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There’s never been a better time to be a health-conscious eater. Why? Because these days, so many delicious foods that used to be off-limits are now thought to be really good for you.

Still, “good for you” and “okay to eat in unlimited quantities” aren’t the same thing.

“Folks are always looking for that magical food that will make them healthy, slim, and beautiful. There are tons of foods on the planet that will do that, but if you eat anything in excess, it sort of backfires. Mother nature is kind of tricky that way,” says Frances Largeman-Roth, R.D., author of Eating in Color. Here, five surprising examples.

1. Red Wine

A glass of vino doesn’t just help you unwind. Red wine contains resveratrol, an antioxidant compound that’s thought to offer protection against heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. And according to one study, the stuff even appears to play a role in blocking the development of fat cells, which could help you maintain a healthy weight.1

But a serving of red wine is a five-ounce glass—…

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Can you guys believe Christmas is in just a few days? I have a few more days of work until my holiday begins but my tree is up and little apartment extra cozy, I just love this time of year, don’t you? If you’re still thinking of gifts for coffee-loving friends, these yummy Chocolate Chip…

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Every once in a while we come across a video that makes us see the world in a totally different way. Like this crazy powerful short, which reveals what it’s like to go through life seeing but not hearing. It’s narrated by Rachel Kolb and based on her essay “Seeing at the Speed of Sound,” which details her experience as a deaf person. You can try to read lips, but what happens when someone is not looking directly at you, the room is dark, or someone is mumbling? It’s not just lost in translation. It’s never understood.

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Whole grains for white, quality for quantity, Wii Fit for Mario Kart—just one smart swap can pave the way to a healthier and happier life. We decided to go all out and provide 89 “this for that’s,” so there are no excuses when it comes to making healthier choices!

Fitness

1. Dynamic for Static Stretching

Stretching out cold muscles could lead to injury. So incorporate some active movement into a stretching routine—try lunges and arm swings before working out.

2. Interval Workout for Relaxed Run

Congrats on that 26.2-mile marathon. Now try a 20-minute interval run that involves lots of sprinting with some walking recovery. It may kick up the heat even more.

3. Incline for Flat Treadmill

In a perfect, outdoor world, flat roads rarely exist. (Sorry, midwestern …

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Washing your face is one of those things we assume everyone does the same way—until we hear someone does it differently. And then we start to wonder: Hot or cold water? Gentle cleanser or a grainy scrub? Use an expensive electronic face brush that we read about on the Internet?

Turns out we had more questions about face washing than we realized. To get some answers, we went to the experts for a step-by-step guide to getting a clean, clear complexion.

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First things first: If you wear makeup, take it off with an oil-based makeup remover, says Karen Hammerman, M.D., a dermatologist at the Schweiger Dermatology Group. Makeup won’t come off with just gentle cleansing of the skin, and if it stays on too long, it can lead to blocked pores and future zits.

As for a cleanser, we know it’s tempting to grab the one covered in marketing promises, but it’s a better idea to go for one labeled “gentle,” “pH-balanced,” and “fragrance-free,” recommends Yasmine Kirkorian, M.D., an assistant professor of dermatology at Children’s National Health System. Something basic like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser ($9.89; drugstore.com) is a safe bet, although she says the brand isn’t as important as that it’s non-abrasive (sayonara, microbeads).

Need more help navigating the face…

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Stress: It’s pretty much unavoidable, yet that doesn’t stop us from coming up with plenty of ways to avoid it. A group of Stanford researchers says that part of the problem might be the way we think about stress. Embracing the reaction—and seeing it as an opportunity to cope with an issue—is associated with better health, emotional well-being, and productivity at work. As opposed to, say, procrastinating or drinking to “release” stress, which encourages more harmful long-term habits.

Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., author of The Upside of Stress, sat down for a Q&A with Stanford’s website, and we loved her three takeaways for rethinking the overwhelming feeling:

“View your body’s stress response as helpful, not debilitating. (Consider it energy you can use!) Realize that you are able to handle—and even learn and grow from—it. See it as something that everyone deals with, and not something that proves how uniquely screwed up you or your life is.”

Check out the full story to learn how stress can make life more meaningful and the specific times when it really is bad for us.

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For a long time, the greatest thing about Greatist has been the voice of our articles.

Our intention has always been to write unreasonably high-quality content: Every fact is cited by a scientific study, every article is approved by at least two experts if it needs it, and everything is triple-checked and verified by our amazing team of in-house editors.

But that’s really how everyone should do it, even if ultimately too few do.

To me, the real reason our content has stood out is its authenticity. Our articles are non-judgemental, open-minded, positive, realistic, empowering, and then some. I haven’t written or edited anything on Greatist in years—so I just get to be grateful for them! Our voice is the exact opposite of what so many traditional media outlets, celebs, and companies have been selling for decades. Because the truth is you don’t need six-pack abs to be happy. (Trust me, I got them once to find out.)

After working closely with the inspiring folks at Red Antler (they’re the best) for most of this year, we finally get to share a brand spankin’ new Greatist. It’s not really a rebranding, but an evolution of our experience to finally catch up to what we stand for. What’s that?…

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Now that the London Marathon has put me out of my misery for the third time, I feel like I can get on with my life and properly plan my winter training playtime.

I LOVE autumn and winter training. I love it when the seasons change and the air gets crisp, I love it when the trees coat the ground in a crunchy blanket of orange and red. I love wrapping up warm in my winter running gear and braving the elements up on the Downs.

These are the best seasons to run in, no doubt about it.

Just look at that sunset. I didn’t have to stay up past 10 for that badboy, that was 6:30 last week. Autumn rocks. Fact.

I decided to make 2016 a marathon-free year after my strong finish at Brighton this April, but entered the London ballot anyway because, well, it’s basically the law. And if I had got in, I would’ve jumped at the chance to run it, obvs.

But, not getting in is fine. Now that I can keep my no-marathon promise I can start working towards what I want to achieve in the next few months, which I can basically sum up in three words: lean, fast, strong. 

I …