fitmuncher: June 2021

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

High Protein Food: This Arhar Dal Khichdi Is Packed With Nutrients, Cook It In 20 Minutes

Arhar dal khichdi is one of the most comforting foods to have, it is also packed with nutrients. Make this easy recipe in just 20 minutes.

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Having A Dull Monsoon Morning? Try These 5 Drinks To Kick Start Your Day

Monsoon Special: You can replace your regular cup of tea or coffee in the morning with these healthy drinks. Take a look.

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Yami Guatam Welcomed On Movie Set With A Yummy Treat Post Marriage

Yami returned to the sets of her upcoming film on Wednesday, after her wedding with Aditya Dhar

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Viral Pics Of Unique Duck-Shaped Fridge Will Make You Go 'Aww'

Viral Pics: An interesting and unique duck-shaped fridge has gone viral on social media. Take a look at how users reacted to it!

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Move Over Your Regular Halwa, Make This Aloo Ka Halwa In Just 20 Minutes

We all have tasted the delicious gud ka halwa and dal ka halwa, but this aloo ka halwa will surely be a new addition to your dishes.

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How To Make Kashmiri Pulao - An Aromatic Rice Made With Fresh Cream And Dry Fruits

Kashmiri pulao recipe: This recipe is quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed as is. Read on to know more.

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Give Your Chicken Curry A Delectable Twist With This Kerala-Style Nadan Kozhi Curry

Nadan Kozhi Curry is a traditional Kerala-style chicken curry recipe which is made with juicy chicken chunks and simmered in flavourful coconut oil.

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Sophie Turner And Joe Jonas' Wedding Cake Has Sent Us Drooling

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas celebrated their second anniversary in style with a royal cake with embellishments.

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Move Over Noodle Samosa, It's Time For Some Indo-Italian Cuisine To Shine

If you think about it, Italian surely is one of the most prominent cuisines in India and this easy to make pasta samosa is here to make you fall in love with the Indo-Italian snack.

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Viral Video: Woman Cooks Food In The Sun Heat; Leaves Internet Shocked!

At some point, we all have joked that the sun is so strong that we could cook our food outside. And an Instagram user is here to prove us right as she cooks an egg on her balcony.

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Malaika Arora Enjoys Healthy Upma, And We Can Help You Do The Same! (Upma Recipes Inside)

Malaika Arora is quite the health freak and her food choices have always shown that. A lot of us do look up to her and try to follow her tips and tricks in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Neha Dhupia Is Drooling Over This Jelly Custard - Guess Who The Chef Is

Neha Dhupia recently shared a post featuring one of her favourite desserts. And it looks oh-so-delicious!

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Man Eats Chicken Wings While Restaurant Gets Robbed; Watch Viral Video

Viral Video: In a hilarious video, a man can be seeing eating chicken wings at a restaurant while a robber demands his belongings.

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From Egg Manchurian to Egg Fried Rice: 5 Indo-Chinese Egg Recipes That You Must Try

Indo-Chinese is a fusion of Indian and Chinese food, originating from the streets of Calcutta (now Kolkata).

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Manish Malhotra's Lunch Party With Karisma, Malaika Was All About Desserts (See Pics)

Hosting a lunch with your friends? Take notes from Manish Malhotra because he is undoubtedly winning at preparing a hearty feast!

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Rakul Preet's Delicious And Healthy Palak Peas Rice Has Left Us Hungry

The actress gave us a glimpse into her yummy lunch on a shoot, her delicious meal has left us hungry and hunting for recipes to try

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This Hariyali Chicken By A Masterchef Australia Contestant Will Leave You Craving

Kishwar Chowdhury showcased her culinary skills with this flavourful Hariyali chicken made with an Australian twist.

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Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Watch: This Raw Mango Rice Recipe Will Give Your Meal A Tangy Makeover In Just 10 Minutes

Raw Mango Rice Recipe: This dish makes for a wholesome meal in just 10 minutes.

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7 Delicious Ways You Can Include Broccoli To Your Diet

Healthy Broccoli Recipes: Elevate your meals with these yummy broccoli recipes that will leave you licking your fingers and craving more

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Indian Cooking Tips: How To Make Panki - A Gujarati Dish Made In Banana Leaf

Gujarati snacks are simple, yet super flavourful. So for you try a new recipe we bring you a dish prepared in banana leaves. Read to know more.

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Neem For Hair: 6 Natural Ways To Keep Dandruff At Bay

Nothing can be more convenient than using neem for dandruff; it is easily available in and around our homes.

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Monday, 28 June 2021

Watch: This Butter Chicken Burger Screams Indulgence; Tried It Yet?

Buter chicken burger: Bringing the best of both worlds, butter chicken burger is creamy gravy and shredded chicken sandwiched between two burger buns

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5 Non-Vegetarian Chinese Recipes You Can Rustle Up In 30 Minutes

Quick and easy Chinese recipes: From chilli chicken to chicken chowmein, we have curated a list of easy non-veg Chinese that can be a part of your meal, anytime of the day.

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Move Over Your Regular Koftas, Make This Restaurant Style Creamy Paneer Kofta To Enjoy With Your Fam

Still thinking about what to make for dinner tonight? Don't worry, we have you covered! Make this delicious and soft paneer kofta recipe and enjoy it with your family

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Watch of the Week: Jacques Bianchi JB200 Brings a Rare Dive Watch Back to Life

With their durable construction, fascinating military history, and timeless good looks, dive watches are catnip for collectors—and fertile ground for watchmakers too. Watchmakers are always finding new ways to reinterpret tradition, but actually recreating a vintage watch is a difficult balancing act between old and new. That’s what makes the Jacques Bianchi JB200 so special: It’s a remake of a unique, limited-edition dive watch used by the French Navy, and it preserves the character and history of the original while adding some modern updates.

The story begins in 1982, when French watchmaker Jacques Bianchi released the original JB200. With its 42mm stainless-steel case, large indices, and French-made quartz movement, it was a rugged, dependable dive watch. It also had some unique features, including a winding crown at the 9 o’clock position and a large image of a diver that dominated its sleek black dial. Initially, only 100 models were produced.

A few years passed, and the watch attracted the attention of the French Navy. The government agency responsible for purchasing military equipment bought around 60 watches for military use. Information about exactly who wore them is limited, but thanks to some sleuthing and extensive reviews of repair records, it appears these early JB200s were put to use on the wrists of divers aboard helicopters and patrol ships.

The new watch carries over many of the hallmarks of its predecessor. It retains the 42mm stainless steel case with the left-side crown (and the water resistance—it’s rated to 200 meters). The design of the hands—stick for hours, arrow for minutes, and “square lollipop” for seconds—remains the same, and, of course, the iconic image of the diver on the dial returns as well. One glance at this watch tells you everything you need to know: It’s made for the water.

Still, the new JB200 isn’t an exact replica; it comes with some tasteful updates. Some of these changes make an already legible watch even easier to read. The date window from the original has been dropped, allowing for a clearer, more symmetric dial, and the circle and block indices have been enlarged slightly. They, along with the hands and bezel markers, have also been upgraded with Super-LumiNova for exceptional brightness and legibility in low-light conditions.

Interestingly, the designers opted for retro tech to power the new JB200. In place of the original timepiece’s quartz movement, they swapped in a Seiko NH35 mechanical movement with automatic winding. That gives this new watch a vintage feel that even the ’80s original didn’t quite have.

The JB200 is fully funded on Kickstarter, but you can back it for a discounted price on the watch. Completed watches are estimated to ship in December 2021, and you can get more info on the Jacques Bianchi website.

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2021 Stanley Cup Final: The Storylines That Will Define the Series

The 2021 Stanley Cup Final is filled with contrasts. On the one hand, the Montreal Canadiens are the most storied franchise in hockey history, with 23 Cups on the club’s resume. But they haven’t appeared in the Final since winning the last of those in 1993. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Lightning had just become a team when the Habs last lifted Lord Stanley. Despite the franchise’s youth, the Lightning have become one of the league’s best teams this century. They won their second Cup last year and have established themselves as a mainstay in the playoffs.

Now the two will meet with everything on the line. The Canadiens emerged from the league’s pandemic-created North Division, a collection of the NHL’s six Canadian franchises (all grouped together because of COVID travel protocols and restrictions), and then beat the Vegas Golden Knights in the semifinal round to claim their spot in the Final. The Lightning took the Central Division and beat the prickly New York Islanders in a seven-game series to earn their shot at a repeat championship. The games start Monday night and run every other night until there’s a winner, with American broadcasts on NBC Sports Network for the first two games and NBC after that. Each game starts at 8 p.m. (EDT), except Game 7, which will start at 7 p.m. (EDT) if needed.

Here are four storylines that will define the series.

How will the Canadiens deal with the Lightning’s significant talent edge?

With 14 goals and 20 points, Brayden Point is playing fantastic hockey. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/TUEcfDY8bF

— NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2021

On paper and in reality, Tampa Bay has the better players. Center Brayden Point has 14 goals in this year’s playoffs; no other player has more than eight. Winger Nikita Kucherov, who missed the entire regular season with an injury, has 27 points. Nobody else has more than 20, and nobody outside Tampa Bay has more than 16. (Kucherov and Point, along with teammates Alex Killorn, Steven Stamkos, and Victor Hedman, lead the league in playoff points.) Montreal has two players, winger Tyler Toffoli and center Nick Suzuki, with 14 and 13 points, respectively.

The teams haven’t faced each other yet this season because the NHL limited teams to playing within their divisions. It’s not entirely clear how the Habs will try to neutralize the Lightning’s big guns. It’s also not clear how involved head coach Dominique Ducharme will be for the first two games: Due to a positive COVID test, he can’t get behind the bench until Game 3.

Both teams have elite goalies. Will either one crack?

26-year-old Lightning backstop Andrei Vasilevskiy is the best goaltender in the world right now. In 18 playoff games, he has allowed 36 goals, despite facing enough high-quality scoring chances that the analytics say he should’ve given up an additional 23 goals.

Vasilevskiy’s 22.8 goals saved above expectation in the playoffs are 11 more than the next-best goalie, who happens to be Montreal veteran Carey Price. The 33-year-old is a former league MVP and Vezina Trophy winner (awarded to the league’s top goalie), and he remains one of the best in the world. The likeliest outcome is that both netminders play well. If one of them surprisingly does not, that’ll change the entire dynamic of this Stanley Cup Final.

Where will Montreal find offense?

Cole Caufield, are you serious?! pic.twitter.com/oAil30nHZZ

— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) June 25, 2021

It’s obvious enough who will do the scoring for Tampa Bay. The Lightning have the best collection of forward talent in the world, and they’ll continue to get goals from those players. Their ace line of Ondrej Palat, Point, and Kucherov has been entirely unstoppable this spring. Their second line of Killorn, Stamkos, and Anthony Cirelli has been only slightly less superhuman.

Montreal doesn’t have scorers of that caliber, but the Habs do have some notable talent. They’ll need a lot from leading scorers Toffoli and Suzuki, certainly, but they’ll also need secondary scoring. One candidate who could provide it: Tiny rookie Cole Caufield. The 5-foot-7, 20-year-old winger didn’t make his NHL debut until April 26, but he has emerged as an important player for Montreal. After not scoring in his first nine playoff games, he’s scored four in his last six.

What effect will home crowds have on the series?

Home-ice advantage belongs to the Lightning, who will host the first two games, as well as Game 5 and Game 7 if necessary. When the Lightning are at home, they’ll enjoy the backing of a crowd of around 14,800 people—about 80 percent capacity for Amalie Arena. On the other hand, when the Canadiens host Games 3, 4, and (if necessary) 6, they’ll likely only have some 3,500 fans in attendance due to COVID regulations in Quebec. While those 3,500 people might make enough noise that they sound like 20,000, the varying crowds could affect how much of a boost the teams get at home.

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SRX Racing: Tony Stewart Wins on the Dirt Track at Eldora

Superstar Racing Experience, the new motorsports event launched by NASCAR hall of famers Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, along with investor George Pyne, officially launched earlier this month. We’re now three races into the SRX Racing series, and the intensity is ratcheting up. The third race took place on June 26 at the famed Eldora Speedway in Ohio, and despite a strong showing from second-place finisher Kody Swanson, Tony Stewart nabbed the win. It was an important victory for Stewart—in addition to founding the new league, he’s also the owner of the track he raced on.

It was a thrilling race from start to finish. Stewart struggled with issues early on—he accidentally hit the skill switch on his car and was forced to return to pit road, then start the race from the back of the field. Swanson, an accomplished dirt track racer, was forced to use a backup car after he was involved in a crash earlier in the night.

Paul Tracy led for the first 25 laps, but Swanson and Stewart battled their way toward the front of the pack. Swanson forged ahead along the bottom of the track, while Stewart mostly remained on the high side, biding his time until later in the race, when he made a run for the front.

Tony Stewart holds on to win at @EldoraSpeedway!! @TonyStewart

He picks up his SECOND STRAIGHT #SRX win. Local legend Kody Swanson comes in second after battling Stewart during the final laps. pic.twitter.com/s5TC4Av3rY

— Camping World SRX Series (@SRXracing) June 27, 2021

“Kody found the bottom. I couldn’t roll the bottom as good as he could. I was real dependent on being up on the top,” Stewart told CBS after the race. “The good thing was when he went by everybody else, they all followed him down there like they were in a parade and left the top open. And the longer we went, I finally got the momentum going on the top and got back by.”

And @TonyStewart takes the night here at @EldoraSpeedway! pic.twitter.com/ReOTOaqXs4

— Camping World SRX Series (@SRXracing) June 27, 2021

With the win on Saturday, Stewart completed his sweep of the dirt track races (the other one was at Knoxville Raceway) in this year’s SRX Racing series. We’ll see if he can find similar success on the pavement: The next race will take place at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on July 3.

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Red Bull Launches 'Anti-Contest' Surf Event for the Everyman

As a surf fan, you’ve likely been watching professional surfing’s return via webcast of the World Surf League’s Australian Leg and the Ranch Pro. You’ve been on the beach for the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing and are hoping to paddle through the sea of Huntington humanity to do it again this summer. You voted for your favorite Vans Triple Crown and Red Bull Magnitude waves.

But here’s a contest that you can actually surf in…like, anyone over 16 can surf in Red Bull Foam Wreckers, and literally everyone is encouraged to sign up.

It’s called the “anti-contest” surf contest, simply because good times are the focus over the function.

“The whole soft-top movement is so fun, and the relatability of people surfing carefree is so appealing,” says Jamie O’Brien, “I feel like Red Bull Foam Wreckers is the coolest contest in the world, because anybody could win. It’s not about how good you are, it’s about how much fun you can have and how creative you can be.”

Foam Wreckers texas — Texas surfer Micah Gore, style points. Rob Henson / Red Bull Content Pool

Foam Wreckers is a series of contests that will happen around the country this summer, where surfers have to ride soft-top boards assigned by the luck of the draw, and the judging rewards good times over great surfing. Stops include Wrightsville Beach, Kauai, San Diego, Pensacola Beach, Atlantic City, Virginia Beach, San Diego, Oahu, Cocoa Beach, even Bend, Oregon and the BSR Surf Resort in Waco, Texas that went down in May.

Each of the Foam Wreckers events will be a little different. Obviously, Oregon’s Deschutes River wave is going to provide a different platform than the beaches of Kauai. But before you surf, you will spin the Wheel of Shred to determine which board you are riding and then hit the waves with up to 10 people at a time. All ages and all genders will surf together.

Obrien Foam Wrecker — Gabriel Prusmack, Jamie O’Brien spin the wheel. Rob Henson / Red Bull Content Pool

Were you a local junior champ a few decades ago?

Awesome.

Just learned how to trim last year when you got furloughed?

Even better.

And you never know who may show up for Foam Wreckers. Here’s a chance to beat a local hero or one of the pros. Possibly the coolest aspect is that athletes from other sports have been known to show up. Last year, Eric Koston and Bucky Lasek did their first ever surf events.

Soft-top surfboards have strangely become part of every surfer’s quiver in the past decade. Once thought of as strictly for beginners to learn to ride waves without knocking themselves unconscious or smashing someone else’s kneecaps, the surf paradigm has changed from a laser focus on performance to a broader scope that is more inclusive and often veers into the realm of silliness.

The event atmosphere is as much a celebration as competition with the afterparties, music, and possibly some adult beverages served with the energy drink. Catch Surf guys like O’Brien (J.O.B.), Tyler Stanaland, and Kalani Robb will be at various events as well as soft-top aficionado Ben Gravy.

J.O.B., considered one of the most high-performance surfers on the planet since he pushed his way through the trials into the 2004 Pipe Masters and won the event (that included Kelly Slater, both Irons brothers and Sunny Garcia) has become the poster child for the foamie movement, very publicly endorsed by Catch Surf, who is Red Bull’s partner in this event. His quest to produce his own content with entertaining stunts, skits and travels have made good use of the brand’s foamies and paid off for both the company and the ambassador. J.O.B. cruising an 8’6 through an inflatable rainbow gets as much love now as when he makes an impossible section at Backdoor. And while they’re all generally low performance, Catch Surf boards do ride better than some of the price-point brands.

With all of this, something once considered a pool toy has become extremely popular on every beach in the country. Soft boards are cheaper than traditional, making them the go-to for newcomers. Experienced surfers are putting their own children into waves on soft-tops simply because they’re safer, and realizing that in most day-to-day conditions at local breaks, it’s better to catch more waves than to struggle on a performance shorty.

The beauty of Foam Wreckers is that you never know who will show up. You might have a chance to best your local pro.

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Stress Can Turn Your Hair Gray—But There's a Way to Reverse It

There are many reasons why people gained a few extra gray hairs or went full silver fox in the last year or so. COVID-19 walloped our mental, emotional, and socio-economic well-being. And while it’s always been assumed stress contributes to grays, a first-of-its-kind study just quantitatively proved its causal relationship. You might be thinking there are no surprises there—obviously, psychological strain creates more grey hairs. But what the study also found was that when stress goes away, the gray hairs can go with it. That’s right, having gray hair may be reversible.

For the study, researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons were able to capture detailed images of hair slices. Each slice represents an hour of hair growth and is 1/20th of a millimeter wide. Along with donating their hair, volunteers also kept stress journals. Using scans that could detect the smallest changes, researchers could directly connect stress with the loss of melanin in hair. Melanin is the pigment you find in skin, eye, and hair.

“Just as the rings in a tree trunk hold information about past decades in the life of a tree, our hair contains information about our biological history,” Martin Picard, associate professor of behavioral medicine at the college, said in a press release.

In particular, one volunteer went on vacation and came back with measurably darker hair. But there’s more to it than just getting some color back; this study could help uncover the mysteries of aging.

“Understanding the mechanisms that allow ‘old’ gray hairs to return to their ‘young’ pigmented states could yield new clues about the malleability of human aging in general and how it is influenced by stress,” Picard told columbia.edu.

Of course, even with this study, getting gray hair is still part of getting older. There’s a point when even a year at the beach isn’t going to make all the gray go away. But if the last year added a couple gray hairs, finding ways to destress—adopt meditation or go on vacation.

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Thirst-Quenching Lawnmower Beers That Make Yard Work Suck Less

Tending to your garden or yard is hot, tedious, repetitive work. For just one week this summer, can’t the grass and infernal weeds just stop growing? The answer will always be no. But there’s a silver lining to all those fields of green. Gassing up a lawnmower and giving the grass a haircut is a great excuse to drink a beer, ideally a cold lager. Ideal lawnmower beers are low in alcohol and off the charts in refreshment, ideally consumed ice-cold with a koozie in your hand.

Lawnmower beers shouldn’t demand deep contemplation. They’re a thirst-quenching reward for tackling the drudgery of yard work, brightening moods while whacking weeds. Here’s the dirt on six of our favorite lawnmower beers to crush.

Thirst-Quenching Lawnmower Beers That Make Yard Work Suck Less

1. Yuengling Light Lager 99

ABV: 4%

This spring, the venerable Pennsylvania lager brewery reformulated the recipe for this lower-calorie riff on its flagship amber lager. The 99-calorie reboot retains most of the rich caramel nuances, while the carb count sits at a svelte three grams of carbs per 12-ounce serving. Light Lager 99 is ideal for downing beneath a beaming sun—and from personal experience it makes a pretty great shower beer to boot.

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2. Roadhouse Brewing Co. Highwayman

ABV: 4%

Devising a low-alcohol light lager with a depth of flavor can be difficult, but Wyoming’s Roadhouse Brewing hits the revitalizing sweet spot of taste and scant calories with Highwayman. Brewmaster Max Shafer deploys a decoction technique, a process that intensifies malt character, in this pilsner packed with refined European noble hops. “I love lager beer,” Shafer says, calling Highwayman a personal drinking “staple.”

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3. Grimm Artisanal Ales Grimm Lite

ABV: 4.2%

The popular Brooklyn brewery is best known for its amply hopped hazy and complex fruited sour ales, but we’re filling our koozies with tall boys of Grimm Lite. The all-American lager matches a minimal alcohol level with maximal flavor, both rounded and refreshing. Our advice: Grab a case and tackle that long-delayed landscaping project.

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Ballast Point Brewing Wee Gus lager — Courtesy Image

4. Ballast Point Brewing Co. Wee Gus

ABV: 4.2%

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Ballast Point, the San Diego brewery that helped spark America’s IPA revolution with the tropical landmark Sculpin. Now owned by Kings & Convicts of Illinois, Ballast Point is once again doubling down on hop-forward innovation with beers such as Wee Gus. The crystal lager drinks like a crisp, 95-calorie lager but it’s crammed with a load of Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Northern Brewer hops that lend a floral, herbal fragrance. Consider Wee Gus a lawnmower beer for IPA fans.

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5. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond Lager

ABV: 5%

The Richmond brewery makes this hometown lager with a portion of barley and hops grown in Virginia. The clean-drinking unfiltered lager offers pleasant citrusy notes from the Cascade hops, giving it more character than the standard summertime crusher. The packaging is also on point with grandpa-approved stubby glass bottles. Ice a six-pack and stick a stubby in your riding lawnmower’s cup holder.

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6. Deschutes Brewery Da Shootz!

ABV: 4%

The craft beer industry can sometimes seem self-serious and overly twee. Deschutes aims to destroy pretension and crank up the fun-loving quotient with Da Shootz!, a playful pilsner that nods to a common mispronunciation of the brewery’s name. The 99-calorie pilsner mixes and matches classic German and modern American hops for a gently lemony scent that’s a perfect aromatic partner to fresh-cut grass.

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The 7 Best Waterfall Hikes in America

Summer is rapidly approaching and it’s time to hit the trails. Nothing is better on a hot summer day than a hike that ends with views of a stunning waterfall. Bonus points if it’s got a swimming hole to cool off in at the end. With so many options out there, we thought we’d save you a little work. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best waterfall hikes the states have to offer. We hope you’re able to hit them all.

1. Havasu Falls

Grand Canyon, Arizona

One of the most stunning and highly sought after waterfalls in the world, Havasu Falls requires some planning and legwork to get to. Situated on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, you must obtain a permit months in advance, as well as a reservation to stay at the campground or the Lodge in order to visit the falls. From the trailhead at Hualapai Hilltop, it’s approximately 10 miles to the falls with roughly 1,800 feet of elevation change in the first two miles. But once you arrive at the blue-green falls set against a red rock backdrop, it will be well worth the effort.

*Note: Currently Havasu Falls is closed until February 2022 due to COVID-19, but check the site in case that changes

2. Vernal Fall

Yosemite National Park, California

No waterfall list is complete without one of Yosemite’s iconic falls. Located in eastern Yosemite Valley, the hike to Vernal Fall is short yet scenic. Round trip, the hike to the footbridge is only 1.6 miles and the top of the falls accessed via the Mist Trail is 2.4 miles. Both offer up close and stunning views of the falls, and the short trek makes it ideal for families. If you’re feeling adventurous, continue up the Mist Trail a few more miles for views of Nevada Falls. This hike is extremely popular, so you’ll want to start early if you wish to avoid the crowds.

3. Rainbow Falls

Hilo, Hawaii

When it comes to waterfall hikes, Hawaii is in no short supply. Fittingly, Rainbow Falls is located off Rainbow Drive, and the falls can be easily viewed from the parking area. They tower over a lava cave, which according to legend, is home to Hina, the Hawaiian goddess of the moon. If you visit the falls early in the morning, you’ll likely see a rainbow (or two). Should you wish to get in an actual hike, venture to the top of the falls for a new perspective and continue upstream to view a second set of falls: Pe’epe’e Falls.

4. Lower Oneonta Falls

Oneonta Gorge, Oregon

Oregon is home to a number of breathtaking waterfalls, and Lower Oneonta Falls is definitely a chart topper. The hike to the falls is less than a mile round-trip, but requires scrambling over rocks, logs, and swimming, depending on the water level. The water can be ice-cold, so use caution and plan your trip during the warmer summer months. Once you reach the falls, you’ll be rewarded with views of the 100-foot falls streaming down volcanic rock coated in moss and ferns.

*Check the site for closures due to forest fires

5. Amicalola Falls

Dawsonville, Georgia

Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, the hike to Amicalola Falls is one of the most popular in the state. An engaging hike, the 2.1-mile round trip adventure involves a series of bridges and stairs. It offers stunning views of the 730-foot falls and surrounding trees. If you wish to explore further, the national forest is home to a number of longer trails, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The hike is a busy one, so be sure to arrive early if you wish to catch a glimpse of Georgia’s tallest falls sans crowds.

6. Cumberland Falls

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Kentucky

Southeastern Kentucky’s Cumberland Falls is often referred to as the Niagara of the South due to its impressive display. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is home to 17 miles of hiking trails, but the falls are located just a short stroll from the parking area. As its nickname suggests, the falls are expansive, coming in at 125-feet wide and seven-stories tall. One of the most unique features of the falls is the occasional moonbow, or lunar rainbow that can be spotted on a full moon during clear nights.

7. Bridal Veil Falls

Telluride, Colorado

The tallest free-falling falls in all of Colorado, Bridal Veil Falls attracts visitors from all corners of the globe. Beginning from the parking area just past the Pandora Mill, the four-mile round-trip trail follows a series of switchbacks. You’ll get views of the historic power plant and Telluride valley before eventually reaching the falls. After navigating the short-but-steep trail, you’ll be treated with views of the 365-foot falls cascading into a box canyon.

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The Best Waterways in America for River Adventures

North America’s largest waterways are an overlooked asset. Launch your own low-stress, high-yield river adventures at these locations. Pack this durable paddling, kayaking, and rafting gear, then go with the flow.

1. Lower Mississippi River

The Big Muddy has received more recognition as a canoe and kayak destination in recent yearsbut it remains underutilized by paddlers. That’s a shame, because the lower Mississippi River offers countless options for surprisingly wild overnight trips. Launch from Memphis and plan on a five-day, 98-mile float to Clarksdale, MS. The route features a blend of river towns and hidden backwaters, wooded islands and side channels, with camping available on gravel- and sandbars. Pick up rental canoes, arrange a vehicle shuttle, sign up for a guided trip and receive plenty of Mississippi River beta from Quapaw Canoe Company.

2. Columbia River’s Hanford Reach, Washington

If you can get over its checkered history as a nuclear waste burial site from the Cold War, a 51-mile section of the Columbia River in Washington’s Tri-City area is a great off-the-radar float tripfor canoeists or kayakers. The 195,000-acre Hanford Reach National Monument protects the final remaining non-tidal, free-flowing stretch of the Columbia in the US. Wildlife abounds between Priest Rapids Dam and Richland: elk, coyotes, bald eagles and pelicans, along with vibrant stocks of bass, sturgeon and salmon. Camping in the national monument is outlawed but you can pitch a tent on state land near the Ringold Fish Hatchery for an overnight trip. Check out Northwest Paddleboarding in Richland, WA, for outfitting.

3. Suwannee River Wilderness State Trail, Florida

Whitewater in Florida? You’ll find easy rapids and much, much more on this designated water trail spanning over 200 miles across the Florida Panhandle from Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico. The Suwannee River takes its source in the vast Okefenokee Swamp, flowing crystal clear over limestone shelves with deep blue springs, abundant wildlife and free camping on sand beaches. Plan a four- to five-day, 72-mile canoe or kayak trip on the upper river from Fargo to Live Oak. You can paddle the river year-round. Suwannee Canoe Outpost in Live Oak offers rentals, shuttles and logistical support.

4. Upper Missouri River Breaks, Montana

The endless grasslands of Great Plains blend into badlands spires and deep coulees in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in central Montana, south of Havre. Lewis and Clark history comes alive on the 149-mile stretch of designated Wild and Scenic River, with painted sandstone cliffs and knife-edged box canyons. Set aside four days to paddle the 65-mile White Cliffs section between Coal Banks and Judith landings, east of US 87. You’ll find wilderness campsites virtually unchanged since they were described by the Corps of Discovery and plenty of silence: Motorized vessels are not permitted in the summer months. It’s easy to set your own vehicle shuttle or rely on the services of Missouri River Outfitters in Fort Benton. The company also offers guided trips and canoe rentals.

5. Hudson River Greenway Water Trail, New York

There are multiple options for overnight trips on New York State’s Hudson River. Launch from Henry Hudson Park, just south of Albany, for a 30-mile float trip to Germantown. This section of river features a gentle current and abundant bald eagles, with overnight camping available at Grays Point in Hudson River Islands State Park. Steiner’s Sports offers sales and outfitting services in Valatie and Glenmont, NY, servicing this section of the Hudson River.

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Paddling Safety 101: Always Wear a Leash and Life Jacket

This article was produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, basic safety practices apply to any and every paddler who steps off shore. The most fundamental of those rules centers on a single, essential piece of gear: Always wear a personal flotation device (PFD), otherwise known as a life jacket. For standup paddlers, that personal flotation extends to your paddleboard, where it’s critical to anchor yourself to your board by using a leash.

It is hard to overstate the required need for a life jacket and leash with the uncertainties on any body of water. Beyond an unplanned swim that could quickly turn fatal, the law requires you to have one for every person in every boat, plus federal law requires all children under 13 to wear life jackets whenever they’re on the water (state rules may also apply). That includes kayaks, canoes, and SUPs. The folks at your local paddling shop can help you find the right kind of USCG-approved life jacket, and the right type of leash, for the type of paddling you do (especially for whitewater standup paddlers), and the proper fit.

And if you’re one of those people who thinks life jackets and leashes are only for children or people who aren’t strong swimmers, think again. There’s a reason that you’ll never see an experienced paddler without one. It’s the first, most simple, and correct choice that you make prior to launch. And remember: A life jacket and a leash only work to save your life when you have one, and you wear one. Always wear a PFD. Always use a leash with your standup paddleboard.

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The Best Stretches to Do After a Run

If you run regularly, you’re no stranger to tight, sore muscles and the occasional injury. In addition to regular strength training coupled with proper nutrition and sleep, the right stretches after a run can help your muscles cool down and get ready for your next workout.

Despite popular belief, there isn’t a lot of research that supports stretching before a run, according to physical therapist Corey Rovzar, Ph.D. In some cases, it can actually impact performance.

“Stretching after a run is great, though, because you’ve already put in those miles and it’s more of a recovery,” says Rovzar. “It should always be done gently. Just a nice, light stretch that should feel good and help assist those muscles as they cool down a bit.”

Here are Rovzar’s favorite post-run stretches, with finer points on how to maximize each.

1. Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

“The biggest limitation I typically see with runners is hip-flexor tightness, and the effect it has on their running form,” Rovzar says. “This stretch helps you get the hip extension you need while running.”

Begin with right knee on the ground and left knee forward in a lunge position.
Keeping upper body straight, lean forward with hips until you feel a stretch.
Hold for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides.

2. Thread the Needle

“Any exercise that’s going to increase thoracic mobility, which is your upper back, is important because when you run, you want your torso to rotate,” Rovzar says. “You don’t want that rotation to all come from your hips. That just makes you more susceptible to injury, and your hips will overcompensate if your thoracic spine doesn’t have the mobility.”

Begin on the ground on all fours and make a tabletop position with your body—hips should be directly above knees. Elbows, shoulders, and wrists should be in a straight line, perpendicular to the ground.
Take right arm and thread it under left arm, rotating torso to the left.
Rest right shoulder and temple on the floor.
Keep left arm straight and extend it overhead, with palm facing down.
Hold for 30 seconds (or longer), then switch sides.

3. Seated Hamstring Stretch

“In general, with running, your hamstrings and whole backside (posterior chain) are prone to getting tight because those muscles are getting used a lot. So, if you can get those hamstrings a little more limber, it can help with the sensation of tightness.”

Sit on the floor and extend your right leg in front of you.

Bend left leg, with knee against the floor and left foot resting against the inside of your right thigh.
Holding onto right foot, bend forward at waist while keeping back straight.
Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.

4. Quad Stretch

“Downhills are hard on quads because the breaking mechanism works them a ton. If your quads are super tight, it increases the force that goes through the knee, which can often lead to pain or discomfort, so you want to maintain good flexibility by keeping your quads nice and limber.”

Standing as straight as possible, grab your right foot and lift it up behind you.

Gently pull heel in toward butt to feel the stretch. Think about keeping your knee close in, not winged out.
Hold for 15-30 seconds and then switch sides.

5. Calf Stretch

“Calves, similar to the hamstrings, are part of that posterior chain and actually take on seven times the force of your body weight when you’re running. Calves are often neglected from a strength perspective—it’s a big deal to show those calves some love because they really are the workhorse.”

Stand on the edge of a curb, stairs, or an exercise step, with your heels handing off the edge.

Start by rising up onto toes (hold onto a wall or railing for balance).
Slowly lower heels below the step.
Do 3 sets of 15—this will both stretch and strengthen the calves.

*Don’t have access to steps or a ledge? Stand in a staggered stance in front of a wall. With both feet flat on the ground, shift your weight onto the back foot until you feel a stretch through that leg’s calf. Switch after 30 sec.

6. Seated Hip & IT Band Stretch

“The IT Band is pretty susceptible to getting tight, especially when people tend to overcompensate by using their quad/IT band instead of their glutes. Coupling the IT band stretching with some glute strengthening can go a long way, especially with people who tend to have IT tightness or outer knee pain.”

Sit on the floor with legs extended out.
Cross right leg over left and bend knee so that right foot rests flat on the floor.
Rotate body to look over right shoulder until you feel a stretch.
Hold for 30 seconds and then switch sides.

7. Pigeon Stretch

“This kind of goes along with that calf and hamstring posterior chain complex, where your glutes are working hard and susceptible to tightness, especially if you’re doing a lot of uphill running. Stretching your glutes is good to maintain mobility and just calm things down after a hard run.”

Begin on all fours and extend left leg out behind you, with hips facing forward.
Bend right knee with shin resting on the floor.
Slowly walk hands forward and lean into the stretch for 5-10 seconds.
Switch sides and repeat.

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Most Affordable (and Expensive) Airbnb Beach House Rentals in America

If you’re itching for a getaway, it’s hard to beat renting a beach house. Lucky for you, new research from Airbnb shows exactly where you should go (and where you should avoid). A nationwide survey has revealed the beach towns with the most affordable Airbnb rentals and the spots where renting is most expensive.

Most Affordable Beach House Locations in America

If you’re looking for a beach getaway on the cheap, here are the most affordable coastal cities for Airbnb rentals:

Port Arthur, TX
Melbourne, FL
Eureka, CA
Wilmington, NC
Long Beach, CA

Port Arthur’s nightly rentals are a very reasonable $95, but has just 43 listings, so you might want to book soon if you’re interested in a trip there. The other four all have average daily rates under $150. They vary on the number of available rentals, however.

On the plus side, Port Arthur (located just 90 miles east of Houston) scored a respectable 7.03 out of 10 in the survey’s overall “Beach Hotspot Score.” This metric analyzes factors like average rainfall, air quality, and average temperature to determine how well-suited a place is to beachside lounging. For comparison, the top-scoring city by that measure, Galveston, TX, notched a 7.64. Other oceanside hot spots like Miami Beach and Panama City, FL, and Lahaina, HI.

Most Expensive Beach House Locations in America

Of course, there are plenty of places where renting an Airbnb is an expensive proposition.

Nantucket, MA
Malibu, CA
Montauk, NY
Laguna Beach, CA
Bar Harbour, ME

Iconic East Coast summer destinations Nantucket, MA and Montauk, NY top the list of most expensive beach towns with average daily rentals of $808 and $670, respectively. On the West Coast, Malibu, CA is the priciest spot with an average daily rate of $651. You can peruse the full survey results here.

But if a little sunshine and a swim is all you’re after, you might not even need to schlep to the beach. You can always take a dip in a classy hotel pool—you’ll get primo skyline views and you won’t have to deal with sand in your beer, either.

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