April 23, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Despite being one of the most popular crops in the world, there’s a lot of mystery around edamame—immature soybeans cooked and served inside their pods. Is it an awesome plant-based protein source? Or will it completely mess with your hormones? Can you cook with it, or do you just eat it the way they serve it in those little bowls at sushi restaurants? Consider this your edamame primer because all your burning questions are about to be answered. “Edamame is an excellent source of many nutrients and antioxidants and is a great food to include in your diet,” says registered dietitian Mascha Davis, RD. Here’s why you should consider it the next time you’re looking for a plant-based protein to mix things up. What are the most important edamame benefits for your bod? 1. It’s a good source of protein. One cup of edamame has a whopping 14 grams of protein, making it an excellent energy source—especially for vegans. “It’s higher in protein than chickpeas, lentils, or black beans,” Davis says. 2. It has all the essential amino acids. Leucine, lysine, threonine, tryptophan…gang’s all here! “Edamame has all nine essential amino acids,” Davis says. This makes it a complete protein source, versus sources like grains, nuts, and seeds. 3. Edamame is a good source of fiber. This is another reason why Davis is into edamame. One cup has six grams of fiber, which is a fourth of your recommended daily intake. 4. It supports healthy weight
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There are 5 different kinds of intermittent fasting—and not all of them are created equal
April 23, 2019 at 01:28PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkGmfcg4Epc] If you had to describe my ideal food plan in two words, it would be: always eating. I am an all-day grazer; a person who excitedly thinks about her upcoming dinner while eating breakfast. Which is why one of the biggest trends in the wellness world, intermittent fasting, is hard for me to wrap my mind around. For the uninitiated: “Intermittent fasting is a diet in which people fast for a specific period of time at some point in their schedule,” says Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, in the latest episode of You Versus Food, Well+Good’s YouTube series dedicated to answering your biggest questions about nutrition. Generally, the focus of IF is less on what you eat, she says, and more on when you’re eating. However, the term “intermittent fasting” doesn’t refer to one specific type of eating plan—there are actually several different iterations of intermittent fasting that people practice, Beckerman says. And they range from the somewhat restrictive to the extreme. Here’s your cheat sheet: 1. The 16:8 method: This is the most common type of intermittent fasting—and generally, the easiest to follow. Basically, it means that in a given day, a person eats during an eight-hour window and fasts the rest of the time. 2. The 5:2 method: You fast for two days of the week on this plan, says Beckerman. But it’s not a total fast: On the fasting days, you limit your calorie intake to 500 to 600
Dream of flying for free? Here’s the easiest way to get started with travel rewards
April 23, 2019 at 01:02PM by CWC Picture it: You’re on a first-class flight to Hong Kong. The drinks are flowing, the seats are comfy, and the towels are warm. In front of you, there’s enough legroom to actually stretch out your knees. And best of all? Your flight was free. It’s a half-baked fantasy for most of us, but for Brian Kelly, better known as The Points Guy, flying first class for free is a lucrative hobby. Kelly has made an entire business around travel hacking, the act of leveraging credit cards for free travel and other perks. Kelly isn’t the only one, of course—there are a number of blogs dedicated to the fine and calculated art of travel hacking. To reach Kelly’s level, you have to invest a fair amount of time, strategy, and math—he has an entire page dedicated to breaking down the points value of various cards, and it’s updated monthly. The good news is, you can still get the benefit of free travel even with minimal effort. I asked Kelly for his most basic tips for earning rewards, for those of us who don’t have the time or energy to become professional travel hackers. It comes down to three steps: picking a card, spending enough to get the bonus, and trading in your points. But first, a quick disclaimer: If you have a history of credit card debt, travel hacking may not be recommended for you. And even if your financial wellness habits are on
Dance fitness improves brain function, so let your body move to the music
April 23, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Coachella is officially in the rearview mirror (some may sigh; some may say thank god). But that doesn’t mean that you need to bid goodbye to dancing your heart out with your friends and reaping all the sweaty benefits of busting a move. You can tell just by how sweaty the dance floor gets on a Saturday night that getting down to Cardi B and Ariana Grande can be a workout just as much as any other cardio-based activity. Yes, it gets your heart rate up and tones your body (twerking is basically a level up from holding a squat), but the benefits don’t stop there. It turns out that when you take the time to learn dance moves—like in a dance-based fitness class—there are a lot of science-backed benefits for your brain, too. Intrigued? Here, two experts in the space go deep into the hidden benefits. Keep reading to find out how dance-based fitness classes not only work your body, but your brain, too. Photo: Getty Images/People Images 1. It strengthens neuroplasticity There are some workouts, like running or spinning, that you can do and just completely zone out. Learning choreography in a dance class can be meditative too, but in a different way. “When it comes to dance, you have to be cognitively ready to function,” points out DanceBody founder Katia Pryce. “It doesn’t take the same amount of mental processing to hop on a bike and just spin the wheels.”
These 6 Fun Mother’s Day Dates All Have A Healthy Spin
April 23, 2019 This mother’s day, take your quality time to the next level by getting active together. Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
I Tried Facial Reflexology — And It Was As Weird As It Sounds
April 23, 2019 at 11:03AM The best kind of weird. Continue Reading… Author Lindsay Kellner | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Eating A Mediterranean Diet May Help Curb Overeating And Weight Gain
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A derm says that *this* is the type of sunscreen you should be using all summer
April 23, 2019 at 10:04AM by CWC Any dermatologist will tell you that most important thing you can do to keep your skin healthy—no contest—is to slather on the SPF. It’s your first line of defense against the sun’s harmful rays, and the most effective way to protect yourself from skin aging and, far worse, skin cancer. Of all of the formulas on the shelves these days, dermatologists continually sing the praises of mineral sunscreens. A quick science lesson, as to why: There are sunscreens and sunblocks. Sunscreens, commonly recognized as “organic filters” such as avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, absorb the sun’s UV rays and convert them to heat within the skin to keep you protected. Sunblocks or mineral filters, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, actually create a physical block between the sun and your skin, so the rays never penetrate. “Mineral sunblocks put a layer of protection on the skin like a shield, so the sun’s rays literally bounce off of it,” explains dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD. Using a mineral sunscreen means that it will block both UVA and UVB rays or give broad spectrum coverage. “The reason why we want broad spectrum is UVA is usually what causes what we think of as skin aging, sun spots and wrinkles, and then skin cancer. UVB is that immediate burn.” And what’s more, mineral blockers might just be the safest option on the market. In February, the FDA released a statement claiming that only two of the sixteen common
30+ skin care, hair, and beauty products you should always buy at Costco
April 23, 2019 at 09:18AM by CWC After a quick trip to Sephora or Ulta to buy “one thing,” I often leave with a bag full of products and totally shattered budget. Oops. But there are definitely ways to score deals on the products you stock up on time and time again. Just fill up your cart with Costco skin care products. Costco is mostly known as a place to buy food in bulk. (Have you seen all the healthy options on those massive shelves?) But the store has revamped its beauty offerings in recent years with an impressive range of luxe finds for less. Costco carries big hitters like La Mer and all-natural brands like NuReveal Organics. To make sure you’re saving a chunk of your paycheck instead of just dropping it all on prestige beauty (no judgements here!), shop some of these top finds. Best Beauty Products at Costco Buy Now La Mer Creme de la Mer Buy Now Essie “Serene Slate” 6-piece Collection $21.97 Buy Now Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask $21.97 Buy Now NuReveal Organics Yin Mask Activated Charcoal & Clay $28.99 Buy Now Mother Dirt Face & Body Cleanser, 3-pack $29.97 Buy Now EVE LOM Rescue Mask Buy Now HiQ Cosmetics CoQ10 Anti-Aging Facial Serum $64.99 Buy Now BECCA Gradient Sunlit Bronzer $17.49 Buy Now Perricone MD No Makeup Serum, Jumbo Size, SPF 30 $39.99 Buy Now Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Eau de Parfum Buy Now T3 SinglePass 1″ Straightening & Styling Iron Buy Now Kerastase
A dream psychologist explains how to interpret the 7 most common dreams
April 23, 2019 at 09:01AM by CWC “Any specific detail in a dream is not random,” certified dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells me on a phone call. To be clear, that means that anytime you’ve woken up certain that your dreams involved sexy times, chasing a giant slice of avocado toast up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, or reliving a scarring memory from middle school, it wasn’t a a random coincidence. Loewenberg says that each dream contains one or more key takeaways for waking life. There are millions of permutations for somnolent occurrences. Of the 75,000 dreams Loewenberg has studied in her career, she says that seven arise most commonly among clients. “Your dreams are like your second brain. They’re always on alert, they’re always paying attention,” explains Loewenberg. “The things we ignore during the day rise to the surface at night when we’re dreaming and try to talk to us. To give us information about what’s happening in our lives.” Ready to listen? Here’s the deal with common dream meanings: the good, the bad, and the just plain wacky. Ready to hear the 7 most common dream meanings? Photo: Getty Images/Hero Images 1. If you’re falling in dream, you feel let down IRL. You can take these types of dreams literally. “This sort of dream is connected to having some kind of let down in real life,” says the dream psychologist. “Someone [or something] let you down.” If you’re merrily walking across a sun-soaked beach and a black