September 26, 2019 at 12:02AM The delicate wash cycle has some rather abrasive consequences for our environment. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Day: September 25, 2019
New Research Says Nuts Could Help You Avoid Weight Gain — Sort Of
September 25, 2019 at 11:00PM But you still have to be in calorie deficit to lose weight. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass, NASM-CPT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Even healthy eaters overdo it with saturated fats—here are 4 easy ways to cut back your intake
September 25, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC Whenever someone says the words “saturated fats,” my mind conjures burgers sizzling on the grill and the colorfully-wrapped candy bars at the checkout counter of Walgreens. While those two images are accurate, saturated fats are hiding in many parts of the American diet. And, a brand-new study published by The Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that all of us might be eating far more of them than we think. For context, let’s go ahead and redefine this type of fat. “Saturated fat is a dietary fat molecule that does not have any double bonds between the carbons,” explains Melissa Rifkin, RD, of Melissa Rifkin Nutrition, LLC. “Saturated fats mainly come from animal products, including dairy, but are also found in some plant oils such as coconut and palm oils.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that saturated fats take up less than 10 percent of your daily calorie intake. “Consuming high amounts of saturated fats can cause cholesterol to build up in your blood vessels, increasing the risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease,” says Rifkin. Those who already have heart disease or high blood pressure should consume even less saturated fat, adds the dietitian. The cross-sectional study, which reviewed the diets of a whopping 43,996 adults found that the populations intake of saturated fats remains above that golden, aforementioned 10 percent. But with a few tweaks, Rifkin says you can totally turn that dial
Don’t feel like an introvert *or* an extrovert? You might be an ambivert, the Goldilocks of the EQ
September 25, 2019 at 10:19PM by CWC Most people are either extroverts or introverts. Extroverts are society’s business-world-ready social butterflies who thrive at parties, captivate a crowd, and are… too aggro for their own good. Introverts are down for a quite night with Netflix, heart-to-heart when you’re feeling blue, and just… really, you’re going to cancel our plans AGAIN? Both personality types are built on extremes, and you might feel lost as the forgotten middle child: the ambivert. Wait, what is an ambivert? Okay, the ambivert (or omnivert) is essentially the Central Jersey of social personalities—some people say it doesn’t exist. But I’m from Monmouth County, baby, and ambiverts do exist. Not everyone feels so socially intense in one direction or another. As such, ambiverts collect a blend of characteristics that are generally ascribed to both ends of the spectrum. “Ambiverts lie in the middle of the traditional introversion and extroversion spectrum,” says clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, author of Joy From Fear. “Ambiverts tend to be more flexible in nature as to their needs for stimulation and contact with others whereas true extroverts and introverts tend to have more specific needs and tendencies. The term omnivert is sometimes used rather than ambivert, but they hold the same meaning.” If you’ve long felt out of place in this war and feel like reclaiming your identity, what signs or characteristics mark you as an ambivert? There are a few contradictory qualities that you might want to look out for. 10 surefire
If you only have time to strengthen one body part, make it your core
September 25, 2019 at 09:30PM by CWC I find that some of my body parts get FOMO when I’m focusing on others. For example: On days when I’m doing upper body workouts, I feel like my legs are jealous of the love—hence why I might try to fit in some lunges to give them some attention, too. It’s like a full-on competition happening between my limbs. The problem is that I simply cannot do every single body-part focused move every single time I workout. I mean, who has the time? So when I spoke with star Peloton instructor Ally Love about her strength training tips, she made it all easier for me (and all of us): If you’re crunched for time at the gym, just work on your core. “If you want to maximize your training when you don’t have time or can’t hop onto a machine, do basic core workouts,” she tells me. “You can never do enough core. Your core is your center—your limbs, everything flows from your core, and the stronger your core is, the faster you can be.” It’s true—having a strong core is the foundation to overall strength and better efficiency in all movement. “Your core is your main stabilizer, and when it’s strong your form gets better,” says Love. “I always say, ‘strengthen your core’ because your core is a part of any movement, any exercise, any form of training.” Also, it’s key to your posture. “Especially if you’re sitting at a desk all day or
This Is How Deepak Chopra, M.D., Stays Present, Energized & ‘Clear’
September 25, 2019 at 09:19PM His daily routine is as admirable as it is unorthodox. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass, NASM-CPT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
I Got A 3D Body Scan — Here’s What It Was Like
September 25, 2019 at 09:00PM Spoiler: I recommend it to everyone. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass, NASM-CPT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Why you should never make an important decision on an empty stomach
September 25, 2019 at 09:01PM by CWC When hunger strikes, I don’t trust myself to decide what pair of shoes goes with my outfit—much less to make life-altering decisions. Visions of alt-pasta dancing in my head put everything on hold. And according to Uma Naidoo, MD, director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, science backs filling your belly before going all-in on moving in with your significant other, dying your hair purple, or accepting a new job. “Research supports not making a decision on an empty stomach,” explains Dr. Naidoo. “Ghrelin is a hormone made in the GI tract that affects the brain. It is released when the stomach is empty. In a healthy person, once you eat, the action of this hormone stops.” So far, research on how the presence of ghrelin affects your ability to be rational has mostly been conducted on animals, or extremely small sample sizes of humans. Dr. Naidoo says the results are still worth noting, however. Most recently a small study with 50 subjects, conducted by Benjamin Vincent, DPhil, from the University of Dundee’s Department of Psychology, found that hunger threw a wrench in participants’ decision-making processes. “Hunger made them impatient and more likely to settle for a small reward that arrives sooner than a larger reward promised at a later date,” says Dr. Naidoo. “Simply said, what the research appears to show us is that we seem to make poorer more reckless choices when we are hungry. Yet another factor
Following this ’30-second rule’ is the key to finally washing your hair less often
September 25, 2019 at 08:01PM by CWC When’s the last time I washed my hair, you ask? Okay, okay… if you insist. It was exactly one week ago today. And I’m still going strong. In the past, I lathered up every other day, and that meant spending so much time drying and styling—not to mention hardly enjoying all that effort before having to go through the whole process again. But times have changed, and if you want to join the Once-a-Week Hair Wash Club, there’s an easy way in. Everyone knows dry shampoo is a godsend. It’s pretty self-explanatory, too: You spray it in, wiggle it around, and go about your day with a fresh new ‘do. Here’s the thing, though: If you turn it around and read the instructions, you’re probably going to get more bang for your buck—and put off those washes for longer. When it comes to using the product, the key is to spray it in, wait 30 seconds, then shake it into your hair. (For just $5, Dove’s selection of dry shampoos are great at getting rid of oil and sebum of the root.) During that waiting time, the product is doing its thing, soaking up oil and hiding any remnants of the white powder that just found a new home on your strands. After the time is up, you can massage it in per usual. Not only do you get to skip a couple more days of washes, but you also get more volume, less
The astrological reason it feels like all your friends have birthdays in the same month
September 25, 2019 at 07:30PM by CWC I made a new friend the other day, which, as an adult, feels like a giant accomplishment. When our conversation turned to astrology, as they do, I was hardly surprised when she told me she’s a Scorpio. I’m a Pisces, and many of my close friends are Scorpios. So that means each November, I’m to-the-brim busy with birthday celebrations. Maybe for you this doesn’t happen in November, but there’s still a good chance you have one month that sticks out as more stacked with celebratory group dinners than the others. According to astrology, this is not a coincidence, but rather birthday compatibility. “Astrological compatibility extends beyond romantic relationships,” says Rachel Lang, intuitive astrologer and healer. “We can look at astrology to help decipher compatibility in all types of relationships, including friendships, enemies, bosses, co-workers, frenemies, family members, and friends who feel like family.” She says that it’s very common to have friends born within the same sign (she’s even had clients with friends born on the same day). “Astrological compatibility is complex, but there are a few general guidelines.” First, understand how to break down the signs in terms of polarity (yin and yang), quality (cardinal, fixed, and mutable), and triplicity or element (fire, earth, air, and water). “The signs with similar triplicities tend to relate well with one another because they have a similar way of focusing and expressing their energy,” she explains. “You may find that many of your friends’ sun