November 06, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC “The ocean is medicine,” says One Ocean Beauty founder and CEO Marcella Cacci. She’s right: Research has proven that being near the coast boosts your mood and calms you down by lowering your cortisol levels. But in addition to our body, mind, and soul a regular dose of vitamin sea is also great for our skin. Think about what it must take for one of the ocean’s two million organisms to thrive in such an extreme environment, where salt and harsh currents would seemingly make it impossible to survive. Not only are the plants found in the deep blue adaptable, but because they live in a mineral-rich waters, they’re also primed to be great for our mineral- and vitamin-loving skin. Cacci founded her brand on exactly that principle. She wanted to harness the powers of the great blue beyond and turn them into lotions and serums that will make complexions happy. And while some seriously powerful stuff can be plucked straight from the ocean, brands like One Ocean are finding ways to use technology to replicate their benefits in a more sustainable way. “We take a single cell or micro organism out of nature, and then we regrow it in the lab through biotechnology, so it’s completely sustainable production,” says Cacci of the process, adding that the brand sources algae from all over the world, including France, Japan, and Antartica. Luxury skin-care brand Algenist has also developed a more eco-friendly take on marine
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Looking For A Plant-Based Protein Powder? We Found The 10 Best Ones
November 06, 2019 at 10:04AM We’re already adding to cart. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass, NASM-CPT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Changing my definition of ‘breakfast foods’ completely upgraded my healthy eating routine
November 05, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC When I was a kid, my favorite thing in the entire world was eating breakfast for dinner. Pancakes are delicious at basically any time during the day, but there’s something extra special about eating them at a time when people are normally eating grain bowls or sheet-pan chicken. But now that I am an adult who has to prepare her own meals, I’ve discovered that breakfast foods are among some of my least favorite things to cook. There is something particularly soul crushing about dirtying an entire pan (my only pan!) and spatula for two scrambled eggs that I eat in approximately two minutes. Anything that oatmeal, my other favorite breakfast, touches, has to be cleaned immediately after eating—otherwise you’re never going to get the hardened oat chunks off of your bowl and spoon. So despite the fact that “always eat breakfast” is the “always wear sunscreen” of the healthy eating world, I recently fell into a bad habit of skipping breakfast altogether because I don’t want to deal with the aforementioned egg mess. This went on for a while, until one morning when I was rummaging through my fridge and saw my little container of meal prepped zoodles with a meat sauce made with Primal Kitchen marinara. I stared at it longingly, then remembered a piece of advice from my nutritionist: breakfast doesn’t have to be just breakfast foods. He recommended that I look at breakfast like lunch or dinner, and encouraged
8 ways to cook with cauliflower this Thanksgiving that go way beyond cauli mash
November 05, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC This year has definitely been the year of the cauliflower. The humble veggie was virtually overlooked until healthy food geniuses found ways to transform it into everything from pizza crust to gnocchi. Here’s what’s so amazing about cauliflower: it’s a blank slate that can change textures and pick up the flavors of whatever you pair it with—including holiday favorites. Thanksgiving is the Olympics of meals; everyone comes to the table craving their favorite dishes and the stakes are high. But this is the day cauliflower has been training for. From stuffing to alt-bread to dessert (yes, really), there’s no shortage of ways to incorporate the year’s most popular veggie onto the Thanksgiving table. Scroll down for 8 healthy cauliflower side dishes perfect for any Thanksgiving feast Photo: Golubka Kitchen 1. Mushroom and onion cauliflower bake This creamy, vegan soufflé from Golubka Kitchen is full of fall flavor thanks to caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms, fresh thyme, and Swiss chard. The cauliflower is pureed with nuts, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and sea salt creating a thick, “cheesy,” topping. Even with all the amazing fillings inside, the cauliflower is what really makes the dish. Photo: The Healthy Maven 2. Cauliflower rice stuffing The Paleo and keto eaters at your Thanksgiving table will appreciate that they can dig into the turkey and the stuffing with this low-carb version courtesy of The Healthy Maven. The use of traditional ingredients like pecans, sage, celery, and yellow onion keep the
8 smart ways to feel like you’re on vacation, even when you’re not
November 05, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC No matter how much you love your job, co-workers, and roommates (whether they’re the actual roommate kind, or the significant other and delightfully demanding mini human variety), there is one universal truth for all of us: We can all use a vacation—and we can’t always go on one. Whether it’s time or budget keeping you in place, no worries—because at our recent Well+Good Retreat at Miraval Wellness Resort in Tucson, Arizona, we learned a treasure trove of hacks for bringing the vacay vibes to life, wherever you are. From morning hikes to afternoon mingle sessions (featuring everyone’s fave Retreat snack, Smartfood® Smart50) there was no shortage of genius staycation inspiration for continuing the relaxation in your day-to-day life—and we’re sharing all of the intel with you. Keep scrolling for 8 easy staycation tips we learned from the Well+Good Retreat. 1. Give your space a mini refresh Don’t you just want to pack up and head to the desert ASAP? Create the same soothing oasis feeling in your own space by adding cacti, succulents, and desert-inspired colors (think textiles like pillows and throws for an easy makeover). If desert vibes don’t speak to you, try a budget-friendly refresh that’s more your style and you’ll suddenly feel like you’re staying at a hotel. 2. Treat your body to an extended stretch sesh After guests checked in, choreographer and artistic director Kristin Sudeikis led a stretch session for everyone to work out all the stiffness from their day
You can make a million cheap, healthy meals with these 11 pantry staples
November 04, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC There are about a million things I’d rather do than go grocery shopping. It’s a hassle (ask me how long I waited in line last week at Trader Joe’s!) and it can quickly get expensive, especially if you’re trying to prioritize buying organic or sustainable foods. Food waste is also a big part of your standard bad grocery experience. Fresh food goes bad so quickly (looking at you, pre-packaged spinach) that it’s hard to guarantee you’re getting the most bang for your buck by using your entire grocery cart haul on time. That’s why keeping pantry staples—which have longer shelf lives and don’t require refrigeration—in your home can be so useful. Most are inexpensive and can be used in so many different, delicious ways for quick, easy meals when you’re pinched for time or are unsure what to make. This sounds like a fast-track way to eat like you’re living in a bunker—but working creatively with non-perishable staples can be super delicious if you know how to do it right. For help, we asked dietitian Maggie Michalczyk, MS, RD, to help us come up with five different healthy, easy pantry meals that can be made primarily with 11 key staples everyone should have in their kitchen. (With a little help from some refrigerated ingredients like cheese, greens, and avocado.) That means you can have dinners ready from Monday to Friday night after work, all with just a few simple, cheap ingredients waiting for
This Vegan Rainbow Sushi Roll Is Culinary Arts & Crafts
November 03, 2019 at 04:08PM Who says playing with your food is a bad thing? Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Hummus is more than a crowd-pleasing party dip—it’s a nutritional goldmine
November 02, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC It’s safe to say that hummus has reached cult-favorite status in the snack department, even spawning creative variations in all sorts of different colors and flavors including avocado, beet, chocolate, and ice cream hummus (yup, that’s a thing!). As delicious as those iterations may be, there’s nothing like the creamy, garlicky original. I’d even go as far as to say that it’s not a party until hummus has made an appearance. (What on Earth will you dip your baby carrots in?) Of course, nothing is perfect—not even hummus. And it’s easy to wonder how something that tastes so good could even be healthy. So for the sake of journalism, we asked three nutrition pros this very question. The short answer: yes, hummus is indeed a healthy snack (cue sigh of relief) thanks to its good-for you ingredients. Here, the experts break down the nutritional benefits of hummus, the healthiest way to eat it (or buy it, if you’re in a pinch), and the many ways you can enjoy your hummus. Hummus nutrition benefits: what’s the lowdown? Although there are many variations of hummus, traditionally, it consists of just six ingredients: chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and tahini. Each one of those ingredients is packed with nutritional benefits. Chickpeas, the primary ingredient in hummus, are a great source of fiber and protein. “Hummus is loaded with dietary fiber which is a key factor in gut health,” says Alison Cody, certified holistic nutritionist
The healthy baked good a French nutritionist eats for breakfast
November 02, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC The quintessential French breakfast typically involves café au lait and a big flaky croissant. At least that’s the stereotype. And yet, the truth is that the healthy food revolution has rocked France, too, which makes that stereotype rather démodé. French singer-songwriter and fitness influencer Jess King recently told Well+Good that her go-to breakfast is typically a breakfast bowl with chia seeds. This doesn’t mean healthy French eaters have given up pastries completely. First, they appreciate the fact that moderation is key, and second, just like healthy foodies elsewhere in the world, they know the value of smart substitutions. French nutritionist Claire Power’s vegan banana buckwheat breakfast cake is a prime example. Not only is it loaded with protein, it’s nut-, egg-, dairy-, and gluten-free. (How’s that for checking all the boxes?) “I am all about healthy recipes that are vegan but also lower in fat and sugar than normal recipes,” Power says. “I want to create cakes that make me feel good and that are good for me while also being delicious and kid-friendly.” She also adds that another one of her goals is to show how easy healthy eating can be. Besides bananas—which are totally having a moment right now BTW—Power uses buckwheat flower, coconut milk, and a few smart sweeteners, such as maple syrup and vanilla. (Head to her site for the full recipe.) It may not be a flaky croissant, but this French breakfast pairs just as well with that
How to make a gut-healthy snack with 2 ingredients in less than 2 minutes
November 02, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC For some reason, I have it in my mind that making a healthy snack requires so much more effort than just reaching for whatever packaged snack is in my vicinity. (Hello, leftover Halloween candy.) But registered dietitian Amanda Sauceda, RDN, sure proved me wrong with a handy little graphic she posted on Instagram recently. Sauceda, who specializes in gut health, showed three snacks that not only require only two ingredients each but are also good for your gut: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda Sauceda, MS, RDN, CLT (@guthealth.nutritionist) on Oct 30, 2019 at 11:26am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Here, Sauceda elaborates on what makes each of the three simple snacks such wins in the digestive department: 1. celery and nut butter The major reason Sauceda says this childhood classic is a gut health win: the fiber. “Celery is a great fiber food on its own, but it can be a little plain. Adding a spread of nut butter adds some flavor and more fiber,” she says. “Here’s a pro tip: nut butters are often better tolerated than whole nuts for those with gut problems, so if you think you can’t eat nuts, try having it as a butter.” 2. fruit and yogurt Fiber is another major reason Sauceda often recommends a quick fruit-and-yogurt pairing, but she also loves this snack because of the probiotic benefits. “Yogurt is a probiotic food, meaning it is full of good bacteria that