September 25, 2019 at 03:30PM by CWC Cancel culture—the phenomenon of deeming someone or something worthless, irrelevant, and over in response to transgressions big, small, ephemeral, and chronic—is our buzziest catchphrase as of late: There have been calls for canceling Saturday Night Live’s Shane Gillis, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, and comedian Dave Chappelle in the past month alone. President Trump told the U.N. General Assembly on September 24 that “a free people must never, ever be enlisted in the cause of silencing, canceling, or blacklisting their own neighbors.” (RIP, irony.) And on the Emmys red carpet, Sarah Silverman described cancel culture as “righteousness porn.” I get where she’s coming from, but I don’t think canceling is a bad thing. It’s also not a new thing, and before we were canceling people, we were canceling brands—at least my family was. One of my earliest memories involves me walking up to the guy restocking the vending machine at my dad’s tennis club and informing him that he shouldn’t be putting in Nestlé Crunch bars because babies in developing countries were dying and it was Nestlé’s fault. We were boycotting Nestlé to stop its aggressive marketing of formula to women in developing nations, which it eventually did (for a time). And so my parents stopped their boycott (for a time). Canceling and boycotting are related but not the same, I want to make clear. After Nestlé changed its tune, Crunch bars were back on the menu for us because the purpose of
Month: September 2019
Cult-Favorite Snack Brand Founders Are Hoping To Make Over The Meat Industry
September 25, 2019 at 03:04PM They’re making it easier to find regeneratively grown meat in your local grocer. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The simplest cleanser at the drugstore is also the most effective, according to derms
September 25, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC From drugstore aisles to dermatologist’s offices, one cleanser has withstood the test of time: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser ($6). The seemingly simple formulation has racked up 41 (count them: 41!) beauty awards industry-wide, countless name-checks from celebs, and more dermatologist recommendations than we’d care to count. But with only eight ingredients—a surprisingly minimal number—and zero “actives,” what’s behind the glowing reviews? Honestly, it’s smack dab on the label: The stuff is gentle. What we need from a cleanser isn’t to treat hyperpigmentation or target redness. We simply just to get skin clean enough so that the products that follow it can do their jobs properly, according to Tiffany J. Libby, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at Brown University. After all, the formula gets moved around your complexion and then washed down the drain in a matter of seconds. That’s why Cetaphil’s formula is so simple. It contains a surfactant or cleansing agent, preservatives, and often times, a humectant or moisture-retaining agent, so that skin doesn’t get parched (and TBH, it doesn’t have much else for good reason). “At the end of the day, sometimes less is more,” says Matthew Meckfessel, who works on the research and development team at Galderma, the company behind Cetaphil. “You don’t necessarily need 8,000 ingredients to have a benefit. To have the bare minimum, in itself, is a benefit—especially for those patients who have sensitive skin.” As with all cleansers, the star of Cetaphil’s
The 6 golden rules of gut health doctors are begging you to follow
September 25, 2019 at 02:01PM by CWC Having a thriving microbiome is the cornerstone of living your healthiest life. A healthy gut ensures more energy, fights off germs flying around your office, and gets you your dream job. Okay, maybe not the last one, but considering that every doctor, dietitian, and kombucha-loving wellness influencer is constantly preaching about gut health, it’s clear that it’s wildly important. Everyone wants a healthy gut, but steps you can take to achieve it aren’t always clear. I asked four doctors who specialize in digestive health what gut health rules they wish everyone would follow. The golden rules of gut health 1. Don’t overeat According to integrative medicine doctor and gastroenterologist Marvin Singh, MD, one of the reason why so many Americans have digestive probs is because they simply overload their systems. “Don’t overeat and do leave time for the gut to rest,” he advises. It’s why he personally is a fan of intermittent fasting; it allows the body a chance to chill out so it isn’t constantly working to digest food. 2. Keep your diet clean Dr. Singh says toxins and additives are enemies of gut health; humans aren’t meant to be consuming these unnatural substances. “Stick to real, whole, clean, and organic foods he says. Jacob Skeans, MD, a gastroenterologist at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, agrees whole heartedly, advising everyone to eat less sugar. “A Western diet is high in sugar which negatively influences the gut microbiome,” he says. If you’re
The ultimate guide to every alt-meat burger on the market right now
September 25, 2019 at 01:05PM by CWC Whether you’ve scored an Impossible Burger from a Burger King drive-thru window or grilled a few Beyond Burgers at home, you’re probably figured out by now that meat-like, plant-based burgers are officially the buzziest new protein option. (Oh, and we totally called it, too.) This is one food trend that RDs are generally pretty into. “By reducing meat intake, not only do we have an opportunity to improve our health, but also make a positive contribution to efforts to reduce or slow climate change,” Nora Minno, RDN, a plant-based dietitian and certified personal trainer in New York City. The motivation for choosing plants over meat is three-fold: (1) reduced risk of certain conditions and diseases, like Type 2 diabetes and cancer, (2) animal welfare and (3) the environment. The alt-meat conversation has long been dominated by the Impossible Burger vs Beyond Burger debate, but now more companies are stepping into the fray with their own meat-like burger offerings. Morningstar Farms will launch an Impossible-esque “bleeding” burger in early 2020, and Trader Joe’s is reportedly launching its own plant-based patties this year. So many options, so little time. In order to help you navigate this increasingly crowded space, we talked to dietitians to help us break down the nutritional benefits of each plant-based burger currently on the market right now. 1. Best overall: Beyond Burger Known as the first plant-based burger to actually look and taste like beef, the Beyond Burger (made by Beyond
The Best (And Worst) Ways To Cope With Imposter Syndrome, According To Science
September 25, 2019 at 01:00PM New study, published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior, identifies the best (and worst) ways to cope with imposter syndrome. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
5 Ways To Change Up Your Green Smoothie For Fall
September 25, 2019 at 10:29AM Including your new favorite apple pie smoothie. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How Parents Can Keep Calm When The Kids Are Being Impossible
September 25, 2019 at 01:26AM A few simple ways to not *totally* lose it. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Here’s how to copy a celeb-loved $1,500 skin-care routine for less than $100
September 25, 2019 at 12:17AM by CWC If I had a nickel for every time I saw someone with really nice, dewy skin and later found out their beauty routine cost more than my rent, I’d have enough money to buy everyone in my office a very large oat milk latte. That’s precisely why at Well+Good, we are all about drugstore diamonds, the occasional product dupe, and anything and everything that saves money while still being effective. So when I learned that actress-slash-goddess Demi Moore keeps her skin lookin’ good for a mere $1,555, according to Page Six, I felt the need to put my foot down. Sure, it’s great if you can afford to stock your beauty cabinet with moisturizers that tout a $680 price tag, but you don’t necessarily have to. The skin-care world is thriving—products are formulated smartly and inexpensively these days, so you really don’t have to shell out your entire savings account on a face cream to get the job done. And so, with my scrutinizing beauty editor eye, I dissected the five-product fancy product regimen, only to realize that you can definitely get your own Charlie’s Angels glow without going broke. Allow me to break down how to copy her routine for a small fraction of the price ($90 to be exact). Photo: Credentials Soothing moisturizer: Credentials Hydrating System Herbal Nova Creme, $33 Moore’s preference for a soothing moisturizer using Biologique Recherche Creme Dermopurifiante ($195) is understandable—it’s a really good moisturizer for reactive, oily, acne-prone
This last-you-forever ACV shampoo-condition is Amazon’s best-selling beauty product of the week
September 25, 2019 at 12:01AM by CWC Apple cider vinegar might not taste good (like, at all), but it sure is great for your hair. Because of how acidic it is, washing with it can help bring life back to damaged strands, make it super-shiny, and keep your color looking top-notch. It’s also great for your scalp, balancing the pH and clearing any buildup. Yep, basically it’s the beauty BFF you didn’t know you needed… and everyone’s starting to jump on the bandwagon. The best-selling beauty product on Amazon this week is none other than the WOW Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo and Conditioner Set ($30). The base of virgin coconut oil and avocado oil help nourish and rejuvenate your hair. The star ingredient is what removes all the build-up left on your scalp, resulting in healthier hair and a healthier scalp, and a boost in growth because of that. With more than 7,000 reviews (and a 4.1 of 5 star rating), it’s safe to say people are happy with the results. Since you only need to use this set a couple times a week, the bottles should last for months, saving you money in the long run. Plus, unlike using something you put together at home, you can reap the benefits of ACV without having to smell like it 24/7. I don’t know about you, but I’ve already hit that “add to cart” button. Think it might be time to change shampoos? Here are three signs you should go for