Author: Richard C. Trotter
There’s no fruit that epitomizes summer like strawberries. Juicy and perfectly plump, strawberries infuse refreshing sweetness and a bold red hue to any dish. But there are more reasons we love picking them. The heart-shaped super berry can help increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower blood pressure and fight inflammation. Packed with vitamins, fiber, antioxidants and more, just one berry clocks in 11 percent of your daily recommended vitamin C. (Indeed, eight of them provide more vitamin C than an orange!) That’s why the versatile fruit can be used in everything from salad dressings to lemonade to homemade fruit roll-ups and…
The more we treat skin care as a part of our wellness routines—and not just a cosmetic endeavor—the deeper we dive into this dermatological world, learning new vocabulary along the way. Today’s important topic du jour? The skin barrier, why it’s critically important to pay attention to it, and how to repair it if yours is damaged. Let’s get into it. What is the skin barrier? If you think of your skin as a club, the barrier is its bouncer. “The skin barrier is our outermost layer of skin, our epidermis, or stratum corneum,” says Elisabeth Nehme, an esthetician, skin-care…
December always seems like a powerful time to reflect—to see where we’ve been and what we’ve moved through, so that we can better understand how we may want to move forward in the next year. This December, however, the encouragement to learn from the past may seem even more pronounced, as Mercury goes retrograde from December 13 to January 1. The apparent reversal of the messenger planet inspires us all to retrace our steps, giving every sign’s December 2023 wellness horoscope a deeply reflective, contemplative energy. This holiday season, we could find ourselves revisiting places from our past, reconnecting with…
If the time or energy you have to move your body is limited—or maybe you’re just easing into this whole fitness thing—rather than rushing through a complicated, multi-part workout, a better strategy can be honing in on just a few specific exercises to prevent injuries and common problems like back pain. Because, although there are hundreds of moves out there with different benefits for your body, you don’t need to do them all to stay healthy and pain-free. But how to choose? Should you go for cardio or strength? Stretching or mobility? Bodyweight or weighted? You don’t have to figure…
Ironically, feeling torn between the two most magical morning beverages—coffee and tea—is exhausting. Instead of letting the pain of indecision (ahem) steep, brew yourself the best of both worlds: coffee flower tea. Whether you’re trying to cut back on caffeine intake or you simply want something more subdued in flavor, coffee flower tea may just become your new drink of choice. What is coffee flower tea? According to Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen’s new book, But First, Coffee, turning coffee flowers—which are “aromatic and distinct, with notes of jasmine and honeysuckle” and grow on coffee trees—into tea is one of…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Fact: Brunch is the best meal there is. Another fact: Making brunch at home with friends just hits different. (Okay, fine both are technically opinions, but still… am I wrong?) I’ve been a fan of brunch since before I even knew the word, because breakfast foods at…
At Well+Good, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders, and celebrities. Now, we’re inviting you to join the conversation. Welcome to the Well+Good podcast, your guide to finding the habits and practices that fit your frequency. Read More If you’re not with me, you’re against me. There are only winners and losers in life. I made a little mistake at work—so I’m a total failure. These are all examples of black and white thinking at play. But while these phrases seem simple, they don’t quite reveal just how toxic this type…
Head to the weight room of any gym, and you’re likely to see someone doing a deadlift. And for good reason: Deadlifts are one of the foundational strength-training exercises. Some people even call them “the king” of all exercises. But what muscles do deadlifts work? Basically all the biggest muscle groups in the bottom half of your body, plus your core, shoulders, and forearms. Yeah, they’re no joke. Clearly, deadlifts can be one of the most efficient exercises to work into your leg day. But if you aren’t already doing them, we get it: Barbell deadlifts in particular can be…
Over the years, I’ve discovered that it’s best for my needs to not invest in a ton of kitchen appliances. That’s largely because I *love* the healing power of a clear kitchen countertop… and most of my bulky equipment ends up collecting dust tucked away in drawers. (Out of sight, out of mind.) However, IMHO, air fryers are worth their weight in gold. They seemingly do it all, from convection cooking and reheating foods to generating a satisfying crunchiness that I can’t wait to bite into. Additional benefits of air frying “include reduced oil content and faster cooking times compared…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Peptides are the powerhouses behind any good anti-aging routine. These amino acids work to boost your body’s natural production of collagen, and the effects of this process show up on your face in the form of firmer skin and less visible wrinkles. Given how effective the ingredient…