August 21, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Every day after I finish working, I put on my frilly apron and whip up a healthy three-course meal in record-time…in my dreams, anyway. As much as I would love to have some leftover energy in my supply tank by dinnertime, that’s not usually the case. Plus with nights that are often just as busy as days, getting the chance to do anything other than run to Sweetgreen and grab a to-go salad is a true challenge. But that’s where one all-star celebrity nutritionist comes in. Despite (probably) being on Drew Barrymore’s speed dial, Kimberly Snyder is still just like us. The busy nutritionist always has a jam-packed schedule, whether she’s writing up cookbooks or working on her wellness brand. And she’ll be the first to admit that, despite dealing with food and nutrition for a living, even she needs a quick fix every now and then. That’s exactly why she has a 10-minute recipe up her sleeve that she makes whenever she’s short on time. ad_intervals[‘416824_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416824_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Earlier this week, Snyder hosted a Q&A on Well+Good’s Cook With Us Facebook group. Readers asked her all their burning questions on nutrition, cooking, healthy eating, gut health, and more. When asked what her go-to dish on a busy weeknight is, her response was simple: “A stew or kitcheree. Basically, a one-pot meal with veggies, spices, ginger, and maybe mushrooms or lentils.” Easy, right?
Month: August 2019
The easiest way to give your morning a glow-up is to change your alarm sound
August 21, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Aside from that one time it meant realizing I didn’t actually marry Paul Giamatti in a Walmart, waking up can feel like the worst part of the day. In my case, a strong reason for this is because annoying alarm clock sounds are the first thing I interact with—and it really sets a, um, tone. So when a co-worker recently shared her go-to wake-up hack that puts her in a—wait for it—good mood first thing, my ears perked. Even better, her tip is super-simple: switching her alarm sound from a shrill noise to something calming and ethereal, like a harp. This makes sense to me because I often wake up in a panic thanks to the loud noise blaring from my nightstand. It also speaks to me because whenever some maniac chooses my alarm sound as their ringtone (talking to you, three people who aren’t living the vibrate-only life), their incoming calls lead me to literally jolt up in my seat like Pavlov’s dog, reincarnated. So, I’m curious about two things: Can opting out of annoying alarm clock sounds in favor of something more serene lend itself to a sunnier mood from the get-go? And does regularly switching these sounds, the way you’re forced to change digital passwords every now and then, safeguard you from creating a negative association with a certain tune, and in turn, waking up in general? ad_intervals[‘416809_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416809_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100);
Here’s how the vegan mung bean egg alternative stacks up to the real deal, nutrition-wise
August 21, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Up until a year ago, the only reason I even knew mung beans existed was because they’re the stinky snack Creed sprouts in his desk drawer on The Office. Then Just Egg product released its product made from mung bean protein, and it promptly made all my vegan omelet dreams come true. (And made me feel a bit more connected to Creed, FWIW.) I feel the liquid egg alternative made from mung beans is a dead ringer for the real deal—in terms of taste, texture, and looks. Now, a year after its release, the product is available in major grocery stores across the country (including Costco, which sells it in bulk at select stores), and even Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons is testing it as a potential menu item. And more and more people are choosing to wake up to what’s now become an old guard breakfast staple in my fridge—for purposes beyond being a plant-based egg swap, no less. Some are using recipes to create meat-free veggie burger patties, a different take on hummus, and even popsicles. (Yes, really.) ad_intervals[‘416555_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416555_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Still, when asked about mung bean protein and how the ingredient stacks up nutritionally compared to traditional eggs, I was at a loss. Whether you’re using Just Egg, making a mung bean scramble from scratch (I highly recommend Minimalist Baker’s delish recipe, pictured above!), or using the ingredient in different
Do you know the difference between “good” and “bad” stress? Here’s why it’s important
August 21, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC You know what stress feels like: That tight-shouldered, mind-racing sensation that often follows a marathon work session, unexpected argument, or even a too-intense workout. But did you know that there’s such a thing as good stress—and that there’s a breathing exercise to help you manage both? Lissa Bankston, director of human performance at Theragun and personal trainer to celeb clients like Nina Dobrev, enlightened us at our latest Wellness Collective event—and it was a full-body experience. “Our body and brain are responding to stimuli throughout our day—including intense workouts,” says Bankston. “The accumulation of this stimuli will add up to good or bad stress for your body. If you have less build up of bad stimuli, you will have less holding you back from wanting to go do that workout after work. Your energy will be better managed and it will create a ripple effect in your life.” ad_intervals[‘417182_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘417182_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Bankston counts positive obstacles, like a fun and challenging new job, in the good stress column—and you can likely guess what goes in the bad stress one (attendees shouted out their own ideas at the event, including hectic subway rides and that feeling when you can’t “turn off” from work mode). “Your ability to understand your body at any given moment will also be your ability to manage stress,” explains Bankston. On that powerful note, follow her five tips below to stay
T. Morgan Dixon Of GirlTrek On The Radical Power Of A Saturday Morning Walk
August 21, 2019 at 12:03PM Don’t miss her take on what “self-care” really means. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Is This The Solution To Our Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency Problem?
August 21, 2019 at 10:25AM A new study shows that fortifying wheat bread with vitamin D would help combat 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Get Excited: These Are The Best Healthy Cookbooks Coming Out This Fall
August 21, 2019 at 10:16AM With options for easy weeknight dinners, vegetarian meals, Mediterranean-inspired dishes & more. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Don’t know what a head spa is? I went to one to find out
August 20, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC I thought that by 2019 we had finally dreamed up all the beauty treatments that could possibly exist. We have acupuncture facials, vitamin IV drips, and snail mucin serums. So I couldn’t possibly be surprised by another new one, right? Not so. Enter the head spa, something I didn’t know existed until a couple weeks ago when I was introduced to both its pleasures and its purposes at Los Angeles’ landmark Korean salon, Kim Sun Young, by its owner Hun Lee. Though I’m very much a fan of the vibe at Kim Sun Young, I’m a bit skeptical, TBH, of the premise around the NIOXIN Head Spa treatment I’m about to get (valued at $65), in much the same way I’m skeptical of things like fish pedicures. Like, is this really necessary, or have we officially jumped the shark in self care? ad_intervals[‘415072_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘415072_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); In response to my skepticism, Lee explains that the concept of a head spa dates back centuries in Korea, so it’s not some newfangled marketing ploy or frivolous salon add-on. Rather, it’s a long-standing tradition that provides your scalp with crucial TLC. “Scalp care is very important because it provides the necessary environment for growing healthy, strong, beautiful hair,” says Lee, who recommends a head spa session every 30 to 45 days. This concept makes sense to me, especially when you consider the VIP treatment we give to skin elsewhere
I challenged myself to find 10 minutes of self care in my daily routine—here’s what happened
August 20, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Be honest, how often do you really prioritize self care on a daily basis? According to the You-Time study conducted by Birchbox, fewer than 35 percent of Americans consistently and routinely make time for self-care practices. Chalk it up to the stress-fest generation. Because while a whopping 98 percent of Americans have heard of the word self care, only 40 percent of us feel like we the have time to dedicate a couple minutes to ourselves. I, too, am guilty of hurrying through my mornings, often overlooking breakfast or solo time, to then again hurry to work. And before I know it, I feel as if I haven’t spent a single second on just me. But, after looking through the cold hard facts in this study—and Birchbox’s resulting self-care manifesto—it sparked some inspiration. Why not at least try to find small windows of intention each day? ad_intervals[‘413881_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413881_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); So that’s exactly what I did. I signed up for my first Birchbox subscription (after all the motivation the manifesto instilled in me), received my personalized beauty samples that arrived in *the* cutest, most colorful box ever, then set out on my self-care quest. Keep scrolling to see how to self care for real and start maximizing your you-time. What I didn’t realize before taking a look at all my self-love habits is that I already do participate in self care—I just wasn’t aware
Insomnia? It Could Putting Your Heart Health At Risk
August 20, 2019 at 04:46PM A new study, published in Circulation—the journal of the American Heart Association—found a strong genetic link between insomnia and heart disease. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC