December 02, 2019 at 05:38PM by CWC After scoring Black Friday deals all weekend long, it’ll probably be a while until you willingly hit up another packed shopping mall. Totally understandable. But you can still shop ’til you drop today in the comfort of your own home or office because there are some last-minute Cyber Monday deals on Amazon that are pretty hard to pass up. Whether you’ve had your eye on an Instant Pot or you’re hoping to give your home gym an upgrade, these are the best savings you’ll find today. Just hit that “add to cart” button before they’re gone. 11 last-minute Cyber Monday deals to score right now 1. Jane Iredale PurePressed Blush, $24 (originally $30) This natural blush will give you a hint of color for glowy, flushed cheeks. No chemical dyes needed. 2. Instant Pot Duo 80 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, $65 (originally $140) You can save about $75 (!!!) on this Instant Pot if you order it today. The healthy home-cooked meal options are endless. 3. Weighted Idea Adult Weighted Blanket, $55 (normally $90) This highly-rated weighted blanket will keep you comforted and cozy all winter long. (Psst: When you use the coupon, you get an additional 20 percent—or $11—off!) 4. LORAC PRO Palette 3 Eyeshadow Kit, $26 (originally $44) When you buy this eye shadow palette filled with soft, earthy shades, you’ll get a free mini eye primer. Score. 5. CONFU Professional Ionic Salon Hair Dryer, $22 (originally $33) This extremely powerful
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The only 7 spices you need to create a million flavor combinations
December 02, 2019 at 04:40PM by CWC Salt and pepper are irreplaceable—but as creativity goes, we can do better. If you build a small kit of top spices designed for fast, healthy, and flavorful meals, you can expand your repertoire in the kitchen without buying so many that you end up tossing them before they expire. (Yes! Spices go bad!) Kate Jenkins, MScN, blogger and home chef behind VeguKate, knows first hand what’s it’s like to try to whittle down a spice cabinet to the bare necessities. “I have so many spices. It’s a bit embarrassing, but there are a few I return to again and again and again,” she says, noting that she uses just seven often enough to merit buying in bulk. The 7 top spices for healthy, tasty weeknight meals 1. CINNAMON “Cinnamon is my favorite spice of all time,” says Jenkins. “I love cinnamon because it’s considered a warming spice in Ayurvedic medicine and helps to boost circulation and improve digestion. I also am a fan of cinnamon for it’s blood-sugar stabilizing abilities; so many studies have shown that consuming cinnamon with a high-insulin meal can help stabilize intense spikes and crashes.” She sprinkles the aromatic spice in smoothies, in the batter of sweets, in oatmeal, and on top of sweet potatoes. 2. TURMERIC “Well, everyone and their mom now stocks turmeric in their kitchen—but for good reason! Turmeric is another warming spice in Ayurveda and is clinically studied to possess anti-inflammatory abilities. I love turmeric
The biggest healthy food lesson of the decade I’ve learned: You can literally milk anything
December 02, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC I can say from experience that having a dairy sensitivity in 2010 was rough. The only two mainstream options were soy and rice milk (yum?), and starting-to-trend almond milk was still pretty hard to find outside of a Whole Foods. I have never liked soy milk, so 10 years ago, I had to decide if my grande Starbucks skim milk latte (okay, fine it was a frapp) was worth the upset stomach. Pardon the pun, but holy cow how times have changed. The alt-milk aisle is more crowded than the line outside Glossier—and the industry is now worth an estimated $11.9 billion. Besides the diverse collection of nut milks now available (almond milk, macadamia milk, pecan milk, walnut milk), there’s also oat milk, coconut milk, brown rice milk, sesame milk, banana milk, and pea milk. Now, I can get a frothy oat milk latte at my local cafe in Raleigh, North Carolina, or buy the same quality stuff used by my barista to make my own alt-milk drinks at home. What a time to be alive! Entering the new decade, the only “alt” question remaining is, what can’t we milk? How we became so infatuated with dairy alternatives “The growth of alternative milks was a perfect-storm situation,” says Mike Kostyo, a trendologist at food industry research firm Datassential. Kostyo says the alt-milk trend was born from another wellness trend: the rise in plant-based eating. “Consumers were moving away from the ‘all bacon all
How all travel became wellness travel in the past decade
December 02, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Even if you’ve always been the type to take an annual yoga retreat or use hotels gyms, healthy-travel options were fairly limited and siloed off until recently. You certainly couldn’t meditate via a seat-back airplane TV, book a consultation with a sleep concierge, or score kombucha from your in-room minibar. But, as we close out a decade in which wellness has transformed every facet of the travel experience, it’s clear that good-for-you amenities like those have become the rule rather than the exception. “It’s hard to even wrap your mind around how fast the [healthy travel] concept has grown,” says Beth McGroarty, director of research and PR at the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), which has been tracking the union of wellness and tourism since 2010. “Ten years ago, you wouldn’t have even known what someone was talking about if they said ‘wellness travel.’ Now, it’s everywhere.” Not only is wellness travel now ubiquitous, but it’s also thriving. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the category is set to be worth $919 billion by 2022—which is double its 2013 valuation. GWI data shows that wellness travel makes up about one-sixth of all tourism dollars spent worldwide, and that it’s been growing at twice the speed of general tourism. “People who are really tracking the tourism industry are saying this is one of the fastest-growing travel categories in the world, if not the fastest,” says McGroarty. “Ten years ago, you wouldn’t have even known what
Your favorite way to cook eggs, according to your zodiac sign
December 02, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC You turn to your horoscope to guide you through your relationships, career, and personal growth—but what about your habits in the kitchen? (Yes, astrology is a total 360-degree life thing.) So next time you’re stumped over what to make for breakfast—or dinner, TBH—look to the stars for inspo, like we did with Eggland’s Best. Which brings us to eggs. Your astrological characteristics can reveal a lot about how you approach preparing food (looking at you, impatient Libras), including our fave style of how to eat everyone’s protein-packed meal booster of choice. The common denominator no matter what your star sign is? The fact that you’re going to want to be eating the freshest eggs possible, regardless of how you’re cooking them up. For that, opt for Eggland’s Best farm-fresh eggs, which pack in extra nutrition compared to ordinary eggs (including more B vitamins, vitamin E, and folate) thanks to their vegetarian-fed hens. Scroll down to see the best ways to cook eggs for your zodiac sign. Aries: Egg-Topped Avocado Toast Independent Aries is always tempted to fly solo, but she’s her best self when she accepts support from others—sort of like how avocado toast is delish on its own, but a certified culinary masterpiece when you add an egg (even better if it’s an Eggland’s Best egg for added nutrition). Spice things up by topping your toast with bacon and tomatoes, add sun-dried tomato pesto, or really turn up the heat with Zaatar
This is the sneaky way I add protein to my smoothies—and it’s not a chalky powder
November 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Pretty much everyone has the exact same complaint about protein powder. No matter which kind you choose to add into your smoothie, it always winds up making that hearty mix of fruit and veggies super chalky—not to mention the icky aftertaste. A combo that’s never appealing. That’s exactly why one dietitian decided to ditch it altogether and source her protein with frozen peas instead. Whitney English, RD, the registered dietitian behind Plant-Based Juniors, isn’t a big fan of protein powder in general. But she also knows it’s not at all required in order to infuse her smoothies with a solid source of plant-based protein. Instead of going for one of the trendiest options—aka pea protein, which is everywhere right now—she decided to go straight to the source and grab a bag of frozen peas out of her freezer. “The popularity of pea protein got me thinking: Why not just throw the whole pea in? And ya know what, it worked,” she wrote on Instagram. “Tossing frozen green peas into your smoothie adds protein (4 grams per 1/2 cup), fiber, and creamy texture without any weird aftertaste.” For the perfect protein-packed smoothie, English recommends combining 1/2 cup of frozen peas with a banana, unsweetened vanilla soy milk, frozen blueberries, hemp seeds, and peanut butter. What you’re left with is a morning beverage that not only energizes you and keeps you full until lunch, but also leaves you feeling totally satisfied. Who knows—peas might be
3 tasty breakfast recipes to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers
November 29, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Thanksgiving day is great and everything—but if we’re all being honest, the whole spread tastes way better on day two (and three). Stuffing, sweet potatoes, gravy, turkey, and other dishes can elevate every single meal. (Ice cream smothered in cranberry sauce? Yes, please.) You only have a few days to use your leftovers—they don’t last nearly as long as you’d think. But we’ve got you covered. 3 Thanksgiving leftover recipes to make for breakfast View this post on Instagram The day after Thanksgiving, I wake up SO excited to have this for breakfast!⠀ ⠀ Shoot, I go to bed on Thanksgiving night excited to have this the next morning. I’m excited to have this NOW and I’m still a week away!⠀ ⠀ This Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Hash has turkey, dressing, leftover cooked Brussels or other veggies and gravy that’s warmed in a pan and topped with a fried egg. I of course also add some hot sauce. ⠀ ⠀ Seriously so delicious and one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving!⠀ ⠀ Recipe: https://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/thanksgiving-leftovers-breakfast-hash/⠀ ⠀ Enjoy!⠀ XO,⠀ Kathryn⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #familyfoodonthetable⠀ #thanksgivingleftovers #breakfasthash ⠀ #thanksgivingturkey #thanksgiving2019 #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingweekend #thanksgivingfeast ⠀ #breakfastclub #breakfastlover #breakfastinspiration #breakfastideas #breakfasttable #morningtime #breakfasteats #brunchtime #morningeats #brunchgoals #breakfastfordinner #clteats #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #eatingwell #yahoofood #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #foodwinewomen #TODAYfood #BHGfood #thekitchn #forkfeed A post shared by Kathryn | FamilyFoodOnTheTable (@familyfoodonthetable) on Nov 22, 2019 at 8:16am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js 1. THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS BREAKFAST HASH Anything can be made into a hash—including
A mortar and pestle is the tool you need to take your cooking to the next level
November 29, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC There’s something magical about being able to make a healthier version of French toast bites with the help of an air fryer, or whipping up an easy, healthy meal in an Instant Pot with little effort. Even I, a person whose greatest culinary skill is putting Everything but the Bagel seasoning on whatever I pull out of my fridge and sticking it in the oven, own a few trendy kitchen gadgets. But the one thing you need to take your cooking to the next level may just be a mortar and pestle. Mortar and pestles, or some variations of, have been used for centuries around the globe, from the Aztecs to ancient Egyptians. A mortar and pestle is, essentially, a bowl and a club. Cue the Stefon voice: It has everything. The ability to smush avocado, grind spices, crush garlic and nuts, make pesto… the list goes on. “Anything that you want to have in finer pieces can go right in the mortar and pestle,” Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, says. “It’s a great one-‘dish’ catch-all anytime you’re looking to blend flavors.” Glassman likes to use a mortar and pestle to crush whole spices. “They offer so many antioxidants, which have numerous health benefits,” Glassman says. “For that I’ve always been a huge fan of adding them in whenever, and wherever, you can.” (Definitely read that last part as Shakira.) “Having a mortar and pestle around is a fun way to promote creating
Why you should be eating oatmeal first thing in the morning, according to two dietitians
November 28, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Like the holiday movie Home Alone, oatmeal is a classic. Dietitians don’t go a day without recommending the warm breakfast to their clients, and it’s what they prefer to eat first thing, too. When it comes to a breakfast for energy, the one-ingredient dish is basically in a league of its own. Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, registered dietitian and author of The Better Period Food Solution, says she likes her oatmeal with pumpkin seeds, sliced banana, and a drizzle of almond butter. “This breakfast bowl is the definition of lasting power because it’s overflowing with superstar ingredients,” she says. “Oats contain a unique form of soluble fiber known as beta-glucan which helps you stay satiated for hours. Bananas sprinkle the body with energizing vitamin B6, and if you couple that with healthy fats coming from pumpkin seeds and nut butter, you’ll be good to go for hours.” Malina Malkani, RDN, a dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, opts for a nearly identical bowl of oatmeal. Only, she just skips the pumpkin seeds and chooses peanut butter over almond. “Combining protein, fiber, and fat helps provide longer-lasting energy and satiety as well as more stable blood sugar and mood levels,” she says, “which are extra-important during family gatherings when tensions can run high.” Retweet. Of course, if you’re not a fan of oatmeal (um, who are you?), you can whip up a breakfast that’s equally balanced with protein, fiber, and fat. Malkani says sprouted
‘I’m a gastroenterologist and this is the gut friendly meal I recommend to all my patients’
November 27, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC As a gastroenterologist, Will Bulsiewicz, MD, sees patients with gut health issues that run the gamut, ranging from people who find themselves heading to the restroom not enough—or the opposite, way too often. Despite the wide range of probs, his solution almost always comes back to one major nutrient: fiber. In fact, Dr. Bulsiewicz preaches the importance of fiber so often to his patients that he’s writing a book on it, Fiber Fueled, so even more people can get schooled on its role. “We know that our gut microbes absolutely thrive when they are fed prebiotic fiber from real food,” Dr. Bulsiewicz says. “The fiber passes through the intestine, unsullied, before it reaches the colon. This sets the healthy microbes into a feeding frenzy. They feast on this delicious meal, and then reward you by releasing what I consider to be the ultimate currency of gut health: short chain fatty acids.” Dr. Bulsiewicz says these short-chain fatty acids can help combat leaky gut, strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol, prevent diabetes, and protect against colon cancer. (So yeah, they’re a pretty big deal.) “They even travel as far as your brain to have their health effects,” he says. “And the only way to get them is when fiber meets healthy microbes in your colon and magic ensues.” Having this handy knowledge is one thing, but putting it into practice is a whole other. That’s why I asked Dr. Bulsiewicz for the meal idea