July 26, 2019 at 12:03AM It’s dairy-free, vegan, and you don’t need any special equipment. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: July 2019
We’re All Dealing With Some Kind Of Trauma — Here’s How To Heal
July 25, 2019 at 10:03PM Two experts in mind-body healing unpack the latest research. Continue Reading… Author Jason Wachob | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Rom-coms are wrong: Playing hard to get isn’t nearly as effective as *being* hard to get
July 25, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC When the boy I, um, “loved” in 8th grade texted me for the first time, I waited a cool 23 minutes and 45 seconds before flipping open my hot pink Motorola Razr and responding with a coy yet cute: “Hi, who’s this?” As a nascent teenager, I took Lady Gaga at her word when she called love “a game,” but years later, I’m weary, worn out, and so GD over making it seem like I’m low-key “kind of” into someone when really, the very idea of them makes me emotionally masturbate. So here’s my question: Should we toss the “playing hard to get” trope as we would a pilling pair of old leggings? Jordana Abraham and Jared Freid, co-hosts of Betches’ U Up? podcast tell me that, if ever there were a time to play chicken with the subject of your affection, now just isn’t it. “We are the tapas generation,” says Freid (who, as it will quickly become clear, is a stand-up comedian). “We want small plates because we don’t want to commit to anything.” ad_intervals[‘406528_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406528_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); When you lock away parts of yourself from others for the sake of keeping “an air of mystery,” you place hurdles in front of your new boo, which might prompt them to turn away from you (the patatas bravas, obviously) to someone else (who’s say, the croquetas). “If you’re trying to meet someone on a
The biggest mistake people make when trying the Mediterranean diet
July 25, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC If the Mediterranean diet was up for a superlative in your high school yearbook, it definitely would win “Most Likely To Succeed.” The dietary overachiever consistently receives top marks from health professionals for being one of the healthiest, most practical eating plans out there. You’ve probably heard that it’s all about fresh vegetables, seafood, whole grains, and healthy fats. But although the foods on the Mediterranean menu are essential, they’re far from everything when it comes to reaping the eating plan’s health benefits. “What we’ve started to do is say, ‘Oh, people in Sicily have this great quality of life and they’re super healthy, it must be the red wine!’” said Rebecca Parekh, CoFounder & CEO of THE WELL, at a recent Well+Good TALK event. “Let’s [also] look at what’s happening culturally in these communities. You’re living a completely different life, and that affects your health outcomes, not just the thing you consume.” ad_intervals[‘410713_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410713_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Some background: Researchers discovered the Mediterranean diet after observing that people on the Greek island of Crete lived longer than the general population—and people in nearby areas of the Mediterranean had similarly lower rates of chronic disease. “They looked what these places had in common and identified the key parts of the traditional Mediterranean diet and lifestyle,” says Christy Brissette, R.D., President of Eighty-20 Nutrition. Key word being lifestyle—it wasn’t just about how people ate, but how
Toss your 10-step routine, these multitasking moisturizers do it all
July 25, 2019 at 12:37PM by CWC The first time I bought a face moisturizer (on a trip to Walgreens with my dad), all I needed to know was whether my skin was dry, oily, or a combination of the two. Now, it’s not that simple. While basic moisturizers aren’t going anywhere, multitasking products are giving them a run for their money. You can now brighten, promote collagen production, and fight acne, all while rubbing in a moisturizer. “Creams and serums that are multifunctional are a must when you are a busy and efficient person who still wants to look good while on the go,” says Janelle Vega, MD, a Miami-based dermatologist and co-founder of BIA Life, a site that gives customers personalized skin care routines tailored by dermatologists. Dr. Vega says these creams work best when they include ingredients you would use daily, instead of a topical you don’t use as often. ad_intervals[‘410847_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410847_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “Using a combination with antioxidants and peptides in your moisturizer—that’s a no brainer,” she says. “However, avoid combination creams with retinols and AHA or BHA, which you may need to layer in less often.” These are the best face moisturizers to speed up your beauty routine Photo: Drunk Elephant Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer, $68 This moisturizer is like a protein-packed cocktail for your face. (Protini. Get it?) Complete with amino acids, signal peptides, and synthetic growth factors, it makes your skin feel firmer,
You’ll never use boxed mix again after trying these chocolaty, low-sugar brownies
July 25, 2019 at 12:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEN4FGUIJvY] Low-sugar chocolate brownies without any sketchy ingredients? Show me how! Ooey, gooey, fudgy brownies can make any day better. When you have a taste for them, it’s so tempting to want to grab a box of mix on the way home. But, with this fiber-packed, low-sugar recipe chefs Jenny Dorsey and Mia Rigden whip up on our newest episode of Alt-Baking Bootcamp, you’ll want to make your brownies from scratch. (I promise, it’s still delicious.) Dorsey and Rigden decided to revamp the classic brownie recipe without using butter, refined sugar, flour, AND eggs. Their secret ingredient: black beans. (Don’t give me that look, I swear it’s good!) ad_intervals[‘410778_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410778_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); This won’t just taste like a chocolate-filled burrito; the chefs explain that the beans’ naturally creamy texture will help make the brownies super fudgy, while also adding in protein and fiber. To get rid of the, ahem, beany taste, Dorsey soaks the beans overnight in coconut milk. “Chefs will use milk to pull the flavor out of undesirable things like gamey meat,” Dorsey says. “So I thought I would apply the same principal here.” In lieu of refined sugar, Rigden and Dorsey use coconut sugar, which Rigden says is a prebiotic full of vitamins and minerals. Dorsey adds that it’s a little less sweet than regular sugar. “It tastes a little bit more similar to brown sugar, so we’re going to
A gynecologist wants you to keep this common shower product far away from your vagina
July 25, 2019 at 11:04AM by CWC I always aim to listen to my mama when cleaning myself in the shower. As in, “Only clean the parts of your body that you want to smell good and be clean.” (Duh.) Which means that unlike a surprisingly large chunk of the population, I wash my legs in the shower… along with everything else, from the tip of my head down to my toes (just not my face, cuz that’s a job for the sink). So whatever body wash I’m currently using is the one tasked with getting all of this washing done… and I’ve never, ever thought about whether it’s okay to use, ahem, down there or not. Welp, that’s a mistake on my part, because certain ingredients can throw off your vagina’s pH (which is important, BTW), or just lead to some not-so-ideal situations. Think: yeast infections. One surprising culprit? Glycerin, the ultra-common moisturizing ingredient found in so many personal care products. “Glycerin, which is found in many OTC lubricants and bath products, has been associated with yeast infections for those who are prone,” says OB/GYN and Monistat ambassador Alyssa Dweck, MD. That said, a lot of women tolerate glycerin “without any issue,” she says. It’s just a risk if you tend to get these infections somewhat regularly. ad_intervals[‘410879_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410879_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); It’s also smart to try and avoid shower products with propylene glycol, heavy fragrance, and anything with mineral oil. “The vaginal
The 4-step ‘sexy salad’ formula for spicing things up on your lunch hour
July 25, 2019 at 11:02AM by CWC I can count on one hand the amount of salads I’ve truly loved in my life. And guess what? I didn’t make any of them myself. Like underwater basket weaving, crafting greenery is an art form. But once you know the sexy salad ideas (yes, you read that correctly), you too can become an arugula artist. To get straight to the point, the simple salad ideas make food blogger Elaine Kalache’s formula so, well, sexy. Many of us are way overthinking things at lunch hour (or whenever you like to eat your lettuce), she says. The truth of the matter is that salads are basic: they only really require four components to be satiating, nutritious, and—some may say—fork lickin’ good. View this post on Instagram Hey guys keeping it simple today with salad 🥗 idea… Making a delicious salad is easier than you think… 🥗 Its a great way to get the micro nutrients in 💪… Building a sexy colourful 🌈 salad with these few steps. 1️⃣ Pick a leafy base 🥬… Spinach, lettuce, kale etc. . 2️⃣ Pick 2-3 more veggies 🍅 🥒🌶, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, zucchini, onion, parsley, coriander etc. . 3️⃣ Pick a protein 🥚🍗 eggs, tofu, chicken, tuna, salmon, chickpeas (a source of protein & carb) etc… 4️⃣ Add a dressing olive oil + lemon, vinegar, avocado oil, tahini etc. So simple 😍… Today I had. ∙ Romaine Lettuce 🥬 ∙ Tomatoes🍅 ∙ Cucumbers 🥒 ∙ Red
If you’ve ever cried on your mat (and liked it) Yin Yoga is the emo release you need right now
July 25, 2019 at 10:25AM by CWC There’s a reason more-and-more people are turning to fitness as a form of emotional release. We’re living in an era that’s being deemed “The United States of Stress,” where chronic anxiety has become a widespread epidemic, especially for millennials and Gen Zers who are consistently clocking higher stress levels than our elders. Along with the dangerous health issues that stress introduces, Americans are internalizing these feelings, finding distractions, and nurturing others—when what we need is an outlet. Enter Yin Yoga, the inclusive, easy-does-it practice based on holding yoga poses for lengths of time, rather than rapidly flowing through them. Yin not only produces an opportunity for physical strength and emotional release, but it revolves around the assumption that there is no standard alignment, no such thing as a standard body, and that means way fewer nerves about jumping into your first class. ad_intervals[‘410700_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410700_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); There’s no perfect standard in Yin Yoga “As many of us in cities live in a constant state of high stimulation and ‘fight or flight’ mode, it’s necessary that we include ‘yin’ activities to keep our system healthy—one of the keys to longevity in our training routine is efficient physical and mental rest,” says Vanessa Michielon, the London-based movement instructor who had me weeping during my first Yin Yoga session on a faraway beach at Kamalame Cay’s Silver Linings holistic retreat, where she hosted a sunset class overlooking Bahamian
What you need to know about ‘inflamm-aging’—and 3 things you can do now to help prevent it
July 25, 2019 at 09:32AM by CWC Always an unwanted guest, chronic low-grade inflammation is linked to all sorts of health woes, ranging from acne and digestive troubles to cognitive decline and cancer. Book some quality time with a health professional and you’re bound to leave armed with tips to minimize it. But even if you do everything right—put all the advice into practice—there’s still one culprit you just can’t beat: aging. And when inflammation and aging go hand in hand, it’s called “inflamm-aging.” “As we age, the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle take their toll,” explains Raphael Kellman, MD, founder of the Kellman Wellness Center. Even if you seek to make smart decisions about your health, it’s impossible to do so all the time. Life happens. And the accumulation of various lifestyle habits—whether it’s stress, lack of sleep, or inactivity—has an impact. But there’s another reason why aging causes inflammation. “As we age, our bodies tend to have more consistently elevated levels of inflammatory biochemicals such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α,” explains integrative medicine physician Pooja Amy Shah, MD. “While these chemicals are good to help our immune systems fight off infections and keep us healthy, if they are chronically elevated, they can lead to problematic things such as cancer and muscle wasting.” ad_intervals[‘410730_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410730_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Here’s how to deal with inflammation and aging, or “inflamm-aging” 1. Prioritize gut health “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of the