March 15, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXvGEkr2XEs] Looking for the easiest, healthiest possible dinner to make in 20 minutes? Try this recipe developer’s go-to salad. Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: It’s the end of the week, you haven’t been to the grocery store in days, and the contents of your fridge are pretty random and haphazard. But you’re hungry *now*, so you have to figure out how to cobble together something edible with your random food scraps, Chopped style. Figuring out what that “something” is, though, is harder than showing up to Barry’s Bootcamp for a 6 a.m. workout. That’s why we made “cleaning out the fridge” the main task of our latest episode of Cook With Us. Host Jessie Van Amburg (Well+Good’s senior food and health editor) challenges chef Rachel Mansfield to make a delicious, vegan meal in 30 minutes or less using the leftover ingredients from her fridge: sprouted grain bread, kale and tahini. WTF do you do with those ingredients? Mansfield, who’s also a recipe developer and author of the new cookbook Just The Good Stuff, jumps right in by whipping up a vegan garlicky kale caesar salad. “I know what you’re thinking—there’s no way that something that has kale in it could actually be delicious,” she says. “But I promise, even if you don’t like kale or kale isn’t your thing, you’re going to love this salad.” She starts by making croutons with the sprouted grain bread, which she recommends should be
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This derm-approved overnight treatment will prep your hands for a full day’s worth of 20-second washes
March 15, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Washing your hands for 20 seconds, multiple times a day, is great for protecting yourself from getting sick. What it’s not good for, though, is keeping your skin hydrated. If you’ve been diligently scrubbing yourself per the CDC’s recommended guidelines, you may have already started to see the effects on your skin. And if your usually moisturized, manicured fingers are starting to look more and more like the Cryptkeeper’s every time you lather up, there’s an easy overnight fix you can treat them to while you sleep. Even when you’re not washing them non-stop (though, right now, you should be), your hands are still vulnerable to wear and tear from environmental factors such as cold air. To remedy this, board-certified dermatologist Jenny Liu, MD, recommends the “soak and smear” technique for treating dry hands. On Tuesday, she shared the method via Instagram in response to the increased amount of hand dermatitis that she’s seeing from more-frequent handwashing. The four-step treatment can be done every night as frequently as needed. (It can be particularly helpful for hands so irritated that they’ve begun to crack.) All you need is some warm water, a little ointment, and a pair of gloves. The “smear and soak” method for treating dry skin on hands: 1. Soak your hands in warm water for a few minutes. 2. Pat them dry. 3. Apply a petroleum-based ointment such as Vaseline ($5) or Cerave Healing Ointment ($16). 4. Put on a pair of
Professional stylists and dermatologists explain *exactly* how long it takes to grow out your hair
March 15, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Last week, I went to get a haircut in the middle of stressful situation, and I left the salon with a bob. It’s not a big deal, except that I hate it and so, too, does everyone I know. Most at least feign compliments, but last night my best guy friend, upon seeing it for the first time, said, “Oh man, it’s as bad as you think.” So, there’s that. Suffice it to say I’m eager to grow out this Anna Wintour look ASAP (yes, I also have the bangs), which has me wondering how long ASAP will actually be. “Typically hair grows a quarter-inch a month, although some people are genetically inclined to grow hair a little slower or faster,” says celebrity hairstylist Kristen Shaw. “If you’ve cut your hair to just below your chin, that would take typically 5 or 6 inches to grow past your shoulders, so it will take 10-12 months.” To make matters worse, this rate is just an average that can be negatively impacted by a number of factors, some of which are not easy fixes. “I find that women’s hormones play a large role, and with the rise of things like autoimmune/adrenal burnout for women, these have been a recurring theme with my clients who experience slow growth and/or hair loss,” says Shaw. Other factors which may inhibit growth, according to NYC-based dermatologist Francesca Fusco, MD, include poor nutrition, yo-yo dieting, and improper or inadequate hair
How this 74-year-old Australian man works on his mobility every single day
March 15, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC We got the chance to chat with 74-year-old Kantilal Chiba to discuss the senior mobility exercises and workout routine that he follows to stay healthy. My mobility is addressed by everything that I do in my workouts. I work out five or six times a week, and I start every session with a five-minute warm-up of “animal moves” that work my whole body. I’ll do moves called the bear, the monkey, and the frog, which I learned using the GMB Fitness method. Their philosophy on fitness is a perfect fit for me—they focus on functional movement, and you can watch all of their workout videos online. The animal movements ensure that my body is warmed up and that all of my joints are prepared for the workout, and that I’m also mentally prepared. You really need strength, flexibility, and control in order to work out like this. I make my workouts skill-based, so that each time I train, I’m able to learn and become proficient in selected skills. The advantage of this is that your goal is specific, which makes you fully engaged both mentally and physically. View this post on Instagram Progress, you know you are making progress when you move something from practice to push. My first multi-rep muscle-up ever. came early. A post shared by Kantilal Chiba (@kanti.chiba) on Dec 18, 2019 at 3:40pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js At the end of last year, I was working on the gymnastics rings everyday.
The anti-inflammatory breakfast a yoga instructor eats every week
March 15, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC When you work out a lot, properly fueling your body is a must. There’s no way you’ll be able to power through those workouts like a champ if you’re slacking on your meals. One person who especially needs all those nutrients is yoga instructor Blair Flynn—it’s how she keeps her energy up with a busy studio schedule. And there’s one healthy breakfast in particular you’ll find her eating on the regular that always helps her feel her best. Whenever Flynn is in need of an easy and nutritious breakfast, she reaches for some chia seed pudding. Not just any chia seed pudding, though—a golden milk version that’s loaded with plant-based protein and anti-inflammatory properties. Two things that are pretty hard to beat when it comes to your breakfast. “I love making these simple chia puddings for the week ahead. They’re quick and fun to put together, full of protein and fiber, and you can constantly change up the flavor by adding in any fruit or toppings so you’ll never get bored,” she says. “They make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast any day of the week, keeping me feeling energized, full, and satisfied—especially on busy days when I’m teaching all morning.” The golden milk pudding recipe is dairy-free and has a short ingredients list. All you need is plant-based milk—she recommends almond or cashew milk—rolled oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds, cinnamon, maple syrup for sweetness, and turmeric for the anti-inflammatory benefits. After giving it a good
Over-moisturizing is real—here are 3 signs you’re overdoing it
March 15, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC Most of the time, issues surrounding moisturizer involve not getting enough hydration. But if you’re slathering on cream multiple times per day, or using a product that’s too thick, you could be over-moisturizing. “Our skin likes to stay in a balance, and if we tip that balance by drying out the skin too much, it triggers the body to produce more oil,” says Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, a Manhattan-based board-certified dermatologist. “While if we provide too much moisture by over-moisturizing, the body may gradually stop producing as much oil.” If that last bit piqued your oily interest, simmer down. She says when your face stops producing oils, your skin can get severely dry. Using a product that’s too occlusive can also lead to over-moisturizing. Dr. Garshick says to avoid applying products like Vaseline or Aquaphor all over the face (although these are great options for lips and eyes, which she says often require more hydration). You’ll also want to make sure your moisturizer is right for your skin type. “If you already have oily skin, it is best to use a moisturizer that is oil-free or noncomedogenic, which means it won’t clog the pores,” she says. Not sure if you’re over-moisturizing? Dr. Garshick says the most immediate signs are clogged pores, blackheads, and excess oil production. She advises moisturizing no more than two times a day, using a product formulated for your skin type. “If you’re experiencing clogged pores or blackheads, it can
Laundry detergent is becoming an extension of your fragrance of choice
March 14, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC As far as home products go, laundry detergent is pretty unsexy. It’s something people traditionally grab at a grocery store or drugstore without much thought, since it’s basically just a soap for your clothes. Now, the category is getting a glow up, because the coolest fragrance brands are making delightfully scented laundry detergent that functions as an extension of your personal scent. “Everyone has to clean their clothes. Laundry detergent as a category hasn’t been touched for decades, though,” says Carina Chaz, founder of fragrance brand Dedcool. Her customers started asking for her to concoct linen sprays so that they could smell her signature fragrances at the home. “I started testing detergent formulas, and wanted it to work as an extension of your fragrance so that you like what you wear,” she says. And so, Dedcool just introduced two laundry detergents called Dedtergent ($32) in Fragrance 01 “Taunt” and Fragrance 05 “Spring,” which are the same beloved scents in the brand’s perfume line. “It’s very cool to use your favorite fragrance to clean your clothes with,” says Chaz. Rather than an in-your-face scent that you can get with a fragrance that you wear, these are meant to lightly kiss your clothing so that you want to cuddle into your favorite sweatshirt rather than be soaked in scent. Graphic: Well+Good Creative Dedcool isn’t the only brand making your laundry products cooler, either. The Laundress, a line of chic home cleaning essentials, collaborated with fragrance
These two-ingredient, high-protein cauliflower tots are better than anything you’ll find in the frozen section
March 14, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Cauliflower tots are hot right now. And no, I don’t just mean the batch of fresh-out-of-the-air-fryer tots sitting in front of me right now. The low-carb alternative to the OG potato version is sold in bulk (3-pound!) bags at Costco, in casserole form at Trader Joe’s, and from major retailers like Green Giant—making it one of the trendiest frozen section items of the moment. But there’s a two-ingredient version you can make right at home, and it’s better than anything you’ll find in-store. Bethany Ugarte of Lilsipper recently shared her recipe for healthy vegan cauliflower tots on Instagram. And get this—they only require two simple ingredients: cauliflower (obviously!) and chickpea flour. Whenever I see a short ingredients list, I’m down, and let me just say these fluffy tots don’t disappoint. “Some people say healthy eating is hard, time-consuming, and expensive, and these tots break all of those assumptions,” Ugarte tells me. “They’re grain-free, egg-free, and loaded with plant-based protein and fiber.” Aside from tasting delicious—especially when you crisp them up in the air fryer!—the nutrition is seriously impressive. Like Ugarte says, they’re loaded with protein. The 1/2 head of cauliflower in the recipe ranges from 6 to 8 grams, and the cup of chickpea flour contains 21 grams. On top of that, you’re getting a combined total of 19 grams of fiber between the two. Not only are they great for munching on immediately, but you can also prep them in advance and heat them up
Learning how to talk about hard feelings is, well, hard—here are 3 tips from a therapist to make it easier
March 14, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC As a therapist, I’ve had countless sessions with people from a variety of cultures, religious backgrounds, class and community groups. If there is one thing that each person who has sat across from me had in common, it’s that talking about their emotions was one of the hardest things they had to do—especially when it came to telling their loved ones, friends and partners how they felt. A big part of the journey toward happiness, joy, or insert whatever adjective you aim to feel, is being able to talk about the hard feelings that are getting in the way of you living the life you want and have impacted you along the way. Why? Vulnerability is the center of human connection. Yet I have found that most of my clients have the hardest time talking about their feelings to their friends, family and significant others. You’d think this would be the opposite; that it would be easiest to open up to the most important people in our lives. But being vulnerable can almost be harder with people you know, because you might be afraid to scare, disappoint, or hurt them in the process. But talking about how we feel is crucial for every relationship, particularly those with your loved ones. When we gather up the courage to talk about how we feel, we strengthen the relationships we have with others, and we also build upon our emotional intelligence—aka the ability to understand and
How to keep other muscles from overcompensating (and ruining) your core workouts
March 14, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Picture this: You’re diligently working through your ab exercises (which is a feat in itself), but you’re noticing that your core doesn’t feel like it’s getting any stronger. What gives? There’s a high chance that other muscles are overcompensating, which can wreck best intentions of getting in a solid abs workout. To combat this, we asked a trainer to explain how to engage your core correctly so that it can get stronger each sweat sesh. “When you’re doing core workouts, different muscle groups tend to overcompensate depending on the exercise,” says Autumn Calabrese, celebrity fitness trainer. This can also happen if you happen to be tired, if your core is weak, or if you’re doing the move with improper form (form is so important, y’all). The major culprits that tend to take over the job of your core are your neck, lower back, and hip flexor muscles, she says. “Your neck muscles can overwork when people grip there,” says Calabrese. If you’ve ever noticed your neck tense up in ab work, that’s it. “Instead of using the core muscles to crunch or stabilize, people with a weak core will grip in their neck and pull on the back of it to assist in the movement,” she says, noting that this often leads to tightness and pain in your neck. Lower back muscles can easily overcompensate in ab workouts, too. “Your lower back muscles kick in if your core muscles get tired, or if