Vegetables, despite being nutrient-dense, a high source of fiber, and a healthy friend to your ticker, are often an afterthought in meal planning. Most often, veggies and salads are added on as side dishes or starters once the main meal--usually a protein or all-in-one dish such as a casserole--is set. This problematic strategy reduces the important role veggies play on your … [Read more...]
10 Great After-Workout Snacks, and Why You Need Them
Working out and eating can feel at odds with one another when the objective is to burn fat and achieve body goals. But actually, fitness and food can be more friends than foes when it comes to fueling your body. That’s where the right post-workout snacks make all the difference. Why Post-Workout Snacks While some people tend to grab a small bite before a sweat session to … [Read more...]
Chef Tips: Expert Advice for Easy Meal Planning
Following a holiday season of overindulging and not always making healthy food choices, you don’t always need a resolution as a reason to get back on track. That’s where meal planning can help. Planning what you eat can feel overwhelming, but when broken down to into small, manageable steps, meal planning can be both a time saver and great way to restore (or start!) healthy … [Read more...]
Ramp Up Your Workout with Must-Do Resistance Bands Exercises
Strength training is touted as a must-do to sculpt the body of your dreams, but that doesn’t just mean pumping iron. While barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells are certainly examples of strength training options, don’t disregard resistance bands. Why Bother with Resistance Bands? Resistance bands, or those stretchy elastic tubes that look similar to either giant rubber bands … [Read more...]
Don’t Let A Meal Prep Mistake Sabotage Your Fat Loss
Take a scroll through Instagram and Pinterest in search of healthy eating tips and you’ll soon find that if fat loss is what you seek, than meal prep is where to start. Not familiar with meal prep? It’s when you make a batch of properly portioned and nutritiously balanced meals at one time so that you can easily eat right all week long. Avoid a Meal Prep Mistake What’s great … [Read more...]