March 07, 2019 at 12:25AM Mental health novels, love stories, and one of the year’s most anticipated novels. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Year: 2019
Are these 5 questionable ingredients lurking in your breakfast food?
March 06, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Your morning is a win if you manage to blow dry your hair or squeeze in a five-minute meditation before getting out the door. But despite the a.m. hustle, your breakfast is something you can always rely on to treat you right… right? Actually, it depends what you’re putting in your bowl (or grabbing as you run out the door). To find out what’s really in your breakfast food—and what to avoid—we asked Stuart McMillan, farm manager for Legend Organic Farms, for the real deal. And Legend Organic Farms is a smart barometer, because it exclusively grows ingredients for Nature’s Path Foods, an OG of organic cereal, granola, and snacks that’s making a name in radical transparency. On its site, the brand publicly answers all of your questions when it comes to organic foods (just ask and you shall receive). For more real-talk, find out what could be in your bowl right now below. Keep reading for 5 controversial food additives in popular breakfast foods. Photo: Nature’s Path Foods 1. Pesticide residues One place you might not have considered pesticide residue? Your breakfast cereal. According to a recent report published by the Environmental Working Group, your morning bowl of oatmeal, oat-based cereal, or granola isn’t exactly safe from chemical weed killers, which can seep in through direct application on crops (like the oats in your ’meal) or spraying of the land itself. “While the levels are generally low, there remain questions about cumulative effects at
Your guide to finding a social anxiety support group in NYC
March 05, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: For as long as you can remember, you’ve totally freaked the eff out when standing in front of a room of people at work, heading out to happy hour, or going out on that Hinge date. And it’s not just run-of-the-mill nerves—it’s the kind where it feels like your heart is going to beat out of your chest and you’ve got full body sweats, shaky hands, and intense nausea. All from the intense worry about how you’ll be perceived or judged. This isn’t just a “you” thing—it’s likely social anxiety disorder, which goes way beyond typical shyness, says the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). The extreme anxiety that accompanies being in social situations (whether with friends or at work) is incredibly real, and not something you can just brush off or “get over.” In fact, 15 million American adults have social anxiety, says the ADAA, and it can impact people’s social lives, prevent them from taking jobs, and majorly interfere with day-to-day life if unaddressed. If you’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, treatment often includes therapy and medication if needed Another thing that experts say can help: finding a social anxiety support group. “Being around other people with similar struggles helps people feel a sense of community [because they know] they’re not alone,” says Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a New York City neuropsychologist and member of the teaching faculty at Columbia University. When you’re
Here’s Yet Another Reason Why You Need To Build Muscle
March 06, 2019 at 01:41PM New research has found that preserving muscle is essential for protection against deadly disease—here’s how. Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Here’s why some eco-conscious Christians are giving up plastic for lent
March 06, 2019 at 12:15PM by CWC Today is the very first day of lent 2019. And if you’re a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, you might be cutting out plastic for the next 40 days instead of giving up baked goods, swearing, or television. The Washington Post reports that a group of churches throughout the United States have asked those in the pews to bid adieu to single-use plastic cups, bags, and straws. In case you’re not up on your scripture, lent is the period between Ash Wednesday (March 6) and Easter (April 21) when certain sects of Christianity pay homage to the time Jesus spent in the desert praying to be resurrected. For thousands of years, lenten practices have been about abstaining from one vice or another, but this year the Evangelical Lutheran branch leaders are calling for a eco-conscious approach to the age-old practice. “Landfills are overflowing with plastic—people think they are throwing it away but there is no ‘away’,” says Marianne Novy of the diocesan social justice and outreach committee in an interview with Well+Good. Participating churches throughout the country are meeting the challenge in various ways. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in the Washington, D.C., area will be offering five workshops that cover topics including solar energy and green homes; St. John Neumann in Reston, Virginia, will be serving up meatless soup on Fridays (in reusable bowls, of course). Church leaders say that the switch-up also takes the focus on the individual and places it instead on the
These healthy chunky monkey banana bread brownies aren’t messing around
March 06, 2019 at 11:58AM by CWC Yes, you can eat pizza for breakfast and healthy pancakes every day of the week. But you won’t believe that dreams really do come true until you take a bite of these nutritious chunky monkey brownies. They’re so rich and delicious that you might not believe they’re actually good for you. Jordan Younger‘s chunky monkey banana bread brownie creation is completely vegan and sos-free (no salt, oil, or sugar). “I honestly dreamt it up during my fast, and the moment I got in my parent’s kitchen today, I brought it to life,” writes the plant-based recipe blogger behind The Balanced Blonde. “The verdict? Damn good.” And how can they not be? They’re a merge of some of the best comfort foods, after all. The next time you’re craving something sweet, try them out for yourself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan Younger (@thebalancedblonde) on Mar 2, 2019 at 4:36pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Chunky Monkey Banana Bread Brownies Ingredients: 3 overripe spotty bananas 2 cups buckwheat flour (or gluten-free flour of choice) 1/2 cup almond milk 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp flax mixed with 6 tsp water) 1 cup pitted medjool dates (soaked is better) 1 banana to top, sliced in half lengthwise (optional) 2 Tbsp cacao powder 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Preparation: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Women Who Do THIS Have A More Exciting Sex Life
March 06, 2019 at 11:37AM Plus the other types of people who are having lots of sex. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
A dozen pairs of sustainable jeans so good nothing will come between you and them
March 06, 2019 at 11:33AM by CWC Socially conscious, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, sustainable. All buzz words you’ve heard to describe ethical fashion. The category—which was once synonymous with scratchy fabrics and blah-as-heck hues—has far surpassed “trend” status. More and more, clothing and accessory brands are innovating with their social and environmental impact in mind and turning out some of the best new fashions out there from swimwear to lingerie, plus one of the most-loved categories, denim. There are a lot of things that can make a garment unsustainable from tons of waste to the use of toxic chemicals and unethical labor practices. The biggest culprit when it comes to denim, though, is water. “Apparel production and in particular denim depends heavily on water availability. Not just in the washing of a jean at the point of garment production, however, [but also] at the very beginning point in the cotton agriculture stage,” says Jac Cameron, co-founder and creative director of the clothing brand AYR. “The water consumption for denim production is usually 1,000 gallons per one wash load, which is roughly about 60 [pairs of] jeans.” Cotton farming can negatively impact the environment, too. “The use of hazardous chemicals used in the cotton farming, dyeing, and finishing stages, and highly repetitive and manual finishing techniques, make the traditional process of making jeans dangerous for not only the environment but also the workers handling the denim,” says James Bartle, founder of Outland Denim, a premium-denim label that was founded with the mission to employ
This Diet Reduces Your Risk Of Death By 10 Percent, New Study Finds
March 06, 2019 at 11:09AM New research has shed light on the diet that helps reduce the risk of dying from any cause, and it’s never too late to start Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How I found my first job through a women’s “whisper network”
March 06, 2019 at 10:30AM by CWC When I think about the moment I passed the threshold between aspiring journalist and journalist (no qualifier!), I realize that without the help of a handful of kickass women, I wouldn’t be writing this right now. As Inc. Magazine recently acknowledged, fostering an inner circle that acts as a “whisper network” for opportunity, salary comparisons, and guidance is crucial to supercharging your career. As a sophomore in college, in 2015, I interned with Dreamers // Doers, a community of entrepreneurial women who band together both online and IRL to support one another in their self-designed ventures. These women are authors, graphic designers, software engineers, and entrepreneurs, and more. The community thrives with more than 700 participants in invite-only Facebook groups and upward of 20,000 members in two groups that anyone can join. People who say that landing a job is all about “who you know” aren’t wrong; it really, really helps to have a solid connection. I found the position that would ultimately change my life while scrolling absentmindedly through Dreamers // Doers: Jobs + Gigs, one of the company’s open-access groups. In retrospect, this was my “big break.” A word-thirsty writer, I paused on a job listing emblazoned with three words: “paid editorial internship.” The description read, “Seeking a college-aged writer to cover wellness 15 hours per week,” and you better believe that I applied faster than you can say Zuckerberg. The application was just the first step. People who say that landing a job in