Smoothies are a great way to pack in all kinds of healthy whole foods in a quick and easy way. These blended concoctions are perfect for mixing fresh fruit and vegetables, good fats, and a power boost of protein--all fuel your body needs to perform at its best whether you’re working out or just working. Even better, no cooking is required, very little prep work is needed, and … [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...]
Got Belly Fat? Thank Mom and Dad
If you have a round mound around the middle, it might have less to do with a lack of planks and crunches in your workout and more to do with your lineage. That’s because the apple--or more specifically, the apple-shaped body--doesn’t fall far from the family tree. If mom, dad, or another branch above is (or was) prone to belly bulge, it’s possible your body will follow … [Read more...]
Healthy, But Still Tasty, Turkey Day Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and that typically means a smorgasbord spread of rich, decadent foods that would never make it on most healthy eating plans...except maybe the ones in your dreams. You could take the approach that the fourth Thursday of every November is an eat freely day, where you get to dig in and pig out with the best of them. However, if you’ve been … [Read more...]
4 Eats That Secretly Sabotage Your Results
You’ve transitioned from eating processed junk to eating whole, clean foods. You’ve been killing it with your fitness, ditching constant cardio to add in strength training. You’ve been drinking water like a fish. And you’ve given Rip Van Winkle a run for his money when it comes to getting your sleep. Bottom line: You’re on a well-paved path toward a healthier, happier you. So … [Read more...]