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"A shopping list straight from my prescription pad."
Raise the Bar
There is such a thing as a healthy treat! Just make sure it contains 70 percent cacao or more (these are at least 72 percent); otherwise the sugar can outweigh the benefit of the antioxidants.
Single Origin Chocolate Bars, originally $7 each, now $5 with code OPRAH; MoonstruckChocolate.com
Raise the Bar
There is such a thing as a healthy treat! Just make sure it contains 70 percent cacao or more (these are at least 72 percent); otherwise the sugar can outweigh the benefit of the antioxidants.
Single Origin Chocolate Bars, originally $7 each, now $5 with code OPRAH; MoonstruckChocolate.com
Photo: Gregor Halenda
Get Your Kicks
Walking, running, it doesn't matter—what counts is the goal of 10,000 steps per day. Saucony ProGrid Kinvara sneakers are lightweight, flexible, and comfortable.
$90; Saucony.com
$90; Saucony.com
Photo: Gregor Halenda
Watch Your Steps
Working up a sweat for 20 minutes three times a week contributes to a healthier life—and this easy-to-read sports band helps gauge progress by tracking pace, distance, time, and calories burned.
Nike+ SportBand, $59; NikeRunning.com
(May not be available in the color pictured)
Nike+ SportBand, $59; NikeRunning.com
(May not be available in the color pictured)
Photo: Gregor Halenda
Made to Measure
Nigella Lawson's ceramic measuring cups serve up portion control with style.
$26 for set; CentralChef.com
$26 for set; CentralChef.com
Photo: Gregor Halenda
Climate Control
This humidifier eases parched throats on dry nights for up to eight hours without ruining the decor.
Middle Colors ultrasonic small humidifier, $120; Gizmine.com
Middle Colors ultrasonic small humidifier, $120; Gizmine.com
Photo: Gregor Halenda
An Om of One's Own
Yoga is a beautiful practice that combines exercise with meditation. With an embroidered name or initials, there's no confusing whose mat is whose.
Originally $35, now $28 with code OPRAH; MyCustomYogaMat.com
Originally $35, now $28 with code OPRAH; MyCustomYogaMat.com
Photo: Gregor Halenda
Dream On
Shutting out light helps to produce melatonin, bringing on the z's. A silk mask is especially easy on the eyes.
(Belle De Nuit, originally $38 each, now $30 with code OPRAH; BrancheBeautySleep.com)
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(Belle De Nuit, originally $38 each, now $30 with code OPRAH; BrancheBeautySleep.com)
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From the December 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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