The Daily Check-In 12.12
Roll out back pain.
Gluten-free supergrain: teff
Teff seeds, which come from the East African teff plant, are a seriously nutritious superfood, according to recent research at Cornell University. The grain has particularly beneficial effects on the gut microbiome and enhances the nutritional value of iron and zinc. Use the naturally gluten-free grain for a flavorful hot cereal, simply boiled and tossed with an herby dressing, or added into baked goods and veggie burgers.
Train sans phone.
“I have been focused on mindfulness and being present in my training,” says Daniel Vida, a Tier 3+ trainer at Lincoln Park in Chicago. To develop the skill over time, he regularly uses the HeadStrong meditations on the Equinox and Variis apps at home. When he’s training, he leaves his phone in his bag so it’s not a distraction. “Both strategies have not only improved my workout quality but decreased my stress significantly,” says Vida.
Watch museum ASMR.
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum focuses on art, design, and performance. Check out this immersive ASMR video, curated by a sound designer, which features props and costumes from their theatre and performance collection (including Charlie Chaplin’s bowler hat) being unpacked and prepared for a new gallery display.