March 14, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC As far as home products go, laundry detergent is pretty unsexy. It’s something people traditionally grab at a grocery store or drugstore without much thought, since it’s basically just a soap for your clothes. Now, the category is getting a glow up, because the coolest fragrance brands are making delightfully scented laundry detergent that functions as an extension of your personal scent. “Everyone has to clean their clothes. Laundry detergent as a category hasn’t been touched for decades, though,” says Carina Chaz, founder of fragrance brand Dedcool. Her customers started asking for her to concoct linen sprays so that they could smell her signature fragrances at the home. “I started testing detergent formulas, and wanted it to work as an extension of your fragrance so that you like what you wear,” she says. And so, Dedcool just introduced two laundry detergents called Dedtergent ($32) in Fragrance 01 “Taunt” and Fragrance 05 “Spring,” which are the same beloved scents in the brand’s perfume line. “It’s very cool to use your favorite fragrance to clean your clothes with,” says Chaz. Rather than an in-your-face scent that you can get with a fragrance that you wear, these are meant to lightly kiss your clothing so that you want to cuddle into your favorite sweatshirt rather than be soaked in scent. Graphic: Well+Good Creative Dedcool isn’t the only brand making your laundry products cooler, either. The Laundress, a line of chic home cleaning essentials, collaborated with fragrance
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These two-ingredient, high-protein cauliflower tots are better than anything you’ll find in the frozen section
March 14, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Cauliflower tots are hot right now. And no, I don’t just mean the batch of fresh-out-of-the-air-fryer tots sitting in front of me right now. The low-carb alternative to the OG potato version is sold in bulk (3-pound!) bags at Costco, in casserole form at Trader Joe’s, and from major retailers like Green Giant—making it one of the trendiest frozen section items of the moment. But there’s a two-ingredient version you can make right at home, and it’s better than anything you’ll find in-store. Bethany Ugarte of Lilsipper recently shared her recipe for healthy vegan cauliflower tots on Instagram. And get this—they only require two simple ingredients: cauliflower (obviously!) and chickpea flour. Whenever I see a short ingredients list, I’m down, and let me just say these fluffy tots don’t disappoint. “Some people say healthy eating is hard, time-consuming, and expensive, and these tots break all of those assumptions,” Ugarte tells me. “They’re grain-free, egg-free, and loaded with plant-based protein and fiber.” Aside from tasting delicious—especially when you crisp them up in the air fryer!—the nutrition is seriously impressive. Like Ugarte says, they’re loaded with protein. The 1/2 head of cauliflower in the recipe ranges from 6 to 8 grams, and the cup of chickpea flour contains 21 grams. On top of that, you’re getting a combined total of 19 grams of fiber between the two. Not only are they great for munching on immediately, but you can also prep them in advance and heat them up
Learning how to talk about hard feelings is, well, hard—here are 3 tips from a therapist to make it easier
March 14, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC As a therapist, I’ve had countless sessions with people from a variety of cultures, religious backgrounds, class and community groups. If there is one thing that each person who has sat across from me had in common, it’s that talking about their emotions was one of the hardest things they had to do—especially when it came to telling their loved ones, friends and partners how they felt. A big part of the journey toward happiness, joy, or insert whatever adjective you aim to feel, is being able to talk about the hard feelings that are getting in the way of you living the life you want and have impacted you along the way. Why? Vulnerability is the center of human connection. Yet I have found that most of my clients have the hardest time talking about their feelings to their friends, family and significant others. You’d think this would be the opposite; that it would be easiest to open up to the most important people in our lives. But being vulnerable can almost be harder with people you know, because you might be afraid to scare, disappoint, or hurt them in the process. But talking about how we feel is crucial for every relationship, particularly those with your loved ones. When we gather up the courage to talk about how we feel, we strengthen the relationships we have with others, and we also build upon our emotional intelligence—aka the ability to understand and
How to keep other muscles from overcompensating (and ruining) your core workouts
March 14, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Picture this: You’re diligently working through your ab exercises (which is a feat in itself), but you’re noticing that your core doesn’t feel like it’s getting any stronger. What gives? There’s a high chance that other muscles are overcompensating, which can wreck best intentions of getting in a solid abs workout. To combat this, we asked a trainer to explain how to engage your core correctly so that it can get stronger each sweat sesh. “When you’re doing core workouts, different muscle groups tend to overcompensate depending on the exercise,” says Autumn Calabrese, celebrity fitness trainer. This can also happen if you happen to be tired, if your core is weak, or if you’re doing the move with improper form (form is so important, y’all). The major culprits that tend to take over the job of your core are your neck, lower back, and hip flexor muscles, she says. “Your neck muscles can overwork when people grip there,” says Calabrese. If you’ve ever noticed your neck tense up in ab work, that’s it. “Instead of using the core muscles to crunch or stabilize, people with a weak core will grip in their neck and pull on the back of it to assist in the movement,” she says, noting that this often leads to tightness and pain in your neck. Lower back muscles can easily overcompensate in ab workouts, too. “Your lower back muscles kick in if your core muscles get tired, or if
What Were Monica Geller’s 7 Erogenous Zones on ‘Friends’? Let’s Take a Look — VIDEO
By Mallory Schlossberg There’s a classic episode of Friends in which Monica explains to Chandler that there are seven female erogenous zones. Each zone has a corresponding number, and she maps out different combinations (a-one-two-three!) that could potentially lead to pleasure. Then she launches into a euphoric “SEVEN. SEVEN. SEVEN!” resulting in thunderous studio audience laughter and applause, and us going: What is that!! I want a seven-gasm! Women who watched the show thought, “Waaaaait. What am I missing in the bedroom? Seven zones? I’m ditching Cosmo for NBC, bitches,” while men vehemently committed to finding they mysterious seventh zone, wherever the hell it may be (in the nose?). It gave them a new mission beside finding a woman’s clitoris. (Hint: that’s probably what seven was, anyway.) Even if we can assume what “seven” most likely was, we’ve still got six other numbers to deal with. And since the Internet exists, this internal wonderment has come to full discussion on the Web. Women and men have taken to Yahoo! Answers, the beacon of lowbrow Internet discussions, to ponder Monica’s zones. When in doubt, going to the Internet to discover the answers to your most pressing sexual pop culture questions, is never a bad idea. Anyway, since Friends is hitting the 10 year anniversary of its finale, this question seemed worthy of revisiting. But first, let’s revisit that scene: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdK6LVDI3kg?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com&widgetid=1] skdilawar on YouTube Alright, Internet, tell us what’s up! Well, some guy referred to them as the 7
My ex just got engaged to his brand-new partner—but why do I care?
March 14, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC I was recently engaging (ha) in the time-honored tradition of checking out my ex’s new partner on social media, when right there, in plain sight on her public Instagram page, I saw it: a photo featuring a diamond ring on that finger. After finally determining that I wasn’t, in fact, Elle Woods–style hallucinating, and this was really happening, I texted my closest friends a screenshot of the post, along with a handful of choice emojis to convey the dire extent to which I was freaking out, and then I burst into tears. (It should be noted that I am not really a crier, per se, unless I feel extreme emotions unexpectedly.) But, upon taking a step back from the situation, I had trouble articulating why I cared that my ex got engaged quickly, given that I believed myself to be over him. We dated for eight years, and now he was engaged to a woman he’d been with for six months. Those are the facts of the situation, and I know, logically, that those facts don’t change that my ex and I are bad together nor make me want to be with him. So why did this news hit me so hard? I devoted countless journal pages to try and answer the question of “why do I care my ex got engaged quickly,” and came up blank, so I ultimately consulted licensed clinical psychologist Aimee Daramus, PsyD to help me gain clarity. As it
5 derms tell us the one product that never leaves their shower
March 14, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC We get it—there’s precious little shelf space in your shower. So why would you choose to fill it with anything you feel meh about? You deserve to love your shower time, and all that it entails (damn it!). To jumpstart your shower haul makeover, we asked a handful of top dermatologists to name the shower products they swear by for smooth, clear skin. It’s time to ditch that scrub with the car-air-freshener smell and that body wash that leaves a filmy residue and replace them with these five dermatologist-favorite shower products. 1. Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash, $6 The perfect body wash does exist—just ask Marisa Garshick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, who used that exact word to describe this option from Dove. “I love that I always feel clean and refreshed after using it,” Dr. Garshick says. “It thoroughly cleanses the skin, but unlike other soaps that can dry the skin out, this wash leaves my skin feeling soft and moisturized. Because of the moisturizing component, it’s great for daily use and won’t strip the skin of its natural oils.” 2. Bio-Oil Multiuse Skincare Oil, $28 Dendy Engelman MD, a New York City-based dermatologist, keeps this body oil on her shower shelf so that the second she turns off the water, she can slather it on. “I believe it’s important to ‘soak and grease,’” she says. “Spend 20 minutes in the shower and immediately follow with an oil or lotion.
Why an RD says everyone should stock up on these affordable healthy foods
March 14, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC With over 1,600 COVID-19 cases nationwide, and cold and flu season in full swing, the CDC is encouraging social distancing. If you or anyone you live with gets sick, the last thing you want to do is go out and put the people in the grocery store at risk. Joyce Patterson, MPH, a registered dietitian nutritionist says it’s best to keep some healthy foods on hand to ensure you’re maintaining a balanced diet. “A health meal will include adequate protein, moderate amounts of healthy fats and complex carbohydrates, and plenty of non-starchy vegetables,” she Patterson. To help you out, Patterson created a list of healthy foods to stock up on for each food group. Protein “Proteins break down into amino acids that the body uses for all sorts of reasons,” says Patterson. “Not only do amino acids help in repairing and building cells, such as skin cells, nails, hair and muscles, but those amino acids are also used to produce things like hormones.” She adds that protein can help us stay full for longer. In the freezer Skinless poultry (e.g., ground lean turkey or chicken; skinless chicken breasts or thighs) Lean cuts of red meat or pork (e.g., sirloin, tenderloin, top round, or ground meat with 10 percent fat or less) Fish Edamame Tofu If you’re stocking up on these items, you want to make sure your items don’t go bad before you get a chance to use them. The USDA says you
7 delicious, healthy ways to cook with shiitake mushrooms tonight
March 14, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Pinterest is a treasure trove of healthy recipes (you know, when you’re not busy finding them on Well+Good). From weeknight-saving easy dinner recipes to advanced ideas, like cooking with adaptogens, it’s a goldmine of discovering new meals and ingredients to cook with. One that’s currently taking over: shiitake mushrooms. These mushrooms have been part of healthy eaters’ plates for decades, but searches for shiitake mushrooms on Pinterest are up a whopping 1,654 percent from last year, according to a recent Pinterest report. Considering the fungus’s health benefits include boosting immunity thanks to its high concentration of antioxidants, it’s no wonder the ‘shroom is so popular right now. If you’re intrigued by shiitake mushrooms but aren’t sure what to do with them, the seven recipes included here are a good starter pack. Scroll down for 7 ways to cook with shiitake mushrooms. Photo: Steamy Kitchen 1. Green bean and shiitake mushroom stir fry If you’ve never cooked shiitake mushrooms before, this is a good recipe to start with. The mushrooms are sliced then stir-fried with green beans, onions, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger (another major immunity booster) to make a super flavorful dish perfect served over brown rice or on a bed of greens. Bonus: You’ll only dirty one dish in the process. Photo: Umami Girl 2. Sautéed shiitake mushrooms Another easy way to cook your ‘shooms: Sauté them with a little butter, salt, and pepper. In a mere 10 minutes you’ll have a
Got a rogue breakout? Try using turmeric for acne
March 14, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC People have been turning to turmeric for ages because of how healthy—and anti-inflammatory—it is for your diet. The ingredient is becoming a DIY beauty star for the same reason, and the ingredient is even trickling into skin-care products, thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Given that inflammation is at the root of breakouts, it’s no surprise than many people are turning to turmeric for acne. If you’re not familiar, turmeric is a plant that is native to southeast Asia. “It’s commonly used as a spice. The powder comes from the roots of the turmeric plant, known as curcuma domestica, which is thought to contain medicinal properties,” says Marnie Nussbaum, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. People relate the plant to ginger, adds Purvisha Patel, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare. “It is bright yellow because of the active ingredient curcumin,” she says. It’s used in beauty products because of its bacteria-killing, irritation-quelling, and nourishing properties. “Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-neoplastic, and antioxidant, as it combats free radicals and free radical damage,” says Dr. Patel (free radicals can result in the skin aging more quickly). “It has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine to combat certain skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and acne.” Keep scrolling to learn more about how the ingredient is an acne-fighting superhero. Using turmeric for acne Acne is an actual inflammatory condition of your oil glands and your pores. “Acne is