94 COSMOPOLITAN SEPTEMBER 2017 FOR MORE GREAT STORIES, VISIT COSMO.INmiss much.) It’s claimed
to be packed with
betelains—types of
antioxidants that keep the
skin looking young.
BLUFF IT ‘Livid.
Foodhall have substituted
my cactus water for
coconut water. What is
this, 2014?’Floatfit
WHAT IT MEANS
Workouts in water aren’t
just for grandmas in floralBLUFF IT ‘Me? Oh, I’m
just off for a light bath.
You?’Ketogenic Diet
WHAT IT MEANS
A diet that cuts carbs that’s
not Atkins. You replace
pasta and bread with fats,Nut Oils
WHAT IT MEANS
Thought that you were
on-trend with that tub
of coconut oil? Sorry,
but it’s now all about
the nuts. Oils from
almonds, walnuts,
macadamia and
peanuts get the
thumbs-up from the
wellness brigade
because they’re a good
source of healthy
nutrients, improve
cholesterol levels, and
lower the risk of heart
disease and strokes.
Like almond milk, it’s
said to be much better
if you make it yourself.
Or you could just head
to Foodhall.
BLUFF IT ‘Sorry, I
can’t make brunch
today—I’m busy
squeezing a handful of
oily nuts.’Algae Fats
WHAT IT MEANS
Okay, so this isn’t the green
slime you’d find in your
parents’ garden pond. But
its oil contains DHA,
which accounts for 97
percent of the omega-3
fats in the brain. And they
reduce inflammation and
help reduce the risk of
chronic illness like heart
diseases, cancer, and
arthritis. Note: take it as a
supplement, and don’t buy
it from your local garden
centre.
BLUFF IT ‘Oh, you’re
still taking fish oil? Aww!
I keep my joints in shape
with algae.’Animal Flow
WHAT IT MEANS
Bodyweight training where
you mimic primal animal
movements—think more
scorpion than sausage-dog.
Effective at fat burning
and top-to-toe toning.
BLUFF IT ‘My crab
crawl is coming along
a treat.’Barrefusion
WHAT IT MEANS
The wellness brigade love
a hybrid workout, and this
combines three classics:
yoga, Pilates, and ballet. Its
fitness benefits include
strengthening your core,
building lean muscle and
increasing your heart rate.
Leotards at the ready.
BLUFF IT ‘I hit the
barre last night—and I
don’t mean Social.’Cactus Water
WHAT IT MEANS
The juice extracted from
cactus fruit, aka the new
maple water. (Passed you
by? It’s okay—you didn’tswimming caps any more.
This involves high-intensity
movement while balancing
on a floating exercise mat.
It targets several muscle
groups and is said to burn
400 calories in 30 minutes.
BLUFF IT ‘Working out
on dry land just feels so
basic now. I floatfit.’Golden Milk
WHAT IT MEANS
No, not the fetish Trump is
alleged to have enjoyed in
Obama’s former hotel room
in Russia (which he
obviously denies). It’s the
nickname for a turmeric
latte, which contains the
wonder spice that’s been
hailed as an anti-
inflammatory.
BLUFF IT ‘I just can’t
function without my
golden milk.’Infrared Saunas
WHAT IT MEANS
Find saunas a bit too, well,
hot? Infrared saunas use
light to create heat, so
your body warms up but
the air around you doesn’t,
making it more tolerable.
Devotees believe it can
help with high blood
pressure and improve
circulation, and may even
have anti-ageing benefits.Chaga
WHAT IT MEANS
Hailed as the new
superfood (yes, another
one), chaga
mushrooms have been
used in traditional
Chinese medicine for
centuries, and are said
to contain betulin (FYI
that’s different to
cactus water’s
betalains), which
lowers cholesterol and
balances blood sugar.
The health set are
putting the powder in
reusable teabags and
using it as a Tetley
substitute. Or, in their
words, ‘tincture’.
BLUFF IT ‘I haven’t
felt this transformed
by a mushroom since
that time at Vegas
in 2016.’FORMOREGREATSTORIES,VISITCOSMO.INbody love