March 26, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Here’s my one problem with bananas: Even though I love the idea of grabbing a banana as a snack, it’s nearly impossible for me to use up a whole bunch before they go bad. They just sit on my kitchen counter until they’re completely brown (aka not even the slightest bit appetizing). However, I found a delicious solution for this that doesn’t involve regretfully throwing those brown bananas in the trash: turning them into banana bread. Of course, traditional banana breads aren’t the healthiest option because they’re usually made with lots of butter and refined sugar. That’s exactly why recipe developer Jeanine Donofrio of Love & Lemons decided to create a loaf that’s so nutritious you can snack on it whenever you please. It’s completely vegan and is loaded with wholesome ingredients. (Also, it tastes really, really good.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeanine Donofrio / Love&Lemons (@loveandlemons) on Mar 23, 2019 at 7:26am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js “When I bake banana bread, I lose all control. Just knowing that a loaf is sitting on the kitchen counter will make me come back for just one more slice all day long,” Donofrio writes. “I sweeten this loaf with coconut sugar. I also use olive oil instead of vegetable oil or butter, and a combination of whole-wheat pastry flour and almond flour instead of regular flour. Plus, walnuts add a nutty crunch and a boost of omega-3s.” There isn’t a
Category: 2019 Health
This new brand pairs CBD with MCT oil to make it more bioavailable to the body
March 26, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC I don’t think a day goes by in which I don’t receive a sample or get an email about a product containing CBD. It’s for good reason, of course. Cannabidiol—or CBD for short—is a wellness ingredient that has become increasingly coveted for its anti-inflammatory, stress-reducing, and sleep-enhancing benefits. And good news on that front: According to one brand, apparently by pairing CBD together MCT oil, the ingredient becomes even more bioavailable to the body. Feals, the brand-new company (launching today!), is attempting to make CBD understandable by using only two ingredients: CBD and MCT oil. “There are two ingredients in our product: 100 percent organic MCT oil as a carrier oil, and all-natural hemp,” says the brand’s founder Drew Todd, who sources the star ingredient from organic farms in Oregon and Colorado. “Our formulation and process really ties into what we’re doing with the company, the ethos of simple is better, and less is more.” Photo: Feals In the name of simplicity, Feals’ CBD oil comes with a dropper that has easy-to-read hash marks so you know how much you’re getting. You can choose between three different strengths: 600 mg ($75), 1200 mg ($135), and 2400 mg ($245) per bottle respectively. Or, opt for Feals’ CBD Flight, a $20 buy with three vials of different oil dosages so you can figure out which is right for you. So just how do you use it and why the MCT? “MCT has medium triglycerides in
These gluten-free chicken fingers are the best kind of healthy TBT
March 26, 2019 at 03:43AM by CWC If dunking chicken nuggets in pools of ketchup is an image that instantly transports you back to your childhood—same. But just because you’ve grown up doesn’t mean you have to leave that simple pleasure in the past. Enter: these gluten-free chicken fingers, created by Jessica Alba and Jennifer Gardner’s nutritionist Kelly LeVeque from the brand new Well+Good Cookbook, available for preorder now. Coated in crunchy chia and flax seeds, the recipe adds a dose of healthy fats and fiber to your childhood fave. And they’re super delish in a way adults like. (Well+Good co-founder Melisse Gelula ate many a chicken finger at the cookbook photoshoot, as proof.) Coated in crunchy chia and flax seeds, the recipe adds a dose of healthy fats and fiber to your childhood fave. The low-inflammation dish is a natural energy booster, says Leveque. And you can find more healthy (and easy and affordable!) recipes like it in The Well+Good Cookbook, which hits shelves on April 16. It has the go-to recipes of 100 wellness luminaries in it, and each recipe is labeled by wellness benefit (like if it’s good for better energy, better skin, better digestion, and more). Pair this throwback with avocado hummus (LeVeque’s preferred serving method), toss it with a salad, or throw it on top of a grain bowl for that just-right balance between healthy eats and comfort food. Watch the video for step-by-step instructions on how to make these super-tasty healthy, chicken fingers at
Pour the wine, light the fire, and talk about money—yes, money—for your next date night
March 26, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Let’s say you’re enjoying a cozy night in with your partner, eating your favorite takeout and sipping wine. You’re ready to spend the next hour curled up on the couch, talking about…money. (You were with me up until the end of that scenario, right?) For a lot of couples, money isn’t exactly a romantic topic. More than anything, it’s a touchy one, so touchy, in fact, that many never even broach it at all. According to a 2010 survey by American Express, only 43 percent of couples talk about money before getting married. Furthermore, the American Psychological Association’s 2014 Stress in America report found that 31 percent of people cite money as a major source of strain in their relationship. And even if you’re aware that communication is key for ensuring money doesn’t become a thing, knowing how to go about it is a whole other ball game. (You know, in a calm, non-judgmental manner—no matter how much your partner spends on vintage T-shirts.) That’s where money dates come into play. The Fiscal Femme founder Ashley Feinstein Gerstley says scheduling regular money parties, as she calls them, are smart for every partnership because it’s dedicated time to talk shop and deal with finances. Learn below exactly why you’d be wise and savvy to add them to your calendar, and how to make the most of the time. Money dates can make maintaining financial health feel more like a party than a chore—here’s how.
How do I prep for my co-worker’s maternity leave without excluding her before she’s gone?
March 26, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Your coworker just told you she’s having a baby, and you’re *so* happy for her—but that doesn’t mean you’re not terrified at the prospect of covering for her while she’s OOO for several weeks. In this week’s Good@Work column, all-around boss Amy Odell—whom you may know as the former editor (AKA HBIC) of Cosmopolitan.com and founding blogger of New York magazine’s The Cut—shares why preparing for your coworker going on maternity leave means advocating for your company to better support women in the workplace. Question: A woman on my team told me in January that she’s expecting a baby in the middle of the summer. That’s a few months away, but my brain immediately started thinking about what projects we have liability on if she leaves and where we can start filling gaps for her absence. How do you plan for someone on your team going on maternity leave without prematurely excluding them from career-progressing projects? Answer: Here’s what you need: money. It’s that simple. Go ask your boss for money. Paper. Moolah. Whatever you call it, not having budget for this very scenario is why you feel anxiety about someone on your team going through the excruciatingly normal thing that is birth. Unfortunately, most workplaces don’t want to invest in women, the majority of whom will become moms who need to return to work. Hence, women don’t receive adequate support from the Company (your bosses) or the Boss (you). But you need money not only to cover several months
Yes, every skin concern can benefit from retinol—here’s why
March 25, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Newsflash: There are some magical collaborations (à la Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper) happening right now in the beauty aisle. The prime example? Retinol, the dermatologist-recommended answer to everything from dull skin to fine lines, is no longer a solo act. You’ll now find the wrinkle-fighting wonder co-starring in potent blends with other powerhouse ingredients like brightening vitamin C and minor-irritation fighting colloidal oatmeal, making the vitamin A derivative more compatible than ever with different skin needs. To help find the right one for your needs, check out the full spectrum of retinols below—and then snag yours at Sephora. Scroll down to learn more about double-duty retinol products that go above and beyond boosting your complexion. The best retinol for your skin concern You don’t have to skip your nightly retinol if you’re battling blemishes. Sunday Riley’s 6.5 percent-retinoid blend serum is designed to soften the look of fine lines, nurture UV-exposed skin, and hydrate to the max with the addition of natural Hawaiian white honey, which draws in moisture. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum $85 This nighttime cream magically puts redness to sleep—thanks to antioxidant-rich cannabis sativa seed oil and colloidal oatmeal to help soothe minor irritation. The two-percent retinol complex in the dreamy blend minimizes the look of fine lines and evens skin tone. Peter Thomas Roth Green Releaf Therapeutic Sleep Cream $65 PSA: You don’t have to look tired after a night of subpar sleep. Combat dark circles, puffiness, and
Mercury is finally out of Retrograde, and that means good things for your workouts, too
March 25, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Mercury is f-i-n-a-l-l-y coming out of retrograde this week, which means I’ll (hopefully) be able to focus at work again and may actually get a text back from the guy I went on a date with last week. It also, apparently, means that everyone should be kicking it into high gear with their workouts—and getting as sweaty as humanly possible. The sun, according to W+G’s resident astrologist Jennifer Racioppi, is now “zooming through Aries” (AKA “the sign of action”) and so you should be harnessing that energy into your exercise regimen. “Now’s the time to move your body and reawaken from the winter months,” Racioppi explained in this week’s Cosmic Health column. “Fast-paced, upbeat, sweaty workouts are not only seasonally appropriate but also astrologically on-point. They help you to move beyond the Mercury retrograde fog and step into the clarity that awaits you on the other side of this week.” So, you know what that means. Think: cardio dance classes, sprints on the treadmill, and high intensity interval training, all ideally set to the pace of Ariana Grande’s “Thank U Next” album (…or whatever it is that gets you personally pumped up). For a little inspo, care of the zodiac, here are 6 workouts worth trying out now that all is right in the universe. Megan Roup’s dance cardio View this post on Instagram Back in Miami for the weekend with @ariellecharnas + @brandoncharnas 💛 so happy to be here and get some
13 steps toward finding yourself—which isn’t your average game of hide-and-seek
March 25, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC At a certain point in life, you may feel as though it’s time to have a solid grasp on who you are and what makes you, well, you. But that’s quite the process (and one that’s easier said than done) because finding yourself requires time and patience. While it’s understandable that you’d want to figure out what really makes you tick, there’s no need to panic if you feel like you don’t know, with 100 percent certainty, who you are, regardless of your age. “All of us have a sense that there is a true, authentic self that I want to find, and it’s a quest that’s pretty much a lifelong journey toward authenticity,” says psychologist Karin Anderson Abrell, PhD. Jennifer Carter, PhD, psychologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, agrees. “It’s tough to measure when the process is done,” she says. “Also, humans are complex. We constantly learn more about ourselves as we age and deal with life’s ups and downs.” “I see [finding yourself] as cultivating a deep understanding of yourself—what’s important to you, what motivates you, why you respond and react as you do, and your values.” —psychologist Erika Martinez, PsyD To that point, there is no cut and dry definition of for what it means to find yourself, and that’s precisely why being able to do it (and identify that you’ve done it) can be so hard. “I see it as cultivating a deep understanding of yourself—what’s
This is the best time of day to drink water, according to experts
March 25, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Is it just me, or does everyone else drink way more water during the work day, but then just…stops drinking once they get home? Personally, I always forget to drink water unless there is a cup sitting right in front of my face—which is possible at my desk, not so much in my small apartment. When I posed this question to my colleagues at Well+Good, some people also said they purposefully drink less in the evening because they hate getting up in the middle of the night to pee. These hydration struggles made me wonder if there was any issue with cutting off water intake at night, provided you’re drinking a lot during the day. Just like how intermittent fasting proposes that eating during specific time windows has particular health benefits (of the brain-boosting, metabolism-enhancing variety), could keeping your water intake to certain times of the day be similarly helpful? Could “intermittent hydration” be the wellness trend we were all sleeping on and no one knew it? Turns out, the truth was a bit more complicated than that. Here’s what experts had to say about my thirsty questions: Is there a best time to drink water? Basically, the best time to drink water is all day long. “Your body auto-regulates, so if you drank three liters of fluid, within a couple hours, your body will have gotten rid of the extra fluid,” says Thomas Jarrett, MD. So drinking a ton of water in
Grab your dayglo leggings! ’80s workouts are back, baby
March 25, 2019 at 12:56PM by CWC There are a lot of things worth loving about the ’80s: the fashion, for one (looking at you, neon); the music, for another (heart you, Madonna); and from a fitness standpoint, there has really never been a decade with more character. It was a time when the bright workout leggings were only outshone by the even brighter workout personalities like Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda. But just because these workouts may seem retro, it doesn’t mean they aren’t the real deal when it comes to results. Recently, we’ve notice that some of the trendiest workouts in the fitness world all seem to be inspired by the Cyndi Lauper era. “The ’80s were an exciting time in exercise,” says obé co-founder Ashley Mills, who recently hosted an ’80s themed class on the fitness app. “At obé, we’re all about making your workout something to look forward to, which we first learned could be possible when watching our parents workout in their basements in the 80s.” And it seems they’re not alone in this sentiment: Kristi Molinari, founder of NYC’s 30/60/90, recently told me that her step-based workout class was inspired by the step classes of the decidedly more-is-more decade. Scroll through for the 2019 takes on some of your favorite ’80s workouts. And in the words of Olivia Newton John, let’s get physical, fam. View this post on Instagram @obe_fitness this Sunday 11:00am ! If you have been missing out use code RICKEY30 for 30%