February 25, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC It’s 2020, where it seems possible to make a healthy or vegan alternative to just about any kind of food. We’re milking oats and almonds instead of cows, using tech to make “bleeding” plant-based burgers, and using everything from lentils to zucchini to create gluten-free pasta. Now, you can count alternative rice as the latest alt-food to hit store shelves. This goes beyond the idea of cauliflower rice, which—let’s be honest—can absolutely be used in all the same ways as the grain but has a texture and taste that’s its own. The new alternatives to rice are shelf-stable and aren’t made from cauliflower at all; they’re made from legumes. A few examples: Banza Chickpea Rice ($3), Trader Joe’s Organic Chickpea and Red Lentil Risoni ($3) and RightRice ($13 for three). It’s the latest proof of the chickpea revolution taking over the grocery store and menus across the nation—one of Well+Good’s biggest trends for 2020. The inspiration for creating new alternatives to rice RightRice CEO Keith Belling says the inspiration for their four-source blend was the goal of making a rice that’s as nutrient-dense as possible—while still cooking and tasting like OG rice. “We spent almost a year looking at a range of ingredients and blends, and found that the combination of lentils, chickpeas, green peas, and a bit of rice helped us deliver a unique rice alternative that has a rice-like taste, is easy to cook, and met all our nutritional goals,” he
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This better-than-Gatorade drink replenishes your electrolytes post-workout with 2 simple ingredients
February 25, 2020 at 06:29PM by CWC With your electrolytes depleted after an intense workout, you might think to reach for a Gatorade, but it’s not the only option. While sports medicine doctors say it’s a easy way to hydrate after exercising, as “the sugar gives your body quick energy,” there’s a completely natural option you can reach for if you’re not into guzzling down neon sports drinks. Celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder combines 12 oz. of natural coconut water and 1 heaping tablespoon of spirulina powder. Together these simple ingredients make for an electrolyte-replenishing drink that doesn’t contain any added sugar, artificial flavors, or artificial colors. “Swap out the Gatorade with my favorite source of electrolytes and potassium: coconut water. And get an extra boost of powerful nutrition power by adding in a spoonful of spirulina.” —Kimberly Snyder “If you feel tired or sluggish after working out or sweating—or just the dryness of winter!—try upping your electrolytes naturally with this nourishing, easy elixir,” she says. “Swap out the Gatorade with my favorite source of electrolytes and potassium: coconut water. And get an extra boost of powerful nutrition power by adding in a spoonful of spirulina, a natural algae protein that contains omega-3 fatty acids, essential amino acids, B12, iron, and magnesium.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kimberly Snyder (@_kimberlysnyder) on Feb 19, 2020 at 4:36pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js For something you can make right at home, it’s quite the catch. All you need to do
Mercury retrograde doesn’t have to suck—here are Susan Miller’s 4 tips for making the most of it
February 25, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC In its most straightforward translation, Mercury being in retrograde just means it appears to be traveling backward. And that’s fitting because when Mercury is in a retrograde cycle, many of us feel like our entire lives are backward—what with travel, communication, and technology woes throwing all of us for a loop. But when I sat down for a cup of coffee with astrologer Susan Miller of AstrologyZone (and used chocolate caramel creamer, per her suggestion, to match my Taurus star sign), she pointed out that good things can also happen during retrograde. The benefits of Mercury retrograde are simply about using that power of going backward to refine our lives. “You have a chance to repolish things up and do a better job,” says Miller, who adds that it’s important to not fight against going backward. Rather, lean into it as a superpower and mindfully go back to reclaim what you’ve lost. In order to maximize the benefits of Mercury retrograde, below find Miller’s four tips. 1. Remember comforts from your past Mercury retrograde encourages you to revisit a specific flavor from your childhood because the planet’s mysticism allows you to enjoy certain foods that trigger happy memories and their healing powers. “You go back to a restaurant you loved or a meal that your mom used to make or prepare that she hasn’t made in a long time,” Miller says. But if nothing nostalgic manifests on your plate (or you don’t live
What to do if you get ghosted at work, because it isn’t just a dating thing anymore
February 25, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Ghosting in the dating scene is all too familiar of a pest with which we have to contend. But a lesser-known reality of the phenomenon is that it’s also very much possible to get ghosted at work. “Professional ghosting is when a potential client, colleague, hiring manager, or anyone with whom you have a professional relationship goes completely dark on you,” says executive career coach Elizabeth Pearson. “They choose not to reply to your emails, texts, or phone calls with zero explanation.” And, to be clear, getting ghosted at work is bidirectional, meaning it’s a nefarious tool that employers and employees alike can use. In the job-hunting process, for example, sometimes the employer doesn’t let the candidate know they decided to go with someone else. Other times, it’s the candidate who doesn’t respond to the employer, or doesn’t show up for their first day of work, says Michelle Armer, chief people officer at CareerBuilder. “Professional ghosting is when a potential client, colleague, hiring manager, or anyone with whom you have a professional relationship goes completely dark on you.” —executive career coach Elizabeth Pearson Professional ghosting can also certainly transpire in internal situations with a job and workplace you already have. Perhaps your boss conveniently “lost” the message you sent asking for a performance review or raise. Or a colleague is dodging you because they haven’t completed their part of a project you’re spearheading together. Whatever the scenario may be, getting ghosted sucks. To
How to choose between light, medium, and full-coverage foundations
February 25, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Decoding the foundation section at your local makeup shop can be quite an undertaking. There are powders, creams, and mousses—not to mention different levels of coverage, as well. But if you’re not sure which of these types of foundation coverage to reach for, fear not: We’ve tapped makeup artists for the low-down on light, medium, and full-coverage foundation. “Choosing a light, medium, or full-coverage option will depend on your desired finish and the skin conditions that you might want to cover,” says celebrity makeup artist Meredith Baraf. Though it sounds like it’d be obvious what each level of coverage entails, knowing the nuances of each will help you to choose a foundation that really works for your skin’s needs. With that said, keep scrolling for what to know about the three types of foundation coverage levels, along with makeup artists’ fave products in each category. Graphic: Well+Good Creative Light coverage Light coverage foundation is the most skin-identical option. These formulas subtly even the skin without fully covering it up, according to Baraf. Chief makeup artist for Albolene Carl Ray—who works with Michelle Obama, BTW—notes that light coverage is minimal (in a surprise to exactly no one). “Your freckles will show through, your pores won’t be clogged—it’s for someone who maybe doesn’t like the way makeup feels on their skin,” he says. According to Ray, these are pretty sheer options, such as tinted SPF, BB creams, and CC creams. Shop Buy Now Beautycounter Tint
6 tips to become a more conscientious person who does right by everyone
February 25, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC A big reason many struggle with maintaining a sense of conscientiousness boils down to personality. As one of the Big Five personality traits that essentially measures your preferences and style, conscientiousness means having a vested interest in doing the right thing. And, of course you want to do the right thing at work, with your partner, and even with yourself. You probably want to be more conscientious. In fact, a recent study conducted by the University of Arizona found that conscientiousness is a top personality trait people want to increase (alongside extraversion and emotional stability). But, is the goal to become more conscientious even a reasonable, achievable one to work toward? “Being conscientious is an important trait, as it provides a foundation for greater awareness of the self and others.” —psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD Well, to a degree. By the time you reach adulthood, many facets of your personality are more or less set in stone. Still, even stone can be chiseled into a better version of you. “Although conscientiousness is often a result of what is learned and developed throughout childhood, a person can definitely work on becoming more conscientious throughout life,” says clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, who adds that it’s certainly a worthwhile effort. “Being conscientious is an important trait, as it provides a foundation for greater awareness of the self and others. As we work on being more conscientious as a way of life, we are able
I’m an RD, and these are the myths about nightshades I want you to stop believing
February 25, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjpimNuTtJM] PSA: Some of the healthiest foods on the planet happen to be nightshades. Here’s why that’s really NBD. From the one-meal-a-day (OMAD) diet to “dry fasting” there are a lot of questionable food trends that can pop up in the healthy eating world out of nowhere. But it turns out, one (literally) shady one isn’t as sketchy as the rap is gets: nightshades. Nightshades is the name of the groups of fruits and veggies that belong to the solanum family of plants. While some foods in this family are inedible, many are perfectly safe for consumption, like eggplants, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and goji berries. But despite their safety, some people (ahem Tom Brady) have sworn them off completely for their potential effects on inflammation. So, are nightshades inflammatory, or have we been freaked out for no reason? In our latest episode of You Versus Food, Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, debunks some of the murkiest myths around the group of fruits and veggies. And it turns out, most of the rumors about the plants aren’t quite true. For starters, much of the fuss comes from a misunderstanding of the compound solanine, which is found in some species of the nightshade family. “Some people believe that solanine, found in foods like white potato, eggplant, peppers, apples and blueberries, aggravates arthritis pain, inflammation and causes digestive complications,” says Beckerman. However, these theories aren’t rooted in robust scientific research, she says. “Plus, most solanine gets
4 of the best non-clumpy mascaras that are like ‘boyfriend jeans’ for your lashes
February 25, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC When we talk about the finished effect that we all want for our lashes, the reigning philosophy is “more is more.” Just look at the skyscraper-high promises on tubes of mascara and the boom of eyelash extensions as proof. However, if you’re a fringe minimalist who just wants to slightly darken your lash line, you’ve finally got something to be excited about: Inky, barely-there formulas are here to end your search for the best non clumpy mascara. I’m calling these the “boyfriend jeans of mascaras.” Like a good pair of worn-in denim, these mascaras from brands like Glossier, Serge Lutens, and Saie Beauty wear like a dream, and feel cool without being overly stuffy or done. “I consider this [mascara look] for a cool-girl who just isn’t trying too hard,” says Laney Crowell, founder and CEO of Saie Beauty. “You can layer these and build them up, which is something you can’t do with other mascaras because they can get really clumpy.” At the same time that you’re getting subtle volume, you’re also getting a better-for-lashes formula with ingredients such as vitamin E and biotin. So, basically, the skin-care-meets-makeup movement has come for your lashes, and we are here for it. Keep scrolling to get one for your makeup bag. Glossier Lash Slick, $16 Photo: Glossier The Glossier mascara has the tiniest combs on its wand, which works to coat every single eyelash hair for a fanned-out look. The brand dubs it a
The scientific verdict on the healthfulness of eggs
February 25, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC We all know someone who insists on ordering egg whites at brunch. Surely an egg white omelette is healthier than one with yolk—if it’s even healthy at all. Americans have long been confused about eggs, especially when it comes to heart health. Despite the rise of the ketogenic diet (an eating habit for which eggs practically serve as the mascot), many still make a conscious effort to minimize egg consumption, fearing it will raise their cholesterol or hurt their heart health. But according to a new study, eating eggs for breakfast every day (yolk included) could actually be best for longterm health. Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study looked at the egg intake of 177,000 people in 50 different countries to see how it affected overall health. Researchers found that people who ate seven or more eggs a week had better cardiovascular health and lower inflammation than those who ate less than one egg a week. Here’s what a registered dietitian has to say about nature’s multivitamin: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFlWUHtKQs4] “Eggs are cheap, satiating, and easy to find, and they’re an excellent source of high quality protein,” says Tracey Lockwood Beckerman, RD. “Your body is able to fully absorb all the protein from the eggs to help lower blood pressure.” The American Heart Association also says regular consumption of eggs won’t negatively impact heart health, noting to a published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that suggests eating up
The science of attraction is powerful—but don’t let it distract you from finding true love
February 25, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Even if you don’t believe in love at first sight, chances are that you’re familiar with lust at first sight. There are some people that, for some unexplainable reason, you’re just magnetically drawn to—regardless of whether or not they look like Zoë Kravitz or Timothée Chalamet. Often, it’s the lack of an immediate spark that stops many from going on a second, third, or fourth date with someone. Not having chemistry is a common complaint for many daters; even if a potential partner looks good on paper (so to speak), a lack of chemistry will likely be a deal-breaker. To help explain the science of attraction—and what determines if you have chemistry with someone or not—New York relationship and sex therapist Michael DeMarco, PhD, and Three Day Rule matchmaker Lisa Elson share their expert insights. Plus, when to know if a lack of chemistry should be a deal breaker. Understanding the science of attraction—and how it’s different from chemistry Elson says many people think of attraction and chemistry as the same and use the terms interchangeably, but that’s not quite accurate. “A lot of people, when they go on a date, they want to feel those butterflies and excitement. But you don’t want to confuse getting butterflies with thinking you found your soulmate,” she says. According to Elson, there can be many reasons why someone feels those butterflies, aka attraction, that have nothing to do with actual chemistry. For example, a feeling of