June 07, 2019 at 01:20PM Top ’em with blueberries, blackberries, or pomegranate seeds; they’ll make your day! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Day: June 7, 2019
This Indulgent, Dairy-Free Breakfast Is A Recipe For Glowy Skin
June 07, 2019 at 01:20PM Top ’em with blueberries, blackberries, or pomegranate seeds; they’ll make your day! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The 1 factor that improves workplace wellness for nearly every Myers-Briggs type
June 07, 2019 at 10:20AM by CWC As of late, many companies are trying to find the winning formula for how to be happy at work with initiatives like unlimited vacation, pet-friendly offices, and stocked snack drawers, to name just a few. Because happy employees equal a productive work environment, you know? While we await that magic answer to reveal itself, some new intel might help inform progress. Enter a recent survey of 10,000 people across 131 countries by The Myer-Briggs Company. The participants were asked to rank six factors of workplace wellness: positive emotions, relationships, engagement, meaning, accomplishment, and negative emotions. And for the third year in a row, healthy relationships with coworkers was valued most highly across nearly all the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types. All together now: awww! But also, duh. A 2017 review of studies by the Ohio State University made the case that working with friends has two solid benefits: First, it caters to productivity (friend coworkers collaborated better on random tasks than strangers did). And second, getting yourself a work wife can make you, well, happier. For the third year in a row, healthy relationships with coworkers was valued most highly across nearly all the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types. And it’s worth noting that even introverts benefit hugely from positive work relationships. Not just even, in fact, but especially. The results showed all introvert personality types except INTJ (which opted for “accomplishment”) prioritized relationships over all other factors. The only two other types that didn’t
The 1 factor that improves workplace wellness for nearly every Myers-Briggs type
June 07, 2019 at 10:20AM by CWC As of late, many companies are trying to find the winning formula for how to be happy at work with initiatives like unlimited vacation, pet-friendly offices, and stocked snack drawers, to name just a few. Because happy employees equal a productive work environment, you know? While we await that magic answer to reveal itself, some new intel might help inform progress. Enter a recent survey of 10,000 people across 131 countries by The Myer-Briggs Company. The participants were asked to rank six factors of workplace wellness: positive emotions, relationships, engagement, meaning, accomplishment, and negative emotions. And for the third year in a row, healthy relationships with coworkers was valued most highly across nearly all the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types. All together now: awww! But also, duh. A 2017 review of studies by the Ohio State University made the case that working with friends has two solid benefits: First, it caters to productivity (friend coworkers collaborated better on random tasks than strangers did). And second, getting yourself a work wife can make you, well, happier. For the third year in a row, healthy relationships with coworkers was valued most highly across nearly all the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types. And it’s worth noting that even introverts benefit hugely from positive work relationships. Not just even, in fact, but especially. The results showed all introvert personality types except INTJ (which opted for “accomplishment”) prioritized relationships over all other factors. The only two other types that didn’t
This is by far the easiest way to make healthy dumplings at home
June 07, 2019 at 08:28AM by CWC One of my absolute favorite things to order for takeout is a steamy plate of dumplings. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve paid a pricey delivery fee just to get Peacefood Cafe‘s mouth-watering shanghai-style dish sent to my door. (A lot, okay? And worth every bite.) To cut down on takeout costs, I’ve been trying to learn how to make dumplings at home, and I think I finally found the perfect recipe. Francesca Bonadonna, the blogger behind Plantifully Based, recently shared her vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings recipe. They’re as easy to make as they are delicious. The trick to their simplicity is store-bought dumpling wrappers since the homemade version can be really tough for beginners to get right. After wetting the edges of the wrappers and filling them with a savory mix of plant protein and veggies, just pinch the dumpling together. Yep, that’s it. (If you want to get real fancy, you can watch this YouTube video explaining 10 folding techniques.) While the dumplings steam, mix up a simple sauce to dip them in. It’s better than takeout any day. How to make dumplings at home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Francesca | Plantifully Based (@plantifullybased) on Jun 5, 2019 at 2:37pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings Ingredients 20 store-bought dumpling wrappers 1/2 cup vegan chicken 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 2 to 3 stalks chopped green onions 1 tsp sesame
This is by far the easiest way to make healthy dumplings at home
June 07, 2019 at 08:28AM by CWC One of my absolute favorite things to order for takeout is a steamy plate of dumplings. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve paid a pricey delivery fee just to get Peacefood Cafe‘s mouth-watering shanghai-style dish sent to my door. (A lot, okay? And worth every bite.) To cut down on takeout costs, I’ve been trying to learn how to make dumplings at home, and I think I finally found the perfect recipe. Francesca Bonadonna, the blogger behind Plantifully Based, recently shared her vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings recipe. They’re as easy to make as they are delicious. The trick to their simplicity is store-bought dumpling wrappers since the homemade version can be really tough for beginners to get right. After wetting the edges of the wrappers and filling them with a savory mix of plant protein and veggies, just pinch the dumpling together. Yep, that’s it. (If you want to get real fancy, you can watch this YouTube video explaining 10 folding techniques.) While the dumplings steam, mix up a simple sauce to dip them in. It’s better than takeout any day. How to make dumplings at home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Francesca | Plantifully Based (@plantifullybased) on Jun 5, 2019 at 2:37pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings Ingredients 20 store-bought dumpling wrappers 1/2 cup vegan chicken 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 2 to 3 stalks chopped green onions 1 tsp sesame
Here’s what a healthy plate looks like on the Mediterranean diet
June 07, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC There’s no denying that the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as one of the healthiest eating plans for longevity, heart benefits, and more. In fact, just this year it was named the top diet in US News and World Report’s annual ranking. Why? Well even though diets like keto and Paleo are right on trend, the Mediterranean diet never (and probably won’t ever) go out of style, as it’s sustainable and easy to implement without the onerous restrictions of these “up and coming” diets. It’s also backed by a wide variety of scientifically-proven benefits. It’s been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, and it’s rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals to make it a great anti-inflammatory way of living, she adds. “On top of that, we are seeing diets very rich in fiber and plants are able to better support the microbiome, or the balance of healthy flora in our gastrointestinal tract,” she adds. However, it’s not always clear what it actually looks like to eat a Mediterranean diet on a day-to-day basis. I know there’s lots of olive oil involved, some wine, and definitely some salmon…but apart from that, because the eating plan is so broad, it’s kind of hard to know if you’re doing it right. That’s why I talked to nutrition experts to get a breakdown of the Mediterranean diet macros, plus what a healthy,
Here’s what a healthy plate looks like on the Mediterranean diet
June 07, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC There’s no denying that the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as one of the healthiest eating plans for longevity, heart benefits, and more. In fact, just this year it was named the top diet in US News and World Report’s annual ranking. Why? Well even though diets like keto and Paleo are right on trend, the Mediterranean diet never (and probably won’t ever) go out of style, as it’s sustainable and easy to implement without the onerous restrictions of these “up and coming” diets. It’s also backed by a wide variety of scientifically-proven benefits. It’s been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, and it’s rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals to make it a great anti-inflammatory way of living, she adds. “On top of that, we are seeing diets very rich in fiber and plants are able to better support the microbiome, or the balance of healthy flora in our gastrointestinal tract,” she adds. However, it’s not always clear what it actually looks like to eat a Mediterranean diet on a day-to-day basis. I know there’s lots of olive oil involved, some wine, and definitely some salmon…but apart from that, because the eating plan is so broad, it’s kind of hard to know if you’re doing it right. That’s why I talked to nutrition experts to get a breakdown of the Mediterranean diet macros, plus what a healthy,
Could “magic mushrooms” follow in the footsteps of cannabis on the road to legalization?
June 07, 2019 at 07:25AM by CWC In some states, it’s not even legal to sell lattes laced with CBD. Meanwhile, in Oakland, California, they’ve moved on to decriminalizing “magic mushrooms” known to cause hallucinations. Similarly, over in Colorado, residents of Denver narrowly voted last month 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, these new moves from Denver and Oakland raise 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
How to tap reflexology to give yourself a foot massage that’s worthy of belong in a spa
June 07, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC When I’m walking around the streets of New York City, there are a lot of things I’ve come to expect on almost every block: a bodega, a food cart, and a massage place with a foot reflexology chart planted on the window. I’m always interested in all three, but it’s the foot reflexology that I’ve yet to actually try for myself (and everyone tells me I’m missing out). Here’s the deal: Foot reflexology is an old-school practice of touching certain points in your foot that correspond with other points in your body for all sorts of benefits. “Reflexology is pressure points on the foot which are energetically connected to other areas in the body” explains Juhi Singh, Chinese herbalist, acupuncturist, and founder of the Juhi Center. “Different points on the feet can help stimulate and pass energy to organs throughout the rest of the body. For example, points on the tip of the toes can stimulate the head, while the ball of your foot can reflect in your heart and chest.” All you’ve gotta do is stimulate these points, and it works as a sort of alt-therapy for a multitude of health perks. “Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative therapy which involves applying pressure to the feet with the help of your thumb, fingers, and props without using oil or lotion,” says Naveen Sharma, naturopathy counselor at YO1 Wellness Center in the Catskills, New York. The benefits of doing this? “You can