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…

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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 2000sā€”way before everyone was obsessed with oat milk and Beyond burgersā€”a 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

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5 dietitian-approved tips for using Trader Joeā€™s ā€˜Everything 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

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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

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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

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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, Iā€™d 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 isnā€™t the healthiest option

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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

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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

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These matcha Rice Krispies Treats are perfect for Valentineā€™sā€”or 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,

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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

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Gabi Butlerā€™s 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 Butlerā€”a longtime

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We asked experts to help us rank the 5 most popular alt-milks for sustainability

February 07, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC If youā€™ve ditched dairy for sustainability reasons, you probably assume that alt-milks like oat, soy, and dairy are better for the environment, period. Youā€™re right. But each type of plant milk does have an environmental impactā€”some greater than others. However, understanding that impact

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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

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Trader Joeā€™s new vegan chicken-less seasoning goes with *everything*

February 06, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Vegans might not eat chicken, butā€”surprise!ā€”some of us still love the taste of chicken seasonings. It doesnā€™t matter whether itā€™s nostalgic chicken noodle soup, perfectly-crispy tenders, or chicken and veggie skewersā€¦ itā€™s all delicious and easy to make plant-based. And with a new

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Only 2 beauty companies made the A-List of a major sustainability report

February 06, 2020 at 05:53PM by CWC As we evolve into more conscientious consumers, more and more brands are formulating products with ingredient lists that are cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally responsible. With a climate crisis upon us, shopping sustainably isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing

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13 healthy reasons why chickpeas are a top dietitianā€™s favorite plant-based protein

February 04, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TCx91K8lNM] Chickpeas are officially the new cauliflowerā€”here’s why they’re so damn healthy for you. In case you haven’t heard, chickpeas are the cauliflower of 2020. No longer just eaten on top of salads or in plain hummus, the legume has morphed into

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The 7 golden rules of heart-healthy eating, according to cardiologists

February 04, 2020 at 07:30PM by CWC Fact: cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Want to live a long time? Protect your heart. Genetic predisposition certainly plays a role, but there’s a lot in your controlā€”including what you put on your plate. What

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5 gloriously healthy, semi-homemade dinners you can have on the table in under 10 minutes

February 04, 2020 at 06:30PM by CWC Every once in a while, you may get the itch to walk on the wild side of the kitchen andā€”gaspā€”prepare a complicated recipe from scratch. You chop all your veggies to one-eighth-inch (aka a French “brunoise”), knead your own pizza dough as sweat

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This is the one supplement every woman should be taking, according to a naturopathic doctor

February 04, 2020 at 10:30AM by CWC Ever walked down a supplement aisle at a health food store and felt completely overwhelmed? Same, same. But it turns out you can give your health a boost without transforming your vitamin cabinet into an equally overwhelming replica of said health food store.

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This protein-packed meatless meatloaf is totally deliciousā€”and 100% vegan

February 01, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Meatloaf has been a family dinner staple since ancient Rome, andā€”without giving you a full-on history lessonā€”letā€™s just say itā€™s changed a lot since then. (The recipe used to call for animal brains, okay?) Itā€™s safe to say that a transformation was very

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