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2019 Health Vegetarians

7 surf vacation destinations all around the world that are perfect for beginners

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May 05, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Surfing is hard enough without adding in the stress of feeling like a nuisance just for being a beginner in the water among seasoned vets in the art of hanging ten. There’s so much to remember, like the gear, to keep your mouth closed in the water, and how to stand the heck up on a board, to name a few things. So, for newbie surfers, picking a beach with beginner-friendly waves and a welcoming vibe is key. “Most beginners prefer to learn in places with calm waves that break over sand, and where they can touch the bottom,” says Amy Schwartz, co-founder of Unleash Surf, a surf-retreat company for remote workers. “In general, spots that are popular with longboarders are more appropriate for beginners, as longboarders tend to prefer more chill waves,” says Schwartz. Furthermore, beginners should look for larger beaches that allow for “plenty of space” between surfers, says professional surfer Ben Bourgeois, adding that before paddling out, it’s a good idea to ask a lifeguard of fellow surfer for details to expect, like rocks or riptides. And since surf guidebooks are often written by experienced surfers, who cater to folks seeking out powerful waves rather than avoiding them, we asked the experts for beginner-friendly surf destinations. Because not being able to stand upright on a board yet doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a vacation. Read on for seven welcoming options for newbies. Below, find 7 surf destinations perfect for beginners

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2019 Health Vegetarians

A healthy 4-ingredient sauce for grown-ups who won’t eat their vegetables

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May 05, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC I’m still patiently awaiting the day when I get excited about vegetables. Sure, I can get down with asparagus and mushrooms. Sometimes broccoli even makes the cut. Do I get as excited about plants as I do a bowl of spaghetti? Nope. At least not yet. But a healthy sauce for vegetables might be enough to convert even the pickiest eaters—myself included. During this week’s food-focused Well+Good Talks, Lauren Toyota—the cookbook author behind the popular blog Hot for Food—made it very clear I’m not the only full-grown adult who won’t eat her vegetables. “Even though I’m vegan, I have a hard time eating greens so I have to get them all done at once and have them in a big container,” she says. And her secret sauce to getting herself to actually eat them is literally a secret sauce. “My favorite sauce—because I need creaminess and fat, like vegan Ranch—is to combine tahini with miso, soy sauce, or tamari for the umaminess, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. You can make as much or as little as you want and add some warm water to get it smooth, because the tahini will thicken,” she says. “I just put it all over my vegetables, then I can eat them no problem. If I have no time, that’s all I need. You can kind of live off that if you add some brown rice, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts.” Toyota t says

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2019 Health

WTF do all those ingredients on my sunscreen bottle actually mean?

6 min read

May 04, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Ask any derm: Of all the beauty products in your arsenal, sunscreen is by-and-large the most important, but it also happens to be the most confusing. As words like “mineral blockers,” “broad spectrum UV,” and “reef safe” become more common in the conversation surrounding sun protection it’s critical to understand what the heck all of those ingredients on the label actually mean. “In the United States, sunscreen manufacturers are required to list the ingredients active and inactive ingredients on the label. The active ingredients in sunscreens are the UV filters that protect our skin from UV rays. The inactive ingredients are the carrier lotion that holds the UV filters,” says dermatologist Dr. Terry Zickman, founder of Love Sun Body. “The active ingredients can be chemical, mineral, or a combination of both. Similarly, the inactive ingredients can be chemical, natural or a combination of both.” First up: Understanding the different types of sun protection products out there on the shelves. There are two different types of sunscreen ingredients on the market—”physical” and “chemical”—both of which protect your skin from the sun’s rays, but in different ways. Physical sunscreens create a literal physical barrier between your sun and the skin to form a protective barrier, while chemical sunscreens skin into your skin to absorb the UV rays. Speaking of UV rays, there are two primary types that you need to worry about: UVA, which penetrate the deep layers of your skin to cause aging and

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