March 06, 2019 at 01:41PM New research has found that preserving muscle is essential for protection against deadly disease—here’s how. Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Month: March 2019
Here’s why some eco-conscious Christians are giving up plastic for lent
March 06, 2019 at 12:15PM by CWC Today is the very first day of lent 2019. And if you’re a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, you might be cutting out plastic for the next 40 days instead of giving up baked goods, swearing, or television. The Washington Post reports that a group of churches throughout the United States have asked those in the pews to bid adieu to single-use plastic cups, bags, and straws. In case you’re not up on your scripture, lent is the period between Ash Wednesday (March 6) and Easter (April 21) when certain sects of Christianity pay homage to the time Jesus spent in the desert praying to be resurrected. For thousands of years, lenten practices have been about abstaining from one vice or another, but this year the Evangelical Lutheran branch leaders are calling for a eco-conscious approach to the age-old practice. “Landfills are overflowing with plastic—people think they are throwing it away but there is no ‘away’,” says Marianne Novy of the diocesan social justice and outreach committee in an interview with Well+Good. Participating churches throughout the country are meeting the challenge in various ways. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in the Washington, D.C., area will be offering five workshops that cover topics including solar energy and green homes; St. John Neumann in Reston, Virginia, will be serving up meatless soup on Fridays (in reusable bowls, of course). Church leaders say that the switch-up also takes the focus on the individual and places it instead on the
These healthy chunky monkey banana bread brownies aren’t messing around
March 06, 2019 at 11:58AM by CWC Yes, you can eat pizza for breakfast and healthy pancakes every day of the week. But you won’t believe that dreams really do come true until you take a bite of these nutritious chunky monkey brownies. They’re so rich and delicious that you might not believe they’re actually good for you. Jordan Younger‘s chunky monkey banana bread brownie creation is completely vegan and sos-free (no salt, oil, or sugar). “I honestly dreamt it up during my fast, and the moment I got in my parent’s kitchen today, I brought it to life,” writes the plant-based recipe blogger behind The Balanced Blonde. “The verdict? Damn good.” And how can they not be? They’re a merge of some of the best comfort foods, after all. The next time you’re craving something sweet, try them out for yourself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan Younger (@thebalancedblonde) on Mar 2, 2019 at 4:36pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Chunky Monkey Banana Bread Brownies Ingredients: 3 overripe spotty bananas 2 cups buckwheat flour (or gluten-free flour of choice) 1/2 cup almond milk 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp flax mixed with 6 tsp water) 1 cup pitted medjool dates (soaked is better) 1 banana to top, sliced in half lengthwise (optional) 2 Tbsp cacao powder 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Preparation: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Women Who Do THIS Have A More Exciting Sex Life
March 06, 2019 at 11:37AM Plus the other types of people who are having lots of sex. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
A dozen pairs of sustainable jeans so good nothing will come between you and them
March 06, 2019 at 11:33AM by CWC Socially conscious, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, sustainable. All buzz words you’ve heard to describe ethical fashion. The category—which was once synonymous with scratchy fabrics and blah-as-heck hues—has far surpassed “trend” status. More and more, clothing and accessory brands are innovating with their social and environmental impact in mind and turning out some of the best new fashions out there from swimwear to lingerie, plus one of the most-loved categories, denim. There are a lot of things that can make a garment unsustainable from tons of waste to the use of toxic chemicals and unethical labor practices. The biggest culprit when it comes to denim, though, is water. “Apparel production and in particular denim depends heavily on water availability. Not just in the washing of a jean at the point of garment production, however, [but also] at the very beginning point in the cotton agriculture stage,” says Jac Cameron, co-founder and creative director of the clothing brand AYR. “The water consumption for denim production is usually 1,000 gallons per one wash load, which is roughly about 60 [pairs of] jeans.” Cotton farming can negatively impact the environment, too. “The use of hazardous chemicals used in the cotton farming, dyeing, and finishing stages, and highly repetitive and manual finishing techniques, make the traditional process of making jeans dangerous for not only the environment but also the workers handling the denim,” says James Bartle, founder of Outland Denim, a premium-denim label that was founded with the mission to employ
This Diet Reduces Your Risk Of Death By 10 Percent, New Study Finds
March 06, 2019 at 11:09AM New research has shed light on the diet that helps reduce the risk of dying from any cause, and it’s never too late to start Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How I found my first job through a women’s “whisper network”
March 06, 2019 at 10:30AM by CWC When I think about the moment I passed the threshold between aspiring journalist and journalist (no qualifier!), I realize that without the help of a handful of kickass women, I wouldn’t be writing this right now. As Inc. Magazine recently acknowledged, fostering an inner circle that acts as a “whisper network” for opportunity, salary comparisons, and guidance is crucial to supercharging your career. As a sophomore in college, in 2015, I interned with Dreamers // Doers, a community of entrepreneurial women who band together both online and IRL to support one another in their self-designed ventures. These women are authors, graphic designers, software engineers, and entrepreneurs, and more. The community thrives with more than 700 participants in invite-only Facebook groups and upward of 20,000 members in two groups that anyone can join. People who say that landing a job is all about “who you know” aren’t wrong; it really, really helps to have a solid connection. I found the position that would ultimately change my life while scrolling absentmindedly through Dreamers // Doers: Jobs + Gigs, one of the company’s open-access groups. In retrospect, this was my “big break.” A word-thirsty writer, I paused on a job listing emblazoned with three words: “paid editorial internship.” The description read, “Seeking a college-aged writer to cover wellness 15 hours per week,” and you better believe that I applied faster than you can say Zuckerberg. The application was just the first step. People who say that landing a job in
Hyaluronic acid-rich balms sent my chapped lips packing like none other
March 06, 2019 at 10:06AM by CWC In order to keep my skin plump and hydrated, I slather on hyaluronic acid like it’s my job (I mean, it is: I’m a beauty editor). The all-star ingredient is found in everything nowadays, from serums to moisturizers to skin-friendly foundations. The molecule holds 1,000 times its weight in water, which pretty much makes it a cool drink of water for skin. Lately, I’ve been seeing hyaluronic acid pop up in a wider range of beauty products. The one I’m most excited about? Lip balms. The other day, I slathered on a brand-new Kosas lip balm, thinking nothing of it—that it’d simply moisturize my lips like any other balm that I use. But this one was different. Rather than just do its job of hydrating, it truly felt like it was injecting moisture into my lips that lasted for a much longer time than usual, compared to other lip balms. And, as you guessed, that’s all because it’s packed with my queen: hyaluronic acid. “Hyaluronic acid gives similar benefits to your lips as it does for your skin,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “It is a humectant, which means that it binds to water to pull in hydration to the skin on the lips.” When I rub my lips together as they’re rocking the all-powerful HA ingredient, they feel moisturized and plump. I don’t want to be the only person walking around with hyaluronic acid on my lips, though.
This Is How Much Salt You Can Have A Day, According To New Report
March 06, 2019 at 10:09AM Here are the high-sodium foods to avoid Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
12 pieces of beautiful, sterling silver jewelry you can score for under $100
March 06, 2019 at 08:20AM by CWC Sometimes it feels like there’s no middle ground between paying a handful of dollars on costume jewelry or forking over hundreds for fine jewelry. The former used to exclusively be my accessories MO, but as I (very belatedly) embrace adulting, I’m realizing that there is something to be gained from spending a little more money for a piece of sterling silver jewelry that won’t break or rub its color off the second time you wear it. And it turns out that with a little bit of time and patience, you can find some very chic, solid silver jewelry in the double digits. Plus, switching to affordable luxe jewelry is a natural progression of stepping away from fast fashion—replacing items that, while uber affordable, are doing harm to the planet, with ones that will hopefully be in your jewelry arsenal for years to come. Furthermore, I’ve come to learn there are several reasons, beyond durability, that you may want to spend the extra little cash on sterling silver jewelry. Silver is hypoallergenic, which means no mystery ear rashes, and in my very humble opinion, the material and shade, relative to gold, is much more aesthetically versatile. Shop our silver picks below Buy Now Wolf Circus Matisse Silver Necklace $88 Buy Now Boma Sophie Chain Ring $18 Buy Now Kestan Margo Ring $45 Buy Now Merewif Silver Link Studs $65 Buy Now Merewif Holmes Silver Necklace $99 Buy Now Catbird Kitten Mitten $56 Buy Now Catbird