystem Shakes are totally tasty on their own, you can also doctor them up to suit any kind of craving. Whether you’ve got rich and creamy chocolate on the brain or you’re in the mood for something tropical and refreshing, you can use your protein mixes as a foundation for any number of flavorful concoctions. Running low on Nutrisystem Shakes? Quick! Click here to stock up >   Check out this round-up of delicious smoothies you can make with your Nutrisystem shakes: Helpful hint: Simply click on the recipe name

Sean and Catherine Lowe Prove Weight Loss is Better Together

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Sean and Catherine Lowe are living proof that weight loss truly is better together. As parents of three, “The Bachelor” stars knew they needed a convenient plan that would work for the both of them. After having her third child in December 2019, Catherine was ready to take control of her health and wellness. Sean put on some weight during the first couple months of the COVID-19 pandemic and realized he needed to start making better decisions. “We decided to go back to Nutrisystem, something we’ve done in the past and had a lot of success with in the past,” says Sean. “It’s a no brainer.” The Nutrisystem Partner Plan has been a perfect fit for their busy lifestyle. “Sean and I went on the Nutrisystem Partner Plan together during quarantine and I feel amazing,” says Catherine. “Losing weight can be really frustrating sometimes, so having a buddy to keep you motivated can make a huge difference. Plus, a little friendly competition never hurt anyone.” According to Sean, it’s impossibl

Beauty Food: 6 Nutrients for Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails

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Sure, you can try every iteration of your favorite shampoo, buy fancy face creams and moisturize your cuticles to your heart’s content—and your hair, skin and nails will likely reap the beauty benefits. However, the vitamins and minerals that you eat can also affect how great you look and feel—and you’ve likely got room to optimize your nutrition for an even better daily life. According to the peer-reviewed scientific journal Dermato-Endocrinology , “Beauty comes from the inside.” 1 Here are six essential beauty-boosting nutrients, and the foods to find them in: 1. Vitamin C Also known as ascorbic acid, your body needs vitamin C to make collagen, a protein that serves as one of the main building blocks of skin. Collagen keeps your skin from sagging and is necessary for wound healing. 2 , 3 Loops around the sun don’t have to completely ruin your hair, skin, and nails. Vitamin C also serves as a powerful antioxidant, with some studies suggesting that it can even help prevent skin

7 Delicious Ways to Eat Pineapple this Season

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As if you need convincing to eat more sweet, delicious pineapple during the summer months, it’s a surprisingly perfect fruit for weight loss: One cup of chunks has just 82 calories, and is sweet enough to satisfy any dessert craving. That cup also packs 131 percent of your daily Vitamin C, and comes with minerals including potassium, folate and manganese. Pineapple is a delicious way to lose weight fast. So chop some up and enjoy—and then try these seven other healthy ways to savor pineapple this summer: 1. As a protein-packed Pina Colada: Sweet, delicious blender drinks don’t just have to be for by the pool—you can enjoy one any time and get filling, muscle-building protein in the process with this simple pina colada protein smoothie. You’ll need: • 1 serving Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake mix ( click here to stock up! > ) • 1 cup of ice • 1/2 cup of pineapple juice or 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks • 3 drops of coconut extract To make it: Mix all the ingredients in the blender

10 Banana Recipes You’ll Go Bananas For

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Sure, you can simply peel and eat ’em: These sweet and creamy fruits are packed with heart-healthy potassium, filling fiber and lots of vitamins and minerals; on Nutrisystem, one medium banana counts as one SmartCarb. In fact, bananas are our top logged SmartCarb in NuMi , our easy-to-use food tracker app, being logged 510,925 times! If you’ve got some super ripe bananas sitting on your counter, and a little time on your hands, you can turn these awesome fruits into an array of banana recipes. Think banana bread, muffins, pancakes, smoothies and more! 12 Strawberry Recipes Sweet Enough to Eat Read More Try one (or all!) of these ten banana recipes and prepare to go “bananas”: 1. Gluten Free Banana Bread  > To kick off our banana recipes, this delicious banana bread is a tasty classic that comes to mind when you’re cooking with bananas, and this healthy treat does not disappoint. Applesauce helps it bake soft and moist, ripe bananas and cinnamon offer the perfect blend of