April 11, 2019 at 08:33AM by CWC It seems like every day there’s a new diet popping up in the wellness scene (Pegan? Okinawa diet? Ketotarian?) that’s supposed to be the end-all, be-all of healthy eating—making easy to get confused and downright frustrated when you just can’t figure out what you’re “supposed” to be eating. Here’s the thing: There’s no one “right” way to eat well (despite what Instagram influencers might have you believe). “With every diet, there’s no one size fits all—everything is individual,” says Brigitte Zeitlin, MPH, RD, CDN, an NYC-based registered dietitian. “If you’re doing something that works for you and it feels long-term, that’s what matters.” So whether you’re a Keto enthusiast or a Med diet lover, as long as your health is in check, you’re good to go. Of course, that makes sifting through all of the many (many) eating plans out there a bit more complicated. We spoke with Zeitlin to give you an at-a-glance version of some of the best healthy diets out there (only the legit ones, none of this “military diet” nonsense), including insight as to which health needs they’re best suited for. Snack on this for future reference. 1. Mediterranean Diet [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGnyqti9wsw] Best for: People who want something easy to follow Overview: The Mediterranean diet is a mostly non-restrictive eating plan primarily focused on plant-based foods, says Zeitlin. (And it was rated the healthiest diet of 2019 by U.S. News and World Report.) The protein typically comes from fish,
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Wawa proves it’s possible to eat healthy at a gas station
April 11, 2019 at 08:29AM by CWC Happy National Wawa Day! What, you mean it wasn’t marked in your Google calendar and no one sent you a card for this special occasion? Well, no worries. This is in fact a real holiday and you can celebrate by raiding the convenience store of their best healthy foods. It’s true, Wawa isn’t just a place for delicious hoagies. As far as quick stop-and-shop places go, it has a pretty decent option of fresh foods for cheap. If you’re on a road trip and happen to find yourself at a gas station with a Wawa convenience store attached, you’re in luck! Peel your eyes away from the cookie dough parfait and let us introduce you to five Wawa staples that are both satisfying and healthy. 1. Kale and quinoa salad: Not only does Wawa have a whole salad menu (something most convenience stores definitely lack), there’s actually more to them than just some iceberg lettuce and a plastic container of creamy Caesar dressing. Wawa actually has kale. Kale! Besides being loaded with greens and quinoa (protein!), it also has apples, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. 2. Burrito bowl: Those little turkey pinwheels aren’t your only protein option. The burrito bowl has a whole layer of black beans, and you can add chicken or beef if you want even more protein. Or, keep it vegan. Either way, it’s one of the healthiest meals to choose from. 3. Grapes, cheese, and crackers: Perhaps the most, er, sophisticated
Sitting at your desk all day could be making you more sore than your workout
April 11, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Approximately once a day, I stand up from my desk with the type of groan that can best be likened to Grandpa Joe getting out of bed in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. My hips, quads, back, and hamstrings (so basically, like, all of my muscles) are constantly sore, which until recently I’d attributed to the hour of exercise I force myself awake for every day before I head into the office. But nope! My mornings spent on the bike and the Pilates reformer aren’t to blame for the horrible discomfort I feel in my body when I’m working. It’s actually all of my desk-sitting that’s doing me dirty. What is commonly mistaken as soreness (AKA what I had always thought was soreness) could actually be inflammation, and inactivity is one of the biggest culprits. “You can have chronic inflammation from simply sitting at a desk all day,” explains Jeff Brannigan, program director at Stretch*d. “Often times, we may not experience the feeling of soreness, yet the muscles can be tight and inflamed. Repetitive stress of any kind can lead to inflammation, and this includes inactivity. People tend to associate high levels of activity with soreness and inflammation but being still all day, every day, is one of the worst things you can do for your body.” While your muscles can totally become inflamed from an intense workout, you’re more likely to experience this phenomenon after hours of sitting still—like when you’re on
The lazy girl guide to a perfectly messy bun
April 11, 2019 at 07:58AM by CWC No other hairstyle is more versatile than the messy bun. Whether you’re cleaning your apartment, picking up some groceries, heading off to work, sweating in a workout class, or sitting on the sofa watching Netflix, it just does the job right. A messy bun is the style that keeps on giving, too. Ponytails require constant maintenance throughout the day, but rogue strands just make a bun look cuter. The only problem? Figuring out how to do a messy bun without all the effort. If a messy bun is supposed to be effortless how come it takes me 38 tries to get it right? — Well+Good (@iamwellandgood) March 23, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Even though it doesn’t look like it to those who have yet to attempt a messy bun, it takes a whole lot of time and practice to get right. I, for one, have spent many far too much time in front of the mirror with sore arms trying to get that perfectly messy—but not too messy—look. But it shouldn’t take up your whole morning when you’re trying to get out the door, and it doesn’t have to take 38 tries to get it right. Here’s how to do a messy bun perfectly every time. 1. Short hair [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf_3OYVmeyQ] Creating a messy bun with short hair that doesn’t want to stay in place can be tricky, but there’s a secret that can help: using second or third-day hair and dry shampoo. The added texture
One Doctor’s Genius Tip For Finding The Most Potent, Disease-Fighting Olive Oil
April 11, 2019 at 07:37AM Hint: The specific type of olive matters. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Justin Timberlake would def approve of spring’s most compliment-worthy nail color
April 11, 2019 at 06:54AM by CWC For some reason, I’ve always connected the color baby blue with Justin Timberlake. I swear that I read a questionnaire with him in a teen magazine from his N’Sync days in which he said the pastel is his favorite hue. Ever since, the shade has brought me nostalgic, early 2000s vibes, reminiscent of Timberlake’s baby blue eyes and matching oversized jerseys that he rocked in his music videos. After all, if we’re on the tale-end of all things ’90s, then it make sense that the styles of the early 2000s are now coming into favor. So, much to the pop star’s luck, his favorite color of all time is now on trend in the nail polish world (you’re welcome, Justin). Lead nail artist at New York’s Valley nail salon, Elaine Lee, was just raving about how the hue is uber popular right now. “Deborah Lippmann’s ‘Leave the Light On’ Spring collection is the must-have this season,” she tells me. “Each color is neutral enough to go with any wardrobe. Out of the whole collection though, I would say ‘Above the Clouds’ is a crowd favorite. It’s the ultimate pick-me-up flash of pastel.” Above the Clouds ($20) is the baby-est of baby blues that’s like the sky on a cloudless spring day. The good thing about the hue is that it can be rocked by all skin tones, and pastels look good with any outfit that you may be wearing. Seriously—baby blue is like
This Personality Trait Has A Big Impact On Your Overall Life Satisfaction
April 11, 2019 at 04:01AM And it’s totally a quality you can develop, too. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This black pepper-turmeric ghee gives any savory dish anti-inflammatory powers
April 11, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Photo: Conari Press It’s 2019 and if you still haven’t heard about turmeric, I just don’t even know what to tell you. The spice is beloved for its anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a mainstay of traditional Indian cooking as well as more modern products like golden milk lattes and even turmeric supplements. It’s such a powerful ingredient that The Herbal Kitchen author Kami McBride says she incorporates it into her dishes as much as she can. “I always say, ‘You need a carminative at every meal,’” she says. (Carminative = something that increases blood and oxygen flow to the digestive system, and ahem, relieves gas.) “Digesting lunch uses more energy than we realize, and finding creative ways to add carminative herbs and spices to food is one of the best health hacks out there,” she says. One way McBride does just that is with her black pepper and turmeric ghee recipe. McBride’s recipe is simple: just ghee, powdered turmeric, black pepper, and powdered bay leaf. “Turmeric, pepper, and bay are powerful digestive-supporting carminative herbs,” she says. And pairing black pepper and turmeric makes the anti-inflammatory effects of the turmeric stronger. She also says the bay leaf tempers the intensity of the pepper. “Together, they create a trinity of flavor that’s perfect for slathering on roasted vegetables and drizzling on hummus and dips,” she says. McBride says she’s long used healthy fats like olive oil and ghee as mediums to get her fill of
Vanessa Hudgens’ Trick To Staying Lean & Energized
April 11, 2019 at 02:18AM Hint: The answer is very mindbodygreen. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
10 actionable tips to stop feeling guilty about things you can’t even change
April 11, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Everyone feels guilty at various points in time. Still, there’s a big difference between experiencing the no-fun sensation when you’ve actually done something wrong versus when you, well, haven’t. Case in point: Feeling guilty because you broke your diet, didn’t fold the laundry when you told yourself you would, or actually made time for yourself. “Most people tend to feel guilty even if they haven’t done anything wrong because they have higher expectations for themselves,” says Thea Gallagher, PsyD. “They somehow feel that they’re letting themselves down when they don’t meet those expectations.” And licensed clinical psychologist Alicia H. Clark, PsyD, author of Hack Your Anxiety, says these expectations are often born from rules and standards fostered while growing up (read: they’re deep-seated). “Most people tend to feel guilty even if they haven’t done anything wrong because they have higher expectations for themselves. They somehow feel that they’re letting themselves down when they don’t meet those expectations.” —Thea Gallagher, PsyD While guilt certainly has an ugly side, it’s not all bad. After all, it’s an emotion that can help motivate you, points out licensed clinical psychologist John Mayer, PhD, author of Family Fit: Find Your Balance in Life. Still, feeling guilty all the time is doing you zero favors in the mental-health department—so use the following strategies to stop it from occupying so much space in your life. Check out 10 expert-backed ways to stop feeling guilty, once and for all. 1. Own your