May 07, 2019 at 01:31PM A new British study confirms the sex recession isn’t just happening to single people. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Day: May 7, 2019
The healthiest things to order at the sushi bar, according to a registered dietitian
May 07, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icSqwrDvyN4] While hitting up your fave sushi bar can be v enjoyable, it’s also low-key overwhelming. Salmon or tuna? White rice or brown? To keep your meal healthy, you have to order strategically—and we’re here to help. In our latest installment of You Versus Food, Well+Good’s video series on all things nutrition, registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman shares her healthy take on the best sushi order. Read this, bookmark this, and then definitely text your friend about getting sushi for dinner tonight. Because if this doesn’t make you hungry, I don’t know what will. The best sushi appetizers “Before you even touch your sushi roll, I recommend starting strong with some apps,” Beckerman says. Here are her favorites: 1. Edamame. Beckerman says this filling option is low in fat, high in fiber, and contains all nine essential amino acids (a bonus if you’re on a plant-based diet). Thanks to edamame’s tough outer pod, Beckerman says eating this dish also helps you slow down a little bit while munching—which can be “a peaceful and calming way to kick off the meal.” 2. Miso soup. Beckerman also recommends miso soup as part of your sushi order. The tofu and seaweed it contains add more antioxidants and nutrients to your meal, she says. (FYI: The broth can be a bit high in sodium, so have a smaller portion if you’re sensitive to salt.) 3. Seaweed or house salad. Both will give you a hearty does
This Tabbouleh-Inspired Salad Has An Ingredient That May Alleviate Allergies
May 07, 2019 at 12:55PM It also has a secret allergy-fighting ingredient! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How Often Should A Healthy Person Poop Per Day? Doctors Weigh In
May 07, 2019 at 12:02PM The ideal range may surprise you. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
5 weeks to happiness? This online course is designed to reduce stress and boost satisfaction
May 07, 2019 at 11:58AM by CWC People shake their fists at the fact that none of us make it out of school with “practical” knowledge (like how to do taxes or invest in the stock market). Personally, though, I’ve always wondered why curriculum doesn’t include strategies for finding the nine-letter feeling we all crave like avocado toast on a Saturday morning: happiness. Finally, online classes are cropping up to do just that, and a new study suggests that, to some degree, happiness is a choice. A brand-new study published in Health Journal found that hundreds of caregivers in charge of watching over loved ones suffering from dementia greatly benefited from a course in gratitude, reports NPR. The eight gleeful techniques they learned include: mindfulness; “reframing” the less-than-fun aspects of life; reflecting on strengths; sharing a positive event on social media; finding one positive thing to give thanks for each day; performing acts of kindness; deep breathing, and setting goals. Over the course of five weeks, depression scores of participants went down 16 percent and their anxiety scores also decreased by 14 percent. “These skills can definitely help people, no matter what type of stress they are experiencing, even if it is ‘minor’ everyday stress.” “These skills can definitely help people, no matter what type of stress they are experiencing, even if it is ‘minor’ everyday stress,” Judith Moskowitz, PhD, who designed the class, told NPR. Best of all, the researcher points out that what you really have here is a
The super sneaky ways that working out can bring on bloating
May 07, 2019 at 11:48AM by CWC After a particularly grueling workout, I usually expect to feel strong and ready to take on the world. But every once in a while, I’ll hop off the mat and instead of feeling ready to go, I sort of feel like I need to take a beat, because I’m little bloated. And I’ve gotta ask: WTF? Can exercise result in bloating? In a word: yes. However, some modalities are more apt to leave you feeling meh than others. “While most styles of workouts can help us reduce our bloating, there are few types that can cause bloating—the biggest culprit is HIIT,” says Ally McKinney, Gold’s Gym certified personal trainer. “As we build in intensity, our breathing can become very forceful. In these moments we can actually fill our stomach, along with our lungs, full of air. Once air gets trapped in our stomachs, it will be retained for some time and cause that post workout bloat.” Another reason why your HIIT workouts could be leading to bloating is because of the stress they cause to your body. “When we reach a new level or try a more stressful workout our body will respond by releasing cortisol, and cortisol loves to disrupt our digestive functioning and can cause bloating,” says McKinney. Take a look at what you’re eating More than what you’re doing on the mat, however, what you choose to fuel yourself with ahead of time can also make a difference. “Are you eating
Of the thousands of skin-care products on Amazon, these are the six a derm would buy
May 07, 2019 at 11:21AM by CWC As much as I love Amazon, I can get pretty, prett-ay (as Larry David says) overwhelmed with its selection of goodies. More specifically, the amount of incredible beauty buys you can find on the mega-site. If you pull up the beauty section, you’re met with zillions of SKUs that all promise to beautify your complexion, all with a simple click of “add to cart.” So help navigate the massive selection, I tapped a dermatologist to help me shop. Her advice? “I like to search these products in order of how I would apply products in actuality—cleanser, moisturizer/sunscreen, and then a night cream/anti-aging cream or mask,” says Rachel Nazarian, MD, board-certified dermatologist with New York’s Schweiger Dermatology. “I look for active ingredients which I know have evidence-based results, and then cross check with the reviews and stars. This ensures the product has ingredients that I know are effective but also that the product’s well made.” Derms—they’re just like us! That means she’s looking at skin-care MVPs like vitamin C, retinol, and—of course—a solid SPF. Ready to shop Amazon’s beauty products with a pro? Below are Dr. Nazarian’s six skin-care picks from Amazon. Photo: Dove Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar, $3 “This gentle cleanser is unscented, so much less likely to cause irritation than other more aggressive soaps,” says Dr. Nazarian. “It also doesn’t strip away natural skin or oils, and is great for year-round use. A perfect gentle cleanser to use twice a day, setting the
Neon shoes will light the way forward this summer
May 07, 2019 at 11:18AM by CWC As a kid, neon-themed school dances were my jam. Who can forget the American Apparel acid pink tights that made girls look like they were walking on highlighters? At Monday’s Met Gala, Serena Williams cast a shadow on the looks of electric-sliding middle schoolers everywhere with a pair of neon Nike x Off-White Air Force One sneakers peeking out from beneath her Versace gown. Meaning, love, 15, 30, 40… we’re all game for neon shoes. To be fair, the vibrant look isn’t exactly “new.” Neon had a moment in the summer of 2018 as well as in the otherwise bleak months of winter. But like all fashion breakthroughs, Williams showed us a new way to rock it. No, we can’t all go meet up with Versace for a who-knows-how-expensive custom design, but we can take our neon kicks into more formal settings. (You know, date night, dinner parties, and dance class.) View this post on Instagram #MetGala 2019. Co-Chair of CAMP. Thank you @versace for bringing camp to the carpet and @audemarspiguet for keeping me on time. A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on May 7, 2019 at 6:05am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js However you prefer to wear your neon—splashed on flats, sandals, or sneakers—we’ve got a standout #lewk you can add to your closet. At first, you might feel shy about sporting yours in public, but just remember, every glow stick has to be broken (in) before it shines. So don’t be
Everything you need to know about growing your own herbs
May 07, 2019 at 11:06AM by CWC I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who has a glorious indoor herb garden. For as much as I cook, it would be really rewarding to use a fresh batch collected from my own garden instead of using the overpriced little bunches at the grocery store. Clipping a few fresh sprigs of basil for an heirloom tomato salad—it doesn’t get any better than that. There’s not a lot of room to grow your own greens when you live in a tiny apartment without outdoor space, but you don’t need a yard or a green thumb to learn how to grow basil and other herbs. One master of all herb-related indoor farming is Joanna Gaines. The host of Fixer Upper is a big fan of bringing homegrown options to the table, and she recently shared some of her top tips on doing just that on her blog. To make the process as easy as possible, she first recommends ditching the seeds and going with something that’s already thriving from a nursery or garden center. Then after re-potting the herbs into bigger containers, the rest is making sure you provide them with the two things they need to thrive. “Full sun and moist soil are ideal growing conditions for basil plants,” Gaines writes. “You can use basil to make homemade pesto, infuse oils, top a homemade pizza, or add to soups.” If there’s not a good spot in your home that brings in a
The definitive ranking of every alt-pasta at Trader Joe’s because #carbs
May 07, 2019 at 10:23AM by CWC Pasta has been my favorite food since childhood, and my love of carbs has only gotten stronger now that I’m a grown-up. I spend an inordinate amount of time scanning the Trader Joe’s pasta section, thinking about all the meals I can make throughout the week. The only thing that’s changed since my days of smashing spaghetti in a high-chair while sporting a bib covered in sauce is the wide variety of protein-packed alt-pastas. They says if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Well, lucky me, I spent a whole week eating every alt-pasta from Trader Joe’s. Alt-pastas have taken the food industry by storm. White or wheat has turned into a long list of healthier options that utilize mostly gluten-free ingredients to get that same beloved taste and texture. While brands like Banza and Explore Cuisine were at the forefront of the trend, with chickpea penne and edamame spaghetti, traditional companies like Barilla now sells a line of legume pastas. But when it comes to price and taste, it’s hard to beat Trader Joe’s, which offers high-quality products made from organic ingredients. Here’s exactly what to expect from the alt-pasta section before your next trip to the Trader Joe’s: The definitive ranking of all 10 Trader Joe’s pasta alternatives Photo: Trader Joe’s 10. Organic brown rice spaghetti pasta I love spaghetti, so I wasn’t sure what I would think of this brown rice Trader Joe’s