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The 10 funniest moments from Sports and Fitness Day at the White House

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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump welcomed hoards of student athletes and members of the Presidential Council on Health, Fitness, and Nutrition to the South lawn for White House Sports and Fitness Day.

The goal of the event was to highlight the council's work encouraging American kids to play sports and making fitness more accessible to economically disadvantaged youth.

Lots of White House officials, including senior adviser Ivanka Trump and the press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, got in on the fun, and looked like they had a great time.

Here are 10 of the most amusing moments from the event:

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Several professional athletes attended the event. Earlier this year, Trump issued an executive order refocusing the council's efforts on youth sports.

Source: White House



"Many of life's most valuable lessons are learned on the field of competition," Trump said in his remarks, before joking: "There, young Americans will discover — that’s what they do, they discover, they're learning all the time — the importance of teamwork, social skills — do I have social skills? I don’t know. I have social media, that's for sure. I don't know about skill, but I have a lot of media."

Source: White House



The president's comfort zone is golf, and he took a few swings, but he also took a turn in the batting cage later on.

Source: CNN



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15 great words that will make you sound smarter

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According to The Oxford Dictionaries, it's possible that the English language has more words than most comparable world languages  — which means there's a legion of great terms out there just waiting to be deployed.

While we don't forsee the English language's most common words getting phased out anytime soon, here's a list of 15 great words that deserve more airtime. Check them out below (with definitions courtesy of Dictionary.com) and then commit them to memory!

SEE ALSO: Why you should get over your dislike of small talk

Indelible

Definition: That cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed, or the like.

Example: The teacher left an indelible mark on her students, and they never forgot her.



Ken

Definition: Knowledge, understanding, or cognizance; mental perception.

Example: The substitute teacher was asked to teach some material beyond his ken.



Dragoon

Definition: To force by oppressive measures; coerce.

Example: The tired mother was dragooned by her daughter into reading one last bedtime story.



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21 funny but useful Father's Day gifts that'll give your dad a good laugh

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Dads are — for good or bad — known for their humor.

Whether he really is the funniest guy you know or his dad jokes are simply hall of fame worthy, he might appreciate a good joke (and some lighthearted sentimentality) more than anything else on Father's Day.

Especially if he's hard to shop for, these 21 funny gifts are a good jumping off point. Pair them with one of our favorite Father's Day gifts or keep them short and sweet on their own. And if you're looking for some more guidance, check out these posts:

Below are 21 funny Father's Day gifts dad will love this year:

A Beeropoly board game

Beeropoly, $35

For a fun night in with his family and kids or for the next get-together with friends, this is something he'll get a kick out of (and probably won't already have). 



A meat bouquet

Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet, $50-$85

If a bouquet of delicious meat is more his speed than flowers, he's going to really love this one filled with salami. 



Scotch-infused toothpicks

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set, $35.95

For the man who has everything, scotch-infused toothpicks take his love of the stuff to the next level. 



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The house owned by Cameron Diaz in 'The Holiday' is on sale for $12 million — take a look inside

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The house owned be Cameron Diaz' character in "The Holiday" could now be yours — if you have $11.8 million to spare, that is.

The seven-bedroom, six-bathroom "landmark two-storey masterpiece" on 1883 Orlando Road in San Marino, California served as the exterior of the California mansion — as well as the backyard scenes — in the 2006 comedy/romance film starring Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black, and Jude Law.

It's on sale through realtors Brent Change and Linda Change of Compass, who provided photos of the property to Business Insider.

Scroll down to take a look inside.

SEE ALSO: Thailand's famous beach from 'The Beach' is closing after damage by too many tourists

The gated two-story mansion was designed by architect Wallace Neff as his own personal residence. It was built in 1928 for $40,000. He described it as a "California interpretation of the Italian Lombard vernacular."



It's located in San Marino, right across from the Huntington Library.



The entry is pretty grand, with an even more impressive staircase.



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What it's like to fly on Tigerair, the cheapest airline in the world

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  • Tigerair Australia was recently named the cheapest airline in the world in Rome2rio's 2018 Global Flight Price Ranking.
  • The report estimated that the domestic carrier's flights cost $0.06 per km (US dollars) on average.
  • We took at what it's like to fly on Tigerair.


Low-cost carrier Tigerair Australia was recently named the cheapest airline in the world in Rome2rio's 2018 Global Flight Price Ranking.

The report analysed economy fares on international and domestic airlines displayed on the search engine over a two-month period to paint a picture of global pricing (in US$ per km). It produced a ranking of the 50 cheapest carriers overall, as well lists of the cheapest domestic and international carriers.

With flights costing $0.06 per km (US dollars) on average, Tigerair Australia was crowned the cheapest airline in the world overall.

The internal airline was once voted Australia's "worst airline," according to Rome2rio, who says the airline has "turned its fortunes around" since it was bought by Virgin Australia Group in 2014.

The airline told us they've just introduced a new "Tigerbites" food-market inspired menu that features veggie and gluten-free snacks, as well as bitesize chicken and chips, hot mac and cheese bake, and espresso martinis.

Scroll down to see what it's like to fly on Tigerair Australia.

SEE ALSO: The 19 coolest under-the-radar places for a European summer holiday

Tigerair Australia was recently named the cheapest airline in the world in a report by travel search company Rome2rio, with flights costing on average $0.06 per km (US).

Source: Rome2Rio 



Business Insider looked at what it's like to fly with the low-cost domestic airline that serves 13 destinations in the country.

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Tigerair was once branded Australia's 'worst airline' but since it was bought by Virgin Australia Group in 2014, Rome2rio says the airline seems to have 'turned its fortunes around.'

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Rome2rio said said in its report: "Following years of bad press (it was voted Australia’s worst airline three years in a row), it was bought by Virgin in 2014 who seem to have turned its fortunes around. It’s not often we say this, but sometimes cheapest can be best!"



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10 new tech trends that VC investors say will completely change life and business in the next four years

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Each year, the Churchill Club, a 32-year-old thought leadership organization based in Silicon Valley, hosts a debate among some of the leading, and most opinionated, tech and business luminaries. This year, five venture capitalists from Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, and other top tech firms laid out their predictions for what non-obvious tech trends will emerge with the potential for explosive growth around 2021.

That's just a few years away, and according to these tech industry insiders there will be some pretty big changes between now and then. At the 20th annual Top 10 Tech Trends debate last week, we learned that investors are brimming with optimism — and just a bit of fear — over what's to come in tech.

We've republished their predictions here in full.

Here are the 10 tech trends to expect:

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Here's the lineup:

David Cowan, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners

Sarah Guo, General Partner, Greylock Partners

Nicole Quinn, Consumer Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners

Tomasz Tunguz, Partner, Redpoint Ventures

Mike Vernal, Partner, Sequoia Capital



Driven by high-growth companies building a better ecosystem for space travel, the human species is closer than ever before to colonizing Mars and beyond. Cowan believes that someday soon, companies in mining, manufacturing, media, tourism, energy, defense, and more, will be able to buy off-the-shelf products and services for extraterrestrial travel that will help expand their businesses beyond Earth.

"Today if your business is a global business, that may not be enough. You have to think bigger," Cowan said.



Self-driving cars. Electric scooters. Algorithms that set delivery trucks' routes.

The changing ways that people and goods move from point to point will have massive second-order effects, according to Guo. For example, she suggested that as ride-sharing and self-driving cars become more popular, not only will people buy fewer cars, but they might also move into homes outside of typical commuting distance.

"If the last decade was much about mobile apps, much of the next decade will be about real-world mobility," Guo said.



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2 forms of exercise are the best way to stave off the effects of aging. Here's how to incorporate them into your life.

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If you're searching for an all-natural way to lift your mood, preserve muscle tone, and protect your brain against the decline that comes with aging, look no further than the closest mirror.

One of the most powerful means of reaping these benefits is exercise — and in many cases, you already have everything you need to get it: a body.

As we age, two forms of exercise are the most important to focus on: aerobic exercise, or cardio, which gets your heart pumping and sweat flowing, and strength training, which helps keep aging muscles from dwindling over time.

And most of the time, they don't require any fancy equipment or expensive classes.

Read on to find out how to incorporate both forms of fitness into your life.

SEE ALSO: 14 ways one type of exercise is the closest thing to a miracle drug we have

Activities like walking, yoga, and tai chi have recently been tied to brain benefits like faster processing speed and better attention span.

If you've recently considered beefing up your regular workout routine, you may have found yourself asking exactly how much exercise you should be doing to get results.

Previous research has hinted that the magic starts to happen with 45-minute workouts. But there's a growing body of evidence that the time you spend on a single workout matters less than the total time you spend at the gym over long periods. That means whether your latest workout was five or 50 minutes is less important than whether you manage to hit the track or pool regularly, or at least several times a week.

A new review of nearly 100 well-designed studies published last month in the journal Neurology: Clinical Practice found that older folks who clocked in roughly 52 hours over six months doing things like walking, biking, or yoga — which breaks down to roughly one hour of exercise three times a week — showed significant cognitive benefits over people who did less exercise or none at all.

Those benefits included better processing speed and superior performance on tests designed to measure things like time management and ability to pay attention.

"This is evidence that you can actually turn back the clock of aging in your brain by adopting a regular exercise regimen," Joyce Gomes-Osman, a rehabilitation scientist at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine who led the study, told MedPage Today.



Aerobic exercises like jogging may help reverse some heart damage from normal aging.

Many of us become less active as we age. Over time, this can lead some muscles in the heart to stiffen.

One of those at-risk muscles is in the left chamber of the heart, a section that plays a key role in supplying the body with freshly oxygenated blood.

A recent study split 53 adults into two groups, one of which did two years of supervised exercise four to five days a week while the other did yoga and balance exercises.

At the end of the study, published in January in the journal Circulation, the higher-intensity exercisers had seen significant improvements in their heart's performance, suggesting that some stiffening in the heart can be prevented or even reversed with regular cardio.

"Based on a series of studies performed by our team over the past 5 years, this 'dose' of exercise has become my prescription for life," Benjamin Levine, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern who wrote the study, said in a statement.



Strength-training moves like tai chi are best for preserving muscles from age-related decline.

Strength or resistance training can take many forms, but it typically involves a series of movements geared toward building or preserving muscle.

Tai chi, the Chinese martial art that combines a series of flowing movements, is one form of strength training. The exercise is performed slowly and gently, with a high degree of focus and attention paid to breathing deeply.

Since practitioners go at their own pace, tai chi is accessible for a wide variety of people, regardless of age or fitness level.

Tai chi "is particularly good for older people because balance is an important component of fitness, and balance is something we lose as we get older,"I-Min Lee, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, said in a recent health report called "Starting to Exercise."



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The 19 coolest places for a European holiday in 2018, according to travel experts

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Globetrotters are always looking for inspired travel recommendations from those in the know in order to experience new destinations in the most authentic way possible — and those passed by word-of-mouth are always best. 

As summer kicks off, Business Insider asked friends, colleagues, and some of the world's travel experts for their favourite — and overlooked — European destinations that can be seen in a long weekend. 

From the mystical Arabic influence of Granada to the dilapidated charm of Porto, and the gothic churches of Transylvania, here's a selection of their top recommendations, along with some local tips. 

SEE ALSO: 25 under-the-radar places in Latin America to visit in your lifetime, according to the world’s top travel experts

Pretend you're in a Bond film at the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro.

Montenegro provides a less obvious alternative to neighbouring Croatia, and it's not hard to see the draw of the stunning setting of the Bay of Kotor, with its glistening Adriatic sea and mountainous backdrop. The bay is also home to the preserved medieval old city of Kotor which just so happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage site.

One TripAdvisor user from the UK called it "Europe's best kept secret." 

"Despite seeing many images of this place before my visit, nothing really prepared me for just how stunningly beautiful this bay is," the review stated. "The waterside setting (obviously) with its mountainous backdrop was for me a cross between the Norwegian fjords and those lovely Alpine lakes."



Admire the azulejos (painted tiles) and dilapidated charm of Porto, Portugal.

Emma McWhinney, the UK head of editorial at Secret Escapes, recommends a long weekend in Porto, a coastal city on Portugal's northern coast that's steadily growing in popularity as an alternative — possibly even a cheaper one — to Lisbon. 

"Often overshadowed by bustling Lisbon, Porto, with its coastal thrills, postcard-perfect architecture, and eclectic culinary scene, is a must-visit cluster of colour and charm," she said.

Wander through Porto's hilly streets and admire the crumbling buildings and ramshackle colourful houses decorated with azulejos (painted tiles), and you'll soon see why its dilapidated charm is drawing in tourists.

Porto's proximity to some pretty stretches of beach adds to its appeal.

 



Soak up the Andalusian sunshine, snack on the famous free tapas, and lose yourself in a colourful maze of market stalls in Granada, Spain.

Granada, located in Spain's southern Andalusian region, is a city rich in history and culture —and its Arab influence gives it a mystical edge.

Aside from the tapas — it's one of the few places in Spain where a free tapa is religiously served with every drink — there's the majestic Alhambra Palace, abundant Arab baths that make a perfect first stop to unwind into your weekend, and the intriguing whitewashed gypsy caves of Sacromonte, where some of the city's best flamenco haunts lie. 

Sakshi, a New York-based editor who recently visited the city, told Business Insider: "We enjoyed one free tapa with each drink. So we bar hopped as is recommended, we didn't ever get a second round at the same place.

"A tip for tourists is saying 'que tapa' after letting the bartender know the intention is a drink — either a cana (a small beer) or copa (little glass of wine). Bar Bodegas Castañeda came highly recommended and is somewhat of an institution. We started our bar hop there," she added. 

 



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We drove a $74,000 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid SUV to see if it's worth the investment — here's the verdict

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  • The 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e adds a plug-in hybrid option to a popular luxury SUV.
  • In practice, the system helps with fuel economy, but it doesn't otherwise radically alter the vehicle.
  • Our confidence in the X5 as a compelling luxury crossover option was restored after a week with the vehicle.


As plug-in hybrids go, nearly 75 large is kind of a lot to pay. You can get a brand-new Prius Prime for less than $30,000. The Prius, however, isn't exactly luxurious or stylish.

And without question, you won't be getting the ultimate driving machine. For that, you can take a look at BMW's "e" lineup. And pony up the premium. We've sampled the 3-Series plug-in hybrid sedan and have been impressed. So we hopped at the chance to give the X5 SUV a shot. The X5, after all, is the built-in-South Carolina crossover that's going to keep BMW in business in the US, as consumers increasingly favor SUVs over four-doors.

Our luxury midsize people-and-stuff hauler tipped the cost scales at just over $75,000, after $10,000 in options took control of the $63,000-ish starting price.

Here's what I thought after a week of tooling around:

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The X5 has a crisp exterior vibe. But it doesn't stand out too boldly in the burbs. Our test vehicle had a fetching "Space Gray Metallic" paint job. Overall, the X5 defines how a mid-size luxury SUV is supposed to look.



All bimmer from the front: sleek, slightly angry headlights and the signature double-kidney BMW grille.



And of course the legendary "propeller" badge, which isn't actually a propeller.It's the colors of the Bavarian flag.



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Here's what could happen to America's hundreds of dead malls

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As one of the first post-war suburban shopping centers in the US, the Northgate Mall in northern Seattle defines classic mall architecture.

Its architect, John Graham Jr., pioneered the dumbbell, big-box shape for malls, in which two rows of stores face each other and two department stores anchor each end. Graham also gave Northgate Mall a grocery store (which later became a food court) and a huge parking lot. In the decades that followed, malls around the country copied Northgate's layout, which became the model for most American malls throughout the late 20th century. 

This design may not be working in the 21st century, however. Hundreds of malls and thousands of mall-based stores have shuttered in the past two decades, and many more may close within the next 10 years. One of the most recent retailers to go down is the jewelry chain Claire's, which filed for bankruptcy in March. Sears also said Thursday that it's closing 63 stores, on top of the more than 160 locations it has already shuttered this year. Both Sears and Claire's have blamed plummeting mall shopper traffic for their declines.

Traditional malls need to transform themselves to stay alive, and many are making changes to attract more business — including Northgate.

Developers are now turning many of the mall's parking spaces into a light rail station, which will connect the neighborhood to downtown Seattle. Other parts of the lot have been turned into LEED-certified apartments, senior housing, a medical center, more retail space, and a bioswale that keeps runoff away from the nearby creek.

Malls of the future have an opportunity to fulfill other community needs besides commerce, June Williamson, a City College of New York architecture professor and the author of "Retrofitting Suburbia," told Business Insider.

"Northgate [Mall] evolved as the neighborhood around it — which was mostly built in the '50s, '60s, and '70s — did," she said. "People are tired of the traditional mall."

Here are what may become of the many failing malls of today:

SEE ALSO: The retail apocalypse has officially descended on America

Before: The department store

Nearly every major department store (including Macy's, Kohl's, Walmart, and Sears) has shuttered stores in recent years to reduce losses from unprofitable locations and the rise of online shopping.

The US also just built too many malls, Williamson said. In the mid-'90s, the number of American malls peaked at around 1,500. Today, there are only about 1,000 left.

As more new malls get built, department stores (which often pay a large part of the lease) will move out, making it harder for the mall to survive.

"The development climate of malls were driven less by demand and more by opportunity," Williamson said. "As new centers get built, anchor stores are lured away, and a cannibalization process begins ... Only so many consumers are going to malls, and they will flock to newer ones. If developers build a new mall, they are inevitably undercutting another property. So older properties have to get re-positioned every decade, or they will die."



After: Fitness centers, churches, medical clinics, and data centers

Closed department stores will likely become other businesses that can benefit from the large square-footage, like fitness centers, churches, offices, public libraries, and even medical clinics, Williamson said.

The number of walk-in clinics in malls rose 15% from 2011 to 2016, according to the Urgent Care Association of America. Bloomberg recently reported that a third of all urgent care is now located inside shopping centers.

In 2007, the 100 Oaks Mall redeveloped one of its department stores into the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which leases over half of 850,000-square-foot building. (The other half is still retail space today.)

In late 2016, the Milpitas Planning Commission in California also approved a plan to turn the abandoned department store in the Milpitas Town Center into a 24-hour gym.

 



Before: The food court

Retail stores are not the only mall businesses that are struggling. Those in the food court are having a hard time, too.

In 2014, Sbarro — the Italian chain that was a food court staple — filed for bankruptcy, and closed 155 of its 400 American locations, most of which were in malls.

As The New York Times noted at the time, "The company is in financial trouble because one of its big bets on real estate — that Americans will keep going to mall food courts en masse — has turned out to be wrong." 



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Bill Gates has invested millions in these Silicon Valley startups over the past decade

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Bill Gates is known for his philanthropic contributions to health, education, and anti-poverty organizations through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

But the billionaire founder of Microsoft has also made a number of more under-the-radar personal investments.

From fake meat to blood tests that could detect cancer early, take a look at a few Silicon Valley initiatives that Gates has supported in the past decade.

SEE ALSO: Bill Gates says Trump asked him the difference between HIV and HPV

Grail, a startup aiming to detect cancer when it's still curable.

Founded in 2016, Grail is a life sciences company working to develop technology that could spot cancer before it's incurable. Grail says on its site that it believes a special type of blood screen could be the key.

Grail was funded in 2016 by its former parent company (the gene-sequencing giant Illumina) and a group of high-profile investors including Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Google Ventures. The Series A round totaled $100 million, and Grail has garnered $1.2 billion in investments to date.



EtaGen, a startup developing highly-efficient power generators.

EtaGen is a startup producing ultra-efficient generators that supply power for companies, buildings, and microgrids. In 2012, CEO Shannon Miller told MIT Tech Review that EtaGen's engines use on average 25% less fuel (like natural gas or diesel) than traditional gas-powered generators.

Founded in 2010, the company has raised $133 million to date. Bill Gates and others invested $83 million in a Series C funding round in early 2018. 



Change.org, a company publishing online petitions.

With over 150 million users in 196 countries, Change.org is a popular site where people can start petitions for specific causes. Current US-based petitions include one to strengthen gun laws and one supporting farmworkers' rights.

In a Series C funding round in 2014, Change.org received $30 million from Gates and others. The company has raised $83 million to date.



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I flew basic economy on both Delta and United within 72 hours — and the cheap seats aren't nearly as bad as people say

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  • Major airlines such as Delta, United, and American Airlines started offering basic economy fares in 2016 and 2017.
  • Basic economy tickets are meant to be the cheapest tickets on the plane and restrict a traveler's flexibility, choices, and luggage.
  • I flew basic economy on both Delta and United over a holiday weekend, and it was much easier and more pleasant than people make it out to be — as long as you know what you're getting yourself into.

When major carriers including Delta and United introduced basic economy fares in the past few years, fliers were unhappy to say the least.

While the specifics of the fare class vary by airline, the general concept is that you pay the least on the plane to get the least on the plane: you generally have no flexibility in your fare, no ability to choose your seats, and limited baggage.

But, flying from New York City to Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend, I didn't much care.

Flights were expensive, as you'd expect on a holiday weekend. And when I started reading over the rules for basic economy tickets for me and my boyfriend, who was traveling with me, I had a thought: this doesn't sound so bad.

Especially for a weekend trip that's only a two-hour flight, I don't really care where I sit, or if I sit with my companion. As long as I get a seat and get there safely, I'm good. I don't like to stuff a full-sized carry-on in the overhead compartment because I can't reach it easily and I like to keep an eye on my bag. I keep my bag under the seat in front of me instead. And I've only ever cancelled a flight once.

Basic economy sounds rather like what I've been doing all along. So, I booked the tickets.

We traveled from New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) on Friday night via Delta for $143 each. We returned to New York's Newark Airport (EWR) via United on Monday morning for $148 each. It was virtually the same price on each airline and about $300 round trip (not all that cheap, but it was a holiday weekend) — so I was excited to see how basic economy compared. 

SEE ALSO: I flew 16 hours nonstop in economy class on one of United Airlines' busiest international routes — here's what it was like

DON'T MISS: A day in the life of a United Airlines flight attendant, who woke up before 3 a.m. and ran circles around me for 9 hours

When I booked the tickets, United confirmed multiple times that I wouldn't be allowed carry-on bags.



After reading a review of United's basic economy class that pointed out you couldn't check in online, I repeatedly warned my boyfriend that we should get to the airport early and that we wouldn't have seats before we arrived. The trip to Atlanta was with Delta, but I was still taking precautions.

Source: Business Insider



We arrived at LGA Terminal D at about 6:30 p.m. for a 9 p.m. flight and checked in with the curbside agent outside, who gave me my boarding pass but sent us to the indoor kiosks to print my boyfriend's. We breezed through security and arrived at our (unmanned) gate at 7 p.m., where the agent told us to return at 8.



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We compared the UK's favorite chocolate to the version that's sold in the US — and we were surprised by what we found (HSY)

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  • The Hershey Company owns the rights to manufacture Cadbury chocolate in the US.
  • It banned imports of British-made Cadbury chocolate in 2015.
  • British expats claim that Cadbury's chocolate in the US tastes nothing like its UK counterpart, but according to Hershey, there's barely any difference in the ingredients.
  • We tried both to see if we could tell the difference.

The difference in taste between Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate on either side of the Atlantic has become one of the most contentious debates of our time. 

For chocolate enthusiasts from the UK, the American version tastes like chalk and cheese. For others (with muted taste buds, perhaps), there's no real difference. 

This debate is especially significant to a Brit brought up in a country where Cadbury chocolate abounds and now finds themselves living at the mercy of Hershey in America. That is not to say that all American chocolate is inferior to the UK's — it is not.

Unless we are talking about Cadbury's Dairy Milk, that is.

The mysterious history of these two bars dates back to 1988, when Hershey paid $300 million for the US operations of the British candymaker Cadbury. This included Mounds, Almond Joy, and York Peppermint Patties, as well as Cadbury products such as Dairy Milk and Carmello. At the time, Cadbury used this as a way to enter the US market, which was dominated by Mars and Hershey. 

Then, in 2015, Hershey took legal action to bar US imports of Cadbury products that had been manufactured in the UK. A Hershey representative told The New York Times at that time that the company had the rights to manufacture Cadbury chocolate in America using different recipes. 

The Cadbury Dairy Milk bar that you'll find in the US today tastes almost nothing like its British counterpart, and there are different explanations for this.

The New York Times reported in 2015 that the British version of Cadbury has a higher fat content, as its main ingredient is milk. In an American-made Cadbury bar, the first listed ingredient is sugar.

But, according to Hershey, this is an incorrect interpretation of the bars' ingredients.

The Cadbury bars' contents appear to be different on each side of the pond because of different labeling standards in the EU and the US.

A Hershey spokesperson told Business Insider: "Our Cadbury Milk bars [in the US] start with quality ingredients we get straight from the Cadbury plant in the British Isles. Our 'chocolate crumb' — the core mixture of chocolate, sugar and milk — are made at the Cadbury plant using the same amounts of milk, sugar and chocolate as the UK version. In fact, it's the same milk sourced by Cadbury from cows in Europe. We add cocoa butter and mold the milk chocolate into bars for sale in the United States."

The only differences are the fat content and the amount of cocoa used in each bar. The US Cadbury bars use only cocoa butter as the "fat," in order to meet FDA standards. In the UK, the company is also allowed to use vegetable oils such as palm and shea.

We put them to the test to see how different they tasted:

SEE ALSO: We compared grocery shopping at stores in the US and the UK — and it was shockingly clear which country does it better

Here are the two bars side by side.



The packaging is the first difference we notice.



The US packaging is significantly more glitzy.



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7 great movies you can watch on Netflix this weekend

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The Kings Speech Colin FirthNo plans this weekend? Thankfully, there are plenty of movies available on Netflix, and you don't have to choose among its entire catalog anymore.

Every week, we go through Netflix's inventory and select amazing movies that you can watch over the weekend.

We pick some that have recently come onto the service and mix in a few old favorites as well.

From Pixar's Oscar-winning tear-jerker "Coco," to the silly but enjoyable action-adventure "National Treasure" starring Nicolas Cage, these are some great movies on Netflix that you can watch over the weekend.

Here are seven movies you won't regret watching on Netflix:

SEE ALSO: All your favorite Netflix original shows that have been renewed for another season

"Coco" (2017)

Netflix description: On the Dia de los Muertos, young would-be musician Miguel crosses into the afterlife on a quest to meet his ancestor and understand his family legacy.

Critic score: 97%

Audience score: 94%

Before you watch this sweet and visually stunning Oscar winner from Pixar, make sure you have a lot of tissues, because it will make you cry a river. 



"The Truman Show" (1998)

Netflix description: Truman Burbank is the star of "The Truman Show," a 24-hour-a-day TV phenomenon that broadcasts every aspect of his life without his knowledge.

Critic score: 94%

Audience score: 88%

This film is one of the smartest movies from the 90s, and quickly became a classic for its thought-provoking twist and Jim Carrey's exemplary performance. It's such a pop-culture touchstone that people still discuss it 20 years later. 



"Other People" (2016)

Netflix description: After a bad breakup, a struggling New York comedy writer tries to don a brave face and care for his dying mother in Sacramento.

Critic score: 88%

Audience score: 79%

This dark comedy about death from "SNL" writer Chris Kelly doesn't exactly cover anything new, but has a fresh take on it. It's a smart, funny, emotional movie, and it's some of the best work Molly Shannon has ever done. 



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13 cities that are starting to ban cars

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Starting in November, Madrid will bar non-resident vehicles from driving anywhere in the city center. The only cars that will be allowed downtown will be those that belong to locals, zero-emissions delivery vehicles, taxis, and public transit like buses.

While this goal may seem ambitious, Madrid seems to have been inching away from car dependency over the past decade. In 2005, the city set up its first pedestrian-only zone in the dense neighborhood of Las Letras.

Madrid is not the only city getting ready to take the car-free plunge. Urban planners and policy makers around the world have started to brainstorm ways that cities can create more space for pedestrians and lower CO2 emissions from diesel.

Here are 13 cities leading the car-free movement.

SEE ALSO: 12 of the most beautiful public spaces in the world, according to urban designers

Oslo, Norway will implement its car ban by 2019.

Oslo plans to permanently ban all cars from its city center by 2019 — six years before Norway's country-wide ban would go into effect.

The Norwegian capital will invest heavily in public transportation and replace 35 miles of roads previously dominated by cars with bike lanes.

"The fact that Oslo is moving forward so rapidly is encouraging, and I think it will be inspiring if they are successful," said Paul Steely White, the executive director of Transportation Alternatives, an organization that supports bikers in New York City and advocates for car-free cities.



Madrid's planned ban is even more extensive.

Madrid plans to ban cars from 500 acres of its city center by 2020, with urban planners redesigning 24 of the city's busiest streets for walking rather than driving. 

The initiative is part of the Spanish capital's "sustainable mobility plan," which aims to reduce daily car usage from 29% to 23%. Drivers who ignore the new regulations will pay a fine of at least $100. And the most polluting cars will pay more to park.

"In neighborhoods, you can do a lot with small interventions," Mateus Porto and Verónica Martínez, who are both architects and urban planners from the local pedestrian advocacy group A PIE, told Fast Company."We believe that regardless of what the General Plan says about the future of the city, many things can be done today, if there is political will."

In late May, the city also confirmed that it will prohibit non-resident vehicles from its downtown starting in November. CityLab reports that the new initiative could encourage people to driving less in the wider metro area as well.



People in Chengdu, China will be able to walk anywhere in 15 minutes or less.

Chicago-based architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill designed a new residential area for the Chinese city. The layout makes it easier to walk than drive, with streets designed so that people can walk anywhere in 15 minutes.

While Chengdu won't completely ban cars, only half the roads in the 80,000-person city will allow vehicles. The firm originally planned to make this happen by 2020, but zoning issues are delaying the deadline.



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We drove the $328,000 Bentley Continental Supersports that's the fastest and most powerful ever built before it disappears for good

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  • Bentley's long-serving Continental GT is heading for retirement after 15 wildly successful years in service.
  • The Continental GT is going out in style with the 700 horsepower, 209 mph Supersports. 
  • Bentley's all-new second-generation Continental GT will arrive for the 2019 model year.
  • We loved the Supersports' power, performance, comfort, and style.

All good things must come to an end. After 15 years of unprecedented success, it was time for the Bentley Continental GT to say goodbye.

Launched in 2003, the Continental GT proved to be an immediate success. In fact, the 12-cylinder grand tourer was so much of a success that it increased Bentley's global sales five-fold by 2005. That year, it was also revealed that demand for the Continental GT was so massive that there was a one-year waiting list for the car.

In 2010, Bentley updated the Continental GT with fresh styling and a added a new V8 engine option. Over the years, Bentley has worked hard to tweak and improve the Continental.

After a decade and a half, Bentley and parent company VW Group decided it was time to bid farewell to its best selling model.

Last August, Bentley unveiled the new second-generation Continental GT. It'll arrive later this year as a 2019 model.

But before sailing off into the sunset, Bentley decided to do its trusty workhorse a solid with the introduction of the Continental Supersports. It's the fastest and powerful Bentley ever built. It's the Bentley Continental in its ultimate form. 

Recently, Business Insider had the chance to spend a few days with the stylish English brute on the roads in and around San Francisco. 

The 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports starts at $293,300, but $35,065 in options and fees pushed the as-tested price up to $328,365.

Unfortunately, the Continental Supersports Coupe is no longer on sale. However, the slightly pricier, Supersports Convertible is still available as a 2018 model. 

Here's a closer look at the Bentley Continental Supersports. 

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Bentley introduced the Continental GT in 2003. Even though it was an immediate sales success. Critics felt the car didn't drive as well as it should. It was too soft and soulless.



Over the years, Bentley steadily improved the Continental GT. This included a major refresh in 2010.



In addition to the Coupe, the Continental was also available as a convertible and as a sedan called the Flying Spur, one of the coolest names in the car business.



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The best grilling tools you can buy

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In the past week, I've fired up my grill three times. And if the weather holds today, I'll be cooking up burgers and skewers for dinner tonight, too. There's just no comparison to food cooked on a grill, and when you have great grilling tools and accessories at your disposal, grilling is just about the easiest kind of cooking, too.

Think about it: You're outside, so there's no reason to worry about a few drips of oil here or some dropped of food there, you have a precise control over the temperature of a gas grill, so you don't need to time things perfectly as with an oven, and you're supposed to be drinking a beer while grilling, which ... well, OK that doesn't necessarily make things easier, but it does make the process more fun.

What does make grilling easier? A great spatula that doubles as a knife. A grill brush that scours away grit and bits of food in one pass. A meat thermometer that takes readings in seconds. And of course, reliable grill cleaning supplies that keep your barbecue station looking great and working well.

Today, I've put together a list of the primary grilling tools I use to cook, clean, and maintain my six-burner gas grill. Most of these tools can also be used with a charcoal grill, and I've even included a great way to get coals burning fast, no lighter fluid required.

Here are the best grilling tools you can buy:

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.

SEE ALSO: The best grilling gloves you can buy

The best grill cleaning products

Why you'll love them: Used together with a bit of elbow grease, CLR's BBQ Grill Cleaner Spray and CLR's Stainless Steel Cleaner can leave your grill looking brand new.

It's not often that I'm genuinely surprised by the quality of a product. In my line of work and in my several hobbies, I've tested a fair amount of cleaning products from a number of brands, and while most prove adequate or even impressive, few in recent years have left me as impressed as two grill cleaning formulas made by the vaunted brand CLR (Calcium Lime Rust)

CLR BBQ Grill Cleaner is a foamy spray formula that is safe to spray all over the grates, burners, and other interior components of your grill. It's non-toxic, non-flammable, and even biodegradable, so health and environmental concerns are essentially nil. It's also super tough on grease, grime, soot, and baked on char. With a coat of this stuff on the grates of my much-loved, not-all-that-much-cleaned gas grill, it took me about two minutes of scraping and scouring to restore the cooking surface to the pure, shiny state I remember from the first day I used the grill.

Dozens of soap and water cleanings came nowhere close to the efficacy of a single use of this stuff, and to be honest, I think the burgers I cooked on the grill an hour later even tasted better than that last round cooked up before the deep cleaning.

As the grates of my grill weren't the only surface that needed some TLC, I was glad to also have a can of CLR Stainless Steel Cleaner on hand. This stuff brought out a shine I could hardly believe the exterior of my grill could achieve after years sitting outside facing the elements (I mean... I usually have it covered...), and as with the BBQ Grill Cleaner spray, the cleaning process took about two minutes.

If you want to hear the opinions of other folks who have used CLR Stainless Steel Cleaner with the same satisfaction, just check some Amazon reviews. With more than 200 reviews posted, the stuff has a fine 4.2-star average rating. A lady named Kasia called it "a great cleaner" that removed even the most stubborn spots on her steel stove. A gentleman named Howard said the "nothing else cleans our stainless steel refrigerator" like CLR Stainless Steel Cleaner.

Pros: BBQ grill cleaner cuts through stubborn grease and grime, stainless steel cleaner works with minimal manual effort, trusted brand name

Cons: Stainless steel cleaner leaves film on nearby surfaces

Buy a Two-Pack of CLR BBQ Grill Cleaner on Amazon for $23

Buy a can of CLR Stainless Steel Cleaner on Amazon for $7



The best grill brush

Why you'll love it: The Kona 360° Grill Brush cleans in all directions to scrape away bits of food and built up soot on the top, sides, and the bottom of the grill.

Cleaning your grill is important. We've established that, right? But nowhere have I claimed that it's exactly what you'd call fun. In fact, it's kind of an annoying process sometimes, especially when you have a long grilling session to look forward to and you'd really rather get on with things.

The Kona 360° Grill Brush is perfect for people who value a clean grill but want it cleaned fast. Its design allows you to clean the top, bottom, and sides of each bar of the grill without removing the grill top and with a minimal number of passes. While most grill brushes feature a panel of bristles facing in one direction, this clever tool has bristles facing in all directions. And what's more, there are three coils of said omni-directional bristles, so you can scrape away at a broad swath of the grill with each pass.

While lightweight and easy to wield, this grill brush is far from dainty. In fact, it's backed by a five-year warranty and is tough enough for use on all types of grill for hot or cold cleaning. For the record, you'll get the best results using it on a heated grill and with occasional dips into a bowl of water or with water sprayed across the grill, just watch out for hot steam! And though rugged, the many fine bristles are safe for use on ceramic, porcelain, or infrared cook surfaces, too.

With more than 2,100 reviews logged at the time of this writing, the Kona 360° Grill Brush has a stellar 4.7-star rating on Amazon. A grill master named Alan says he as "used many grill brushes before, [and] none of them cleaned up my old grill like this one." A chef named Mandy called it a "very efficient brush" that saved time during cleanings.

A review from The Z9 called the brush "ideal for cleaning all types of grills" and noted the "perfect length of the handle." A TopPro10 write up said it was "constructed of premium material."

Pros: Cleans in all directions, lightweight and balanced, safe for use on all types of grill

Cons: May rust if not properly dried

Buy the Kona 360° Grill Brush on Amazon for $17.95 (originally $29.99)



The best grilling planks

Why you'll love them: Primal Grilling Cedar planks impart a delicate, smoky flavor into your food and prevent flaky or fragile eats from falling apart.

For the finest fish fillets, you have to cook on a grill. But grilling delicate fish can be seriously annoying. All too often, the fillets fall apart and you end up losing much of the meat and all of the presentation value of your entree. The solution? Just serve PB&J sandwiches instead. Except no, actually just grill your fish on Primal Grilling Cedar Planks. Not only will these extra-thick, fully reusable grilling planks help the fish (or any other fragile foodstuff) stay in one piece, they will also impart a wonderful smoky wood flavor into the grilled food.

I've used grilling planks with everything from fish fillets to steaks to veggie kabobs to mini-sized pizzas with great success. When used properly (meaning plenty of soaking before use and careful cleaning after), a thick grilling plank like these from Primal Grilling can be used dozens of times. They will end up charred and can cause a bit of a mess, but they also come with a burlap storage bag that contains the sooty untidiness.

With more than 500 reviews posted on Amazon, these grilling planks have a truly stellar 4.8-star average rating. A user named Jonathan praised the "wonderful taste" they give to "salmon... chicken, meat," and vegetables, too. Another chef called these "virgin clear cedar" wood planks "great."

Pros: Imparts wonderful smoky flavor, helps fragile foods remain intact, can be used multiple times

Cons: Messy after several uses

Buy a set of Primal Grilling Cedar Planks on Amazon for $24.99



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What regularly dining out does to your body

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What regularly dining out does to your body

We all generally understand that eating lots of meals out isn't the best idea. It's often expensive, for one, and the foods we pick tend not to be so good for us. Too, exactly what we're eating or how it was prepared is frequently unknown.

When it comes to what eating out for nearly every meal does to your body, things can get complicated, as not everybody responds to constantly eating out in the same way. In general, though, there are some not-so-good consequences, and you'll definitely want to be mindful of them before heading out for yet another meal.

Dining out a lot may make you take in larger portions.

You're more likely to overeat when dining out than you are when you've prepared your own food. Many restaurants offer freebies such as chips and salsa, or bread and oil, in addition to large entrees and sides that are larger portion sizes than what meet choosemyplate.gov guidelines.

This confuses the brain and body, making you think that you're still consuming a serving, because that's what you've been served, but the reality is that the portion sizes are tremendously greater than they ought to be. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition claimed that individuals who go out to eat end up taking in an average of 200 more calories than those that eat at home.



It raises your sodium and cholesterol levels.

High levels of sodium and cholesterol in the body increase one's risk of many negative bodily effects ranging from headache to obesity.

According to CNBC, "The average sodium of all items among the biggest chains in 2014 was 1,256 milligrams" which is huge considering that 2,300 mg or less per day is the recommendation per US dietary guidelines. The effects on the body of a diet high in sodium include increased blood pressure, dehydration, and potentially kidney disease.

Foods at restaurants, particularly fast food items, tend to have a lot more saturated fats and trans fats than meals you may prepare yourself. According to Everyday Health, experts say to improve your health you should try to lessen the amount of fats you consume in the diet, rather than cholesterol itself, as a diet high in fat raises cholesterol levels.



Eating out for lots of meals increases your risk of heart disease or stroke.

A diet high in fat, cholesterol, and sugar increases one's risk of heart disease. When dining out, there are more temptations to delve into the sugary desserts and condiments, or to splurge with an entree you just can't replicate at home. The extra starchy and meaty items are the ones to be wary of in terms of disease risk.

A study from the University of Wurzburg in Germany evaluated the link between protein consumption and stroke risk. They found that the risk of strokes was 41% higher in those who consumed 3.3 ounces of red meat each day, compared to those who consumed an average of 1.7 ounces per day. A portion of red meat at a restaurant is typically larger than 3.3 ounces.

To try to make heart healthful choices when eating out, Joy Bauer, resident nutrition expert on "TODAY," suggested ordering lean protein sources, picking only one cheat item, watching your liquid calories, and going easy on the condiments.  



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These 10 major games already leaked ahead of the biggest gaming event of the year

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With just a few weeks left until the biggest game show of the year, the unthinkable has happened: A massive leak.

The image below was taken from Walmart's Canadian website, which accidentally posted placeholder artwork for just shy of 40 games.

Walmart Canada game leak (E3 2018)Many of the games are known quantities, but a bundle of them were accidentally revealed by the listings — and at least one major surprise was already confirmed in an announcement, which lends a lot more weight to the rest of the listings. 

Here's everything new that was revealed:

SEE ALSO: The 34 hottest video games you shouldn't miss in 2018

First, some context:

Retail listings with placeholder artwork aren't confirmation of anything, and it's entirely possible that the list is nothing but guesswork.

But there's at least one good reason why that's unlikely in this particular case: "Rage 2." 

It's been years since the first "Rage" came and went — seven years. "Rage" is far from a beloved franchise, nor is it a hated franchise. It's more of a forgotten game than anything else. It had a relatively forgettable open-world, and a story to match. It sold well enough, but wasn't a runaway success either.

In short: It's not the kind of game that was demanding a sequel.

So when it showed up on Walmart's Canadian site, it was held up as evidence that the list was false. Which is why it was so interesting when "Rage 2" was announced soon after — an apparent response to having been outed by Walmart — much to the surprise of people like myself.

If "Rage 2" is real, then the more obvious stuff in the leak is all the more likely to be true.



1. "Gears of War 5"

It's been about two years since "Gears of War 4," and a new entry in the series is a foregone conclusion.

Not only is "Gears of War" a marquee Xbox franchise directly produced by Microsoft's own studios, but the previous game in the series introduced a whole new slew of protagonists. It would be more surprising if there wasn't a follow-up to "Gears of War 4." 

Microsoft has yet to announce "Gears of War 5," but it would be entirely unsurprising if it debuted on stage during Microsoft's press briefing at E3 2018 in mid-June.



2. "Forza Horizon 4" (mislabeled as "Forza Horizons 5")

Perhaps the only game more expected than "Gears of War 5" on this list of rumored announcements is a new entry in the "Forza Horizon" series.

The "Forza" franchise operates on a rotating schedule. In 2016, "Forza Horizon 3" came out; in 2017, "Forza Motorsport 7" came out. The simulation-style racing series, "Forza Motorsport," is the big highlight one year, and the arcade-style racing series "Forza Horizon" is the big highlight the next.

Thus, 2018 is the year for "Forza Horizon 4."

The game is labeled in the leak as "Forza Horizons 5," which would indeed be a big surprise — what a bizarre name change! I'm guessing that's just an error, but who knows.



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4 ways you're making your coffee unhealthy

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  • It's really easy to develop an unhealthy regular coffee order without realizing it.
  • Additives like syrups, creamers, and the like can turn an otherwise healthy cup of coffee into a sugary mess.
  • Good news: there are a few ways you can scale back on the sugar in your regular cup o' joe without sacrificing the flavor you love.


I've been a barista for five years, so I've seen my fair share of ultra-specific
coffee orders— from three and a half packs of sugar, to extra-dry cappuccinos, to lattes with no foam and extra whipped cream. All of this to say, I've seen a lot of not-so-healthy coffee orders, too, that could easily be made healthier (and just as tasty!) with a few easy substitutions.

Whether you place a regular order at a local coffee shop every day, or you fix your morning brew at home, I can almost guarantee you are degrading the health value of your coffee by making one of these mistakes.

You're not exploring your milk options.

This is an easy change — the hardest part being remembering to request non-fat milk over the default 2% or whole. Your latte will taste just as good, but will contain fewer calories. Whole milk contains around 150 calories per serving, whereas skim contains 90. You can also explore the option of non-dairy milks like almond, which contains about 40 calories per serving. Just be prepared for an upcharge if you’re ordering it out.



You're not mindful of syrup.

The flavored syrup debate is a sticky one. They can be great for adding flavor to your coffee with ease, but do you know what's actually in them? Sugar, and lots of it.

Sure, there are sugar-free options, but they can increase cravings for sugary treats, according to Spoon University, so proceed with caution.

As a barista, I'll be the first to tell you that they don't go easy on the number of pumps that go into your drink, either. So maybe try weaning yourself off of the vanilla-hazelnut-cinnamon dulce madness by asking for half the pumps, and go from there. If you're adding store-bought syrup to your coffee at home, try making your own, sans-manufactured additives. All it takes is pure cane sugar dissolved in water (simple syrup), and then you can add natural flavors or extracts like vanilla, cinnamon, or almond. Not only will it be healthier for you, it can be a fun flavor experiment.



You go heavy on the creamers.

Non-dairy (powdered) creamers are the worst. There's a reason you feel uneasy about a creamer that doesn't require refrigeration. The undetermined powdery substance would probably make it through the apocalypse thanks to all of the artificial additives that give them shelf life. Unless you really need corn syrup solids and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to get you through the day, I suggest tossing the french vanilla Coffee-mate.

When it comes to liquid creamers, some are better than others. They can contain just as many harmful additives and sugars as their powdered counterpart, but there are some natural and organic options out there that are a much safer choice and taste just as good.



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