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Day: May 9, 2019
The 6 skills of everyday kitchen wizards who cook “without recipes”
May 09, 2019 at 11:56AM by CWC As the Disney movie Ratatouille illustrates in a striking allegory about a rodent, there are two types of cooks in the world. Those who eat grapes and move on with their lives, and those who bite into the juicy fruit and imagine an infinite number of flavor combinations. I’m pretty confused about food myself, so I decided to ask an expert how to cook. Or, more specifically, how to accomplish the breezy ease in the kitchen that warrants phrases like, “Oh, this? I just threw it together!” One glance at the Instagram feed of plant-based dietitian Catherine Perez, MS, RD, explains why I reached out to her for help. With an endless reel of dishes that look just as delicious as they are easy, I’m lucky she spilled all her secrets to me. “If you think of your plate like a pie, I’m generally aiming for at least half of that pie to be filled with fruits or veggies,” she tells me. “That’s trying to make sure you get your fiber and your nutrients.” Next, she adds one quarter of lean protein and another of whole grains or starch. Now that you have a general idea of how your meal might look, let’s get down to the hot tips of a dietitian who keeps her cool composure in the face of dinnertime. Here’s how to cook by just “throwing a few things together” in the kitchen View this post on Instagram Brown rice
STI testing for straight men is way more lax than it is for women, so that’s cool
May 09, 2019 at 11:29AM by CWC For as long as I can remember, getting tested once a year for sexually transmitted infections has been a non-negotiable part of my wellness routine, as much as getting my teeth cleaned or getting a pap smear. It’s not even something I think twice about doing. I mean, STIs are the most rampant (and, in some cases, hardest to treat) that they’ve ever been. Given that they can cause infertility and other gnarly side effects, why take chances? I always figured that the men I date received the same advice from their doctors that I did about testing, but I recently learned that’s not necessarily the case. While researching a story on STIs, I came across the CDC’s guidelines for STD testing. All sexually active women are advised to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea once a year if they’re under 25 or if they’re over 25 and not in a monogamous relationship. Men who have sex with men are also advised to get screened for those infections (plus syphilis and HIV) anywhere from one to four times a year. But there are zero recommendations specifically for straight men, other than to say that “anyone who has unsafe sex or shares injection drug equipment should get tested for HIV at least once a year.” Sorry, but I’m confused. If women are considered at high risk for chlamydia and gonorrhea—which is what this screening recommendation implies—surely a significant number of them are getting it
Wait, have I been wearing the wrong shoe size my whole life?
May 09, 2019 at 11:28AM by CWC The perfect pair of kicks can start a revolution. However, the opposite can lead to your downfall. If your toes feel like they’re being suffocated, or your heals are popping out with every step, you’ve probably got the wrong shoe size. On Thursday, Nike announced the impending summer launch of Nike Fit, a new feature of the company’s mobile app that scans your feet to determine the best size shoe in every pair of Nike sneakers. Michael Martin, vice president of Nike direct products, growth and innovation, says the new tricked-out app addresses a common problem. “For [Nike] shoes bought online, 27 percent of them are returned because of bad fit,” he tells Well+Good, noting that the figure likely falls short of estimating the number of runners, walkers, weightlifters, and everyday athletes going about their daily lives without perfect companions for their feet. Why? It doesn’t account for those who can’t be bothered to return the shoes, or those who stick it out with a pair they’ve mistaken for their sole-mate. “People are so accustomed to their shoes fitting one way or another that they’re just sort of resigned to the fact,” he says. Nike’s app seeks to remedy that. While a specific launch date has yet to be announced, we’re putting our foot down now—we will no longer wear shoes that don’t fit us! Period! The end! Not only is it plain uncomfortable to feel out of sync with your own sneaks,
Could “magic mushrooms” follow in the footsteps of cannabis on the road to legalization?
May 09, 2019 at 11:02AM by CWC In some states, it’s not even legal to sell lattes laced with CBD. Meanwhile, in parts of Colorado, they’ve moved on to decriminalizing “magic mushrooms” known to cause hallucinations. On Tuesday, residents of Denver narrowly voted to make possession and consumption of psilocybin mushrooms “the lowest law enforcement priority.” (The mushrooms remain illegal, however, and it will still be a felony to sell them.) Given how rapidly opinions and laws are changing surrounding cannabis, this new move from Denver raises the question if magic mushrooms are slated to get the marijuana treatment. The medical community is split on the safety of psilocybin mushrooms. Some experts point to true health benefits of these substances, including helping with anxiety and depression, chronic pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. Conversely, consumption can lead to psychotic episodes or engagement in potentially reckless behavior. Many questions about psilocybin mushrooms remain in part because the medical community—and the U.S. government—has been unwilling to study them and other psychedelic compounds. Therefore, growing interest comes from independent research organizations, like Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), The Beckley Foundation, and the Heffter Research Institute. (The soap company Dr. Bronner contributes to MAPS’ research, although its latest donation is intended for research into MDMA, another psychedelic drug, and mental health issues.) American citizens hold conflicting views on psychedelic mushrooms, too. As Time pointed out, 53 percent of respondents to a 2017 YouGov survey said they support medical research of psychedelic drugs, yet a
Top healthy chefs reveal how to make the gluten-free, vegan chocolate chip cookies of your dreams
May 09, 2019 at 11:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_20aY1mGxg] Have you ever tried to make a better-for-you version of your favorite treat? Things can go awry even when you follow a recipe to a T, and swapping out ingredients can end in disaster. That’s why we’re launching Alt-Baking Bootcamp, Well+Good’s newest video series aiming to help you remake your favorite classic treats with a healthier spin. While the foundation of classic baking is butter, eggs, and flour, chefs Mia Rigden and Jenny Dorsey are here to prove that you can rehab most of your favorite desserts to suit your health and dietary needs—without compromising on flavor. Their first challenge? Chocolate chip cookies. “Whether you’re trying to eat a little healthier, you’re vegan, or you have some dietary restrictions this recipe is for you,” says Rigden, who is also the founder of RASA, a nutrition and lifestyle coaching brand. (And because they’re egg-free, you can eat the dough!) However, baking is a particular science—which makes swapping ingredients a bit of a challenge. Here’s how Dorsey and Rigden made a chocolate chip cookie that’s completely vegan and gluten-free: 1. Use a “flax egg” instead of actual eggs The first pillar of baking: eggs. “Eggs are used as a binding agent in cookies,” Rigden says. But obviously they’re a no-go if you’re vegan or have an egg allergy. That’s why she suggests using flax eggs instead—basically a mixture of flax seeds and water that mimics the binding properties of eggs in baked goods. One flax
Rounded shoulders are a thing of the past with these strength training moves
May 09, 2019 at 10:41AM by CWC Have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror post-sweat sesh, wondering why, after committing to regular workouts, you still can’t seem to undo the damage of the desk job? While many classes tout themselves as having plenty of upper body strengtheners and shoulder openers, it could be that you’re not exploring the right exercises to combat the 9-to-5. Since we know that’s the ultimate goal, we reached out to some of the industry’s top trainers to help remedy the sitch…and quick. “Isolated shoulder exercises are really great for injury prevention, training and improving imbalances through solely targeting the direct muscle group,” says celebrity trainer Dara Hart. “However, adding a few compound moves to work your whole body, training with a focus of balance and stability, can be especially beneficial overall.” Whether you’re looking to make a sweat sesh of your shoulder strengthening routine or not, Hart wants you to keep one very important tip in mind: “Before any training, make sure to do at least one minute of light cardio, abdominal work, and dynamic stretching to get the blood flowing and body ready—this will prevent injury,” she says. Keep scrolling for eight body movements that you can incorporate into one all-encompassing shoulder-centric workout or pick and choose to add into your regular full-body regimen. Banded shoulder rotation To warm up your shoulders, Hart says to start with this easy-but-effective movement. “Grab a super light resistance band and hold arms at a 90
Tracy Anderson reveals why her “silent” workout classes are so effective
May 09, 2019 at 10:34AM by CWC I had some idea of what to expect when I walked into my first-ever class at the Tracy Anderson Method on the Upper East Side. I knew that the room would be hot, the music would be loud, and the moves would be h-a-r-d. One thing I totally didn’t expect, though, was for Anderson to be totally silent throughout her 50 minutes of instruction. And let me tell you: It was a totally new type of experience. Instead of leading her classes using verbal cues, Anderson instead chooses to instruct using only her body. And this, she says, is for good reason. “Through some of the research I did, I found that when you open up more neural pathways in your brain and make more connections to your body, you burn more calories, you create a more balanced body, and you have a much less chance of getting injured,” Anderson tells me over the phone the morning after I (barely) survived a class she hosted in honor of her new partnership with supplements brand MitOq. “When your head is actually in the game, you become more physically available, so then you also process stress better, [and] you’re more in tune with yourself.” While she doesn’t talk at all during any of her classes (whether they’re online or IRL), she does give students breakdowns of her routines ahead of time, which she refers to as the “rehearsal.” That way, when they get into the “performance” (AKA the
Give Yourself The Gift Of A Decluttered Home That Lasts
May 09, 2019 at 10:12AM A story from a mom to other moms on the one thing that transformed her motherhood. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Here’s the recipe for Sweetgreen’s healthy beet hummus
May 09, 2019 at 08:12AM by CWC Let’s be real: Almost everything on Sweetgreen‘s core menu of salads and bowls is healthy. But if I could only pick one option to order for the rest of my life, it’s pretty hard to beat the seasonal superfood bowl, loaded with avocado, beet hummus, roasted sweet potatoes, black lentils, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, toasted buckwheat, organic spinach, shredded kale, and lemon ginger turmeric vinaigrette. That’s a lot of pure plant-based goodness! And now you can make the best part of the wholesome mix right in your own kitchen. The real star of the superfood bowl is its bright pink beet hummus. While it’s super rare for restaurants share secret recipes, Sweetgreen spilled the beans on Instagram, allowing you to recreate the “magenta magic.” Here’s exactly how to make beet hummus at home: View this post on Instagram All eyes on you @ Beet Hummus 😍Head to our story to get this season’s magenta magic recipe straight from our Culver City Lab. A post shared by sweetgreen (@sweetgreen) on May 8, 2019 at 9:55am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Sweetgreen’s beet hummus Ingredients 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1 1/4 tsp chopped jalapeño 1/2 Tbsp garlic, smashed 1/4 tsp lemon zest 2 1/2 Tbsp tahini 2 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp chickpea liquid 2 1/2 cups canned chickpeas 2/3 cup roasted beets, roughly chopped Directions 1. Measure out dry