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Day: March 10, 2019

2019 Health Vegetarians

Cilantro vs. parsley: Everything you need to know about the curiously divisive debate

6 min read

March 10, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC If you’ve ever rushed through the grocery store and grabbed a bundle of cilantro when you were really after parsley (or vice versa), you’ve probably found out the hard way: Cilantro and parsley are definitely not the same. And if you’ve ever accidentally served cilantro to a parsley fan, you might have gotten an earful about it (including the s-word: soapy). People get heated about these leafy green herbs. But confusing the two is an honest mistake—and a common one, at that. After all, when you’re zooming through the produce section, the two look almost identical. And, hey, they do have a few similarities beyond their looks. But there are differences between parsley and cilantro when it comes to their health benefits, how they’re used, and most of all, their flavors. Cilantro vs. parsley—what’s the difference? 1. Parsley has a milder flavor, while cilantro is bolder. Between the two, parsley is the tamer of the herbs. “Parsley has a mild flavor complex with a slightly peppery, spicy, yet very fresh and bright flavor,” says Nashville-based dietitian Jenny Beth Kroplin, RD, LDN. Some people also get a lemon vibe from parsley. On the other hand, “cilantro imparts an earthy flavor, similar to a blend of lemon and sage,” says Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN, a Los Angeles-based nutritionist and healthy eating expert. But while it does have some similar tasting notes to parsley, cilantro’s flavor is much stronger. That’s partly why cilantro tends to be

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2019 Health Relaxation

The overlooked erogenous zones that could use (a lot) more love

4 min read

March 10, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC For me, the term “erogenous zones” conjures a bygone era—one where “What do women want?!” could be a non-ironic headline uttered by a Ron Burgundy clone. It feels oh so ’80s somehow, right up there with IUDs and “What’s your sign?” Well, life is weird. Here we are decades later, and astrology is more popular than ever. IUDs are suddenly the queen of the contraceptive world. And erogenous zones are back. As a new generation expresses female desire like never before, everybody wants to have better sex. And why not? Studies show it’s great for your physical health, your mental health, and even your skin. If you are living in a female body (or you’re attracted to people who are), you probably are already familiar with the erogenous zones that get the most attention: the nipples, the clitoris, the vulva, and the neck. For others, a foot rub is heaven—or a (mutually agreed-upon) booty smack. “When we start to receive stimulation in areas that are not often touched, those sensations can feel heightened and can create a more exciting awareness.” —Sexologist Megan Stubbs, EdD But sexologist Megan Stubbs, EdD, says things are not quite that simple. If you’ve got the body parts listed above in your regular rotation, she urges you to go beyond Sex 101. “Basically, [it’s] all about touching areas that don’t frequently get as much love as the more popularized ones. When we start to receive stimulation in areas that are

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2019 Health

The (astrological) new year is coming up—here’s why that’s a huge opportunity

5 min read

March 10, 2019 at 05:01AM by CWC So, New Year’s Day was January 1. The Lunar New Year was February 4. But we’re not done with new beginnings yet! The astrological new year (when we start Aries season, the first sign in the zodiac) is coming up. And in honor of this fresh start, we’ve given Cosmic Health a bit of a makeover—to reflect the fact that astrology is not only crazy popular, it is creating increasingly sophisticated readers who can talk retrogrades and a rising suns with the best of them. Here, astrologer Jennifer Racioppi gives you an extra in-depth look at the whole week rather than day-by-day guidance, delving deeper into the cosmic conditions shaping the next few days (and giving you lots of fodder for celestial chats with your astro-obsessed pals). As we embrace the last full week of winter, we come to an ending—perhaps many. Astrologically we are wrapping up the sun’s transit through the last sign of the zodiac, before forging forward into a fresh new beginning. On March 20, the sun moves from Pisces into Aries, marking the vernal equinox. Zero degrees of Aries initiates the beginning of the zodiac, so many astrologers refer to the vernal equinox as the astrological new year. When the sun moves into the sign of the Ram, as it will on March 20 at 5:58 p.m. Eastern, it crosses the equator, creating relatively equal lengths of day and night. Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, represents cardinal fire, meaning it

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