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Healthy Snacks to Pack When Traveling

Whether you’re boarding the plane on a business trip or hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation, you’ll most likely face the same problems that many health-conscious travelers have struggled with: the lack of nutritious options for a meal or even a quick snack. Fortunately, making nutritious snack choices doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or convenience. Here are a few options to consider:
Soothe a sweet tooth
Instead of reaching for a sugary candy bar, pack a plastic lidded container with fresh fruit the night before your departure. Peel an orange, rinse out …

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Alternative Ways to Have a Proactive Summer

It’s summertime—and for many of us, the perfect time to for an internship. However, for those of you who are too young to intern, or for one reason or another couldn’t land the internship of your dreams, don’t stress. With these alternatives, a productive summer is within your reach.
Take a Part-time Job
Unlike unpaid internships, which experts now estimate make up a fourth to a half of existing internships, part-time jobs guarantee you money in the bank. This is a major plus for those of you who are feeling the pinch …

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Exercise Q&A: Getting a Beach-Ready Body

The hype of fitness and diet season at the start of January may have piped down, but it’s not too late to get in shape for bikini season. As a fitness guru and Turbo Kick instructor, here are my suggestions for easy workouts that will give you the best results in no time.

What do I do if I’m stuck in a weight-loss plateau?
Keep your workout routine interesting and change up your everyday regimen. If you find yourself always hopping on the treadmill, try doing some squats and abs first …

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Your Guide to Staying Healthy While Traveling

Besides experiencing new cultures and enjoying different types of foods and entertainment, traveling allows you to become more active than usual. Whether you’re on the road, sailing the seas like Abby Sunderland, roughing it or flying off to a foreign country, here are a few tips to help you stay healthy and happy on your next trip:
Dining Out
When you’re on vacation, chances are you won’t be cooking very often. And if you’re eating at restaurants, unhealthy items are not always obvious. The good news is that you can easily make …

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All Zipped Up: Packing Tips for Every Traveler

If you think it’s ridiculous to cough up $25 just to check your luggage onto a plane, learn these quick tips to get rid of all the extra baggage. Our packing guide will show you how to avoid the additional fees, so you can spend that cash on souvenirs instead.
Leave behind what’s not needed
The most common packing mistake is bringing more items than necessary. Check the weather at your destination before you leave so that you know exactly what to expect. It’s okay to bring one extra jacket—the plane can …