January 17, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC It was only inevitable that once alt-milks became nearly as commonplace as cow’s milk that a slew of other trends-within-the-trend would follow. Nut milk yogurt, “nice” cream, and plant-based butters have since risen in popularity too, and now a new iteration of dairy-free
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How to know if you need to strengthen or stretch your hip flexorsâbecause, ouch!
January 17, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC The hip flexors are one of those regions in the body that you never notice until they’re epically sore. Most of the time, pain eeks into the creases of the hips after a particular grueling core workout or in the aftermath of a
8 skin-care products you can get from Ulta for under $20 from this new UK-based brand
January 17, 2020 at 04:17PM by CWC In case you haven’t heard yet, 2020 is the year of skin careâespecially affordable skin care that still leaves your face as hydrated and radiant as the expensive stuff. Riding in on this new year, all-things-skin-care trend is Dr.OrganicÂŽ, a UK-based skin-care brand
Exactly how to adjust your budget after getting a raise to avoid âlifestyle creepâ
January 17, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC So, since you finally got that well-deserved pay raise, you can ignore all the guidelines you previously followed about how to budget efficiently, right? Depending on the size of your raise you theoretically can buy that Peloton and trade in your 10-year-old car
How to get instant skin-care results, while protecting skin in the long run
January 17, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC In an era where we can order everything from a luxury SUV to $17 avocado toast with the tap of a button, it’s no wonder millennials have garnered a reputation as the “instant gratification” generation. We want what we want when we want
What being born on the cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius means for your personality
January 17, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Each month with On the Cusp, we point our astrological magnifying glass on all the people born between two zodiac signs. Stefanie Iris Weiss Because when your birthday falls at either the tail end or the very beginning of your sun signâs season, your
One of the most common yoga poses is also one of the easiest to mess up
January 17, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1124fj0BeQ] In yoga, it’s often the simplest-seeming poses that are the easiest to mess up. If your alignment is off, it screws with the entire functionality of the move. And what’s worse, it puts you at the risk of getting hurt. One
If your hair is dry, make sure youâre not missing this super-important step
January 17, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Though there are a lot of different hair types and textures out there, I think we can all agree on one thing right now: Our hair is dry. Thanks to the dry AF weather and even more drying indoor heat, our strands are currently
How Instagramâs love of food pics has shaped how chefs approach their cooking
January 17, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Picture this: You’re at brunch with your crew, right in the middle of telling your friends about some major drama going on at work. You’re momentarily interrupted by the waiter bringing over your order of avocado toast. It looks amazingâvibrant green avocado slices
The 3 lower-body stretches a professional cyclist does every single day
January 17, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Spin class is a reliable killer. Now imagine ditching the stationary bike and doing those tough intervals on the road like a professional cyclist. It’s safe to say that once you’re done, you’ll be feeling it all over… and that’s exactly why having
This healthy West African peanut stew costs just $1 per servingâand itâs 100% vegan
January 16, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC If youâre in need of a new healthy recipe for dinner that wonât break the bank, I have a wonderful addition for you to add to your weekday lineup. Recently, I found myself perusing the highlights from the international food trends in the
How to pick a product if your skin is oily *and* dry, according to a derm
January 16, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXLjprqwVGs] Whether you’re dry or oily, the cardinal rule when choosing any skin-care product is to make sure it works for your skin type. But what the heck are you supposed to do if you’re… both? According to board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara,
â1. 5 repsâ help you see results at the gym *twice* as fast
January 16, 2020 at 08:36PM by CWC Repetitions (the kids call them “reps”) are the building blocks of any strength training routine. Every rep carries you from the start to the finish of a move, but  Katrina Pilkington, NASM-CPT, a National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified trainer, says that one secret
Suffering a miscarriage can cause long-lasting PTSD, research shows
January 16, 2020 at 07:36PM by CWC Although miscarriages are fairly common (occurring in about 10 percent of pregnancies), the psychological consequences are often overlooked. Researchers at Imperial College London and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium led a study examining the link between early pregnancy loss and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Resistant starch is yet another gut-healthy reason to eat carbs
January 16, 2020 at 07:17PM by CWC With seemingly everyone and their neighbor on keto lately, carbs have unfortunately become a dietary devil. Many food experts say thatâs unfortunate, since avoiding carb-filled foods like oats, potatoes, and lentils means we collectively are missing out on fiberâwhich can have health implications
Some of the best moisturizers money can buy are hiding at the drugstore for only $20
January 16, 2020 at 06:46PM by CWC If you had to choose a hot commodity in the beauty aisles right now, I’d bet that it’d be a moisturizer. One of the most important things that your skin needs is hydration, and a solid moisturizer is your best bet when it
The 12 most unforgivable gym etiquette offenses during the busiest month of the year
January 16, 2020 at 06:42PM by CWC Growing up, my family never missed church on Sunday. Never. As such devout practitioners (aka helpless charges of a devout mother), we liked to complain about the twice-a-year church-goers, the ones who made it unbearably crowded at Easter and Christmas and who never
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
January 16, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Lauren Singer, a zero-waste influencer who founded Package Free Shop and blogs under the cheeky alias @TrashIsForTossers, inadvertently created waves in my personal community last year when she helped me detox my home from single-use plastic. After she opened my eyes to the
How to use each of the moonâs 4 main phases to help you conquer your goals
January 16, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Given its skill at motivating us to take risks, encouraging us to let our freak flag fly high, and pushing us to follow our heart, it’s clear that the moonâs energy is powerful, often affecting us when we don’t even realize it. Another
Divorce under 30 isnât unique, but it is often uniquely isolating and lonely
January 16, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Calla* remembers exactly what it was like realizing at age 28, a year into her marriage, that it wasn’t going to work. Before she and her husband got married, she thought they were on the same page about everything: having kids, their finances,
This easy, no-sugar-added marinara sauce will make every pasta night healthy *and* delicious
January 16, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC A good marinara sauce is a lot like a steaming hot bubble bath, because… you want to literally bathe in it. Yet while the tomato-, garlic-, and basil-based concoction should contain simple ingredients, store-bought jars often pack hidden sugars which, when consumed in
This 12-minute butt-sculpting yoga flow will put squats and lunges to shame
January 16, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvwbOYldsFo] People tend to forget that yoga is actually a sneaky butt-sculpting workout. Flowing into various poses helps to mobilize and strengthen your entire body, plus it’s benefitting your mind through mindful breathing, but so many of the moves require a huge amount
If youâre shopping for CBD supplements, hereâs what to look for
January 16, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC ICYMI: CBD is bigâlike, billion dollar industry, can’t-stop-talking-about-it big. Which means, unless you’ve been totally tuned out, you’re probably clued into the three letters that are taking over the wellness world. But just knowing the basics on all things cannabidiol isn’t quite enough
Championship runner Mary Cainâs training trick is just 3 stepsâand is totally worth stealing for yourself
January 16, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Training motivation ebbs and flows over the course of days, weeks, months, and years. That’s why runner and junior world champion Mary Cain (one of Well+Good’s 2020 Changemakers) entered the new year with a fresh method of self-motivationâone completely worth adopting for your
This healthy chili recipe is delicious, loaded with fiber, *and* gut-friendly
January 16, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Chili is easy to make, loaded with healthy ingredients, and the very definition of a comfort food. There’s really only one downside: a hefty bowl of greasy ground beef, topped with cheese, and sour cream can leave you feeling bloated, gassy, and lethargic.
Is your fixed mind-set holding you back in life? Here are 4 steps to change that
January 16, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC I grew up being quiet and shy, and while there’s definitely nothing wrong with either of those traits, I had a sneaking suspicion they were holding me back from feeling optimally fulfilled, personally and professionally. During my teens and early twenties, year after
In a ranking of the best countries for women, the U.S. doesnât even make the top 10âhereâs why
January 15, 2020 at 11:46PM by CWC In a new ranking of the world’s best countries, the United States isn’t firstâit’s seventh. And among the best counties for women, it doesn’t even make the top 10 of 80 nations consideredâit’s fifteenth, according to U.S. News and World Report. (At least
Williamsburg is basically âWellnessburg,â and we have the healthy travel guide to prove it
January 15, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyrxwk3JFsI] Ready to plan your wellness-rich Williamsburg itinerary? Watch the video for inspo. There isn’t much Well+Good video producer and host Ella Dove hasn’t tried in the name of wellness (horseback yoga, anyone?) So naturally, we tend to trust her opinions on
This is the age with the least happiness in lifeâhereâs why a psychologist says itâs actually a magic year
January 15, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Happiness in life isn’t a constant state of being. It’s completely normal for it to rise and fall as time goes by. The year you fall in love might represent the peak of happiness; the year you lose a loved one is likely
7 delicious, creative ways to eat hummus when youâre tired of carrot and celery sticks
January 15, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC We called chickpeas as one of the biggest food and health trends of 2020. The humble legume, once relegated to a cold add-on at salad bars, is now the star ingredient in a wide array of delicious plant-based eats, including chips, pastas, and