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Year: 2018
Get in on the National Taco Day fun with these keto-friendly cauliflower enchiladas
October 04, 2018 at 01:44PM Today your Instagram feed is likely chock-full of taco ‘grams in honor of National Taco Day. (What, you mean your calendar wasn’t marked?) Well, by dinner time you’re bound to have a serious hankering for some Mexican food. If you’re dialing back on carbsâbut really, think twice before cutting them out completelyâor following the ketogenic diet, you know taco shells (soft or hard) aren’t exactly part of the plan. But that absolutely doesn’t mean you can’t get in on the festive food action. Mellissa Sevigny of the I Breathe I’m Hungry Instagram account got inspired to create a delish enchilada recipe when a nearly empty fridge forced her to get a little creative. “I was starving and only had a few ingredients in the house to make a tasty keto meal from,” she says. Well, her challenge ultimately benefitted the greater good (i.e., all of us) because it resulted in a green chicken enchilada cauliflower casserole that’s keto-friendly, gluten-free, and will hit the spot. The recipeâalong with over 160 othersâis featured in her new book, Keto for Life. Scroll down for full instructions, and get ready to straight-up win taco day by thinking outside the shell. Green chicken enchilada cauliflower casserole Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups cauliflower florets 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup salsa verde 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish if desired 1/2 tsp
Allergic to your S.O.âs pet? Here are 3 tips to keep you from sneezing out the romantic flame
October 04, 2018 at 01:23PM Allergy attacks don’t quite set the mood for romance, and if your body is exhibiting such signs of uncontrollable intolerance to your significant other’s pet, you can definitely feel me on this. Sneeze fests make it impossible to enjoy whatever you’re trying to watch during your Netflix-and-chill night, and sniffles couldn’t get more in the way of the makeout sesh to which the binge-watching inevitably gives way. Maybe you’re just itchy all over and unable to breathe comfortably, which may not be directly disruptive to your date night, but geez, what a downer! And it’s all because of your love’s furry friend. I experience all of this whenever I’m at my new boo’s place because I’m allergic to his cat. Plenty of couples are tasked with the obstacle of overcoming a pet allergy. I know someone who went so far as to give away their kitty because their S.O. was so severely allergic. But despite the fact that the best way to completely avoid allergy symptoms is to avoid spaces where the pets you’re allergic to reside, some people find a way to coexistâso, since I don’t anticipate a break-up anytime soon, I consulted the pros to figure out how this is possible. “Cat and dog allergies affect 10 percent of Americans, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunocology,” says Dr. Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist and immunologist with Allergy and Asthma Network. “And twice as many people have a cat allergy as a
Trading your old clothes in for cool new ones is a dream fashion brands are making a reality
October 04, 2018 at 12:47PM The fashion industry is doing more every day to change its reputation as one of the chief sources of pollution and waste in the world. (Finally.) H&M is expanding its eco-conscious offerings to help meet its goal of using 100-percent sustainable or recycled materials by 2030. Casual-cool clothing brand Re/Done is creating new jeans out of old denim, and Urban Outfitters has a line dedicated to repurposing secondhand clothes. There’s still a long way to go, but all these are starts that deserve a slow-clap as they address one major issue: 84 percent of unwanted clothing ends up in landfills or incinerators…even when it’s donated instead of thrown out. This week, two more mega brands joined the good fight: Online consignment shop thredUP and sustainable womenswear line Reformation, which launched a new joint recycling program on October 2. Now, savvy shoppers can visit thredUP’s website and order a thredUP x Reformation UPcycle kit. Once you receive yours, you fill it with clothing you’re ready to part with (from any brand!) and send it back to the company. The clothing will then go through its regular resale vetting processâthey’ll return pieces that don’t meet their quality requirements to the customer or recycle them responsibly so they don’t end up in a landfill. For clothing that passes the test, shoppers can choose between a certain monetary amount or Reformation credit. ThredUP expects to continue rolling out similar initiatives with other brands throughout 2019. Although this is one of the most recent (and buzziest) initiatives, it’s not the
Surprise! Makeup artists say exfoliating isnât the best way to deal with flaky skin
October 04, 2018 at 12:25PM Yesterday, I forgot to put on moisturizer. It’s an embarrassment for sure, especially considering the fact that I’m a beauty editor and should know better. Then again, it didn’t really bother me until I went to an event in the evening and had a professional makeup artist point out to me that I had a dry, flaky patch on my cheek. Ugh. It happens to the best of usâ’tis the season for flaky skin situations after all. Regardless of why these patches pop up, it can be embarrassing. I mean, your face is literally peeling off right before everyone’s eyesânot to mention it’s screwing up your entire makeup look. The first thing you undoubtedly want to do is scrub all that dead skin off, stat. Surprisingly though, Karim Sattar, global makeup artist for Dr. Hauschka, told me that’s definitely not what you should be doing. In other words: Lay. off. the exfoliant. “Traditional methods of exfoliating skin with abrasives and enzymes can deplete, disrupt, and disorient skinâs natural moisture barrier,” Sattar tells me as he lightly applies moisturizer to my dry spot. “We recommend methods that educate and aid skin in its natural process of detoxification and renewal.” Exfoliating just wreaks havoc on your skin’s innate purpose of healing itself, he explains. The secret? Treat your flakes with some TLC via hydration and gentle cleansing. “My tip is to cleanse with a gentle, milky formulation that works even for sensitive skin, like Dr. Hauschka’s Soothing Cleansing Milk,”
How to make sure youâre getting enough calcium when youâre vegan or dairy-free
October 04, 2018 at 12:22PM Growing up, there was really only one face of calciumâand that was typically that of your favorite celebrity wearing a frothy white mustache with a “got milk?” slogan plastered across the ad. While milk and other dairy products are still the most well-known sources of the mineral, they’re certainly not the onlyâor the best (gasp!)âoptions. What exactly is calcium? But first, why exactly do you need it in the first place? Calcium plays a lot of important roles in your body that go far beyond keeping your bones strong. According to Harvard University, the mineral keeps your teeth looking top-notch, helps your blood clot, is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses, and even regulates the rhythm of your heart. While the majority of the mineral is stored in your bones and teethâ99 percent, to be exactâthat other one percent can be found in your blood and other tissues in the body. Eating the proper amount of calcium every day is pretty important. According to the National Institutes of Health, adults ages 19 to 50 need 1,000 milligrams a day to keep the body functioning properly and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that makes your bones weak and brittle. The type you take in is crucial too: While milk is a quick and easy way to get enough calcium, it’s not necessarily the most health-conscious choiceâeven for preventing osteoporosis: “The dairy industry would like you to believe that osteoporosis is a dairy-deficiency disease. But if youâre eating
5 Clean Beauty Secrets For Revealing Glowing Skin
October 03, 2018 at 11:15PM These are 5 easy beauty hacks for transforming your routine. Continue Reading… Author Sophie Jaffe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How to turn your tiny bathroom into a self-care sanctuary
October 04, 2018 at 11:47AM When youâre living in an apartment, bungalow, or even a charming (read: small) single-family home, chances are, youâre going to have to deal with a tiny bathroom. But, that doesnât mean it can’t still double as a self-care sanctuary. All it takes is the right storage, thoughtful features, and a little ingenuity. Below are four brilliant tips to turn your small bathroom into an oh-so-soothing space. 1. Good vibes aren’t restricted by square footage so up yours with a little ambiance A small bathtub doesn’t automatically mean you miss out on restorative soaking sessions. It does mean you’ll have to get creative with the real-estate around it, though. Wellness influencer Alison Wu likes to rest small crystals and candles on the edges of her tub to cultivate an âinviting, calming, and grounding space.” Then, she fills her bath with salts, Crosby AMA Water Fragrance, and flowers from her garden. 2. Spotlight self-care essentials and store everything else to eliminate clutter Open shelving nestled alongside a bathroom door is the perfect place to showcase beloved products and decorative pieces. Plus, itâs an amazing space-saver. âI love to be able to have all my favorite products in easy reach, says interior consultant Hannah Atkins. “When they were stored in the cupboard, I couldnât find things easily.” Her favorite Ikea hack is using its picture ledges to create #shelfie-worthy storage. By decluttering her space, she has more room for another self-care essential: shower-friendly foliage. âIn the bathroom, plants
Everyone poopsâand, wow, does my husband know it
October 04, 2018 at 11:43AM Listen, I get it: If youâre having a nice and relaxing night out, enjoying some, say, spaghetti bolognese, you might not be itching to hear the ins and outs of my latest BMs. In fact, even if youâre not consuming a meal that closely resembles diarrhea, you may not want to hear it. This preference is totally reasonable; some people are simply poop people and others arenât. And after enough double dates that have left me and my husband feeling like third-graders who got caught giggle-whispering curse words by a friendâs parent (i.e., someone who finds the behavior so unfunny but isnât going to punish you for it), Iâm more than aware that there are also poop couples and distinctively non-poop couples. That said, most poop couples start out as non-poop couples until someone breaks the iceâor, er, cuts the cheese. In my case, the event happened early on and I was the culprit. We were watching a movie one night in his bedroom, and when he got up to adjust something on the TV screen, I thought Iâd pull a fast one. It mightâve been zippy, but jeez did that silent sucker linger. Sure, I was embarrassed! Being the first to fart is similar to being the first to say âI love youâ; even if you canât possibly hold it in, itâs scary business. But just like how one âI love youâ often leads to a whole avalanche of âem, one fart is wellâŠletâs
This low-FODMAP chia tapioca pudding will make winter feel like a cozy hug
October 04, 2018 at 11:23AM If you were lucky enough to have single-serving tapioca pudding cups as a constant feature in your lunch box during grade school, you’re no-doubt already fully aware of its comforting properties. What you might not be aware of, however, is that the sweet snack can totally hold a place in your healthy adult-life menu rotation. Tapioca is derived from starchy cassava plants. One cup includes 1.5 grams of fiber, so by spooning it in, folks can get closer to satisfying their daily allotment of the carb component that’s key to keeping metabolism balanced. Tapioca also features helpings of calcium, magnesium, folate, and iron. Making your own healthy batch of tapioca pudding is much easier than you may have assumedâand totally worth your time considering that many popular commercially available options skew high in sugar. And making your own healthy batch is much easier than you may have assumedâand totally worth your time considering that many popular commercially available options skew high in sugar. The recipe provided here is straight from low-FODMAP meal-delivery service, Epicured, which helps out tons of people who suffer from varying degrees of irritable bowel syndrome. The company’s co-founder, director of food and health services, and recipe creator Renee Cherkezian, RN, elevates the health factor even higher in her version by adding fibrous chia seeds and antioxidant-rich raspberries. Cherkezian says the secret to making a low-FODMAP tapioca chia pudding is to use alternative milk, and in this case, that’s coconut. She also says