Time to take a break from the work day and procrastinate a little! Check out our favorite lunch break links of the day:

What Does the World Eat for Breakfast (Via Buzzfeed)

Breakfast is, perhaps, the greatest meal of the day. Don’t try and argue with me because I will shoot you down with pancake bullets and french toast bombs. My carby weapons – alongside eggs, bacon, and oatmeal – are just a few of the common foods that we eat for our first meal here in America. However, have you ever wondered what people outside of the continental U.S. consume for their first meal of the day? This video sums up the diversity of breakfast pantries from England all the way to Japan.

The 20 Cereals that are Actually Healthy (Via Greatist)

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Since we’re already on the topic of breakfast, here’s a handy article to help you find and purchase the healthiest cereals on the market. Quick, low maintenance, and extremely portable, dry cereals are by-far the most convenient of all the breakfast options. Unfortunately, many of the popular versions we snack on are bogged down by preservatives, dyes, and excess sugar. While there are plenty of healthy breakfast concoctions, sometimes all you want to do is sit down with a no-fuss, no-frills bowl of cereal. To avoid a mid morning crash, choose one of these 20 options instead – all of which are high in fiber but low in sugar.

Hydrating Hair Masks for Cold Weather (Via Haute Talk)

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I don’t know about you but my hair is atrocious right now. The winter air has sucked all the moisture out and as a result, I’ve looked like a scarecrow for the past 3 months. Blunt but true. I think I need to try one of these hair masks, which promise to help restore moisture with nothing but natural ingredients!

7 Innovative Staples for Your Vegan Pantry (Via Well + Good)

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 It is so much easier to cook up a healthy, balanced meal when your pantry is stocked properly. Canned beans, nuts, oil olive, assorted spices, and whole grains are just a few of the things that everybody should always have in the kitchen. But if you happen to be a vegan, the list of pantry essentials is a little bit longer. Things like dates,  lentils, and nutritional yeast deserve a permanent place on your shelf. Check out this slideshow to learn  what else you should always have on hand. Even if you are not vegan, we think you should give these wonder-foods a go!

The Strange Thing that Happens When You Facebook-Stalk Strangers (Via Prevention)

We all stalk people on Facebook. Yes, it’s creepy. No, we’re not going to stop, but…well, maybe we should. According to a recent study, it appears that our online stalking may be having adverse effects on our emotional health.

 

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Claire is a 21 year student hailing from New York City. She is currently in her senior year at Hunter College, where she is finishing up her English Degree. When she's not at school, she can usually be found working behind the counter at her local bakery. Claire loves to cook and spends an embarrassing amount of time looking up recipes for every dish imaginable. She is particularly fond of trying new dishes and believes that the best way to connect with people is through sharing food. Google