Chris and Heidi Powell are coaches on ABC's show Extreme Weight Loss and have transformed people's lives before our eyes. The List's Donna Ruko met up with the power couple to find out their tips for a healthier lifestyle. Here are 15 easy ways to eat healthier: Drink water. Health experts used to recommend drinking 8 glasses of water a day, but now this may just be a … [Read more...] about 15 Easy ways to eat healthier
Archives for September 2018
Three easy home-cooked meals you should try
We're all hungry. We're all busy. As someone who has always loved to eat well (I grew up in restaurants with a bartender father), and has learned to cook without recipes (something my husband and friends envy), I LOVE dinnertime. I love the feeling of getting home after work or a day out, peering into the refrigerator, and realizing, "Yes! I have what I need for a simple, … [Read more...] about Three easy home-cooked meals you should try
Review of documentary ‘Caffeinated: Every Cup of Coffee Has a Story’
Does your cup of coffee wake you up in the morning, bring you peace, and make you think about where your food comes from? Caffeinated: Every Cup of Coffee Has a Story is a documentary that will make you consider the social and ethical landscape of coffee production. With visually stunning images of the country and people, filmmakers Vishal Solanki and Hanh Nguyen trace the … [Read more...] about Review of documentary ‘Caffeinated: Every Cup of Coffee Has a Story’
Three ways to break up with your toxic friend
Do you have a friend who's been there through the good times and the bad? Someone that no matter what, you could always see yourselves being besties forever? Unfortunately, forever doesn't always mean forever. As time goes on, you may realize that you've matured and taken different paths in your life that lead to better things, while your friend is still in the same boat she or … [Read more...] about Three ways to break up with your toxic friend
Why shows like ‘Dark Tourist,’ ‘I Am A Killer,’ and ‘The Staircase’ have quite literally made a killing
Recently, there’s been a surge of Netflix releases centered around murderous, nightmarish and disturbing themes. Dark Tourist, The Staircase and I Am A Killer have secured their place as some of Netflix’s most startling and unsettling releases of this year; and coincidentally, some of the most popular picks since their release. Dark Tourist, an 8-part docuseries where host … [Read more...] about Why shows like ‘Dark Tourist,’ ‘I Am A Killer,’ and ‘The Staircase’ have quite literally made a killing
Ten great TV sleuths worth watching
The 1990s brought neo-noir back to television with Twin Peaks and The X Files. Smart-mouthed and flawed protagonists, often in the form of hardboiled detectives, are at the heart of these shows. TV-noir has since become a staple of modern television-viewing, allowing audiences to get lost in an eerie setting while attempting to solve the various mysteries even before the show’s … [Read more...] about Ten great TV sleuths worth watching
4 Great concepts ruined by terrible execution
Creating a new piece of pop culture can be difficult. Every year sees the release of thousands of movies, TV shows and games, so it's critical that any new piece of media find a way to stand out from the crowd. Every once in a while that happens, and a creator comes up with a new idea that can't help but be a success and they are showered with money and praise forever. This … [Read more...] about 4 Great concepts ruined by terrible execution
Review of ‘The Nun’
When I first saw the preview for, "The Nun" my girlfriend and I literally jumped from our seats! This reaction was brought about by a scene wherein, a dark faced silhouette stood motionless behind a white-clothed nun holding a lantern. The white-clothed nun took a couple of steps forward. Then, she stopped to listen in the catacombs. The scene is so quiet, that one could hear a … [Read more...] about Review of ‘The Nun’
10 Must-have vegan and gluten-free food items
If you’re vegan, gluten-free, or interested in becoming either of the two, then it can be a little tricky finding the vegan and gluten-free food items that suit your personal tastes, budget, and dietary needs. This list of ten must-have vegan and gluten-free food items highlights my personal favorites and you'll want to add them to your fridge and pantry. 1 –Trader Joe's San … [Read more...] about 10 Must-have vegan and gluten-free food items
Review of the ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle’ cooperative deck-building game
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle is a cooperative deck-building game where you and a maximum of three other friends work together to defeated the villains and maintain the locations. The game is a bit pricey for a board game, but the box comes with seven games or books. As you progress, the books grow progressively harder. To balance out the growing difficulty, your character … [Read more...] about Review of the ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle’ cooperative deck-building game