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Organic can be more expensive, so it's great to know which items you can do without at the store and opt for the more affordable conventional choice. Here are four to put on your list...

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Health contributor Sara Reistad-Long shared a fascinating list of items we don't have to feel guilty about not buying organic:

1. Avocados: The thick skin protects the fruit from pesticide contamination.

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2. Spices: Even if your cinnamon isn't organic, fear not. We use so little of it, that it's unlikely to have adverse effects. (Good news, because organic spices are uber pricy!)

3. Clothing: You've heard the hype about organic cotton, and while it is produced in a more environmentally friendly way, conventional clothes aren't a true health risk, say experts.

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4. Eggs: Experts have compared conventional

Sarah Jio, Glamour magazine

Have you flossed in the last 24 hours? If not, here's your reminder.

Good oral hygiene is essential for healthy teeth, but healthy teeth (and low-plaque mouth, in particular) is linked to a reduced risk for cancer, say researchers. (Which means that Jessica Simpson needs to step up the brushing, pronto!)

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Researchers at the Karolinska Institute and the University of Helsinki, in a study published in the British Medical Journal Open, that high levels of plaque in your mouth is associated with an 80 percent higher likelihood of premature death from cancer.

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Eeks! Time to go floss or use my favorite dental contraption: brush picks.

Do you ever get into the habit of not brushing or flossing regularly because you're too busy or just feeling lazy? Be honest!

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Sarah Jio, Glamour magazine

If your feet are looking and feeling a bit ick lately, consider a weekly foot bath with this surprising ingredient...

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I know, it's not quite summer yet. But if you're like me, you've already broken out the flip flops and sandals, and your poor feet are already taking a beating.

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The remedy? Vinegar!

Just pour a cup of white vinegar into a small basin with about 1-2 gallons of warm water and dunk your tootsies in for a 15-minute soak. The natural remedy works wonders for athlete's foot, toenail fungus, smelly feet and dry skin, say experts. And, if you have achy feet, consider mixing in a bit of Epsom salts (my fave).

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Have you ever tried a vinegar foot soak?

P.S. Funny and fascinating: Undies that stop stink. And, beware of this germy place at the office!

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Ever wonder about the most frequent medications that may lead to weight gain? The list, according to one medical expert...

Joseph Colella, M.D., F.A.C.S., of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is here to share some common medications that could lead to weight gain:

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1. Antidepressants: "One of the commonly prescribed, major offenders in sabotaging weight loss, are the anti-depressant drugs," he says. "As a frequent side effect, we often see an increase in appetite shortly after the administration of the medications. These medications can have an effect on individuals to allow them to not take things so seriously, and to help alleviate anxiety. The net result can be to allow an individual to exercise less scrutiny over what they eat, and to pay less attention to what they weigh." What to do? Don't go off any antidepressant without talking to your doctor first, but if you feel your medication

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Guess who is less hygienic at the office: men or women? The answer might surprise you!

We've talked about the subject here before--offices are germy (especially this spot!). But, who seems to be more germy, in general--your female or male co-workers?

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According to researchers from San Diego State University and the University of Arizona, men's offices may have as many as 20 percent more live bacteria crawling around than women's offices (in case you're wondering, the germiest spots are the phone and chair). What's going on? "Men are ... somewhat less hygienic than women so that could factor in as well," one of the researchers said to TIME. (In other words, dudes tend to wash their hands less often.)

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Previous studies have indicated the opposite--that women's offices were germier, but this new study is believed to be more definitive, because of the precise

Sarah Jio, Glamour magazine

Avocados are a healthy staple in my house, and probably yours too. But you know what's really annoying? Yep, slicing into one that you just bought only to find that it's rotten inside. Boo! Here's the brilliant, sneaky way to determine if avocados are still fresh BEFORE you buy them...

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Erica from Northwest Edible Life shared a smart tip that just might change the way you shop for avocados for the rest of your life! Here's what you do:

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"Before you commit to a specific avocado, look for all the external signs of ripe-but-not-rotten," she writes. "With a Haas avocado (the variety we tend to get on the West coast), the skin should be very dark green-to-black and bumpy. The fruit should feel heavy and firm, with no obvious smooshy parts or flat areas. Now here's the trick. Once you've got a good candidate, take a sneak-peak at what's inside. Discreetly flick

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If you love cheesecake, you are going to be ga-ga for this healthy cheesecake recipe made with ... yogurt!

Chobani, the makers of fabulous Greek yogurt, shared this recipe for Individual Protein Cheesecake:

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Ingredients:

For filling:
6oz 0% Plain Chobani Greek Yogurt
1/2 Tbsp Jell-O sugar-free instant pudding mix - cheesecake

For crust:
1/2 cup fiber bran cereal
4 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp unsalted almond butter
1/4 tsp stevia
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg

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Preparation:
Add the cheesecake flavored pudding mix into the yogurt and stir until well combined. Set yogurt mixture aside. In a food processor or blender, grind the bran to a fine texture. In a small mixing bowl, add the ground bran with all dry ingredients, (stevia, cinnamon, and nutmeg) and mix evenly. Then add the almond butter and water and stir until it

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The coolest way to stay hydrated these days? It also happens to be healthy and cheap!

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Mason jars are en vogue right now. People are decorating with them, using them to make cool, newfangled meals, even wedding invitations (I also love using them as vases for flowers). But you know what may be the best new use for mason jars ever? Portable, cheap, and healthy water glasses on the go!

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A few years ago, my dad started taking a large mason jar filled with water with him whenever he drove somewhere. He and my mom were trying to avoid the chemicals in plastic water bottles, so my dad's cute solution was using mason jars! I think this is a wonderful idea for staying hydrated at work. Just keep a mason jar on your desk, and when you head to a meeting or to your car at the end of the day, screw on the lid and you have hydration on the go. (Apparently, my