September 26, 2019 at 05:45PM by CWC Being a food writer—and, well, a food lover—I’ve tried out my fair share of blenders over the years. NutriBullet’s original single-serving personal blender was one of the first that made its way into my kitchen. Now I also own a Vitamix, but the NutriBullet is still my preferred blender to make everything from smoothies to pasta sauces because it gets the job done and cleans up fast. Now, there’s officially a full-size version on the market. But how does it stack up to its competition? NutriBullet’s newly-released NutriBullet Blender is pretty impressive—and not just because of the chic countertop-worthy design and $99 price tag. The full-size blender is 64 oz., letting you prepare much bigger batches than you could previously. And the 1200-watt motor blender (which is double the power of the Magic Bullet’s 600-watt motor) has multiple blending options: low, medium, and high speeds, a pulse function, and an extract button that’s specifically designed for blending smoothie ingredients, like ice, greens, and fruit. With one touch, it automatically blends everything up then shuts off once it’s done. The NutriBullet Blender Combo, which retails for $140 on Amazon. While smoothies are what the NutriBullet brand is best known for, this blender makes it easy to make multiple different types of food. Just like the Vitamix—which prices range from $350 to $720—it allows you to make creamy soups and sauces. It also has a vented lid cap that enables you to blend up hot
Month: September 2019
If passing the U.S. Army Fitness test feels out of reach, master this move first
September 26, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC The perfect push-up is like the holy grail of exercise moves. It works everything from your arms to your shoulders to your core (if you’re doing them right, that is), and just the thought of having to drop and give someone 10 (let alone enough to pass the U.S. Army Fitness Test) is enough to get even the fittest among us quaking. But building up to flawless form is no easy feat, which is why if you’re just starting to flex your push-up muscles, you may want to start at the wall. Think of wall push-ups as push-ups with training wheels—a way to get your body prepped and ready for the real thing. They’re performed perpendicular to the floor, with your hands against the wall, and give your body a chance to get used to the movement of a push-up without having to exert quite as much strength as the regular floor version would. “It allows individuals to introduce proper pushing-pressing mechanics without overloading the core, making it ideal for someone lacking sufficient core stability and proprioception, an awareness of how one’s body is moving through space,” says Marcel Dinkins, a Founding Coach at Rowgatta. The move is accessible to people at any fitness level, and just because they’re easier than the real thing, you’ll be happy to learn that they come with comparable benefits. Like regular push-ups, the move works your pectoral muscles, anterior shoulders, and triceps, but are easier because you’re
Want To Cut Back On Impulse Buying? Use These Financial Therapist-Approved Tips
September 26, 2019 at 04:21PM Asking for a friend, of course. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
‘I’m a nutritionist, and here’s how I save money buying all the healthy food on Amazon’
September 26, 2019 at 04:01PM by CWC Getting Amazon Prime was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Instead of hunting down hard-to-find products or carrying multiple bags of groceries home, I can get everything I need with nothing but a couple taps on my phone—and it’ll all be at my door in 48 hours or less. Well, not surprisingly, I’m not the only one who’s obsessed with the service—nutritionists are, too. You can essentially find anything you could ever want and need on Amazon. I recently snagged an organic sea kelp blend to season my pasta with—because, yes, that’s a thing. The only downside is because of how effortless it is, the service can quickly go from something that can save you time and money to something that eats up all your paychecks. Luckily, there are some simple ways to save big when stocking up on wholesome goodies. From knowing exactly what to buy online (and what to get at the grocery store) to the hacks that will keep your bank account happy, here’s how four nutritionists shop on Amazon. 4 nutritionists share their favorite Amazon hacks 1. Go for large quantity orders When you have foodie friends, you can turn Amazon into a quick-shipping Costco-like experience that allows you to get everything your heart desires. “I often go in with someone else for large quantity orders,” says Sonya Angelone, MS, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Because when you buy in bulk, you’ll always
It’s Oatmeal Season! Here Are 6 Easy Ways To Make It Healthy & Delicious
September 26, 2019 at 03:33PM No. 5 is a total game-changer. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How To Protect Your Heart When You’re Attracted To The ‘Bad Boy’ Type
September 26, 2019 at 02:58PM Some people are just more attracted to thrill than to security. Here’s what to do about it. Continue Reading… Author Weena Cullins, LCMFT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The good-for-your-face reason to buy compostable face wipes
September 26, 2019 at 03:01PM by CWC It’s becoming more and more clear how important it is to live sustainably, and that means taking time to replace single-use items with eco-friendly options. While rethinking the amount of plastic you bring home is a great place to start, another easy thing you can do to make a difference? Give your face wipes an upgrade. Not just for the planet, but also for your skin. Simple recently released a new version of its beloved cleansing wipes—ones that are completely compostable. Because you can compost them, they’re not adding to the millions of tons of garbage going into landfills every year, but you’re still getting the same quality and effectiveness. They’re just as thick, soft, and stretchy—only this time, they’re made from natural fibers. Particularly wood pulp. Rubbing wood pulp around on your face might sound a little scary at first, but hear me out. Because the wipes are made from the natural fiber, they use more of “the juice”—which, in theory, distributes more hydrating, skin-loving ingredients to your face, keeping your skin silky-smooth and moisturized. Aside from the potential skin benefits, wood pulp is also super renewable and sustainable, and the wipes can biodegrade in just 42 days. Pretty wild. So sure, it’s always cool to do the planet good. But when you reap some extra benefits for your efforts in the process, even better. To give your life even more of a planet-friendly overhaul, shop these sustainable clothing brands and check
True or false: Milk is completely okay to drink on the keto diet
September 26, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC With eating plans that have a lot of rules—keto, we’re looking at you—come a lot of questions. One top one for beginners: Is milk keto? Because honestly, not everyone can get on board with the whole “butter coffee” thing. Let’s back up for a sec. On the high-fat, very low-carb plan, most people stick to getting 70 to 80 percent of their calories from fat and just 20 to 30 grams of net carbs per day, although those numbers can be a bit variable depending on the person and what version of keto they’re on. (Ketotarian, for example, is a bit more generous with the carb count.) Counting “net carbs” versus total carbs gives you more leeway with said carbs. You get this figure by taking total carbs and subtracting from it fiber grams and sugar alcohols. Got all that? Great. Now let’s talk to an expert to see if you can be all “Got Milk?” on the ketogenic diet. Can I have cow’s milk on keto? I hate to break it to you, but dairy milk is not going to be keto-compliant, says Amy Kubal, RDN, a registered dietitian in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It’s natural to think it might be, especially if you go for the full-fat stuff. However, milk contains lactose, a milk sugar, which contains…carbohydrates. It also has no fiber to offset the carbs. So, you’re looking at 12 grams of net carbs per cup for whole milk. Even
How this hip-hop influencer went from burnout to bliss
September 26, 2019 at 01:30PM by CWC After years of dues-paying in her career, Devi Brown reached milestone after milestone, eventually becoming an well-known radio personality—and yet, she felt like something was missing. As she went deeper into her own spiritual and wellness journey, she became inspired to share her findings through Karma Bliss, which offers inspiration, guidance, and resources for the modern seeker. Here, as part of our Wellness in Color series, she shares her story with W+G Council member Latham Thomas . Latham Thomas: Devi, tell me a little about your journey. What is the story behind Karma Bliss? Devi Brown: I worked in radio and TV for 13 years, mostly in the hip-hop format. I was interviewing every rapper that ever rapped, which was fun and exciting, but the biggest thing that attracted me to radio was the connection that you have with people. It felt sacred and intimate. What drew me to that world was a desire to help people tell their stories, and having that ability to connect on a deeper level with people that you don’t know. My career was great, but then I started feeling like, Well, what else is there? I started thinking about how society defines success—getting the promotion, the car, the house, the family, the retirement package. With this idea of always hustling, you’re being measured by your productivity, and I bought into that. I started to completely drain myself and feel deeply unfulfilled. So I started to go inward
Get yourself a vial of what one aromatherapy exec calls the ‘duct tape of essential oils’
September 26, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC When you’re looking for a little bit of self-soothing, it’s makes sense to turn to your toolbox of essential oils. But…which one is best? Do you use lavender oil for a sense of calm? Do you try on a citrus scent to perk you out of a bad mood? Will rolling on some grapefruit with a carrier oil bounce you into your day with an extra dose of energy? Well, yes, all around. So many essential oils offer worthy benefits that choosing just one to rely on for some restorative healing is no small task. But an aromatherapy exec might just have the answer to your essential-oil woes. She says peppermint essential oil benefits are numerous, and when blended with two other high-performing oils, it’s a gold-standard product for holistic healing. “I like to call Peppermint Halo the duct tape of essential oils because it supports pretty much everything,” says Kiara LeBlanc, chief innovation and brand officer at Saje Natural Wellness. “Originally formulated for headaches, it does so much more than that: It gives major love to tight shoulders, pulled muscles, hangovers, low energy—I could go on. It’s not just versatile, but convenient and quick to work.” Peppermint Halo is a blend, meaning it contains several essential oils. While the star of the vial is its eponymous peppermint—and peppermint essential oil benefits do abound—other worthy additions are mixed in, adding up to that duct-tape versatility status: rosemary and lavender. All three of these