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Years ago, Vladimir Janda presented the distinction between the “tonic” muscles and the “phasic” muscles. The tonic muscles become tighter with age (pecs, biceps, hip flexors) and the “phasic” muscles become weaker with age (deltoids, triceps, abs, glutes).

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Consuming higher amounts of unsaturated fats has been associated with lower mortality, according to a study published on July 5th from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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From Apartment Therapy → Sage Tidbits of Cleaning Advice I Learned from the Shakers

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There are a lot of strange food-eating competitions out there, but I never saw this one coming. At this year’s Taste of Buffalo event, there will be the first-ever kale-eating competition, or, as it’s being called, the “Kale Cup.” Participants will have eight minutes to consume as much kale as possible. The grand-prize winner will take home a cool $2000.

Just imagine all of that roughage.

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Like anyone who’s been lucky enough to travel to Bali, I wish I could have brought it home in my suitcase. There’s a reason that the island province of Indonesia has a reputation for attracting “seeker” types like me — the nomads, the yoginis, the meditators.

Bali is a jolt to the senses, from the bewitching sound of the gamelans, to the colorful palette of its temples and native flora, to the scent of the sea in the air. And for anyone interested in food, even its everyday dishes — sticky rices and simple proteins, made rapturous with chili and ginger and garlic and lemongrass — can be simply intoxicating.

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Even the simplest macaron is often too pretty to eat. The French treat — made up of two meringue-based cookies sandwiched together with an array of fillings like ganache, fruit curd, buttercream, or jam — always feels like a luxury. If you’ve ever attempted to make macarons yourself, you know they can take all afternoon to create.

But head to Pinterest and you’ll find macarons that look more like little masterpieces. You’ll be blown away by what talented bakers and bloggers are inventing.

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Despite the rumors that eggplant is bitter, fussy, or boring, it can play the role of many other kitchen staples. You can transform eggplant into a luscious dip, make it mimic potatoes (when cooked as fries), or grill it as a “burger.” But roasted eggplant might be this nightshade’s greatest trick — turning it from soft and spongy to crispy and tender.

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The first time I traveled alone I was just 12 years old. It was a baptism of sorts that set the tone for an itinerant future. (Ten years later I would find myself alone on the Eastern coast of China, wondering if I’d finally gone too far.)

Solitude tests you — your resourcefulness, level-headedness, and ability to budget. And if you find yourself lacking in any or all of those departments, it can be reassuring to find that it’s still not the end of the world. You’re open to new experiences and forced to forge a connection with strangers. And the thing is, after awhile, it doesn’t feel forced anymore.

Here are five great reasons your next trip should be booked for you and you alone.

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