To enhance your health, start each day with a green smoothie and end it with a kale salad. I believe that your body carries your soul and essence while you are on earth — so it’s important to treat it right, and that means healthy food, regular exercise and a good amount of sleep. Fifteen years ago,...
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...
No matter how you cook it, protein-packed fish is one of the cleanest, nutrient-rich choices for active women. Here are four simple but tasty recipes. High-protein, low-fat, quick-cooking and versatile, fish may be the perfect food for active women. White fish including cod, halibut and tilapia are rich in protein and very low in calories, while...
Sip this protein shake to keep your muscles growing while you sleep. Postworkout nutrition is critical to supporting muscle growth and repair around the clock. Being mindful of when to eat, rather than just what to eat, is the premise behind a science-proven concept called “nutrient timing.” This shake is perfect for right after a late-evening...
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...
Try this routine to kick butt during that time of the month. Shark week. Surfing the crimson wave. A visit from Aunt Flo. Riding the cotton pony. No matter how many cute euphemisms we assign to our menstrual cycle, it doesn’t take away the bloating, cramps, fatigue or heightened emotions. Learn how to combat period symptoms with exercise...
Nourish your body, aid your digestion and increase your energy with these comforting and nutrient-dense soup recipes. Chicken soup can be a panacea for both colds and fevers. It’s warm and hydrating and appears to prompt anti-inflammatory activity to help you rebound more quickly. Warm up to these delicious chicken soup recipes this fall. Veggie-licious Chicken Soup Makes:...
Refuel your body with this clean, protein-rich meal postworkout! You know it's important to refuel after your workout. Here's a recipe that fits the bill for meal number one: post-weight workout. We've taken a classic New Orleans dish, jambalaya, and gave it a clean makeover. Toss in different fresh vegetables for a good dose of carbs,...
What happens if you eat more protein than your body needs? Your individual protein needs will depend on a few factors, including bodyweight, age, activity level and overall health. Active women trying to gain muscle can eat a little more than average, but if your goals skew more toward endurance, performance or fat loss, excess protein...
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...