February 27, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC It’s hard to remember a time before frozen cauliflower pizza crusts were as ubiquitous in the frozen food aisle as their doughy counterparts. Yet walk into virtually any grocery store and you’ll see not only one cauli-crust option, but likely many. Healthy eaters
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Beat cold and flu season with this healthy, warming, Italian-style soup
February 26, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJIyAiLh4IU] Looking for the best soup to ride out cold and flu season? You’ll love this one from Kelly LeVeque. It’s the ultimate cold-and-flu-season paradox: The one meal that’s been scientifically proven to help you feel better fastāa steaming bowl of soupācan
Alt-rice is the new alt-pasta, and itāll be in every healthy eaterās pantry in 2020
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
Iām 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
Why some experts think lab-grown, āculturedā meat is the sustainable future of protein
February 24, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Even though vegan meat tastes more like “the real thing” than ever before, there’s still a great divide between meat eaters and non-meat eaters, and if we’re being realistic, there will likely always be one. The truth is, a lot of Americans really
Boost your immunity for $1 with this super easy 2-ingredient recipe
February 23, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC When you get sick, you’ll do just about anything to feel like yourself again. Even if that means eating a piece of toast topped with raw garlic for breakfast. Now, let’s be realāthat doesn’t sound like the most appetizing way to start the
This is the *only* way you should ever eat your potatoes
February 21, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Made popular by Trader Joe’s, “everything bagel” seasoning isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. You can sprinkle the mouth-watering blend of poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt on… everything. It’s great on waffles, salads, avocado toasts, salmonāyou name it.
Sure, eating less meat is trendy, but is it actually healthy?
February 21, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC It started with the comeback of the Mediterranean diet. After being named the best diet of 2019 by U.S. News and World Reports, healthy eaters started searching for more ways to minimize meat consumption, getting their protein from other sources, like seafood and
Alt-milk is coming for your moisturizer, and your dry skin will drink it right up
February 20, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC The alt-milk movement first came for our coffee orders, then it hit the ice-cream aisle. And now? It’s coming for our skin-care routines. “Milk” has commonly been used as a skin product descriptor, meant to describe the texture of a nice, creamy, formula…
The key to enjoying a plant-based diet is embracing food inclusion, not restriction
February 19, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Back in the late 2000sāway before everyone was obsessed with oat milk and Beyond burgersāa facialist recommended that I cut back on my dairy and meat consumption for the sake of my skin. At the time, I felt like she was sentencing me
5 dietitian-approved tips for using Trader Joeās āEverything But The Eloteā seasoning
February 19, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC There’s a new spice in the aisle at Trader Joe’s, and its name is Everything But The Elote. Like the idea behind Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel seasoning before it, the goal was bottling the mouth-watering flavor of a beloved staple. This
4 hair-care essentials that will take any routine up a notch
February 18, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Our skin pretty much steals all the beauty spotlight. According to Dianna Cohen, founder of the new hair-care brand Crown Affair, however, your hair deserves just as much attention. And in keeping with the less-is-more vibes reverberating through skin care, that doesn’t mean
Chickpea pasta at a restaurant near you? Banza CEO Brian Rudolph wants to make it happen
February 17, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC In the almost six years since Brian Rudolph co-founded chickpea pasta line Banza in 2014 with his brother Scott, the company has: entered more than 12,000 stores, expanded its produce line to include vegan mac-and-cheese, lasagna noodles, and chickpea rice, and now plans
This vegan chipotle mayo makes everything taste so much better
February 17, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC If there was a condiment popularity contest, Iād put all bets on chipotle mayo. It has the perfect creamy texture, just the right amount of heat, and tastes great on everything from burgers to kale salads. While typical mayonnaise isnāt the healthiest option
Iām a Sephora beauty director, and I just canāt hide how great these 4 concealers are
February 16, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC In the best of skin times and the worst of skin times, I have always, always swiped on a concealer. The beauty product is one of those that stands the tests of acne, aging, sleepless nights, and every reality in between. And when
10 delicious, plant-based Mexican recipes that go way beyond rice and beans
February 15, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Here in the States, beef, chicken, pork, and cheese are often staples of Mexican foods eaten at home and at restaurants. Think: tacos al pastor, chicken tinga, carnitas…yum. However, none of those foods really work anymore for people trying to shift to a
How natural caffeine compares to synthetic caffeine, according to health experts
February 15, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Almost everyone is familiar with the effects of caffeine from coffee, tea, and chocolate. While these natural caffeine sources are super well-known, synthetic caffeine, made from chemicals and added to some “energy-boosting” drinks, isn’t talked about as much. Curious about the difference? “Synthetic
This high-protein, dietitian-approved dinner is full of gut-healthy benefits
February 14, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC After-dinner hunger may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s definitely a Thing. Sometimes, no matter how delicious a meal tastes, it just isn’t all that filling.Ā The major reason it happens: not enough protein. Healthy eating experts preach about the importance of a
These matcha Rice Krispies Treats are perfect for Valentineāsāor any day
February 13, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC It’s not easy to improve upon the simple pleasures of a Rice Krispies Treat, but leave it to Well+Good Council member Candice Kumai to tweak the recipe into something even more delightful. Below, her version of the iconic dessert brings in coconut oil,
Find your new go-to easy, healthy sauce based on your favorite flavor profile
February 13, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC There’s a reason why a tub of Ranch dressing or green goddess dressing sits at the heart of every party’s cruditĆ© platter. And can you even imagine the horror of serving stir-fry that wasn’t topped with soy or peanut sauce? The right sauce
8 healthy and delicious high-protein breakfast recipes *without* eggs
February 13, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Many high-protein breakfasts require cracking an egg or two. But there are many healthy high-protein vegan breakfast recipes that will load you up on the essential nutrient without having to rely on animal products. It might come as a surprise, but plant are
This high-fiber oatmeal alternative will keep your blood sugar levels stable all morning long
February 13, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OZtgAA4XMY] Chestnuts aren’t just for the holidays. Here’s how to cook them to make a savory, hearty breakfast. Unless they’re getting name-dropped in Christmas songs, chestnuts don’t get much attention. Almonds, peanuts, and cashews are so popular that they’re downright basic, but
7 vegetables to buy canned instead of fresh for easy weeknight cooking
February 12, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC While a refrigerator stocked with fresh produce from the farmers’ market is always nice, it never hurts to keep some healthy canned vegetables in the pantry. Canned goods are inexpensive, shelf stable, and easy to use in a variety of recipes. Of course
Gabi Butlerās triple flips are hard to copy, but you *can* steal her ab workouts
February 11, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Watch Netflix’s hit docu-series Cheer and you’ll quickly see that the Navarro College cheerleading team practices pretty much all the time. That’s how you win national titles, after all. But what you don’t see on screen is that Navarro star Gabi Butlerāa longtime
This woman set a world record with a 4-hour plankāhereās her secret
February 11, 2020 at 05:06PM by CWC Just a one-minute plank makes my whole body shake, so my jaw dropped to the floor when I heard about a new world record of 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 55 seconds. Dana Glowacka, a vegan athlete, and yogi, makes her world-record plank
Why sea moss is the latest hot add-in to healthy smoothies
February 11, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Sometimes it seems like we’ve seen anything that could possibly trend in the wellness world have a moment. Jade eggs? Check. Eating all fat? Check. CBD everything? Check. But just when you thought you’ve seen it all…enter the rise of sea moss. No,
We asked experts to help us rank the 5 most popular alt-milks for sustainability
February 07, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC If youāve ditched dairy for sustainability reasons, you probably assume that alt-milks like oat, soy, and dairy are better for the environment, period. Youāre right. But each type of plant milk does have an environmental impactāsome greater than others. However, understanding that impact
The $50, dietitian-approved grocery list that opens the door for so. many. healthy meals
February 07, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Walking into the grocery store without a plan of attack (also known as a “shopping list”) is a calculated risk. With so many shiny-new products hitting the shelves every single week, breaking the bank at Trader Joe’s or your supermarket of choice has
8 easy high-protein plant-based meals you can make in your Instant Pot
February 07, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC When trying to focus on plant-based eating, getting enough protein is often a top concern. Sure, you’ve probably heard that foods like tofu, beans, and chickpeas are good sources of the nutrient, but the advice often stops there. What’s less clear is how
Trader Joeās new vegan chicken-less seasoning goes with *everything*
February 06, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Vegans might not eat chicken, butāsurprise!āsome of us still love the taste of chicken seasonings. It doesnāt matter whether itās nostalgic chicken noodle soup, perfectly-crispy tenders, or chicken and veggie skewersā¦ itās all delicious and easy to make plant-based. And with a new