July 12, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC From the parenting trick of lulling kids to sleep with a pre-bedtime glass of milk to avoiding caffeine after hours so you aren’t up all night counting sheep, there’s no denying that there’s a connection between food and sleep. Sometimes this is a gift, and sometimes it’s a curse. (Ever feel like you’re falling asleep at your desk around 2 p.m.? Something you ate for lunch could be the reason why.) So how do you hack your diet to work to your advantage? There’s definitely some helpful tips to keep in mind. Here, registered dietitian and Verywell Health general manager Rachel Berman, RD, gives the low-down on common foods that make people feel sleepy during the day, ones that could work to your advantage at night, and common culprits that could be keeping you up and interfering with your sleep. You’ll leave knowing what to eat, when, literally eating your way to a better night’s sleep. A pretty delicious remedy, right? ad_intervals[‘407136_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407136_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Foods that make you sleepy during the day Not being able to keep your eyes open when you’re at work is the worst. Getting everything done on your to-do list can be challenging even when energy is on your side, but when it’s working against you? Woof. If you had a sugary granola bar or bagel for breakfast, you could find yourself wanting to take a nap a few
Category: Vegetarians
How to eat healthy at Wendy’s, according to a registered dietitian
July 12, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC As a kid, dinner at Wendy’s meant the chance to dip French fries into a big ‘ol chocolate Frosty. It’s truly the stuff fast food memories are made of. Both are still on the menu for whenever a craving hits, but the burger chain has plenty of other (read: healthier) options for adult you to enjoy, too. If you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or follow the ketogenic diet, eating out can be a challenge—especially at a fast food joint. But Wendy’s actually comes though for all three eating plans. The key is walking in (or driving up) being prepared. That’s where registered dietitian Erica Ingraham, RD, comes in. Here, she gives tips on the healthiest foods to order for each of the aforementioned eating plans—which come in handy even if you have a more general goal of eating healthy. Keep reading for all the intel. Scroll down to see how to follow a vegetarian, gluten-free, or ketogenic diet at Wendy’s. Vegetarian Order picks: Sour cream and chive baked potato; Berry Burst chicken salad (with no chicken) ad_intervals[‘402420_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402420_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); What an RD says: Wendy’s has chili on the menu—usually a solid pick for vegans and vegetarians—but, alas, it has beef in it. A better meat-free pick according to Ingraham: the sour cream and chive baked potato. “Wendy’s has a few different baked potatoes, but this is the only one without meat,” Ingraham says, adding that
This one-pot pasta recipe is perfect when you just can’t deal with a sink full of dirty dishes
July 12, 2019 at 03:01AM by CWC A trip to the farmers’ market to stock up on fresh produce is one of the best things about summer. But when mealtime rolls around, one constant remains no matter the season: Nobody wants to do the dishes—especially on a hot summer night. There’s an easy way to have your seasonal produce and eat it, too, all without the cleanup. This one-pot pasta recipe is proof. You might think one-pot cooking is best for fall and winter fare, dishes that keep you warm and cozy like hearty stews and potato curries. Well, I’m here to tell you that one-pot recipes have a place in summer cooking, too. And if there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about that, it’s Yumna Jawad, the blogger behind Feel Good Foodie, who just published a light and refreshing one-pot pasta recipe perfect for weeknights. This meal looks like it belongs in a fancy Italian restaurant, but it’s so easy you could practically do it with your eyes closed. “One-pan pasta with as little effort as humanly possible—that’s the kind of weeknight dinner that makes me feel good,” writes Jawad on Instagram. And minimal effort it is. ad_intervals[‘407345_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407345_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); The best part about this one-pot pasta recipe is the brevity of the ingredients list: linguine, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, onion, garlic, basil, parmesan cheese, and a few seasonings from your pantry. After putting everything into one
Harvard’s 6-week online course is the Nutrition 101 you didn’t get in college
July 11, 2019 at 07:57AM by CWC Flipping pancakes with my father is how I first learned to love the kitchen, and when dinner apathy strikes, I still fall back on recipes dear old dad taught me. Every once in a while though, I still feel like I need to hit the refresh button on my ideas about healthy eating. But with the help of an online nutrition class taught by a little university in Cambridge, Massachusetts (have you heard of it?), the 101 on serving up nutrient-dense eats is right at your fingertips. Harvard Medical School’s interactive six-week plan for healthy eating is a $30 (discounted from $40) class that answers every FAQ you’ve ever had about fueling your body at the most basic, chemical level. A glance at the syllabus (man, I love a good syllabus), reveals the themes of each week. After analyzing what makes a healthy diet, the class moves chronologically through a day’s worth of meals. Weeks two, three, and four are dedicated to mastering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, respectively. After that, you learn the ins and outs of healthy snacking, as well as how to keep your healthy eatings skills as sharp as your butcher knives even after you’ve earned an A+ in the course. ad_intervals[‘407313_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407313_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); “Through engaging, interactive slides, downloadable charts and quizzes you’ll see how to help your health with food,” reads the course overview. “You’ll learn which meal can
Checks+Balanced: A 23-year-old making $55,000 prioritizes healthy living for herself—and her dog
July 11, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and blessedly) normal, somehow the ever-ubiquitous use of money remains a touchy subject for many. People want to live their healthiest life ever, but—#realtalk—it can add up. Have you ever wondered how your colleague who makes less than you do (or so you think) can afford to buy a $5 matcha and a $12 chopped salad every day? Or how your friend’s budget allows her to hit up $34 fitness classes three times a week? It’s enough to make anyone want to ask, “Ummm, excuse me. How do you afford that?!?” That’s where Well+Good’s monthly series Checks+Balanced comes in. By lifting the thick, tightly drawn curtain to expose how much women of varying income brackets spend on wellness, we’re spreading transparency and hopefully providing some inspo that’s possible to copy. Because no matter how much you make, it’s possible to cultivate healthy habits that work within your budget. ad_intervals[‘395179_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘395179_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); This month, meet Kristen, a 23-year-old content coordinator living in Oregon who prioritizes wellness—for herself and her dog—while working to maintain a tight budget, split bills down the middle with her husband, and enjoy a few weekly kombuchas. Here, a 23-year-old content coordinator shares how much she spends on wellness. Graphic: Well+Good Creative Kristen, 23, content coordinator, Eugene, Oregon Income: $55,000 per year. My job description is very broad. I do everything from
Tofu is *not* boring—and we’ve got 8 recipes to prove it
July 10, 2019 at 04:01PM by CWC Most people probably feel pretty meh about tofu. And I don’t blame ’em: A few years ago, I certainly wasn’t a member of the tofu fan club either. How could a flavorless brick be anything but boring. Well, when you get creative and cook it properly, that brick turns into a straight-up plant-based dinner superstar. If you claim you don’t like tofu, there’s one reason for that: You’re doing it wrong. By itself, tofu isn’t going to taste good. But the transformation into something flavorful is easy. Tofu soaks up spice like a sponge, and it’s incredibly versatile when it comes to preparation. You can make it super crispy, blend it up into a sauce, turn it into dairy-free cheese, scramble it—the options are endless. When you prepare correctly, you won’t even be able to tell it started as a block of curdled soy milk in the first place. That’s a promise. 8 delicious tofu recipes that are anything but boring Photo: Hummusapien 1. Vegan stuffed shells with tofu ricotta Yeah, that’s right—you can turn tofu into ricotta. And a really good one, at that. ad_intervals[‘407068_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407068_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Photo: Getty Images/Smneedham 2. Tofu fettuccine Alfredo The next time you’re in the mood for an Alfredo sauce, take a tip from chef Chloe Coscarelli and blend up a block of tofu with onion, garlic, and lemon juice. Photo: Minimalist Baker 3. General Tso’s tofu
Your instinct to either scream at or squash a bug relies on 2 factors—and only 1 is fear
July 10, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC My fondest New York City memory is also one of my first: when my first roommate, Emily, and I were shrieking while trying to attack a silverfish with a Swiffer and thus overcome our mutual phobia of bugs. It was hard to even see the barely-an-inch-big insect spindling across her room, but with enough frantic swatting, we were finally able to put it to bed forever. But then we paused, confused about whether we should clean up our dreaded foe (and if so, how?). “No, leave the body,” Emily said darkly. “As a message to his friends.” Now whenever I see a silverfish, I just sigh, grab whatever shoe I’m least emotionally attached to, and…put it to bed, but unceremoniously and without all the fanfare. I get strangely nostalgic about this every summer, since it’s during the hotter seasons, I’ve found, that I encounter an influx of ’em, thus testing my waning phobia of bugs and how many I can tolerate in my space. And I’ve also found that fear is only one factor to consider for a person’s reaction to bugs—whether it’s immediate tears, reaching for spray, or calling for the help of a Real Adult. The way you handle the creepy-crawlies actually has a lot more to do with your tolerance for disgust. ad_intervals[‘406630_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406630_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Research suggests when it comes to unwanted pests, our mind tends to compound feelings of
6 tips for hosting your friends for a weekend without spending a million dollars
July 10, 2019 at 08:28AM by CWC Once upon a time, I lived—with two roommates and three dogs—in a New York City one-bedroom apartment that we converted to a three-bedroom apartment. As I was new to town that year, everyone I’d ever met in Los Angeles, from where I had just relocated, and Texas, where I had grown up, used my new address as an excuse to visit Manhattan. My couch literally welcomed a guest every single weekend for an entire year—and, for once in my life, I am using the word “literally” properly rather than colloquially. In other words, I’m not exaggerating, and was in dire need of some budget-friendly hosting tips. I was 22 at the time, which meant I wasn’t exactly rolling in dough. My millennial post-grad funds (read: excessive debt) posed a problem when it came to entertaining these guests, as every single one of them wanted to experience NYC to the hilt. They were on vacation and spending money like they were on vacation, and I was expected to join them on these bill-burning expeditions even though I was not so much on holiday as just trying to survive everyday life in one of the world’s priciest cities. As a result, despite having made a decent amount of tax-free cash as a bartender that year, I left the East Coast 12 months later without a single cent saved. ad_intervals[‘406142_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406142_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); The route I took
A registered dietitian reveals the 10 cheap healthy foods she always snags at Whole Foods
July 09, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4aGeQEf0_I] Want to shop like a dietitian at Whole Foods? Watch the video. No matter how many times your mom says “don’t go grocery shopping while you’re hungry,” we all still do it. A bajillion dollars and 675 snacks later, you’ve got enough to ensure you never feel hunger again…at least, for the rest of the week. So your next trip doesn’t break the bank (and offers some better-for-you fare to boot), Tracy Lockwood-Beckerman, RD, reveals her favorite healthy Whole Foods buys—all for under $30—in our newest episode of You Versus Food. 1. 365 Creamy Organic Peanut Butter, Unsweetened and No Salt ($3.99) “This jar of goodness needs to have a permanent place in your pantry ASAP,” Beckerman says. The only ingredients? Dry roasted peanuts. Beckerman explains that peanut butter is packed with vitamin E, healthy monounsaturated fats, and a bit of iron. (She loves PB so much, we dedicated an entire episode of You Versus Food to it.) ad_intervals[‘406797_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406797_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. Perfect Bar ($2.99) These bars are so fresh that they’re stored in the refrigerated section, Beckerman says. “They have a solid balance of healthy fats, whole food proteins, and carbs,” Beckerman says. “And they provide high-quality vitamins and minerals at your convenience.” Bonus: They’re a low glycemic index food, so they cause a slower, lower rise in blood sugar. (Read: No sugar crash!) 3. Hilary’s World’s Best Veggie Burgers
If your desk lunch ticks these 5 dietitian-approved boxes—congrats!—you can consider it healthy
July 09, 2019 at 11:41AM by CWC Once upon a time, my mom packed my lunchbox. PB&Js, apples, and Ritz Bits were my everyday fare. (Ah, the golden days of youth!) Now that I’m paying for my own groceries, it’s my responsibility to mix and match the items in my refrigerator into some sort of “meal.” Often I find myself unsure if I’m actually prepping a healthy lunch that will satiate and nourish me—and apparently a whole lot of Americans are just as confused as I am. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently surveyed 1,062 employed U.S. adults ages 18 and older, finding that many people are scratching their heads about the wholesomeness of their midday meals. While 86 percent of people reported making their own lunches at least some of the time, 91 percent reported that they were interested in “improving the healthfulness of their typical workday lunch.” Plus, 56 percent of those who schlepped salads, sandwiches, and leftovers to their office each day said they struggled to choose nutritious options while on the clock. ad_intervals[‘406810_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406810_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Obviously, there’s confusion when it comes to 9-to-5 noshing. So to once and for all receive some clarity on how to thrive after the age of Lunchables, I asked Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition, to offer up a (beyond easy!) five item checklist for determining how healthy your lunch *really* is. If you can answer check, check,