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I am slightly obsessed with Self Mag and always read it cover to cover…the June issue is no exception. The mag’s annual Healthy Food Award winners are featured and as someone who is dedicated to eating healthy, I love reading about new goodies. It’s nice to have options and I’m always on the look out for new snacks and things.

Breakfast is always a pain for me, personally. BUT, MOM Brands, Better Oats Raw Pure & Simple Bare, is so easy and delicious and of course GOOD for you. 100% USDA organic, and made with organic whole grains and seeds like flax, barley and quinoa. Pick up an issue on newsstands now, or hit up self.com. Enjoy!

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New FDA guidelines make you check your sunscreen twice! What are they saying? Make sure the label says broad spectrum–which means that it protects against UVA and UVB rays evenly, make sure it has at least an SPF of 15 or higher (50 will now be the highest) since there is no research that proves an SPF greater than 50 will work more efficiently. What else?  Sunscreens must say “water resistant”, not  “waterproof.”

L’Oreal Paris Dermatologist, Dr. Gervaise Gerstner  shares her top tips for protecting yourself against skin cancer.

1–Choose a sunscreen  with SPF 30 or 50 and apply it every 2 hours. Use a timer or app on your phone to remind you to reapply!

2–Use a shot glass full of sunblock to ensure you’re wearing enough.

3–If you have children—let them have some fun–dab a dollop on a makeup brush and have them go to town on their own.

4–See your derm yearly for skin cancer screenings.

5–Stay out of the sun from 10am-4pm, when sun is the strongest.

6–Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses if you do have to venture out.

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I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely noticing the affects of allergy season…itchy eyes, stuffy nose and of course the non-stop sneezing! Something I just learned was that on a peak pollen day, a large t-shirt can trap up to 7 million pollen grains within a 24 hour time period. Bleh! Then you’re bringing that pollen right into your home when you walk inside. So a great tip to keep the pollen away is to wash your clothes frequently, especially if you’re outside a lot. That’s definitely my plan this spring, so I’ll be doing a lot of washes.

Removes 99% of Spring's #1 allergen, tree and grass pollen in every wash

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Funny gal, Molly Shannon, partnered with Skinny Cow candy to try and change the way we think of treats, we’re listening…

Check out their facebook page and give your definition of candy.