October 01, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Z88diSHVg] Impossible versus Beyond…which alt-burger comes out on top? Watch the video to find out. Remember when veggie burgers were pretty much synonymous with hockey pucks? The plant-based eating scene has changed a lot in the past few years, as proven by the notorious Impossible Burger. The 100-percent vegan burger mimics the texture, taste, and look (it’s even red in the middle) of your standard beef burger. But whether it’s good for you or not… many healthy eaters are still scratching their heads on that one. In the latest episode of You Versus Food, registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, shares her official verdict on the health merits of the Impossible Burger—and how it compares to its “just like meat” rival, the Beyond Burger. In the pro column, the Impossible Burger has the same amount of protein as a beef burger, along with some key vitamins and minerals. “The Impossible Burger contains a ton of vitamin B12 and 25 percent of iron, which are both fab for energy,” Beckerman says. It also contains thiamine, which supports the body’s nervous system. Obviously, meat-based beef is a good source of iron in its own right. Beckerman says to replicate that in a plant-based version, Impossible Burger includes soy leghemoglobin, an iron-containing molecule found in soy plants. While this ingredient has been met with some controversy (and was subject to some extra FDA oversight before it was approved), Beckerman emphasizes that soy is not bad
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Experts unpack the controversial new recommendations about eating red meat
October 01, 2019 at 10:49PM by CWC Hot-off-the-presses red meat guidelines are causing quite the commotion. After completing a systematic review on past studies that analyzed the nutritional efficacy of diets including beef and pork, NutriRECS, a newly formed international group of nutritionists and researchers, recommended that adults stick with “current unprocessed red meat consumption” and “current processed meat consumption.” It’s no surprise that not everyone agrees. Considering that eating red meat has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other illnesses, the majority of health professionals recommend cutting back on the amount you put on your plate. The American Heart Association’s (AHA) recommends eating only trimmed lean meats—and no more than 5.5 ounces per day. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is even more restrictive, suggesting that Americans should consume no more than 26 ounces of meat, poultry, eggs combined over the course of a week. NutriREC’s findings fly in the face of all of other guidelines. And according to William Li, MD, author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, that’s a huge red flag. “The research article is a review of past studies, and delivers an ill-advised message that consumers should feel fine eating red meat and processed meat at current high levels,” he tells Well+Good. “This message is contrary to the body of scientific evidence now accepted worldwide that consuming high levels of red meat and processed meat increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other
Is Blue Space The New Green Space? Living Near The Sea Boosts Mental Health
October 01, 2019 at 10:35PM Science says with sandy toes, you’ll be worry-free. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
An elite runner swears by an oldie-but-goldie recovery routine to amp up her rest days
October 01, 2019 at 09:18PM by CWC In fitness eras past, bragging about your gym gains was all the rage. Now, the real flex is how well you recover. That’s why we tapped Melissa Wolfe, a coach at New York City’s Mile High Run Club, to hear all about how she decompresses her body in the aftermath of long runs, hours teaching at the studio, and all her sweaty endeavors in between. Wolfe tells me that she likes to stay foundational with her recovery routine. “I keep it simple. [I use] one of those old-school hot water bottles wrapped in a towel, and apply it to and spots that feel like they need it. Any places where old muscle or tendon injuries have left scar tissue and tightness,” she says. The practice not only feels good on muscles that are too tired to deal, it also speeds up the mending process before she hits the road once more. “As a long-distance runner, my mental game is often challenged just as much, if not more than, the state of my body.” —Melissa Wolfe, runner and coach at Mile High Run Club “Heat stimulates blood flow by dilating your blood vessels, which delivers vital healing elements to muscle tissue that is tired and in need of repair. I find heat to be soothing, on top of those other benefits,” says the runner. The folks over at John Hopkins Medicine echo Wolfe’s point that heat draws blood to the targeted area, reducing the
Colorful Visualizations To Help You Work Through Anxious Moments
October 01, 2019 at 09:00PM When you’re asked to create new images on command, it can serve as a distraction from stressful thoughts. Continue Reading… Author Deganit Nuur, DAOM | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
6 Little (Yet Big) Ways To Live Your Best — Every Single Day
October 01, 2019 at 08:00AM Have You Done Any Of These 6 Things Today? Continue Reading… Author Krista Soriano | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Navigating the emotional transition of becoming an ’empty nester’
October 01, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC For Debbie Wright, describing the months leading up to her youngest daughter’s college departure as “busy” would be a massive understatement. Besides helping her buy everything she needed on a long pre-college checklist, Wright was in the middle of launching her own business—an auto repair shop—and moving in with her boyfriend. “I just couldn’t bear the idea of being in the house all alone, so I decided to move in with him,” she says. When the day finally came for her daughter to leave home—a countdown that filled Wright with dread, not excitement—Wright drove her to school, making sure her off-campus apartment was safe and her roommates didn’t seem like total partiers. Then, she drove home, crying the entire way. Wright says that she had been a single mom raising her five kids for so long that the idea of entering new life phase where she should “focus on herself” seemed impossible. “The transition was super hard,” she recalls. “Suddenly I thought, ‘what do I do now?’” The change from seeing your kids every day to parenting from afar can be deeply challenging and isolating for even the most prepared parents. While many moms embrace the change open arms, others may struggle to figure out how to structure and define their lives without their children as a daily presence. The loss and grief associated with “empty nest syndrome” are all normal. But the big question: What do you do with them? The magnitude
You can now get this cult-fave Japanese drugstore skin-care brand in the U.S.
October 01, 2019 at 06:37PM by CWC Treating dry, sensitive skin can often feel like you’re dealing with a fussy baby. One wrong move or incorrect ingredient and you’ve got a full-on tantrum on your hands. This means that finding a product, let alone an entire regimen, that works is a whole lot of trial and error… which will often leave you with redness, irritation, or some combination of both. Japanese drugstore brand Curél, which launched yesterday at Ulta, was developed with exactly this issue in mind. Their products are specifically designed for skin that can’t handle the usual “more-is-more” types of products like foaming cleansers, exfoliating toners, and anything with an intense roster of actives (looking at you, my fellow dry and sensitive skin friends). The brand has been around since 1984, and uses ceramides as its skin-saving superstar—and it’s got years worth of derm intel and research to back its formulations. Ceramides help to hydrate skin while also repairing the skin barrier at the same time, ensuring that all of that good moisture is locked in beneath the surface. Board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, calls ceramides “the spackle between skin cell tiles,” because they prevent moisture from escaping through the outer layer of your skin by way of transepidermal water loss. The result is happy, hydrated skin that truly feels like a non-fussy baby’s bottom. While every one of Curél’s offerings is like a tall drink of water for sensitive skin, the real star of the show is
These are the immune-boosting supplements to take as the seasons change, according to a nutritionist
October 01, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Dressing for transitional weather is already tough (jacket in the morning, tank top by afternoon), but preparing your immune system for the seasonal shift is a whole other story. “With the change of seasons, there is an uptick of changing pollens and other allergens,” explains Melissa Rifkin, MS, CDN, and owner of Melissa Rifkin Nutrition LLC. “These allergens can irritate the lungs and nasal passages therefore leaving one more vulnerable to get a cold or virus.” In order to maintain optimal health during seasonal changes, Rifkin suggests staying hydrated, clocking seven to nine hours of sleep a night, decreasing stress levels, and washing your hands often. But, there’s one more piece of this immune-boosting puzzle: Supplements, like the ones from NOW®, which can help you get the right doses of immunity-supporting nutrients so you can feel your healthiest self all year long. And those seasonal wardrobe swaps you’re making? You should be doing the same thing with your vitamin and supplement regimen. “Using supplements to strengthen your immune system could help […] keep you healthy,” Rifkin adds. So while you’re switching over your closet, make some room in your medicine cabinet, too. Here’s what to add. Keep scrolling to find out how to boost your immune system with a few tweaks to your medicine cabinet. Not-your-average vitamin C If the first thing you do when you start feeling under the weather is run to the grocery store for orange juice, you’re probably not surprised
This 4-minute resistance band workout tones your whole body—no shower required
October 01, 2019 at 05:59PM by CWC The days of strictly adhering to a hardcore fitness routine to feel like you got in a good workout are over. Now, all it takes is a line-up of small micro movements to feel the burn everywhere, and one of the best tools to get the job done is none other than a resistance band. P.volve is known for its tiny sculpting and strengthening movements—particularly ones using a specialized exercise ball, known as the p.ball. With bands recently being thrown into the mix, another muscle-sculpting door has been opened. But you don’t need to buy anything pricey to do the four minute workout the brand recently posted to Instagram—you can use what you already have at home. According to P.volve master trainer Celestine Atalie, the express workout helps strengthen your posture and activate the core and glutes. The opening movements are also great for anyone who sits at a desk all day, allowing you to get some relief in your hips, back, neck, and shoulders. The resistance band stays taut in your hands the entire time, whether you’re using a loop, handled, or normal option. Then while you’re doing arm movements, you’re also doing tiny sits and leg movements. If you really want to challenge yourself, you can rewind and repeat everything for a second time. By the time the workout is up, you’ll feel full-body relief—and will be building up strong, toned muscles in the process. View this post on Instagram We’re