September 03, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at our monthly event series in New York City plus our online one-month wellness plans. Here, Rachel Drori founder of Daily Harvest, shares her four-week guide for ways to turn food into a form of self care. Whether you’re one to devour every your plate in five minutes or into slowly savoring each bite, eating a meal that hits all the food groups and is chef’s kiss-approved feels like the equivalent of earning an Olympic gold medal (for just living your life). More than being a nutritional element that, you know, fuels your body, food (and everything that goes into creating a dish) is ultimately a form of self care—hence the unmatched feeling of diving into your meal of choice. ad_intervals[‘410303_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410303_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “Living good starts with good food,” says Rachel Drori, founder and CEO of Daily Harvest. “And I believe Hippocrates was right when he said, ‘Let food be thy medicine’—but the pace of life today has forced us to substitute care for convenience.” Don’t lie: How many times have you decided on a bar you found at the bottom of your gym bag instead of a real meal for the sake of time and ease? “Practicing self care means having self-compassion, and this should be a daily
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Skip the salt and season pasta water with these healthy low-sodium alternatives
September 02, 2019 at 08:02PM by CWC I eat more pasta than anyone I know. It doesn’t matter if it’s spaghetti, fettuccine, macaroni… I just can’t get enough. And every time I boil up a new batch, I do what every cooking-show chef does: add some salt into the mix. Probably a little too much of it, if I’m being honest. Using the not-so-secret ingredient while cooking those noodles makes them so delish that I could—and often do!—eat them plain. But since loading up on salt isn’t exactly the most nutritious way to increase the flavor, it’s probably time to start reaching for alternatives that still bring on the umami without all the extra sodium. One of the easiest—and most unexpected ways—to do so is reaching for some seaweed. “If you’re looking to reduce your sodium intake, you can add other types of seasoning to the water to help infuse your pasta,” says Whitney English, RD. “Bragg makes an awesome organic, vegan sea kelp blend that’s salt-free, yet provides that umami flavor thanks to the sea vegetables.” ad_intervals[‘418935_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418935_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Seaweed is just the beginning, though. English has a handful of other simple ingredients up her sleeve to boost the flavor, too. “Use roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs, infused oils, and stewed tomatoes,” she says. Richard Rea, executive chef of The Butcher’s Daughter, is a fan of adding a little acidity. “Using a little bit of natural acid will always
The healthy reasons why quinoa continues to reign supreme in grain bowls everywhere
September 02, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Quinoa is one of those ingredients that healthy foodies seem to consistency keep coming back to. In addition to being a tried and true salad ingredient and Buddha bowl base, in the past few years, it’s started taking the form of pasta and ready-in-minutes microwave meals. It may not be as trendy as products spiked with collagen or adaptogens, but quinoa has definitely proven that it has staying power. While quinoa has always seemingly “been around,” the reasons why aren’t talked about all that much. It’s just taken for granted that it’s a health food without really knowing why. Well, consider this your complete guide to the naturally gluten-free seed (yes, it’s a seed!). What are the health benefits of quinoa? 1. It’s a complete protein source. This means that quinoa offers up all nine essential amino acids your body needs to function properly. This is pretty rare for a plant-based protein source; most complete proteins come from animal sources like chicken and beef. Plus, it has lots of protein at eight grams per one-cup serving. ad_intervals[‘419306_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419306_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. It’s good for digestive health. Why? Because quinoa is packed with fiber—five grams per cup, or roughly 20 percent of what you should be eating every day. Fiber, of course, helps keep food moving through your digestive tract and certain forms of fiber, called prebiotics, feed the good bacteria in your gut. 3. It’s
We tried a meal delivery service that caters to keto and plant-based diets—here’s what happened
September 02, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC As fun as it is to embrace the spontaneity of summer (AKA grabbing an ice cream cone and calling it lunch), there’s something reassuring about settling back into a routine come fall—when it’s not too hot to turn on the oven and you can actually get excited about your healthy eating habits again. In the spirit of embracing eating well, two Well+Good editors decided to turn their return to routine into a game—by challenging themselves to a week of following a completely new eating style to see if they could develop fresh (still exciting!) habits while experiencing unique flavors. (Spoiler: They did.) To do it, they hit up Green Chef, a USDA-Certified Organic company that offers meal kits catering to a variety of dietary preferences, to help them try out plant-powered and keto eating plans. ad_intervals[‘415079_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘415079_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); In addition to inciting new creativity in the kitchen, their main takeaway was how unbelievably easy everything was to prepare. You just sign up, pick the meals that look most appetizing, and bam—all the sustainably sourced, pre-portioned ingredients show up at your door, ready to be cooked and gobbled. Scroll down to hear two editors’ firsthand experiences with their week of going the meal delivery kit route. Photo: Green Chef Plant-Powered: Alex Taylor I opted for the plant-powered track because I’ve been trying to lower my meat consumption. And though getting creative with words is
How to make a healthy nacho cheese sauce—because those chips aren’t going to eat themselves
August 31, 2019 at 08:01PM by CWC Nacho cheese sauce seems like it would be hard to make dairy-free. It’s hot, creamy, packed with flavor—basically everything you could ever want in an appetizer. But fun fact: You can make the same thing with plant-based ingredients, and the final result is so convincing no one will believe you that it’s not real cheese. You can use cashews to create everything from Alfredo sauce to mac and cheese, so it’s only fitting that the nut makes for a great nacho cheese base, too. In a recent Reddit post, one user shared a way to make a vegan version with hardly any effort and only a handful of ingredients—something that’s not only healthier than what you’ll find on store shelves or in restaurants, but also (dare I say it!) even more flavorful. After soaking a cup of raw cashews in a cup of water for a couple hours, soften a red bell pepper and half an onion in a pan. Then add the cashews, veggies, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup hot sauce (or hot peppers), and a twist of lime into a blender and blend until smooth. If you don’t have cashews available, you can also use hemp hearts, raw macadamia nuts, or raw sunflower seeds. ad_intervals[‘418270_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418270_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Once you taste it, it’s bound to become part of your meal-prep routine. You can use the healthy cheese sauce all throughout the week
10 low-glycemic index desserts to help you enjoy a sweeter sleep tonight
August 31, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC When it comes to bedtime snacks, there’s a reason why sugar doesn’t typically make the list. While foods with tryptophan, vitamin D, or magnesium can help you drift off to dreamland, foods high in sugar and saturated fat are actually associated with disrupted sleep patterns, and eating sugar late in the day can potentially affect melatonin production. But… the best part of dinner is dessert, so what’s a person with a sweet tooth to do in the evening? Meet your new BFFs, low-glycemic desserts. These treats still taste sweet but because they use less sugar and refined flour (and incorporate healthy fats and fiber), they won’t make your blood sugar levels spike to such extremes as with traditional desserts. That means no sudden before-bed energy bursts to keep you up longer, and less chance of disrupted snoozing. You can have your cake and eat it too—while still clocking in a solid night of sleep. ad_intervals[‘419088_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419088_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Keep reading for 10 low-glycemic desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Photo: Inspiring Pretty 1. Microwave mug brownie This brownie is just as chocolate-y and gooey as you want from a decadent dessert, but it won’t mess with your blood sugar levels. The secret is using coconut flour in place of regular flour (for extra fiber) and coconut sugar instead of the refined stuff. The recipe also calls for raw cacao, which is high in antioxidants.
Make Vegan Comfort Food Possible With This Classic Lasagna Recipe
August 31, 2019 at 04:00PM A dinner everyone in your household will love. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The ‘power couple’ nutrients you should eat together every day
August 30, 2019 at 07:42PM by CWC Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock once sang: “It takes two to make a thing go right”—and the lyric rings true for both relationships and healthy eating. Certain foods work to nutritionally complement one another in the same way mac ‘n’ cheese electrifies your tastebuds. That’s why the folks over at Harvard Health have named three specific nutrient pairings that are just too good for you to keep apart. In a recent edition of the Harvard Health’s “Focus on Nutrition” newsletter (much of which is reprinted here), the health pros from the esteemed university dropped need-to-know knowledge into my inbox. In short, certain nutrients come together as “power couples.” They’re the J. Lo and A. Rod of cuisine—and once you get the knack of pairing them together, your basically become a diet-hacking queen. The 3 best nutrient pairs, according to the great minds of Harvard. For extra-strong bones: Vitamin D and Calcium You learned it on from old Yoo-hoo commercials, but I’ll repeat it again here: calcium helps build strong bones. According to Harvard Health, calcium is principally absorbed through the small intestine—a process that benefits from the help of good old Vitamin D. “Calcium is important because it strengthens bones, but the body often needs vitamin D’s assistance to absorb the nutrient,” write the experts. ad_intervals[‘419712_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419712_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Currently, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends males and females between the ages
9 things you never thought to ask a dermatologist about your hair
August 30, 2019 at 04:28PM by CWC Every so often, I’ll notice apocalyptic-level hair loss in the shower—as in, major clumps released in the rinse process. Alarm bells ring, Google searches ensue, and neglected biotin supplement consumption resumes. Instead of freaking out, however, I could just go to my dermatologist to be evaluated because, as it turns out, hair thinning/loss is one of the most common conversations they have with their patients. If you’re like me and only see your derm for mole checks every few years, it might be awhile before you get in to interrogate them around your mane-centric concerns. My panics most often come and go by the time I finally get in for an appointment, after which point the issue mysteriously resurfaces in time to wait another three years for evaluation. Stylists and colorists, who you may see more often, can be great resources to fill this void, but some questions are best posed to doctors. I reached out to a MDs to find out what questions they get asked most frequently with respect to their patients’ hair in the hopes of either saving you a co-pay or motivating you to get a date with the doc on your books. After all, hair may not be the window to your soul, but it can be a thermometer of sorts for your overall health (or, at the very least, a cry for help around your styling practices). ad_intervals[‘418959_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418959_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);});
The expert-approved formula for building a perfectly healthy lunch every single time
August 30, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Let’s face it—lunch is pretty important, but often gets forgotten due to work stress and back-to-back appointments. Or it’s grabbed in a rush at the nearest fast-food eatery. Either way, we all could do a better job with our mid-day meal. “Living in such a busy society, lunch is usually eaten away from home and sometimes on-the-go. This means you’ll need to plan in advance to ensure you have enough of the right foods with you, or you’ll need to stop and think rationally when ordering out versus just going with what seems easiest in the moment,” explains Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN. You also want to make sure what you prepare at home is both exciting and filling so that you don’t end up going out to get something in addition, says Maggie Michalczyk, MS, RD. “You want to have the right thing to fuel the rest of your day and be able to tackle the rest of your tasks without feeling like you’re in a food coma,” she says. ad_intervals[‘419565_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419565_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); But easy, healthy lunch ideas that aren’t just a sad desk salad have been pretty hard to come by…until now. Use this guide to make building the perfect lunch a total cinch. Your winning lunch formula, broken down “At any meal, I encourage clients to include a protein source, starch, vegetable or fruit, better-for-you fats, and flavor. This