Juicing is great for your health, but you might not be happy to waste the fiber contained in the produce. When you juice your fruit and vegetables, you separate the liquid from the fiber, so the pulp left after juicing is full of fiber. I prefer using carrot and beet pulp as it’s very versatile. I normally throw away kale, cabbage, celery, and cucumber juice pulp since it doesn’t taste very good, although if you wish you can experiment with it too....
These days, you’ll usually see one of two varieties of the seeds: white or gray-black. Brown varieties, while seen a little less often, are also used—these are just seeds that have not fully matured. There seem to be a few factors that play into the nutritional profile of these tiny superfoods: the fatty acids and all that fiber. Their omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acids (ALA) have been shown to have a positive effect on cardiovascular health in some studies2....
While historically, many experts saw weight and obesity as the main issue, it’s now clear that’s far from the truth. “Obesity is just another marker of metabolic health; it’s not the cause,” says neuroendocrinologist Robert Lustig, M.D., and author of the upcoming book Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine. “It’s downstream of the metabolic problem; it’s not the metabolic problem itself.” That’s a pretty big issue considering metabolic dysfunction increases your risk of complications down the road, like heart disease, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, and more, Julie Foucher-Urcuyo, M....
For me, it’s important I practice these simple yoga poses every single day in order to feel my best, to relieve the pain in the muscles of my neck, jaw and head. Attempt to take either the backs of the hands together, or bring the palms to touch if flexibility allows. Making sure to keep your shoulder blades sliding firmly down your back, begin to lift the elbows up to shoulder height while actively pressing the elbows away from the face....
Don’t ignore what your body is telling you. Now, I ask my body permission: “Is it OK if I do another 10 minutes of cardio?” Sometimes it says yes, and sometimes it tells me just to stretch. Sometimes when I’m tired and not sure if I should go to the gym, my body tells me to hit the bed. The same goes with food. Instead of trying to figure out what to eat and what would be healthiest, I ask my body what it feels like having....
How to use it: Brew some chamomile tea. Let it cool. Wash your entire body with it. Seriously, though, a DIY facial treatment can fight fine lines and wrinkles, and using chamomile as a rinse can help protect color-treated hair while also conditioning your strands. Or, opt for the tried-and-true method of using tea bags on your eyes to fight puffiness and dark circles. Growing tips: A light-loving plant, this baby needs a lot of sun and occasional watering once it’s grown....
How does it work? Yoga activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body and mind. A regular yoga practice also allows you the time to disconnect from the world and connect to your breath, both of which can be invaluable for maintaining a state of inner calm. Stand in mountain pose with both feet planted firmly on the ground, hands on your hips. Exhale and slowly fold forward from your hip joints, lengthening the front of your torso....
Many couples come to couples therapy because they’re dealing with a specific challenge, such as communication issues, difficulties around sex, affairs, or considering a breakup. At core, marriage therapist Linda Carroll, LMFT, says it’s about helping couples “get unstuck from painful dynamics that keep getting repeated.” A good couples therapist teaches couples how to ask for what they want without causing the other person to shut down, Carroll explains. “A therapist knows how to help couples get to the real trouble [at the heart of the issue] and can teach skills or appropriate referrals to help them through it,” she says....
Once you start on this 5-step plan, you’ll be amazed to see the changes start taking place in your own mouth! Your teeth may get whiter, your gum puffiness may go away, and your dentist (that’s me!) may even tell you you’re cavity and plaque-free! If you constantly have a white coating, then consider oral chewable probiotics to control yeast imbalance. Research on oral probiotics2 has increased exponentially. A number of well-controlled studies3 indicate that a probiotic formula containing Lactobacilli is the most beneficial to suppress candida growth....
Beyond being full of probiotics, apple cider vinegar’s many other properties are beneficial for gut health. As functional medicine practitioner Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP, explains, “apple cider vinegar has also been shown1 to have antiviral and anti-yeast and antifungal benefits, all helpful in supporting microbiome and overall immune balance.” So before digging into your starchy faves like pasta, potatoes, and pretzels, try sipping on a little apple cider vinegar. Researchers believe it works by suppressing appetite....
“To truly understand what a powerful compound propolis is, you have to look at the plant world. Propolis comes from the giants in the plant kingdom: trees. And trees have evolved to live thousands of years, but in order to do this, they have to survive all environmental aggressors: viral, bacterial, pollution, insects, etc. To withstand all of this, trees have created a strong immunity of plant phenol chemicals and bioflavonoids to defend themselves,” says Tanya Hawkes, sustainable beekeeper and founder of organic skin care line Therapi Honey Skincare....
The fruit itself is quite bitter, but this is what makes it special (and there are easy ways to make it taste good, which I’ll share later!). It gives many dishes a twist, and in fact, some people crave the taste of bitter melon and swear that it is what gives certain dishes their characteristic flavor. But what makes this fruit even more appealing is its medicinal qualities. It is widely used in traditional and ayurvedic medicine for anything from wound healing to diabetes to digestive and liver support....
You may not need specific gear for this bodyweight workout, but it’s always a good idea to dress for success. The perfect workout outfit shouldn’t just check the style and comfort boxes; it should crush those core exercises right along with you. Whether it’s the Meridian leggings or the Evolution SmartForm Bra, we’re choosing Under Armour for apparel that moves with us, not against us (saggy waistband, we’re looking at you)....
If you’ve been to the farmers market lately, you’ll be all-too-aware that it is well and truly summer squash season. We love this lower-carb, vitamin-rich vegetable, and it makes the perfect base for a bake that will feed a family or can be stashed for leftovers all week. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 2. In a skillet over medium heat, add Califia Plant Butter until melted. Add garlic and onions, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes....
For my most recent book that just came out a month ago, The Forest Feast Mediterranean, I traveled with my family for three months to gather all the recipe inspiration and take all the photos around Europe. Once I got home, I sorted through thousands of photos on my computer and came up with my list of about 100 vegetarian recipes I planned to make, inspired by our trip. Then I started cooking!...
But what are canker sores, really? Not to be confused with cold sores, canker sores are ulcers that develop on the soft tissues inside the mouth or on your gums. They also aren’t contagious, which might be the only good thing about them. When you get a canker sore, your top priorities are reducing symptoms and trying to get it to heal as quickly as possible. Luckily, there are certain natural ingredients that can help with that....
The solution? Turn to DIY. That’s not to say you can’t mimic those commercial creams (they are fun to slather on, after all). Marisa Plescia, research scientist at clean beauty e-tailer NakedPoppy, explains that you can definitely recreate a “whipped” natural oil and butter-based product. It works just as well, and better yet, it “will make your skin feel especially silky-smooth.” Here’s what you’ll need to whip it up (pun intended): And that’s it!...
Write down the sensations that you feel in your body in your journal and look for any patterns or consistencies in the information. What you may find is that a particular person, place, experience, or thing is what’s keeping you feeling stuck. Becoming aware of your body’s unique signals of stuckness and self-betrayal is the first step to creating change. Become the master observer of your mind by taking note of every time you have a thought that is out of alignment with who you are or what you want in your life....
Well, I have some good news: You don’t have to be a world-renowned cardiologist to know healthy oils from unhealthy ones. It’s all about identifying your favorite healthy oils, learning to use them the right way, and then sticking to those habits. And one healthy oil in particular, called flaxseed oil, is worth learning about in more depth because of its exciting health benefits. If you’re particularly nutrition-savvy, you know that there are different types of omega-3s....
