13 MEAL PREP-FRIENDLY FOODS YOU DON’T NEED TO REHEAT

BY MEAL PREP ON FLEEK Let’s be real. Sometimes a hot meal is just out of the question, especially when road trips, late-night work shifts, and nasty office microwaves get in the way. But hey, that’s not so bad. You can still enjoy plenty of good food, and we aren’t talking about settling for cheeseburgers […]

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8 HIGH-PROTEIN BREAKFAST IDEAS

BY DIANA KELLY A protein-packed breakfast can satisfy your appetite and help you eat healthier all day long. Here’s how to make your favorite morning meals more nutritious and more filling. According to interesting research published in the International Journal of Obesity, participants who ate a protein-packed breakfast ate 26 percent fewer calories at lunch […]

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15 ‘HEALTHY’ FOODS WITH MORE SUGAR THAN A CAN OF COKE

If you’re trying to cut down on the sweet stuff, it is time to rethink some of your favorite so-called healthy eats. BY NICOLE SCHREIBER-SHEARER When it comes to making healthier food choices, one of the best things you can do for your overall health (and your waistline) is cut back on sugar.

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE PROTEIN?

Written by Ryan Raman, MS, RD (NZ) on February 6, 2018 Protein supplements are some of the most popular supplements on the planet. People use them for a variety of reasons, including to build muscle, lose weight or simply improve their overall health and wellness.

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31 PROTEIN SHAKE FLAVORS… YOU ARE WELCOME.

Protein is an essential macronutrient for building lean muscle mass and so there’s no disputing the fact that protein shakes are an important tool for fitness gains and fat loss. Not only does a protein shake meal replacement take only a few minutes to prepare, it keeps you on point with your nutrition while making […]

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THE 20 BEST AND WORST GREEK YOGURTS

BY EAT THIS, NOT THAT! EDITORS Like the majority of Americans, Greek yogurt is also an immigrant and landed in the good old U.S. of A. around 10 years ago. Since then, the dairy product has rightfully earned itself a spot as consistent healthy breakfast idea —and it’s easy to see why.

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WHAT AEROBIC AND RESISTANCE EXERCISE DO FOR YOUR HEALTH

When you think of exercise, what immediately comes to mind? Going out for a jog? Sweating it out on the spin bike at the gym? Or maybe loading up weight at the squat rack? What about a resistance band workout? All of those classify as exercise, but they serve different purposes.

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WHY REFINED CARBS ARE BAD FOR YOU

Written by Adda Bjarnadottir, MS on June 4, 2017 Many whole foods that are high in carbs are incredibly healthy and nutritious. On the other hand, refined or simple carbs have had most of the nutrients and fiber removed. Eating refined carbs is linked to drastically increased risk of many diseases, including obesity, heart disease […]

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