November 09, 2018 at 09:10AM Ever since I took my very first bite out of an Impossible Burger, I’ve been hooked. I basically plan my meals around the pinpoints on its location map. And there’s a lot of ’em: Once only served at Momofuku Nishi in New York City, the plant-based patties are now available at more than 5,000 restaurants across all 50 states (including White Castle!), not to mention 100 more around the world. Its already-impressive reach is about to get even broader, though, because the Impossible Burger is now coming to grocery stores. Following in the steps of its competitor, the Beyond Burger—which has been sold in retail since 2016—Impossible Foods just announced consumers can start stocking up their supermarket carts with Impossible Burgers starting in 2019. And, not surprisingly, the option has been highly requested. “By far the number-one message from fans on social media is, ‘When will I be able to buy and cook the Impossible Burger at home?’” said Patrick Brown, MD, Impossible Foods’ CEO and founder, in a press release. “We can’t wait until home chefs experience the magic and delight of the first plant-based meat that actually cooks and tastes like meat from animals—without any compromise.” While this news is exciting, there’s currently no further details about the next chapter of the “bleeding burger” or how it’s going to be sold. The Beyond Burger can be found everywhere from Whole Foods to Target and is stocked right in the meat section alongside the real thing, as well as
Month: November 2018
I went backstage at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show and all the Angels had one piece of advice
November 09, 2018 at 09:03AM Drink a lot of water. It’s the oldest trick in the book, and yet, one that I heard time-and-time again when I went backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (which will air on December 2) this year. While models have access to all the perks of a wellness life well-lived (and while others are known for throwing down some out-there philosophies), it seemed that everyone I talked to this year was back to the basics: chug that H2O, take off your makeup at night, meditate, and squeeze in a sweat sesh when you can. Let’s be real, it’s not magic, model-making advice, but I do think that there’s something to nailing the good-for-you basics (or picking one good habit to start making) and keeping consistent on a regular basis. From there, it’s all about what makes you feel good and in your own skin. Without further adieu, here are the wellness tips I gleaned backstage. Photo: Rachel Lapidos for Well+Good On having clear skin Megan May Williams (left): “For me, it’s drinking lots of water. And having hot water and lemon in the morning. I’ve also been taking this collagen powder leading up to the show. You put it in hot water—it’s a tip from my dad and it’s meant to fight aging and give you a glow. I also put it in smoothies with lots of greens. Spinach is really good with ginger and lemon. Cucumber is really good, I like it in my smoothies.
Constantly losing one earring? Here’s some good news for you
November 09, 2018 at 09:00AM Watching Desperately Seeking Susan for the first time as an impressionable 14-year-old was a revelatory experience. It taught me that personal ads are a great source of entertainment (R.I.P Craiglist’s missed connections), there’s no such thing as a free jacket, and most importantly, that all you need for a look is exactly one statement earring. The first time I felt bold enough to experiment with this idea, I was trying to be glass half full about losing a giant, bejeweled cross earring. (It’s honestly still painful to type about.) Instead of calling it a day and burying the other one somewhere I wouldn’t be visually triggered by it, I decided to wear it with another orphaned earring from my jewelry box. Aside from finding a second life for my widowed accessory, asymmetrical earrings are one of those things (like leisure suits or pattern mixing) that just eschews an ere of competence with complex styling. And even if you’re not into the other jewelry revivals from the ’80s, this is still a trend you can get behind without dating your look. The style trick works equally well with more delicate and minimal pieces. To start, you can scrounge through your collection to see if you have any single earrings that speak to you, or you can buy a mismatched pair or standalone statement maker from someone who’s done the work already. For the latter, below is a selection of earrings—some individual, some asymmetrical pairs, and some matching sets that
If you’re sick of your skinny jeans, try this denim trend on for size
November 09, 2018 at 08:39AM It started, like so many fashion trends do these days, with a photo of Gigi Hadid. The supermodel stepped out earlier this week wearing loose-fitted denim, and it was all the incentive the internet needed to give their skinny jeans a rest day. “It was time for something new,” says Katrina Klein, co-founder of the label ASKK NY and the first denim designer for both Rag & Bone and J Brand, of the rise of relaxed-fit pants. “The feeling of putting on a good loose pair of jeans after years of constantly putting on a restricting jean is refreshing. And it’s corny but true: When you feel good, you look good.” High-waisted with holes in the knees, Hadid’s Danielle Guizio vintage jeans sat somewhere between a straight-leg boot cut and a roomy pair of JNCOs. (Remember those?) Hadid paired her pants with a white T-shirt, a blazer, blue sunglasses, and the one thing that’s most crucial to pulling off the trend, according to Klein. “Loose-fitting jeans are all about attitude,” she says. Photo: Getty Images/Gotham/GC Images Not to be confused with boyfriend jeans, “these new loose shapes are built for women and offer her something different,” says Klein. “The cut and shapes are different. Boyfriend jeans are inspired by a men’s jean, tweaked for a woman.” Alternatively, loose-fit jeans are designed with the female figure in mind. They sit higher on the waist and the leg tapers toward the ankle, making them feel less baggy, but still relaxed.
How to winterize your skin-care routine if you plan on spending real time outdoors
November 09, 2018 at 08:38AM It’s no secret winter air and your dewy complexion are so not BFFs. But what can you do to remedy the frenemy situation besides basically bathing in moisturizer? Actually, it requires a full intervention—and you might have to make more changes to your skin care and your wardrobe than you think. That starts with swapping the products in your beauty cabinet, which should be on the same schedule as your seasonal closet change, according to Rachel Nazarian, MD, dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology. “Skin care should change with the seasons,” Dr. Nazarian says. “During winter months the humidity drops, and moisture is taken from the skin surface into the surrounding environment. This makes it more likely for skin to dry out, become irritated, and inflamed—and ultimately itchy.” #Ouch. Altering your routine is especially important if you’re a fan of outdoor winter activities (skiing fanatics and outdoor runners, we’re looking at you), which is why we got Dr. Nazarian to dish her favorite skin-saving methods—starting with her go-to Burt’s Bees products (all-natural recs FTW). Scroll down for the 3 steps you should add to your winter skin-care routine for glowing skin all season long. Photo: Stocksy/BONINSTUDIO 1. Cover up First and foremost, keeping your skin from being exposed to dry air at all is going to be the best way to keep it from drying out—which means hats, gloves, and scarves are a must whenever you go outside. “The less direct exposure to cold air and wind, the more intact your
Abs, you’ve been warned: The windshield wiper plank means business
November 09, 2018 at 07:55AM In recent years, the plank has overtaken both of the OG core-strengtheners—the crunch and the sit-up—as the move for sculpting killer abs. “Your core is your body’s powerhouse, strengthening comes with so many benefits: improved stability, reduced back pain, and better posture,” says New York City-based dance sculpt instructor, Megan Roup, who is leading our next Well+Good Retreat in Miami this December. But let’s face it, the core-shaking move may be effective at firing up your abs, but it’s so boring it’s basically the boiled egg of all fitness moves. (Don’t @ me, it’s true). That’s why Roup recommends a snazzy variation on the core classic, which she calls “the windshield wiper plank”. To try it, start in a plank with your shoulders stacked over your wrists. Bring your navel into your spine to protect your low back. You should be able to draw a straight diagonal line from head to toe. Place a hand-towel or sweat rag (or slider) under your right foot and keeping your left straight, sweep your right leg out to the right side like a windshield wiper. The goal for flexible folks is to get the leg to shoulder height, but Roup says you should only go as far up-and-out as you’re able to without bending the leg. “Even if your leg only goes to the side a few inches, that’s okay, you’ll still be working your core, glutes, shoulders, and quads,” she says. “I recommend doing the slider plank slowly. It doesn’t need
The resurgence of workwear is giving rise to a whole new generation of Rosie the Riveters
November 09, 2018 at 07:00AM A few fashion cycles ago, the internet almost combusted over a $200 cotton DHL T-shirt from the French design collective Vetements. People split in to camps—was it superfluous and excessive or a genius deconstruction of what it means to be designer? The jury, even all these years later, is still out. The episode was a watershed moment, however, that helped bring workwear to the forefront of ready-to-wear fashion. To be clear, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to add some utility to your wardrobe. Quite the opposite actually. For example, this Carhartt Surrey Rain Coat only costs $70, while this G&F version is only $12. And it’s precisely that intersection between affordability and utility that lends workwear its mass appeal. In it, conscientious consumers, who are increasingly interested in reliable, long-lasting, yet affordable investment pieces, have found an antidote to fast fashion and the notion that affordable finds are rarely made to last. In quick order, traditional workwear brands like Carhartt, Dickie’s, Ben Davis, Dr. Martens, and Wrangler have become street-style staples readily available at retailers like Asos, Urban Outfitters, Odin, and Target. Then there’s Carhartt’s Work In Progress (WIP) stores. Currently, there are 80-plus locations worldwide, including Paris, New York City, Tokyo, and London, and each caters to a clientele that’s decidedly more high fashion than Home Depot—even though their inventory is essentially elevated versions of its traditional pieces like overalls and canvas jackets for men and women. View this post on Instagram Look 1. Fall 2018 CALVIN KLEIN #205W39NYC
For Dewy Winter Skin, Just Add *This* Water
November 09, 2018 at 06:30AM When temps shift from balmy to freezing (or dry and cool, if you’re one of those lucky people who doesn’t have real winter), downing water constantly feels like less of a priority. But let us—and the hydration pros at Flow Alkaline Spring Water—fill you in on a beauty secret: Hitting your water goal could actually help you defend against parched skin. Flow Alkaline Spring Water packs naturally occurring electrolytes, minerals, and an alkaline pH level of 8.1 for optimal hydration, helping you to recharge from the inside out. Plus, it comes in a full roster of chuggable organic flavors like strawberry rose and lemon ginger. So before you spend your entire paycheck on pricey moisturizers, reach for a supercharged H20 first. Subscribe for monthly deliveries of eco-friendly Flow packs for mega savings, plus score free shipping. In partnership with Flow Water Photo: Flow Water Continue Reading… Author Well+Good Editors | Well and Good Selected by iversue
Skin freaking out? Here are a bunch of products with 10 ingredients or less to help it chill
November 09, 2018 at 06:02AM When something mysterious in your diet starts to cause digestive woes, one of the best ways to deal is to go on an elimination diet—AKA to remove certain foods or food groups from what you’re eating and then slowly introduce them back, one at a time, to see which is the culprit. You can do the same with your skin care. Oftentimes, inflammation can sprout up in the form of redness or acne, and it can be tough figuring out which product in your (guessing here) several-step routine may have caused it. This is why it could be beneficial to use skin-care products with 10 ingredients or less. “The more ingredients a product has, the greater likelihood that you may develop irritation or allergic contact dermatitis to one of the ingredients in the product,” says Jennifer Chwalek, MD, a board-certified dermatologist from New York’s Union Square Laser Dermatology. “Also, as you increase the number of ingredients in a product, there’s a risk that the active ingredient becomes less bioactive, so you may not get the benefits of the most important ingredients.” “As you increase the number of ingredients in a product, there’s a risk that the active ingredient becomes less bioactive.” —Jennifer Chwalek, MD So, basically, you’re getting more bang for your buck since there are less filler ingredients reducing the potency of the star ingredients that you’re actually trying to reap glow-boosting benefits from. “The benefit of limiting your skin-care ingredients it that you reduce the
Michelle Obama says her past miscarriage made her feel like she ‘failed’
November 09, 2018 at 05:37AM If you have a miscarriage, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re alone in your struggle amidst all of the birth announcements and pregnancy photoshoots cluttering your Instagram feed. But the reality? 10 to 20 percent of pregnancies end in that loss. You just don’t hear about it. And that’s why Michelle Obama is speaking out about her own experience she went through nearly two decades ago. In an interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, the former First Lady said she suffered a miscarriage herself 20 years ago. “I felt like I failed because I didn’t know how common miscarriages were because we don’t talk about them,” she said. “We sit in our own pain, thinking that somehow we’re broken.” In the moment, she admitted she felt so “lost and alone”—something that is nearly impossible not to feel with the “don’t ask, don’t tell” attitude surrounding miscarriage, psychologist Jessica Zucker, PhD, previously shared with Well + Good. Heck, even docs often advise their patients to keep their pregnancies a secret until they get through the first 13 weeks (when most miscarriages happen) problem-free. “That translates to, ‘Don’t share your good news in case it becomes bad news, so that you don’t have to share your bad news,’” Dr. Zucker said. “This age-old construct essentially sets us up for silence and isolation if things go awry. Though we would prefer bad news not exist, it does. The sooner we institute new ways of discussing these traumas, the sooner women will feel more connected and