March 22, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Even for those with the best intentions, a bowl filled with beautiful, fluffy quinoa isn’t always the outcome. For anyone yet to master the art of cooking the healthy ancient grain, it’s not uncommon for the end result to be totally soggy and throughly unappetizing. An easy method changes all that, though, and you’ll wish you had known about years ago. A thread on Reddit laments having tried every technique—cooking it covered, uncovered, different water ratios, you name it—before putting out a request for help. An angel of a Redditor chimed in with a tip that’s worthy of all the upvotes. The “pasta method” gets the job done correctly every time. So, how do you cook quinoa? According to Blue Apron, just cook quinoa as you would any pasta. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add in a few pinches of salt, and the grains. Boil the quinoa for the amount of time recommended according to the package instructions, checking it a few minutes before it should be done. If you’re happy with the texture, drain the quinoa using a very fine metal mesh strainer. By ditching the long list of quinoa cooking tips and instead using this simple, mindless method, you’re all but guaranteed fluffy quinoa every single time. If you’re looking for more cooking tips to make your life easier, you should also know the two-step trick that makes using ginger so much easier and the easy way to make roasted veggies without any oil.
Year: 2019
The Real Reason You Have Such High Standards For Other People
March 22, 2019 at 04:46AM A psychologist explains. Continue Reading… Author Kristina Hallett, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why you shouldn’t hold a stretch for longer than 3 seconds
March 22, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC There’s a reason why everyone from Simone Biles to your local spin instructor swears by stretching as an important part of any fitness routine: Not only does it help soothe sore muscles, but it also helps get them prepped and ready to function in fighting force during your next workout. Chances are, you’re familiar with the usual roster of moves that seem to appear at the beginning and end of every workout class. But Well+Good recently did a deep dive into the world of stretching, and discovered a principle of flexibility worth putting on our radars. For a new episode of What the Wellness, our brave video producer Ella Dove got professionally stretched (yup—that’s a thing) at NYC’s Stretch*d studio. In the video, she described the experience as “the best thing of her life” and like a “stretchy roller coaster”—both of which sound a-m-a-z-i-n-g if you ask me. But during her time at Stretch*d, she also learned an important lesson that the rest of us can steal as a part of our own stretching routines. You see, Stretch*d sessions are based on the principles of “active flexibility,” which means that you’re moving in and out of stretches so that you’re never in any particular position for longer than three seconds. This, apparently, helps you avoid over-stretching, so you’re less apt to pull anything or hurt yourself. “The whole idea behind the is that it’s movement-based, so it’s never pushing past of flexibility,” explains Vanessa Chu,
Your No-Nonsense Guide To Choosing The Right Water Filter
March 22, 2019 at 03:10AM First things first: Get your water tested. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
A snooze habit may not be the healthiest, but it’s one we should be be allowed make
March 22, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Bad news, sleep deviants: There’s a chance the snooze button might be snoozed…permanently. Sleep-wellness company Eve Sleep is lobbying for Apple to remove the “five more minutes!” function from its next software update, with experts citing it as a health hazard. And like a dad’s ringtone blaring the opening chords of “Bad to the Bone,” I hear the message loud and clear. I get it, snooze = no good, but just like my reaction to a dad’s ringtone blaring the opening chords of “Bad to the Bone,” I have to say, plz stop. I know snooze isn’t my healthiest habit, but ugh is my love for it ever so real. In case you’re not up to snuff, one of the many crimes of snooze is that it causes prolonged sleep inertia, AKA that drowsy-grumpy feeling you get sometimes upon first waking up. “The snooze button is on my list of ‘sleep killers’ because continual snoozing usually leaves people feeling less well-rested than they would be if they got up when the alarm went off in the first place,” says Janet K. Kennedy, PhD, licensed psychologist and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor. “The sleep we get between snoozes is not restorative, quality sleep, and too much of it can leave us feeling very groggy and even disoriented when we finally do get up.” The thing is, sleep inertia is really only supposed to last 15 to 30 minutes after waking up. However, one study showed that sleep inertia
If You Only Have Time For One Yoga Pose Daily, Make It This One
March 22, 2019 at 02:02AM These poses are easy, effective, and can be done from the comfort of your home. Continue Reading… Author Kristin Mitchell | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How To Biohack Your Hormones For A Better Mood & Sex Drive
March 22, 2019 at 01:45AM How to biohack your hormones for a better mood and sex drive, including boosting your fiber intake and taking maca. Continue Reading… Author Robin Berzin, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Craving Carbs? These Are The 3 Healthiest Kinds You Can Eat
March 22, 2019 at 12:37AM A registered dietitian weighs in. Continue Reading… Author Leah Silberman | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
These 5 Organizations Are World Water Day Champs
March 22, 2019 at 12:01AM Here’s how you can support their important work. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Yes, You Should Be Spring Cleaning Your Freezer, Too—Here’s How to Do it Like a Dietitian
March 21, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Spring is here, and that means it’s time to break out the rubber gloves and scrub every inch of your home until it sparkles and wafts of fresh-cut grass and bird songs come floating in your open windows. Okay so maybe that’s just how spring cleaning goes in your dreams, but if you want to get that same new season, new me feeling without going full Cinderella on your place, we suggest tackling this oft-forgotten spot: your freezer. Yes, your freezer requires some TLC at least once a year, and if Marie Kondo taught us anything, it’s that your kitchen (freezer included) should be filled with all the joy-sparking foods you love—not shunned as the hideout for frozen pizzas and freezer-burned leftovers. “Don’t be afraid of frozen foods. They’re one important weapon in your healthy eating arsenal to keep you from resorting to takeout.” ICYMI: Your freezer can actually be home to a ton of good-for-you foods that come in clutch when you’re in a pinch, and the prime example is Grainful® Frozen Meals. These upgraded takes on your favorite homemade grain bowls are frozen for mindful mid-week munching sans meal prep, and come in a variety of food-truck-inspired flavor profiles—hello, Wednesday night Thai Curry. Plus, the clean ingredients cater to whatever eating style you follow, from gluten-free to vegan, and more. To make room for the food you actually want to eat—instead of moving around the stuff just sitting in your freezer collecting