December 12, 2018 at 10:53AM Last week, meal delivery service Grubhub released its annual data report giving the inside scoop on what exactly people are ordering—and surprisingly it’s not primarily pizza and burgers. Takeout food is getting healthier and there’s one veggie in particular people are ordering en masse: cauliflower. According to Grubhub—which analyzed millions of orders in 1,700 cities nationwide—orders for buffalo cauliflower are up 124 percent this year, and cauliflower rice bowl orders are up 155 percent. Interesting, right? This shows that not only are more people seeking out cauliflower-based entrees, but it also means that it’s becoming an option at more restaurants, too. (Not to brag, but we totally called it, BTW.) Cauliflower rice bowl orders are up 155 percent. Think about it: Were buffalo cauli bites even on the menu at bars alongside chicken wings a few years ago? Or cauli fried rice? The rise in cauliflower is undeniable—Google searches for cauliflower rice, for example, are up 60 percent—and restaurants are responding by starting to incorporate it into more classic takeout foods. (Prediction: Cauli-pizza orders are going to be next on the rise—you heard it here first.) But the cruciferous veg isn’t the only plant-based food Grubhub says people are getting delivered. Bean burrito orders are up 276 percent (making it the most popular healthy takeout item of the year), and red meat based foods (like burgers) didn’t make the top 10 list at all. It’s good to know you don’t have to spend hours meal prepping
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These Are The 10 Best Healthy Cookbooks Of 2018
December 12, 2018 at 01:00AM From keto recipes to easy vegetarian meals, we’ve found the best of the best. Continue Reading…
How to talk with your parents about their unhealthy habits without being disrespectful
December 11, 2018 at 10:07AM Between the Butterball turkeys (or glazed butternut squashes!), latkes, and Christmas cookies, the odds are strong that you’ve clocked in more time around your parents’ dinner table this past month than you have all year. Given all of that QT, you may have uncovered some unsettlingly unhealthy habits about the very people who taught you how to live (NBD): Dad douses everything in salt! Mom hasn’t worked out since her Sweatin’ to the Oldies VHS broke eight years ago! No matter which vices your folks prefer, as a loving, caring child, the lifestyle choices may well ring alarm bells and inspire you to have the talk. (No, not that talk!) Yep, you decide—knowing everything you do about living a well and health-rich life—to call a family meeting and lay out all of your concerns about the things you see as problematic. (Because, Dad—that fried chicken salad with iceberg lettuce and extra ranch may well be a salad, but it’s not doing your organs any favors.) But, uh oh! Your parents aren’t quite feeling your Healthy Living 101 lecture. I mean, are you really surprised they don’t want to be parented by you? This, according to psychotherapist Matt Lundquist, LCSW, of Tribeca Therapy, often happens because even if you’re coming from the best possible place, there’s a right and a wrong way to go about schooling your parents. “I always believe that before you’re offering anybody any help or advice or guidance, it’s important to have
A Keto-Twist On A Breakfast Favorite (that will make your skin glow!)
December 10, 2018 at 08:00PM It’s vegan & plant-based. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
I tried a holiday-themed beauty routine for a week and my small heart grew three sizes
December 10, 2018 at 12:41PM At this very moment, I smell like the inside of a gingerbread house. I’m no mind-reader, but I’m fairly certain that the person sitting next to me on my morning subway commute’s thoughts went something like: This chick smells like someone dipped her in cinnamon sugar. Like she just came strolling out of the Lincoln Tunnel arm-in-arm with Buddy the Elf. Like she’s the kind of person who queues up the Charlie Brown Christmas album on November 1st. And well, guilty as charged. For the past week, I have scrubbed, hydrated, deodorized, shampooed, exfoliated, lathered, and even bubble-bathed with *only* the beauty products scented to celebrate this glorious season, and truth be told, I have never felt more festive. There’s something about literally *wearing* Christmas on your skin that sparks a metamorphosis not unlike the one the Grinch has in the finale of the iconic film. (You know—when his “small heart grows three sizes” in, like, a hot second.) I’m already a pretty cheery person in general, but the new regimen makes me nothing short of Who-status. Some (shoutout to my roommate) might even say that I’m even being a tad bit obnoxious by making our entire bathroom smell like the holiday section of a department store. But, I protest! That’s only because those people have never felt the pure, childlike joy of swathing their armpits with candy cane deodorant, or massaging gingerbread and cappuccino body scrub into their skin, or multi-masking with both evergreen and eggnog-scented
The CDC can’t kill your holiday baking vibes if you make raw cookie dough the smart way
December 10, 2018 at 12:04PM Even though I’m not proud to admit it, I’ve risked my life many times in order to enjoy the pure goodness of raw cookie dough. Like, baked cookies are cool and all, but nothing beats the ooey gooey raw stuff. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doesn’t agree and has made it a mission to kill joyful holiday-baking vibes nationwide with warnings about the foodborne-illness dangers associated with consuming such deliciousness. Buzzkill. Good news, though: There’s a way to have your no bake cookie dough and safely eat it, too. There are two main culprits behind the problems that come with eating raw cookie dough: eggs and flour. Because raw eggs can cause salmonella poisoning, and raw flour has been linked to e. coli infections, they’re basically a diarrhea, fever, and cramp-causing dynamic duo you really don’t want to mess with. Especially because both are responsible for multiple deaths each year (with salmonella to blame for an estimated 450 anually). While it’s easy to see why the CDC doesn’t want anyone putting their health at risk for the sake of a few minutes of sugary, doughy bliss, you don’t have to give up the good stuff—you’ve just gotta veganize it. You can ensure your holiday cheer stays at its peak this month using a couple of different methods. First of all, ditching eggs is a must. Period. And while most people think their vegan raw cookie dough is safe as long as they’re not using grain-based flour, that’s wrong:
Sure, kimchi can help you beat bloat—but did you know about these 5 other health benefits?
December 10, 2018 at 10:08AM Brain health, the immune system, mental health, and digestion may seem like totally different aspects of well-being, but they all seem to come back to one thing: the microbiome. (Gut health, so hot right now.) Since evidence is mounting that your overall health likely depends on how happy your gut is, it’s mega important to keep the good bacteria thriving—and the bad guys kept to a minimum. Eating fermented foods on the reg is one of the easiest ways to fuel your good gut bacteria. Pickles, kombucha, yogurt, and miso are all examples of foods that are fermented—which means the ingredients have been left to sit and steep until their sugars and carbs become bacteria-boosting agents—but one food you should be adding into your rotation? Kimchi. The traditional Korean dish, usually served as a condiment or a side, is made from fermented cabbage. At face value, it sounds very similar to sauerkraut (which is also made with fermented cabbage). But there are some key differences that make it stand apart. Kimchi is fermented at a lower temperature than sauerkraut, and for a shorter period of time. It also uses other vegetables like radishes and scallions along with cabbage, and is seasoned with fish sauce, chili pepper, and garlic. (Compare that to your standard sauerkraut, which is generally just cabbage, salt, and caraway seeds.) Besides bringing enough heat to tickle your tastebuds, kimchi is great for your gut (and all of your de-bloating needs) thanks to its probiotic properties. But the
20 beauty products that our editors used to the last drop in 2018
December 10, 2018 at 10:01AM The end of 2018 is near, which means it’s time to start looking back at some of the highlights of the year. In addition to celebrating our personal achievements (one of our editors ran a marathon; another learned to love her arm hair after years of being at odds), we’re also reflecting on some of the best new beauty products that came across our desks this year—and boy, were there a lot of them. The past 365 days have been some big ones for the beauty industry: From 40 foundation shades dominating the market (thanks to Rihanna, who technically made this happen in 2017) to hair tools that made our morning routines easier than ever to skin care specifically targeted to period skin, there has been a lot worth looking back on…especially now that it’s time to start picking out gifts for loved ones. Ahead of the New Year, we rounded up the best new beauty products of 2018. Read on to see why we love ’em. Photo: Dove Dove Exfoliating Body Polish, $6 Not to share TMI, but I credit this scrub entirely for helping me kick the blackheads that took hold on my back (and okay, butt) this summer. It comes in three different scents (my personal favorite is the Macadamia & Rice Milk), and exfoliates and moisturizes skin in one fell swoop. Photo: Cannuka Cannuka Lip Balm, $9 CBD found its way into everything this year, and our lip balms were no exception.
What’s the difference between stock, broth, and bone broth anyway?
December 10, 2018 at 09:28AM If you’ve ever paused in the grocery store, recipe in hand, to puzzle over the differences between stock, broth, and bone broth, you already know distinguishing between the three is damn near impossible. One option will help produce a cozy pot of soup, another will dress up a basic chicken breast, and the third has collagen-derived super-powers. But, like, which one is which? Well, wonder no more, ye soup-curious: I’m here to report that we’ve finally nailed down the idiosyncrasies of each pantry staple. In an Instagram story from last week, meal-prep queen Amanda Meixner (who goes by @meowmeix on IG) shared a chart that boils down (get it?) the merits of each brew. So ready your Instant Pots, everyone—this is pertinent sweater-weather information. Finally: How to make (and use) broths, stocks, and bone broth. Graphics: Well+Good Creative Broths “Typically, broth is made mainly from meat like chicken or beef, and should take anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours to cook,” says Sonya Angelone, RDN. “It is thin and light in flavor.” Although broth used to only refer to meat-based liquids (there’s a fun fact to roll out during dinner conversation), you can now buy vegetable broth, too. Use it for: Anything you want to have a thinner consistency. Think: gravies, soups, casseroles, stir fries, and cooked grains or legumes. Hot tip: Use broth when you want the flavor of the liquid to really shine through in the dish. Stocks Slightly thicker than broth, stock is usually made by simmering a
The (Vegan!) Anti-Inflammatory, Age-Reversing Food You Should Be Eating — But Aren’t
December 09, 2018 at 09:00PM It’s also super quick to make. Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue