October 21, 2019 at 07:30PM by CWC Actress Jenna Dewan is the first to admit that she has done a lot of out-there things in the name of wellness. “Juice cleanses, colonics, charcoal rinses…I’ve done it all,” she says. Dewan—who announced in September that she’s pregnant—writes about the parts of wellness that actually resonated with her in her new book, Gracefully You: Finding Beauty and Balance in the Everyday. The book is full of tips on how to use everything from mantras to movement to connect with your deeper self and to feel more balanced. Of course part of feeling balanced is eating in a way that makes you feel nourished. For Dewan, this means following the 80/20 diet, an eating plan that’s defined by eating healthy 80 percent of the time and in a more “anything goes” way 20 percent of the time. “I’ve tried a lot of different eating plans, and this is the one that works for me,” Dewan says. Here’s a peek at the plant-forward meals that Jenna Dewan typically eats in a day. Photo: Getty Images/Foxys_forest_manufacture; Graphic: Well+Good Creative Breakfast “Every day, I wake up and make a Glowing Green smoothie, using nutritionist Kimberly Snyder‘s recipe,” Dewan says. “I met Kimberly about seven years ago and have been making these green smoothies pretty much every day since. It’s made with spinach, romaine, celery, apple, and pear, so it’s loaded with really good fiber.” “Every once in a while, instead of the smoothie I’ll have a
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These are the food trends you’ll see taking over Whole Foods in 2020
October 21, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC As far as healthy trend-spotting goes, Whole Foods is pretty up on it. Even with grocery stores getting healthier across the board (a major positive), the organic market is still a leader in the wellness industry. Its aisles continue to be places consumers discover emerging brands that later turn into full-blown popular faves. (A few they started stocking early: Siete Foods, Caulipower, and Siggi’s.) As part of their scouting, Whole Foods has trend spotters (what they call foragers) all over the world, all on the hunt to discover small brands (often with just a small table at the local farmers’ market) with big dreams of landing on their shelves. Every year, the retailer uses this intel—as well as market data and stats—to create their carefully curated wellness trends calling the ingredients and foods that will dominate the health world (and their store shelves) in the coming year. Ready for a peek inside Whole Foods’ crystal ball? Here are some of the trends we are most excited about. Check out this video to see a registered dietitian’s favorite foods to buy at Whole Foods: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4aGeQEf0_I] 1. Regenerative agriculture as a priority Whole Foods recognizes that consumers not only want to support healthy brands, they want to make sure they’re supporting sustainable ones too—a topic Well+Good devoted a recent event to. Regenerative agriculture essentially describes farming practices that restore soil quality, improve local biodiversity, and increase carbon capture to benefit the environment. Whole Foods
3 healthy eating habits from the longest living people in the world
October 20, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC You could say that folks who live in Blue Zones are winning at life. It’s not unusual for some residents of Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Icaria, Greece, to live upwards of 100 years. And while it’s their holistically-minded lifestyle that accounts for their centenarian reputation, their diets are a major, major part of that. The Longevity Plan author John Day, MD, has lived among various Blue Zone populations, and he says that their “keep it simple” approach to nutrition accounts for why they thrive. “The key to healthy eating is really quite simple,” says Dr. Day. “As I counsel my cardiac patients every day, if they can just do three things, then they are 90 percent of the way to a healthy diet and a healthy weight.” No surprise here: those three things happen to appear in the Blue Zones nutritional guidelines. Below, Dr. Day breaks down the trifecta of food tenets straight from the happiest, healthiest people inhabiting this planet called Earth. 3 healthy eating habits of Blue Zone lifestyle-gurus 1. Minimize added sugar intake “There is absolutely no health benefit from eating added sugars,” says Dr. Day. “Added sugars only dramatically increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.” Not to add insult to injury, but the sweet stuff’s also not great for your gut or your anxiety levels, so try your best to stick with no more than 25 grams of added sugars per day.
The Simple Way To Make Roasted Veggies Way Healthier
October 20, 2019 at 12:36PM It helps them taste better too. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Love Starbucks protein-rich sous vide eggs? These are even fluffier and only take 30 seconds to make
October 19, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Starbucks sous vide egg bites are are a favorite grab-and-go breakfast for many healthy eaters. And it’s true—they are tasty, and with 12 grams of protein, they really are a clutch energy-providing morning meal or post-workout snack. No disrespect to Starbucks, but I recently discovered a sous vide egg that even tastier and healthier. Let me start my saying that one of the perks of writing about healthy food every day is that I get a lot of food products for free. Some of them are good, some of them are not-so good, and rarely do I feel the need to write an ode to one. But the new sous vide egg bites from French specialty food purveyor Les Trois Petits Cochons has me feeling some kind of way. Before I even tasted them, I liked that their ingredients list was short and not full of anything weird. The bites come in six different flavors, and even so, what’s used to make them are all straight forward. The Spinach & Feta bites, for example are made with eggs, feta cheese, spinach, sea salt, braised onions, garlic powder, xanthan gum, and spices—that’s it. While the egg bites can be eaten cold, I highly recommend heating them up in the microwave for 30 seconds. (You can also throw ’em on a skillet or pop them in the toaster oven.) Not only do they taste better warm, but the hot air makes them light and fluffy.
Give your gut a fall reset by stocking up on these 3 in-season foods
October 19, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC There’s such an abundance of color and produce at the fall farmers’ market that it’s almost like the vegetable world is showing off. Vibrant orange pumpkins, rich red onions, purple eggplant, multi-colored chard…it’s all so glorious that it can be overwhelming knowing what items to prioritize. (So many veggies, so little time—and crisper space.) If you’re eating with gut health in mind, nutrition experts have a short list of vegetables they recommend reaching for first. There are three key seasonal foods that can give your digestive system a major boost—which is key right now, considering it’s the beginning of flu season and the microbiome is largely responsible for keeping your immune system up. Your fall cooking game will thank you. Looking for more amazing foods for gut health? Check out these recs straight from an RD: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpAjl3cFn6A] 1. Brussels sprouts In season: September through March If there was one seasonal vegetable Ignite Nutrition registered dietitian Andrea Hardy, RD, recommends for gut health, it’s Brussels sprouts. “They contain a type of fiber that fuels the good bacteria in the colon,” she says. “Feeding the good bacteria in your gut is so, so important because it’s associated with better overall health, including a better functioning immune system.” How to cook it: “I like to make Brussel sprouts in the oven, drizzling them with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and roasting them at 400°F for 20 minutes until they’re crispy and brown,” Hardy
Everlane’s ‘Choose What You Pay’ sale section just got updated with the coziest coats
October 18, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC There’s no better feeling than the first time you can raid your sweater collection, throw on your favorite pair of high-waisted skinnies, and bundle up in warm and cozy winter coats. Now that the temps are dropping, those feel-good vibes are back in action—and there’s one place to score new outerwear to rock all season long. Everlane‘s “Choose What You Pay” section always comes through with high-quality items at a ridiculously affordable price. And ’tis the season, because it just got updated with a handful of new coats. Whether you’re into puffers that make you feel like a fluffy marshmallow or chic options that make you look like the #girlboss you are, these are the best new finds to shop before they sell out. The best Everlane coats to shop right now 1. The cocoon coat, $125 This eye-catching lavender coat—which has a traditional retail value of $510, BTW!—will certainly brighten up the dark days of winter. And based off the name, it will keep you warm in the process. 2. The renew lightweight half-zip puffer, $69 This super-lightweight jacket is made from renewed plastic bottles. If you want to stock up on a second for this can’t-beat price, it comes in green, too. 3. The renew puffy puff, $80 Puffer jackets don’t get puffier than this. The cozy coat—which is made of recycled fabric—will make you feel like you’re chillin’ in a cloud. Seriously. 4. The city anorak, $62 Perfect for fall
A functional medicine doctor’s favorite snacks for all-day energy
October 17, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC It makes me feel a little better knowing the dreaded afternoon slump affects everyone. Even functional medicine doctor, Mark Hyman, MD, whose new book: Food: What the heck should I cook? arrives next week, need a few midday snacks for energy at work. Yesterday, Dr. Hyman hosted an Ask Me Anything in Well+Good’s private Facebook group, Cook With Us. Several members wanted to know what his go-to snacks were—especially when he needed an energy boost. Dr. Hyman was quick with his hit list of healthy snacks, and I have to say, they sound pretty darn good. “Snacks are important. I always keep snacks on me to avoid a food emergency, especially when I’m traveling,” Dr. Hyman told the group. “Some of my favorites are grass-fed jerky, dark chocolate, berries, make-your-own trail mix, guacamole and cut veggies, and Mary’s Gone crackers.” Yep, even Dr. Hyman has chocolate in his snack drawer. (The key is to go dark.) If you have a little more time to whip up a snack, Dr. Hyman offers up a two-ingredient favorite: sweet potato and coconut yogurt. Because of the carb-protein balance, it works to keep blood sugar levels balanced throughout the rest of the day. It’s time to give your snack stash a doctor-approved makeover. And considering jerky and chocolate make the cut, it will be a healthy bounty you’ll actually want to dig into. We’ve got even more tips on eating for energy from a registered dietitian: [youtube
Shop once, eat five times with this delicious, plant-based dinner menu
October 17, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC Plant-based eating has never been a bigger deal—but given that animal products are totally off the table, food options can feel kind of limited to newbies. There’s only so many times a person can eat lentils and broccoli, amirite? That’s where meal planning, combined with a little creativity, comes in handy. “Meal planning is a great tool when you’re trying to maintain your health and wellness goals. It allows you to have a plan when it comes to what’s for dinner and helps to save time, money and calories throughout the week,” says Maggie Michalczyk, MS, RD. “I think it’s also a great opportunity to flex your cooking muscles and try incorporating foods you didn’t think you liked in fun ways.” That’s true even for plant-based food—pinky promise. If you’re feeling stuck with your vegan meal plan game, Michalczyk has a week’s worth of delicious dinners that should inspire you to think outside the box a bit. The best part? You only have to go to the grocery store once to nab everything you need. What you should buy: 1 head of cauliflower 1 bag of shredded carrots or large carrots 1 bag snow peas 1 head of lettuce 1 spaghetti squash 1 sweet potato 1 zucchini 1 ear of corn or frozen corn 1 butternut squash 1 bunch of kale Dried or fresh bay leaf 4 red, orange, or yellow bell peppers 1 red onion 1 bunch green onion 1 bunch cilantro 2
The new definition of ‘American’ cuisine pushes the boundaries of fast food and TV dinners
October 17, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Between 2013 and 2015, artist Lois Bielefeld set out to photograph the “typical American meal” in a series called Weeknight Dinners. The scenes are as mundane as they are interesting. One image captures a couple eating on the floor of their living room. In another, a teenager places her phone between herself and a bowl of something orange. There’s a family barbecue, a TV dinner eaten alone, a paper plate with pizza slices, and—of course—a Tupperware meal. Consumed as a series, Weeknight Dinner paints a colorful portrait of 21st century American cuisine. One that’s focused largely on convenience rather than health. The food industry has kept these two factors at odds for decades. But now, a new crop of wellness-enthused consumers are demanding ease and nutrition in one bite. As a result, the portrait of American cuisine is getting revamped. If the $4.2 trillion global wellness industry ($702.1 billion of which centers around healthy eating and nutrition) has its way, a recreation of Bielefeld’s project 10 years in the future would look much, much different. Before looking forward, though, culinary historians and experts say a little bit of retrospection is in order. A brief history of American cuisine Coney Island hot dogs and French fries may come to mind when you think about America, but just like French food is more than baguettes and escargots, U.S. fare is vibrant, varied, and ever-evolving. “I’m an anthropologist, so I think of things starting off with indigenous foods, like Indian maize, beans, and