Fitness And Health

Aluminum cans aren’t the only thing brewers are recycling . Increasingly, brewers are making fruit beers with previously fermented fruits such as blackberries and peaches, plus pressed grape skins and stems, turning waste into beers that you’ll want to drink again and again.     Part of the trend’s popularity can be traced to surging interest in piquette. It’s a rustic French technique of turning pomace—the skins, pulp, and stems leftover after pressing grapes for wines—into a low-alcohol, wine-like beverage that’s fizzy, fruity, and often only around 5 percent ABV. The method is favored by many natural winemakers, and “we get a lot of inspiration from what is going on in that world,” says Jake Guidry, the brand director for Hopewell Brewing. The Ultimate Guide to Natural Wines Read article The Chicago brewery’s Neon series of sour ales features massive amounts of fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and blueberries. At first Hopewell didn’t recycle the fruit, bu...

Most of us have learned to adult enough that we can at least bake a chicken . And a pretty decent one, at that. The thing is, if you’re tossing the bones after your meal is over, you’re missing out on a big opportunity: chicken stock. It not only tastes great, but is chock full of vitamins and minerals.   Once you realize how easy it is, you’ll never go back to buying it at the store again (the homemade stock is better, anyway). Check out the steps for making your own chicken stock as well as one of our favorite recipes that puts it to good use. Can Bone Broth Heal Your Joints? Here’s What You Need to Know Read article Erin McGrady Cook Time : 3 hours Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients : chicken bones ½ a red onion 2 whole garlic cloves 4-5 springs of parsley 3 carrots Steps for making stock : Save bones from any leftover chicken (chicken thighs, bone-in breasts, etc. or use the bones from a whole chicken). Put them in a pot with the red onion, garlic cloves...

Factories. Smog . Surveillance. Not things normally associated with backcountry sojourns. But beyond that reality, China also is home to some of the world’s most rugged mountains, vast deserts, and epic sweeps of otherworldly scenery. Five years in the making, China is launching a national parks system to rival the United States’. Or so they say…     Since 2015, the country, which is roughly the same size as the United States, has been planning a national parks system with a belated eye toward conserving its natural wonders. After COVID-19 disrupted rollout plans, the government’s ambitious scheme is back on track, with the first of 10 pilot parks to be approved by the end of 2020. China Calls for a Complete Ban On Single-Use Plastics Read article Even if a little late, China is coming big to the parks party. According to Chinese sources, the inaugural parks cover a combined 85,000 square miles—about the size of Utah—and span 12 provinces. Su Yang, a researcher w...

Cooking was fun when, you know, 100 percent of your meals weren’t of the at-home variety. At this point, your spatula is tired. Your trusty sauté is weary. You feel your fingers slowly curling into arthritic oblivion from stirring one too many stews. No more. It’s time to embrace the humble air fryer, a workhorse in the kitchen that “fries” up food with air instead of oil. Did you hear us? Healthy “fried” food .     Indeed, the countertop convection appliance gives your food (potatoes, zucchini, chicken, catfish, salmon, calzones, corn, pita…you name it) that crispy exterior you crave without the side order of a heart attack. Best of all, “cooking” is a breeze: You simply put your food in a fryer-style basket and press some buttons. Below, we’ve rounded up the best air fryers on the market. Ready to get non-cooking? Try our favorite air fryer recipes . 50 of the Healthiest Recipes Known to Man With these easy dishes, you'll incinerate fat and build slabs of muscle. ...

While this winter is seeing booming sales of backcountry skiing equipment , it’s also one of the deadliest avalanche seasons on record—so far, 31 backcountry travelers have been killed in nine states. A whiskey company is doing what it can to help. Like a Saint Bernard coming to the rescue with a barrel attached to its collar, Tincup Whiskey has partnered with the  American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)  and  Weston Backcountry  to increase avalanche education and backcountry safety. Ozturk with the Weston custom skis of his design. Renan Ozturk Working with ski maker Weston , Tincup has created a limited number of backcountry skis and splitboards , with special graphics created by renowned mountaineer and photographer-artist Renan Ozturk . Under the program launched today (Feb. 25), everyone who takes an AIARE course this season will be registered to win a pair. Skiers and riders can also register to win by visiting tincupwhiskey....

After a long winter , the crack of the bat and pop of the glove have finally returned. All Major League Baseball players have reported to spring training camps, and baseball fans can once again feel the buzz of another season just around the corner. Even more exciting: The 2021 MLB season is scheduled to be a full 162 games, unlike 2020’s abbreviated 60-game season .     Spring training games––which start on Feb. 28––will offer the first taste of baseball action in four months. And after another busy offseason of trades and free agent acquisitions, everyone is eager to see which teams and players hit it out of the park (and which ones strike out). Here are five storylines that we’ll be following closely this year. Everything You Need to Know About FCS Football's Spring Season Read article The Dodgers are looking to run it back in 2021. JOHN G MABANGLO / EPA-EFE / Shutterstock Can the Dodgers Become the First Repeat World Series Champs in Two Decades? After seve...

Reconsider the assumption your phone can do it all. Because if you’re serious about capturing the journey of your first 14er in Colorado or your kid’s first bike ride sans training wheels, you can’t settle for pixelated mediocrity. Top-of-the-line professional cameras might seem daunting, but all DSLRs aren’t created equally. And they’re not your only options.     From pocket-size to pro, pixel-cranking cameras have never been so accessible. Here are the best cameras to consider if you’re a budding photographer. The Best 4K TVs You Can Buy Right Now Read article Best new cameras of 2021, from top to bottom: Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z5, Fujifilm X100V, Sony ZV- 1, and GoPro Hero9 Black Chris Wellhausen 5 Pixel-Cranking Cameras That Are Professional Grade but User-Friendly 1. Canon EOS R6 Be creative, not overwhelmed. This 20-megapixel, mirrorless do-it-all features a “flexible priority” mode that offloads complex decisions (like ISO) to the camera, while you keep...

The Land Rover Defender made its modern comeback in 2019. Since then, the market for reincarnations of high-performance trucks has only become more crowded: The beloved Ford Bronco has returned, and GMC is resurrecting the burly Hummer as an “all-electric supertruck.” But Land Rover refuses to be outdone. The automaker  revealed its 2022 Defender V8, which boasts a new 518-horsepower engine for a hefty boost in performance.     While Defenders have long held a reputation as excellent off-road workhorses, they aren’t exactly known for eye-watering speed on the pavement. The Defender V8 might just change that. According to Land Rover, the power plant is rated to churn out 461 lb-ft of torque, propelling the Defender 90 from zero to 60 mph in a neck-snapping 4.9 seconds. Not bad for a vehicle that, historically at least, has been more at home churning through mud than tearing up a racetrack. The V8 will be available in both the two-door (Defender 90) and four-door (De...

Finding the best duffel bags for the gym is easy—there are tons of them—but picking the right one for you? That’s a little more difficult, because we all have different needs and tastes. Some have a dedicated bag where their gym gear lives. Others like to use a variety of bags depending on the day, the type of workout , and what their post-workout plans are. The important thing is to buy the bag you’re comfortable with. Whether you need a duffle bag with a separate compartment for wet clothes or you’re looking for a simple drawstring sack to carry your wallet, keys, and phone, there’s a wide range of options to choose from.     Here, we’ve rounded up duffle bags for the gym from top brands like Nike and Under Armour , as well as smaller companies like Baboon to the Moon . No matter where you’re headed or how much gear you’re hauling, these picks will serve you well. The Best Waterproof Running Shoes to Power Through Wet Weather Read article Under Armour Undeniabl...