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5 healthy 10-minute dinners for when you’d rather do anything but cook

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July 29, 2019 at 05:03PM by CWC I am not what you would call a “great cook.” Or even a “good cook.” I’m more like an “adequate reheater of leftovers.” It’s not for lack of trying—it’s just that I have a short attention span when it comes to things I don’t like doing, like cooking. I usually tap out of recipes that have too many steps or take too long, modifying them to suit my very lazy needs. Or I will heat up Trader Joe’s frozen meatballs and make some sort of salad (by that I mean put mixed greens in a bowl and add olive oil and balsamic). This is fine, because currently I am the only one who has to consume my cooking. But it does get a little depressing to be eating frozen TJ’s meatballs for one every single night. Wouldn’t it be great if there were easy, healthy meals I could stand to follow the entire recipe for? What would life look like? I’ll tell you: It would look like one of these healthy meals that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. They’re simple, filling, and easy enough that even I could whip them together. ad_intervals[‘411613_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘411613_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); These healthy 10-minute dinners are perfect for when you just can’t be bothered Photo: Pure Ella 1. Falafel cakes with creamy lemon tahini dressing “Am I a chef now?”—me, after preparing this gluten-free, vegan falafel recipe that

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2019 Health

Everything to know about the detail-oriented Virgos in your life

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July 29, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Beyonce, Zendaya, Nick Jonas, and two-fifths of One Direction are all Virgos, so clearly, those born between August 23 and September 22 are in good, star-powered company on the zodiac wheel. But, beyond that mere list, what Virgo personality traits shine through most commonly for members of the mutable sign? Below find everything you ever wanted to know about the sixth sign of the zodiac. Whether you’re a Virgo yourself or just want some more insight into Virgo personality traits, astrologer Stefanie Iris Weiss has you covered on the bases of strengths, weaknesses, and what in general is known to make Virgos happy. Virgo personality traits “Virgos are all about the mind-body connection,” Weiss says. “A happy Virgo is one who feels balanced between both the mind and the body.” Virgos, she adds, are often into health and wellness, and also classically like to help people, which points to why service-oriented fields like nursing or health coaching are popular go-to jobs for the sign. ad_intervals[‘407440_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407440_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “Virgos are very much a sign of extreme intelligence. They have many skills, but sometimes the knowledge can be a bit elusive because they have the tendency to be obsessed with detail.” —astrologer Stefanie Iris Weiss “They also make great critics, such as art critics or editors, because they pay close attention to details. They notice things other people don’t,” Weiss says. But this very appreciation for

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2019 Health

Pro athletes swear by ‘carb rinsing’ to boost performance—but what is it, exactly?

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July 29, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Have you ever seen an athlete take a big swig of Gatorade only to promptly spit it back out? Well, as it turns out, there’s a method to their madness—it’s called carb rinsing. Also known as mouth washing, carb rinsing is the process of swishing a carb-heavy bev around your mouth, allowing the sugars to create a spike in energy without actually consuming the calories or welcoming the chance for a gurgling stomach in the middle of an intense game or match. Basically, the mere act of having something carby in your mouth (even just for a few seconds) can potentially trick your brain into thinking you’re actually consuming carbohydrates—spurring your body to respond as if it has those carbohydrates in your system already. “Your brain tells your body, ‘Carbohydrates are on the way.’ And with that message, muscles and nerves are prompted to work harder and longer,” researcher and sports science expert Matt Bridge told the New York Times of the phenomenon. ad_intervals[‘411468_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘411468_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); There are some small studies that back up the legitimacy of carb rinsing, finding that the practice helps give athletes a temporary boost in performance and energy. Others have found that it hasn’t helped athletes as much, so it’s safe to say there’s some conflicting evidence here. Most of the studies are small and are performed on elite male athletes, which made me curious to know how

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2019 Health

To shave above the knee, or not to shave above the knee

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July 29, 2019 at 01:45PM by CWC I first shaved my legs in secret at the age of 10 or 11. The decision to sneak off with my mom’s razor was brought on by the fact that I was in a youth choir. (I’m not sure why because I cannot sing at all.) We had to wear skirts, and I was self-conscious. Feeling guilty after the job was done (poorly, I might add), I asked my mom for permission to shave my legs. She said yes, knowing full well that I had already done it but willing to humor me. My mom advised me not to shave above my knee because the hair would grow back thicker. In my experience, this is fully not true. Having had no instruction about how to shave my legs, I shaved all of my legs—yes, including above the knee. As a sometimes above-the-knee shaver I have not noticed my hair grow in any thicker or darker. Also, okay, even if it did, is that really the terrible situation it’s made out to be? It’s hair. Body hair is such a personal decision, and whether you shave a little, fully, or not at all is completely up to you. (Note: I have been shaving my legs for, like, 16 years and I still haven’t figured out how to cleanly shave my kneecaps. Inevitably I miss a spot or two, and this cannot just be me. Why is this so difficult?) ad_intervals[‘411575_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () {

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2019 Health Fashion

The most common butt workout is also one of the easiest to mess up

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July 29, 2019 at 01:03PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPM8icPu6H8] It’s often the simplest, most common moves that are the easiest to mess up. Planks can be virtually destroyed with one common modification tweak, and there are so many ways to screw with your push-up form it’s hard to keep track of them all. One more that falls into the category of “deceptively harder than it looks”? The glute bridge. The move–which works your butt, thighs, and core—might seem like a no brainer, but according to trainer and Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins, people are constantly doing things like putting their feet in the wrong place or opening their chest up too much that render the bridge less effective. And since a version of the move is a mainstay in classes such as yoga, HIIT, and Pilates, it’s important that you know how to do a glute bridge the right way. ad_intervals[‘411415_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘411415_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); So first things first, you want to make sure your feet are in the right place. To find the sweet spot, lay on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the ground, and reach your hands so that they can grab the backs of your heels. Push your lower back down into the mat, which forces your core to engage, and make sure your knees are right above your ankles when you come up. Lay your arms down by your side with your palms facing

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