Year: 2019

June 26, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Picture this: A gloriously sunny summer day, a book you can’t put down, and a deliciously refreshing beverage in your hand. What could make this picture even more perfect? If said delicious drink was also loaded with health benefits. That combo was the inspiration behind this cherry smoothie recipe that’s loaded with fresh summer produce like sweet cherries, zucchini, and beets (promise you can’t taste them!) for major plant power. The real superstar ingredient here is sweet Northwest cherries (duh), which not only lend bright sweetness to each sip, but also give a dose of natural fiber, gut support, and anti-inflammatory properties—making them a killer post-workout smoothie ingredient. Sweet cherries also boast reported cancer-fighting properties, according to a USDA study, and are a natural source of melatonin for some extra sweet dreams (get it?). ad_intervals[‘400762_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400762_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); If you’re shocked that summer’s signature snack has so many benefits, we’re about to totally blow your mind: They also have the lowest glycemic index of almost any fruit, which means no crazy blood sugar spike like you get with so many other fun summer sips (looking at you, frozen margs). Want to cash in on those benefits while you’re out and about? Toss a container of cherries in your tote to bring the (healthy) summer vibes with you wherever you go.   Continue Reading… Author Well+Good Editors | Well and Good Selected by CWC

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June 26, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I cannot go outside without wearing sunglasses. Even the gloomiest of days is enough to make me squint and my eyes water if I’m not wearing them. This is a flaw that will make it extremely difficult for me to survive should a zombie apocalypse ever happen, but also means that in the interim my eyes are very protected from UV damage, because I am always wearing sunglasses. So, not all bad here. But even if you have hearty eyes that don’t get all squinty when faced with the merest glimmer of sunlight, you should still be wearing sunglasses every day—just like sunscreen. “It’s important to wear sunglasses all year round, as UV can damage your eyes even on cloudy days! Wearing sunglasses when you’re outside will reduce your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration,” Anita Misty, Waldo‘s in-house optician, says. “The most common short-term impact of UV exposure to the eye is acute photo keratopathy, which is essentially sunburn of the eye. Sunglasses also protect the eyelids too, hence the importance.” A sunburn? On your eyeballs? This is something that absolutely makes sense but I have never thought about before this very moment. Wild. ad_intervals[‘402913_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402913_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); UV exposure can also cause something called pterygium, which sounds like a dinosaur but is actually a growth on the whites of your eyes. If those get worse, Misty says, they become pinguecula, which is

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June 26, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTWLYqMhZwI] Need an inflammation-fighting pudding in your life? Get the recipe here. Sadly, the things that are really good for us sometimes don’t taste very good…and the superfood moringa is one of them. The plant kind of tastes like a mix of arugula, mustard greens, and horseradish—which can definitely be an acquired taste. If that flavor profile doesn’t quite pique your interest (but you’re still dying to try it), herbalist, health coach, and Supernatural founder Rachelle Robinett shares her solution in the latest episode of Plant Based. “Moringa oleifera is a tree and it may be the epitome of food medicine,” Robinett says. “It is a highly nutritions leaf and also plant that is usable in all its different parts. So the root, the bark, the seed pods, the flowers even—all are medicinal or nutritious in different ways.” ad_intervals[‘403915_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403915_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Compared to other leafy greens, the moringa leaf is super high in protein. Robinett explains it has 30 percent protein by weight, which is twice as much as kale. It also has awesome anti-inflammatory effects, she says, and is technically a complete protein. But how to get past the taste and start reaping all of moringa’s benefits? Robinett’s solution: sneaking it into an avocado-chocolate mousse. The cacao, coconut, and avocados blend together into a delicious treat that masks the plant’s bitter flavor. How to make this magical concoction? You’ll just have

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