November 22, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Eggs are one of the first foods many learn to make in the kitchen. (Right after boiling pasta.) Beloved by doctors and dietitians, eggs are a healthy food gem, full of protein, healthy fats, and iron. There are also a whole slew of ways to cook them: hard boiled, scrambled, fried, baked, poached, etc. But some cooking methods are easier to crack (sorry, not sorry) than others. One healthy chef who has not only mastered them all but made a career of it is Egg Shop chef Nick Korbee. Egg Shop—which has two locations in New York City—is the go-to destination for those seeking both familiar egg dishes or something more experimental. Here, Korbee shares three of Egg Shop’s beloved recipes with insider cooking tips. No matter how experienced of a cook you are, you’re bound to have fun in the kitchen whipping one of these dishes up—and even more fun eating it. Keep reading to see how to make the perfect egg dish, no matter your skill level Beginner egg dish: scrambled eggs “The secret to making incredibly soft, fluffy scrambled eggs is not using high heat, constant movement, and incorporating a healthy fat for texture,” Korbee says. The last point is where the ricotta comes in, which Korbee says gives this scrambled egg dish its velvety consistency. “Ricotta, when warmed, has the ideal texture for scrambled eggs. It’s a mild counterpoint that adds richness,” Korbee says. (If you’re not into ricotta,
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14 reasons why Castile soap is as good at cleaning as baking soda is at, well, everything
November 22, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC There’s a wide world of soap out there. You’ve got the bar variety, liquid body wash, sanitizers, and Castile soap, which has been around for-e-ver. Castile soap benefits go way beyond just cleansing your skin—it’s basically the baking soda of your cleaning arsenal (as in: you can use it for e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g). If you’re wondering what “Castile” means, I feel you. “Castile is a region of Spain where the soap originated,” says Gary Taneja, CEO of Dr. Natural, a brand that specializes in Castile soap. What differentiates Castile from others? Its ingredient base. Taneja notes that it’s made from vegetable matter, traditionally olive oil, and it’s always produced without animal fats or synthetic ingredients. “It’s very versatile, and today it can be made with coconut oil, hemp seed oil, as well as almond oil,” he says. “Castile soap is considered safe for most skin types, since it’s made from simple plant oils. Most sensitive skin types can use it.” Other than using specific ingredients, Castile soap is a lot like your typical soap. “It can be found in liquid or solid form, and the difference of which you use all comes down to personal preference,” says Taneja, noting that the liquid variety uses potassium hydroxide to saponify oils, while bar forms use sodium hydroxide (which simply produces a “harder soap” than potassium hydroxide, he explains). Beyond the body, it can function as everything from a house cleanser to the perfect ingredient to get rid of
Curious about polyamory, non-monogamy, and throuple relationships? This couple has tried them all
November 22, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The world’s come a long way since relationship-status structures were limited to just a few available boxes you could select on Facebook (single, in a relationship, married). While it can be argued that the “it’s complicated” option hinted at nontraditional setups, people are increasingly using non-monogamy relationship structures to describe their still-completely-fulfilling unions. And, actually, it’s really not complicated. “Now more than ever, folks are realizing that their relationship structure and style can evolve over time as their needs, wants, and ideals change,” says sex educator and advocate Lateef Taylor. And often, that doesn’t include monogamy in the traditional one-to-one, no-exceptions sense. Such was the case for Marlo, a queer cisgender woman, and Archer, a trans man. They met at a rugby practice for the social league in which they both participated five years ago and became fast friends. After about a year of knowing each other (which included some serious sexual compatibility and one particular drunken night), they began dating exclusively. And while they’ve been together ever since, they ditched the exclusivity concept long ago to try on various non-monogamy relationship styles, including a number of forms that fall under the umbrella of polyamory—sexually open but romantically closed, non-monogamous, open, primary partners, and being in a throuple. “Exploring different relationship styles can be really liberating for people,” says Taylor. But how, exactly, does one start that exploration with a partner? Marlo and Archer say their origin point was after Archer cheated on
6 plant-based Thanksgiving main dishes so your vegetarian guests can eat more than sides
November 22, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC If you or someone you’re thankful for eats a plant-based diet, you’re all too familiar with the conundrum of having to stick to side dishes during Thanksgiving when the only entrée option is something like, oh, I don’t know… turkey. After all, sides are more likely to be vegan or vegetarian. But a meal consisting solely of cornbread, sweet potatoes and roasted veggies isn’t exactly nutritionally balanced. And this Thanksgiving, you want your plant-based pals to have their protein and eat it, too—or at least leave your feast feeling satisfied with a main dish for vegetarian Thanksgiving. What to make as a main dish for vegetarian Thanksgiving 1. High-Protein Mushroom Stroganoff Chocolate Covered Katie’s culinary prowess may lie in all things dessert, but consider this hearty vegan main as proof she can work wonders with veggies, too. Using firm-silky tofu instead of beef for protein, as well as crisp green beans for crunch, you might want to double up on the recipe in the (very real) chance your guests ask for seconds. Photo: Getty Images/Mariha-kitchen 2. Pumpkin and Sage Risotto Treat your guests to a main they only dreamed of ordering at that trendy restaurant that just opened up but is booked for the next, like, three months. One Ingredient Chef’s plant-based risotto packs cozy fall flavors that’ll warm you up from the inside out like a knitted sweater. Daya mozzarella-style shreds optional, but highly encouraged. 3. Vegan Cranberry Maple Lentil Loaf Who
3 absolute must-haves in a razor if you want to avoid ingrowns and irritation
November 22, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC When you really think about it, taking a razor to your body seems like a dangerous thing to do. And yet we do it all of the time, sometimes even daily, without making a bloody mess (at least… not much of a bloody mess, usually). While the risks of shaving are relatively minor, like ingrown hairs, razor burn, or skin irritation, they’re still extremely annoying. The actual culprit isn’t the shaving cream you use or your shaving skills, though, it’s your razor itself. And—I’m about to blow your mind here—the multi-blade one you’ve been relying on for all these years actually isn’t your best option for a smooth shave. According to pros, the best type of razor is actually a single blade—or “safety”—razor. “The reason why multi-blade razors cause irritation and inflammation is because they are designed with a combination of dull and sharp blades,” says Karen Young, founder and CEO of shaving essentials brand Oui the People, which deals in single-blade razors. When you’re dealing with more than one blade, you wind up blunt-cutting the hair below the surface level of your skin, which leaves behind all kinds of jagged stubble. Board-certified dermatologist Shirley Chi, MD, is also onboard the single-blade razor train. “Multi-blade razors can cause more damage and nicks on the skin’s surface, which will increase irritation and lead to the likelihood of razor bumps,” she says. “Single blades minimize the trauma to the skin and therefore cause less razor bumps.” Multi-blade razors
4 foods for good digestion a dietitian always keeps in the fridge for $7 or less
November 22, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Your gut health is connected to everything it seems. A short list: mood, immunity, and of course digestive health. No wonder doctors and dietitians want your microbiome to be full to good bacteria. Foods for good digestion don’t have to break the bank either. Here, registered dietitians Nour Zibdeh, RD, and Westchester Medical Center clinical nutrition manager Pauline Hackney Nanjari, RD, share the healthy foods to stock your fridge with to keep your gut thriving all year long. Foods for good digestion under $7 1. Yogurt Zibdeh and Nanjari both have this on their gut-healthy food lists because yogurt is a good source of probiotics. (And alt-yogurt is too, so dairy-free eaters can still reap the benefits.) “Probiotics help populate our guts with ‘good’ bacteria that help us treat or prevent many intestinal illnesses, such as diarrhea, infections, and irritable bowel syndrome,” Nanjari says. “Having a healthy microbiome that is in balance—meaning there is enough of the ‘good’ bacteria—is very important not just for intestinal health, but overall general health and wellbeing.” Buy: Siggi’s yogurt, $1.85; Chobani yogurt, $0.99; So Delicious coconut yogurt, $1.58 2. Sauerkraut Zibdeh says this is another probiotic staple she recommends stocking the fridge with. “It contains a diverse variety of beneficial bacteria strains that help support healthy gut and immune function,” she says. “Make your own or look for a product without vinegar or other preservatives as they will kill the bacteria you’re trying to benefit from.” Buy: Flanagan
What experts want you to know about seed cycling for fertility
November 22, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Instagram is ground zero for wellness trends, and if you look closely at some of the recently posted rainbow-colored smoothie bowls and no-cook energy bites, you’ll likely see posts and pictures promoting something else entirely: seed cycling. “Seed cycling is a great way to start seeing the power of food and its effect on your shifting hormones throughout the month,” Well+Good Council member, FLOLiving creator, and popular women’s hormonal health expert Alisa Vitti, HHC, previously told Well+Good. The practice also been promoted by influencers like Lee From America blogger Lee Tighlman, as well as other popular holistic health experts, as a way to improve hormonal balance—and thus boost fertility. But what is seed cycling exactly, and what do seeds have to do with hormonal health? Here’s everything you need to know about the perpetually buzzy wellness trend, straight from health experts. Seed cycling 101 Seed cycling is the naturopathic concept of eating certain seeds in specific dosages and times during the month in order to regulate and normalize your menstrual cycle, says Chiti Parikh, MD, executive director of the Integrative Health and Wellbeing program at NewYork-Presbyterian. Proponents of the practice say that the nutrients present in these foods can help balance a person’s hormonal levels (particularly their estrogen and progesterone, two hormones that dictate the bulk of what happens during your cycle), and thus support healthy ovulation and overall period health. During the first part of your menstrual cycle, aka the follicular phase,
I’m a masseuse, and this is the one at-home move that relieves a sore back stat
November 22, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC Of all the treat yourself-style treatments out there, getting a massage is one that is always worth justifying. Whether you’re working out as if you’re training for the Olympics or just sitting at a desk all day, signing your body up for a little extra love is one of the kinder things you can do for your muscles… especially if you’re like me and regularly deal with back soreness (thanks a lot, weak core). But while I am very pro-massage, I am also very pro-“not regularly spending $100+ on something I can do myself at home.” And so, I asked a massage therapist what I could do for my back pain in-between pro treatments. Her tip? Grab a physio ball. “As a supplement to massage therapy, lying over a large physio ball for soreness is a good temporary at-home fix,” says Karen Kochanski, a licensed massage therapist with Zeel (physio balls are the large, bouncy stability balls you typically see in a gym). Drape yourself over the ball so that it’s directly under the area of your back that needs relief. Extend your arms and knees toward the floor, but make sure they don’t touch so that “gravity can work its magic,” says Kochanski. Hang out for 10 to 15 minutes (… maybe pop in a podcast?), and you’ll get a nice, natural stretch and a slow release of the muscle. If you don’t have a physio ball, reaching for your trusty foam
A derm swears by this $1 cleanser for her face *and* body in the shower
November 21, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTohjJPsHSY] There are very few things you can get these days for a dollar—even a lottery ticket will run you two whole bucks these days. But according to board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, the best cleanser you can use on both your face and body costs less than what you’d spend on a single-serving bottle of kombucha. In the latest episode of Dear Derm, Dr. Gohara breaks down all of her favorite under-$30 skin-care products that you can find at the drugstore. The one product she swears by in the shower for her own head-to-toe skin-care regimen is the $1-a-pop Dove Beauty Bar (okay, okay it’s a dollar and some change per bar). “It’s great because it’s a non-soap cleanser, deposits moisture in your skin as it cleanses, and it keeps your skin barrier super healthy,” she says, noting that she uses it in a warm (never hot!) shower to cleanse her body and face all in one fell swoop. “It’s a great find, super affordable and definitely something to get.” And the beauty bar isn’t the only drugstore skin-care product that will give you ample bang for your not-so-big buck. In the video above, she breaks down an entire 9-step routine that, in total, costs $110 (Waiting on final product prices in video to confirm). And that includes two serums, a mask, one of the most effective and affordable retinoids on the market (which, it’s worth noting, Dr. Gohara also uses in
True or false: It’s a good idea to drink green tea right before bed
November 21, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a safe bet that the coming weeks will be filled with festive drinks, jam-packed social schedules, and late nights celebrating with loved ones. Great for the soul, perhaps not so great for our sleep schedules. Which is why so many of us, particularly this time of year, reach for sleep-promoting foods and drinks to help promote maximum snooze time, from magnesium tablets to cacao-based snacks. But when it comes to sleepytime sips, what’s the best thing to drink to ensure a restful sleep? One thing you can certainly cross off your list: green tea before bed. To be clear, green tea isn’t bad for you. Far from it—there’s a lot of research that shows that green tea offers up lots of benefits for heart and brain health. Most of these perks come down to a type of antioxidant compound present in the green tea. “The polyphenols such as flavonols, especially the catechin epicalocatechin gallate (EGCG), in green tea contribute to the variety of potential health benefits found in research studies,” says Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN. “These include neuroprotective benefits as well as contribution to prevention of blood sugar irregularities and cardiovascular disease,” she explains. Curious about other green tea benefits? Get the lowdown from a top dietitian: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUuZrFQX7M] It also offers up a smaller amount of caffeine than other drinks with only 29 milligrams per cup. Compare that to black coffee’s 90