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How Many Of These 20th Century Fads Do You Remember?

But don’t forget that every generation had its own unusual fads and trends, that can seem absolutely silly or confusing to anyone who wasn’t a part of it. Do you remember Tang or pet rocks? The world is a fascinating place and one could never guess what will become wildly popular next.

These 4 Fad Diets Aren't Actually Fads At All...

Plenty of diets can be in vogue at any one time, but many are nothing more than just fads. With that being said, there are some that have stood the test of time and actually stuck around. Here are four fad diets that are actually beneficial to your health and wellbeing.

Do You Remember The Things That Defined the 1970s?

The 1970s were a decade of great change - from fashion, to fads and trends, together with political disillusionment, an awakened environmental consciousness and the very earliest iterations of the technological world we see before us today.

I’ve Found Your Next Getaway, and It’s Beautiful!

Sint Eustatius Source: Walter Hellebrand Sint Eustatius, shows no signs of modernization, offering a vacation free of tourist fads. The heavenly island only has one town, Oranjestad and enjoys a slow pace. Vacationers can fill their days hiking, diving or at the beach.

Boost Your Knowledge with These Fun Educational Apps

You could download the top educational offerings in any app store, but finding the best ones – and those which aren’t merely a fad – is not as easy as you might think.

Which is Better: Shapewear, or Waist Trainers?

We would like to finish by stressing that nothing in this article is relevant to medical corsets, which look something like this, and are prescribed by doctors: H/T: Greatist , MedicalNewsToday Waist Trainers- Magic Solution or Another Health Fad?

Almond Flour vs. Wheat Flour: Which is Better?

When looking at the growing popularity of almond flour many people thought it was just a passing fad. However, it seems like almond flour is here to stay for a number of good reasons.

If You Have Old Toys Laying Around, You Might Be Rich

Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls Price on eBay: $179 One of the most memorable fads of the 1980s began with the appearance of the Cabbage Patch Kids.

Is the Kombucha Craze Justified?

As often is the case with fads, you might find yourself unsure of which parts of the hype are true and which are exaggerated. To put some order into things, Kombucha does have some health benefits that were confirmed by doctors and health experts.

Why Your Body Will Thank You for Using Argan Oil

Many brands have been incorporating it heavily in their products, and it is actually not just a fad. Argan oil has quite a few scientifically proven benefits – so in this case, you should definitely believe the hype.

Throw Your Breadbox Out: 10 Reasons to Quit Bread for Good

There are quite a few hyped-up fad diets around that promote no- or low-carb intake, such as Atkins, Paleolithic and ketogenic diets that claim carbohydrates are the devil and you should primarily eat fatty food if you want to lose weight.

You'll Start Drinking Green Tea After Reading This!

However, green tea doesn’t seem to be a passing fad: It has been consumed all over Asia for centuries and over the last decade, tons of research has linked green tea to a range of health benefits. Below are 8 of them: 1.

The 7 Nutrition Myths That Experts Want You to Forget

Every now and again a there is a fad that says one single food item is the ultimate meal. But if you try to have an apple or cabbage as a substitute for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you're depriving your body of essential vitamins and minerals that can only be acquired through a diverse meal.