Women's health

Grown-Up Gloss: Love It, Wear It, Pout It!

2011-03-14T12:56:00.001-07:00

Grown-Up Gloss: Love It, Wear It, Pout It!

Aveda is pretty much a rock star when it comes to natural beauty products, so it's no surprise I'm absolutely obsessed with its new (sophisticated!) Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze. It's a lip gloss that actually gives a sexy oomph to your daytime look without being in-your-face shiny or sticky. After all, blinding the boss with your gloss isn’t the most professional approach to workplace makeup.

Infused with plant emollients and pomegranate for a smoothing and hydrating effect, it immediately hides and heals chapped lips, a task few other glosses can complete.

I’m loving Ginger Lily, a toned-down but still sultry substitution for a bright red lipstick. The Agave Nectar shade offers a nude sheen for fans of pale tones. And while I have yet to find a gloss that stays put all day, this one does a decent job of staying on my lips (and not my cup!) during an afternoon latte.

Available in 12 shades, from Scarlet to Neutral Nectar, Aveda Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze can be found at aveda.com for $18.

You Need More Sleep!

2011-03-14T12:55:00.002-07:00

You Need More Sleep!

Tired? We're not surprised. Most women just aren't getting enough sleep--let alone good sleep.

Enter Sascha de Gersdorff, Women's Health senior health editor and sleep aficionado. This morning, she appeared as a guest on Good Morning America Health discussing why sleep is so darn important--and what you can realistically do to get more of it. Watch the video or check out the full article to get your snooze on!

What We're Reading This Week

2011-03-14T12:55:00.000-07:00

What We're Reading This Week

Stephanie Kornblum

Found: Girl Scout Cookie Recipe!
Hungry for a healthy throwback to the good old days when mom bought all of your Girl Scout cookies (because you ate them all)? This vegan, gluten-free take on Tagalongs packs the same peanut buttery taste as the original.
Via VitalJuice

Your Best Breakfast Ever
Too busy to make the most important meal of the day? Whip up this easy recipe with ground oats, nut butter, protein powder, milk and your favorite mix-ins the night before. Just pop in the fridge to harden and you'll have a to-go meal ready when you wake up. Via Fitnessista

Speaking of Breakfast...
We love this recipe for gluten-free cinnamon oat pancakes over at the Guilty Kitchen. Savory, sweet, and especially great for Saturdays!
Guilty Kitchen

Virginity In
Is abstinence education actually paying off? A new study says that teens and young adults are having less sex than they did a decade ago.
Via WSJ

PB&J Fail
Check your peanut butter jars; some Skippy's products are being recalled because of a Salmonella scare.
Via Chicago Tribune

Forever Young
According to a new study, regular exercise kept mice from going grey prematurely, and (cough) made their gonads more robust?
Via NY Times

Brighten Up
Promoting yourself in a good light on Facebook, with flattering photos and positive social interaction, may actually boost your self-esteem.
Via LA Times

Meet Alicia Silverstone at Her the Kind Diet Book Event Tuesday!

2011-03-14T12:54:00.001-07:00

Meet Alicia Silverstone at Her the Kind Diet Book Event Tuesday!

Ashley Kooblall

NEWS FLASH: “Diet” doesn’t have to be a four-letter word, if you know what I mean. Diets can actually be pretty darn kind—and not just to your body.

Confused? You don’t have to be. Alicia has spelled it all out in her The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet. Now out in paperback, her kind cookbook offers tons of appetizing meat-and dairy-free recipes to help you lose weight, look younger, and save the environment. No a bad deal, eh?

The typical American diet not only consists of (way) oversized portions, but also relies on excessive food products or toxins. By going au naturel with balanced plant-based meals, you get tons of fiber, while cutting cholesterol and calories big time.

If you’re at all curious about getting healthy and cutting animal products out of your diet, definitely check out Alicia's The Kind Diet, or meet her in person at the Kind Diet Events listed below:

THE KIND DIET EVENTS Get the scoop on living kind in person from Alicia

March 15, 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble at The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA

March 16, 7:00pm
Vroman's Bookstore
695 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

March 22, 7:00pm
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Enter to Win Seattle's Best Coffee!

2011-03-14T12:53:00.001-07:00

Enter to Win Seattle's Best Coffee!

Ashley Kooblall

Show me a successful morning and I’ll show you a cup of coffee that was behind it.

Between packing tons of antioxidants, reducing stress, upping mental acuity, and cutting risk of stroke, it’s pretty darn close to being a miracle drink.

So put down that glass of processed “fruit” juice and add some magic to your morning routine with our ultimate coffee giveaway. We are giving away six Curiosity Packs and Iced Canned Latte 4-Packs from Seattle’s Best Coffee!

All you have to do is post a comment below and tell us how often do you drink coffee (you'll need to sign up for a free WH profile free WH profile here first--make sure to include your address!), and we'll pick a winner at random every week for five weeks from March 14 –April 18. (Only one post per person per day, please).

No payment or purchase is necessary to enter or win. Neither a purchase nor payment will improve your chances of winning. You are not a winner yet. Void where prohibited. Contest begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on March 14, 2011 and all entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on April 18, 2011. The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the U.S. Continental states and District of Columbia (excluding residents of Guam, Puerto Rico and all other U.S. territories and possessions who are 18 years of age or older or the age of majority in his/her state, province, or territory of residence at the time of entry. See official rules for this sweepstakes.

Meatless Monday: Make Your St. Patty’s Day Even Greener

2011-03-14T12:52:00.001-07:00

Meatless Monday: Make Your St. Patty’s Day Even Greener

Photo: Elizabeth Watt

When you go green this St. Patrick’s Day, make it about more than just the color of your shirt or the dye in your beer. We mean food that’s as good for the planet as it is your potluck. Cooking meatfree meals –even if you get in the habit of doing it just one day a week—can help knock down energy consumption in a big way. Producing a single pound of beef requires 10 times the water used to make a pound of soy tofu. Similarly, 40 calories of fossil fuel energy go into each calorie of feed lot beef, while plant-based protein requires only 2.2 calories.

But don’t worry that serving up more eco-friendly eats this St. Patty’s day will make your revelers miss their lamb stew, corned beef, or coddle. Irish eyes will surely be smiling when you whip up these healthy twists on the classics. The meatless recipes below yield warm and hearty comfort foods to pair with your favorite Irish stout.