June 16, 2020 at 11:26PM Share on: Making homemade hummus is truly so simple. If you haven’t tried before, you may find yourself wondering why you didn’t sooner and swearing you’ll never buy it from a store again. Author of the newly released cookbook Fermenting Everything Andy Hamilton shares that, “This twist on [hummus] creates a tangy dip that will […]

June 16, 2020 at 08:33PM Share on: Alfalfa may not be the most popular plant, but it can provide a number of health benefits and is simple to incorporate into a balanced diet. The plant is actually a part of the legume family but is often referred to as an herb, registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, explains. “The […]

June 16, 2020 at 05:10PM Share on: Nondairy, plant-based milks have become increasingly popular in the past few years. Though oat milk and almond milk are arguably the most common, pea protein milk may be the most beneficial. To find out for sure, mbg consulted nutrition experts to learn how pea protein milk is made, the nutritional values and benefits […]

June 16, 2020 at 08:00AM CBD has been the ingredient at the tip of everyone’s tongues for some time, but now’s the moment to more deeply consider its *face* value, particularly when it comes to stressed-out skin. Summer means sun, sweat, and the great outdoors…amazing for our spirit but not ideal for skin. Redness, dehydration, and breakouts are all common […]

June 16, 2020 at 02:36PM Share on: The reality is, it can be difficult to ensure you’re eating ample fruits and veggies on a daily basis. In fact, only about one in 10 American adults eat the USDA-recommended amount of vegetables (1 to 3 cups a day), according to the CDC. And even if you follow a healthy eating lifestyle, […]

June 16, 2020 at 11:15AM Share on: If the word “cupping” evokes images of Olympic athletes and painful-looking bruises, you’re not alone. However, there’s a gentler version of the ancient practice that’s said to leave you with sculpted, glowy skin: facial cupping. What is this cheekbone-carving procedure, and how does it work? Here’s our deep dive. What is facial cupping? […]

June 16, 2020 at 10:08AM Share on: We’ve all heard of “helicopter parents” and “tiger moms”—maybe you even experienced this parenting style firsthand as a teen. In a new longitudinal study by researchers at the University of Virginia, the team wanted to know if there were any long-term effects of having psychologically controlling parents. And based on their findings, there […]

June 16, 2020 at 10:03AM Many of us learned about the Age of Aquarius from the popular hit song written in the late ’60s. The song talks about a time when peace will guide the planet and humans will live in great harmony. Well, the cosmic clock is turning, and the Age of Aquarius is here. There’s nothing like a […]

June 16, 2020 at 01:04AM Share on: To breed or not to breed? It’s a subject so loaded with pain that it feels almost unbearable to think about. The question comes up in environmentalist conversation in two mutually reinforcing parts: There’s the environmental impact of the child on the world and the potentially horrifying impact of climate breakdown on the […]

June 15, 2020 at 11:18PM Share on: Mess with your hair too much while it’s wet, and it has the potential to frizz faster than you can say air-dry. Especially those with curlier, coarser hair textures, as the hair is already prone to frizz as soon as it becomes exposed to air (i.e. as soon as you step foot outside […]