November 12, 2018 at 09:45AM Thanksgiving is T-minus two weeks away, which means recipe-planning starts, well, now. It can be tricky to create a menu that caters to all eaters, from Paleo and ketogenic to vegan and vegetarian. But if there’s one food pretty much everyone can get behind it’s cauliflower. It’s about as uncontroversial as wanting world peace. As it happens, you can use it to create a delish, flavorful turkey replacement. Dana Shultz, the mastermind behind Minimalist Baker, posted a downright genius recipe on her Instagram for a plant-based turkey that only requires six ingredients: cauliflower, avocado oil, curry powder, harissa paste, maple syrup, and sea salt (oh, and water, which you probably have on hand). While—let’s be honest here—cauliflower definitely isn’t meat—it’s a flavor-packed dish everyone at the table can happily nosh on. And Shultz writes on her site that it’s definitely been tested and tried: “This recipe, while it may seem straightforward, threw me for a loop. I roasted seven heads of cauliflower until I got it just right,” she says. “But in the end, it was totally worth the effort. Shultz likes to serve hers up on a bed of quinoa to round it out. And hey, maybe it will be so popular around the table that it won’t just be limited to once a year. Head over to her site for the easy, 100 percent vegan recipe. Here’s how to bring wellness home with you this Thanksgiving. And here are more cauliflower recipes to
Category: 2019 Health
I worked out twice a day until it started messing with my hormones
November 12, 2018 at 08:03AM “Dude, I think something is out of whack with my hormones,” I tell my workout buddy, as I walk towards my CrossFit box for the second time in one day. Some time in the last three months—after I’d left my 9-to-5 cubicle for the much-more-flexible schedule of a WFH writer—I’d gotten into the habit of working out twice a day. I’d do my Olympic weightlifting or a “Workout of the Day” (WOD) in the morning, and then take a 7 p.m. CrossFit class at night. My body was definitely sore, but two-a-days were my time to socialize. After all, who needs coworkers when you’ve got workout buddies? All was well until a subtle shift started happening inside my body. I felt off. Even after 8 or 9 hours of sleep, I’d wake up wiped and craving coffee. Workouts that usually left me glowing, instead turned me into a washed-up blob on the floor. I phoned a doctor friend, who suspected that all the high-intensity exercise was messing with my cortisol—you know, that pesky stress hormone—levels. She was right. Here’s the low-down on the hormone, how exercise impacts it, and what to do if flare-ups leave you feeling…off. Photo: Stocksy/Rob and Julia Campbell What exactly is cortisol? Cortisol is in charge of regulating changes in the body that happen in response to anxiety and tension, and it plays a role in managing our bodies fight-or-flight response. “Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal glands, which are little glands on
Study finds fish oil lowers the risk of heart attacks for African Americans by 77 percent
November 12, 2018 at 07:49AM Fish oil is widely known for promoting overall health because of its anti-inflammatory properties. A recent government-funded study, however, has found that in addition, it can also significantly reduce the chances of heart disease for African Americans. The research, which was published last weekend in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that African-American participants who took one gram of fish oil daily, for an average of five years, were 77 percent less likely to have a heart attack than those who were given a placebo, reports NPR. Of the 26,000 healthy adults studied (all of whom were age 50 and older), twenty percent—or about 5,200—were African Americans. To conduct their study, researchers broke the large group into four smaller ones to see how both vitamin D and fish oil might affect overall health. The first group took both the fish oil and 2,000 international units of vitamin D on the daily. The second took the vitamin D and a placebo. The third took the fish oil and a placebo. And finally, the last group took a double dose of placebos. “Overall, [the results] showed that neither fish oil nor vitamin D actually lowered the incidence of heart disease or cancer,” says Lawrence Fine, MD, chief of the clinical application and prevention branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Understandably, the findings were considered disappointing…until researchers started looking at smaller segments of the study’s population and discovered that both African Americans and people who didn’t eat fish on a daily
Does a breakup have to be the first step of ‘finding yourself’?
November 12, 2018 at 07:25AM As a person who writes about sex and relationships for the internet, I tend to get a lot of questions to my inbox from young women (and some men) looking for advice. A few weeks ago, one such email landed in my inbox; it was from a woman who had ended things with her boyfriend just a few months ago. “I ended our relationship because we’d been together since we were 18. I’m 23, and I thought that I should experience single life,” she wrote. She went on to share that while the first month was fun, after awhile, her decision filled her with regret. “I made a mistake. Why did I think I needed to be single? How do I get my ex back?” While I’m definitely unclear about her second question, since getting an ex back is a nuanced, hardly scientific skill that’s unique to every situation, she’s not the first person I’ve heard of who had dumped a partner for no other reason than believing she should be single. There’s a stigma in some communities and environments around the fairy tale sich of two high school sweethearts going the distance. Many believe that if you met your partner young and have been dating for a while, it’s beneficial to take some time off to experience life as a single person and “find yourself.” (Cue to Ross Geller lamenting “we were on a break!” broken-record-style on Friends.) “Oftentimes, we think we ‘should’ do something
Nike’s latest Air Max ’97 proves layering isn’t just for sweaters
November 12, 2018 at 07:23AM The Air Max ’97 already sits atop the list of iconic sneakers every fit girl should know about. But its designers aren’t resting on their laurels. Tomorrow, Nike drops the latest iteration of the classic kick, which it’s dubbed the “Layered Look.” The sneaker’s colorway takes its “inspiration from the classic layered look of a hoodie and flannel,” according to Nike.com. The base layer is a plaid (sorry, not buffalo), suede upper that bleeds from red on the tongue to deep blue at the toe, and is topped by an outer layer of spruce green, all of which is ringed in cranberry, activewear’s color of choice this season. In other words, these running shoes encapsulate holiday hype. Photo: Nike For those yet to be indoctrinated into sneakerhead subculture, Nike released the OG Air Max in 1987. It was the first sneaker the sportswear company ever created where the air pocket that lent the shoe its cushion could be seen. And the aesthetic is rare to come by these days, with visible air pockets in running shoes having been largely replaced by foam. The family of Air Max sneakers has been retooled several times over the years, but the Air Max ’97 (designed by Christian Tesser and spired by the sleek look of Japanese bullet trains) remains one of the most coveted styles—both at original retail and on the secondhand market. Nike’s released several new colorways of the sneaker since it celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017. The Layered
3 women share what it’s like to date someone with an opioid addiction
November 12, 2018 at 03:00AM Kristin Farrell was 36 when she met Seth at a bar in San Francisco. A 24-year-old artist with a big personality, he had a talent for charming people—including Farrell, who was smitten right away. The early days of their relationship were care-free and fun; Seth would often share the projects he was working on with Kristin, like the comic book art he did just for kicks. She loved that he had such a strong creative side. Farrell didn’t know Seth was a heroin addict when they started dating, but some scary signs started tipping her off as their relationship progressed. “He’d be in the bathroom too long, and there would be blood on the floor,” she remembers. “I think I didn’t want to believe that his problem was so severe. When we fell in love, I thought maybe I could save him.” For years, she supported Seth’s attempts to quit using, and weathered the disappointment each time he failed. “It was a constant fear that something was going to happen to him. You live in that terror; it’s so hard to love someone like that,” Farrell says. She got used to seeing blood splatters on the carpet and finding needles around the house. “That was my reality: blood and needles,” she says. She’d swear she’d leave, but then cave, crying and telling Seth how afraid she was that he was going to die. Partially because she felt dating an opioid addict was a shameful secret, and
Fungal acne isn’t *really* acne at all—it’s more like facial dandruff
November 12, 2018 at 02:17AM When I heard that my coworker was dealing with a fungal condition on her skin, it sent shockwaves through my very acne-prone skin. There’s another form of the zits that I have to worry about?! Then, after perusing skin-care threads on Reddit, I saw post after post of people claiming that they’re afflicted with fungal acne and showing off their fungal acne-safe beauty routines. So I had to dig into the issue to ensure that there was not a fungus among us. My colleague caught her skin fungus from working out, which actually makes sense…because Athlete’s Foot is among the most notorious. “Fungal acne is also known as pityrosporum folliculitis,” explains Joshua Zeichner, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist. “Especially in warmer climates, high levels of sweat and oil allow normal yeast on the skin to grow to higher than normal leavers. The yeast can then promote inflammation within your hair follicles, leading to red bumps and pus pimples.” So it’s not exactly acne even though it appears almost the same. What it’s triggered by, instead, is malassezia or the same type of yeast that causes dandruff. While this kind of fungus most commonly shows up on the chest, according to Dr. Zeichner, it can also appear on your arms, back, and face (ugh). You’ll know if it’s fungus if your typical spot treatments aren’t working. “If you have pus pimples not responding to traditional acne treatments, it could be this condition,” he says. “The good news
Busy Philipps’ gassed-up, superlative-heavy talk show is just the mood boost you need
November 12, 2018 at 02:00AM Whether it’s the news (why does it always have to be so bad, sad, and infuriating?) or a tear-jerking drama on primetime TV, simply turning on the tube these days can feel like an emotional landmine. More and more, it feels like we need escape from something that used to provide comforting escapism. Thankfully, Busy Philipps—your favorite Instagram personality for all things sweat, stress-busting, and self-care—is here to rescue us all from TV prison and make us feel good again. (Remember what that was like?!?) Philipps hosts Busy Tonight, the delightful new late-night talk show on E! that air’s Sunday through Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST, in which she has candid, fun, and seriously nice talks with A-list celebrities like Julia Roberts, Kristen Bell, and Tina Fey. In fact, one of the most refreshing aspects of Busy Tonight (besides the fact that it’s now part of the late-night lineup of shows hosted by badass bosses like Samantha Bee) is that Philipps is so obviously, authentically into her guests. She isn’t just psyched to talk to the stars who stop by her show—she’s the ultimate gas-up pal. Of course, that’s no surprise when you consider how lovingly she talks about her BFF Michelle Williams. Put simply, Philipps is the ultimate cheerleader, or sparkly human—a term she coined to describe someone who isn’t the most famous but who radiates enough confidence that opportunities still present. And it’s clear she sees the best in everyone. With Philipps, everything is the absolute
Remember wristlets? Well, they’re back and better than ever
November 12, 2018 at 01:00AM In the early aughts, it was essentially a fashion rite of passage to have a leather or logo-emblazed Coach wristlet dangling from your arm for special occasions and trendy outfits alike—in case you were wondering, I had two. I reveled in the mini movement then, and now I’m totally here for the 2018 wristlets resurgence, which is taking the form of roomier, geometric shapes in cool colors and luxe textures. “Party bags have transformed from a practical vessel for the essentials to the focal point of our outfits.” “Thanks to Instagram, party bags have transformed from a practical vessel for the essentials to the focal point of our outfits,” says Naza Yousefi, designer of the emerging cult label, Yuzefi. While it used to be all about the convenience of the compact wristlet in the ’00s, Yousefi says the new and bigger grab bags of the moment are meant to be more of a statement piece. “I love the simplicity of carrying my handbag around the wrist or the arm.” Sure, a vintage Coach wristlet would seem perfectly in step with today’s nostalgic mood, but a new-age occasion bag comes with more polish and personality. “I wanted to include the Heart Wristlet in our fall collection because they’re a great twist on the classic wristlet and just as functional,” says Brett Heyman, designer of Edie Parker. Recently, the clutch handbag label’s gone beyond its distinctive lineup of playful box clutches to include hands-free options. Whether styled with leggings and
The new supplement to keep on hand for your most stressful situations (ahem, upcoming holiday season included)
November 11, 2018 at 06:30PM If you’re on the verge of breaking into a cold sweat even thinking about traveling home for the holidays (how early is too early to arrive at the airport?), welcome to the club. From hosting Friendsgiving in your apartment to eating a tad too much sugar, the added adrenaline of holiday party season means you need extra oomph in the anti-anxiousness department—beyond your usual mug of tea and swipe of lavender oil, that is. Which is why Calm A.S.A.P., an herbal supplement formulated to help promote feelings of tranquility, could be the chill pill you’re looking for to keep your cool during the craziness. “When you do notice the warning signs popping up, try introducing Calm A.S.A.P. to help you get through those stressful days with grace and poise,” says Dr. Mary Bove, a naturopathic physician with more than 40 years of experience and director of medical education at Gaia Herbs® (the brand that has long been known for its premium quality plant-based herbal formulas and adaptogens). The herbal blend taps standbys like lavender and chamomile, plus some lesser known plant powerhouses like skullcap and holy basil—making it a notable arrival on the natural supplement scene and a new candidate for ultimate-stress-meltdown support. Scroll down for 3 reasons to add this buzzy supplement to your anti-stress routine—and why women especially could use it. Photo: Unsplash/Roberto Nickson Because managing stress can help boost your overall health When anxiousness does arise, be proactive—because creating coping strategies can help you get