It’s all about MOTUS AX this Month!

ELLE’s Senior Beauty Editor experienced the new, high-speed Alexandrite laser the Motus AX – and let’s just say, it completely changed everything she thought she knew about laser hair removal. Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Dermatologist and founder of PFrankMD in New York took over Cartessa’s social channels to share his thoughts about the...

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7 Super-Healthy Smoothies

Smoothies can be a great meal replacement or just a great way to get in a few servings of your favorite fruits and vegetables. While some are great for facilitating weight loss, others are just plain great! We’ve compiled a few recipes that are sure to please your palate. Break...

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Pumpkin Chili Recipe

With fall being right around the corner, it’s time for pumpkin-flavored everything! Here’s a hearty chili recipe that will satisfy your autumn pumpkin cravings! Serving Size: 1.5cups   Calories: 184   Total Fat: 10g   Total Carbs: 11g   Protein: 14g INGREDIENTS 1 15oz. can pumpkin 1tbsp. canola oil 1cup chopped yellow onion 1/2...

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Going Nuts for Heart Health!

Pardon the pun, but one could say that “going nuts” is a very sane way to lower your cholesterol and bolster your heart health! Study after study suggests that eating nuts is just plan good for us. While they do pack a lot of good nutrition into a small package,...

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Spinach Salad Recipe

Here’s a tasty salad recipe that’s full of flavor and low on calories! This spinach salad is the perfect midweek lunch. Serves: 4    Calories: 170    Total Fat: 10g    Total Carbs: 12g    Protein: 10g INGREDIENTS 7oz. fresh baby spinach 1/4cup white vinegar 1/4cup water 1/3cup Dijon mustard 3tbsp. Splenda 10 slices...

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Salmon Burger Recipe

If you’re grilling out a couple more times before the end of summer, be sure and try these tasty salmon burgers as a low-fat and low-carb alternative to typical grill fare! Serving Size: 1 3oz. Burger    Calories: 177    Total Fat: 4g    Total Carbs: 17g    Protein: 18g INGREDIENTS 12oz. Chicken of...

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Breakfast Sausage Recipe

In many households, breakfast food can be eaten for any meal of the day! Skip the fat and carbs of typical breakfast fare with this delicious breakfast sausage recipe. Servings: 8    Calories: 90   Total Fat: 1g   Total Carbs: 1g   Protein: 20g INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb. ground turkey, 99% fat-free 1...

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