The formula for a perfect mindless meal? Greens plus grains plus flavor, a sentiment that chef Franklin Becker took to heart when he created this Greens & Grains Salad for The Botanist at the new Manhattanville Market in Harlem, New York. Tossed with a vegan, nut-free pesto, it’ll pack tons of micronutrients into your lunch…
August 10, 2021 — 13:27 PM At mbg, we often talk about clever tricks for filling our days with plenty of nutrients—like starting the day with a green smoothie or green juice, optimizing our go-to recipes, or even packing dessert with brain-supporting ingredients. But for a more steady influx of nutrients throughout these hot August…
Are you struggling to let someone in? Have people tried to get close to you only to crash repeatedly against the walls you put up? You can admit to yourself, “I don’t let people in,” but you still shut people out. It’s your go-to defense mechanism. You want the love, but not the fear and…
Are you nice to yourself? It’s a loaded question: Sure, research has shown that thinking kind thoughts about yourself has psychological and physical benefits, but acting out of kindness can be pretty subjective. After all, declaring how much you love yourself and actually putting self-love into practice are very different scenarios. So how can you…
It happened again. You were about to do something scary but good. And then, you didn’t. And you’re thinking, “This is what I do. Just when I’m on the brink of accomplishing something amazing, I psych myself out.” That’s why you’re here — to learn how to not psych yourself out. Because you know your…
August 10, 2021 — 11:13 AM Of the five love languages identified by marriage counselor Gary Chapman, Ph.D., perhaps the most misunderstood is the love language of giving gifts. There’s an unspoken assumption that a person who prefers to receive displays of affection in the form of gifts must be materialistic or shallow—but in reality,…
For someone in a committed relationship, an emotional affair is a worrisome symptom of something deeper. An emotional affair often represents a lack of emotional contentment at home. But emotional intimacy with a person outside of the relationship can erode and eventually destroy the marriage or partnership. Realistically, ending an emotional affair offers the only…
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Wim Hof—and his famous breathwork method that promises a wide array of benefits. But have you heard of tummo breathing? The Wim Hof method and tummo breathing, while similar, do have some differences. So if you’re curious about trying one or the other, here’s what you…
Are you stuck on auto-pilot? Do you cook the same dinners each night and watch the same Netflix shows over and over? Is it becoming kind of rote and boring? If so, it’s time for a change. The same routine day in and day out can lead to boredom at best, or at worst, leave…
August 10, 2021 — 7:00 AM The first few minutes after you open your eyes in the morning will tell you a lot. Do your eyelids feel heavy, or are they wide-open to take in that crisp morning light? Does your body feel exhausted as it reaches for the snooze button, or are you inspired…
