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By Tula Karras
You're one of the lucky few if your romantic partner has the exact same palate, metabolism and diet goals as you do. Still, cooking two separate meals each night isn't practical, nor is eating a dinner that doesn't suit your health objectives. The good news is you can still cook and dine together—happily—no matter what your individual eating goals are with these tips.
Accept that differences are normal. It helps if you don't expect mealtime to be a challenge-free zone. Viewing meals as an opportunity to come up with creative solutions—rather than lamenting that you can't eat off the same plate—will help you rise to the challenge and appreciate your differences.
Find one common denominator. To avoid cooking two separate meals, choose one food group—like pasta—to serve as a base and then build individualized meals from there. Your partner may go for meatballs, you might opt for salmon and pea shoots. That way, there's some unity at the table and less work in the kitchen.
Shop and chop together. You don't have to concur on everything you throw in the cart, but you have many more choices to potentially agree upon at the supermarket than when you're back in your kitchen. Bonus: Shopping and cooking together can help you reconnect at the end of a stressful day. |
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That muscle man who walks away from the weight machine at the gym leaves behind more than just a pool of sweat. He also leaves a number of germs that can make you sick. Use these tips to stay healthy:
Wear flip-flops. Moist areas like showers and pool decks are a breeding ground for germs. Wearing flip-flops creates a barrier between your feet and these bugs.
Wipe down the equipment. The chemicals in disinfecting sprays and wipes kill most germs, so if your gym offers them, use them before and after you work out.
Wash your hands. There are millions of germs on the surfaces you touch, and once they get on your hands, you run the risk of introducing them into your mouth, nose and eyes. Protect yourself by regularly washing your hands with plain soap and warm water for about 20 seconds. |
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