What you eat right after a workout (and when you eat it) is crucial to recovery. Here’s how to maximize your results. There’s an old fitness adage that says, “You don’t build your body in the gym. It’s what you do after training that causes physical improvement.” So even if you exercise religiously, you’re selling yourself...
As is evident from their silhouette, parsnips are a close relative of carrots but with a sweeter, nuttier taste. Though they aren’t as popular as their orange cousin, parsnips are super-versatile root veggies and can be eaten boiled, baked, mashed, spiralized or raw. Choose parsnips that are on the smaller side because they are sweeter and...
Maximize your health, physique and athleticism with these seven essential micronutrients. You can’t go wrong by taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement every day. However, if you’re active and athletic, that might not be enough — especially if you’re training at a high intensity. Active women tend to need higher dosages of certain vitamins and minerals than a...
Overtrained or underfed: How to tell the difference, and what to do to get back on track. Let’s say you have a friend who has been training consistently for a long period of time. She never misses a workout, and every time she trains, she works at a high intensity, pushing herself to that red line...
Whether you want to lean out, build muscle or break a personal record, tweaking your macronutrient ratios can give you the edge you want. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all diet, and what you should be eating depends largely on your goals. In order to succeed, you have to be specific about your macronutrient...
Preventing the common cold, increasing fat loss, improving mood — is there anything probiotics can’t do? From a young age, we are often taught to be wary of bugs as devious little things that bring harm and traumatic nightmares. But now science is increasingly showing that embracing certain critters is one of the best things we...
Your heart and brain will go nuts for peanuts. Plus, they help lower your risk of weight gain. Your heart and brain will go nuts for peanuts. Plus, they help lower your risk of weight gain. Here are five ways to enjoy them. As a Spread Stir a tablespoon of all-natural, unsalted peanut butter into your morning oats...
When it comes to improving your fitness, nutrition and health, we’ve chosen a dozen of the simplest ways to eat better, perform better and boost your entire well-being. Going to the Gym Without Eating First? Here’s a new incentive: Eat protein before you go and you can peel off 15 pounds a year. A study published...
Don't skip the most important meal of the day, especially if you train in the a.m. These whole-food breakfast ideas will boost your energy and performance. In an ideal world, you’d eat a solid meal or snack 60 to 90 minutes before your early-morning workout, but if your schedule is crazy or you simply can’t stomach...
Transform your end-of-summer barbecue menu with these healthy swaps guests will love. As summer winds down, there seem to be a lot of “lasts” — the last few carefree days before school starts, the last of the warm weather and sunshine, and the last barbecue of the season. Whether you’re hosting a Labor Day barbecue or bringing...