There’s no getting around it: As you age, bone density decreases, where your risk of osteoporosis, fractures, and injury go up. So, that’s why it might be harder to hit the HIIT workouts or lift heavy dumbbells in your twenties and thirties than later in life. (And that’s okay—as long are you’re staying active through lower-intensity work and fueling your body, you’ll be in tip-top shape.)However, you can also build stronger bones by eating the right foods, those that are rich in protein, calcium, iron, and vitamin D to strengthen bones and muscles and repair damage post-workout. For bone health in particular, calcium and vitamin D work together to prevent osteoporosis and slow the body’s...
Growing up, we were often told that a balanced diet meant three full meals a day. A lot of us were also told that skipping breakfast was a big-time mistake and that if you didn’t start your morning off with ...
If keeping a journal has ever been recommended to you as a way to deal with stress and anxiety, but you’ve written off the idea (see what we did there?), then using a food journal to keep track of how certai...
For some of us, juicing is resorted to only after the holidays when we’re in need of a detoxifying cleanse, but for others, juicing is a way to get all of the body’s needed nutrients on a daily basis. No mat...
Gluten can be tricky—some people are totally fine eating it and others get major GI discomfort, like inflammation, diarrhea, stomach pain, and more. And gluten is in a ton of foods, from salad dressings and ...
If you’re on the keto diet, it can be challenging to find the best snacks to have on hand that don’t require refrigeration (so you can stash in your bag!) and will settle any hunger pangs right when you need...
What is a High-Protein Diet?A high-protein diet can be as simple as increasing the ratio of protein you have on your plate! One way to do that is by choosing lean cuts of meat, poultry or fish to accompany y...
Have you noticed the term “high oleic” in front of oil callouts recently? You’re more likely to see this term used on an ingredient list for a packaged product rather than finding it in a bottle on a shelf—a...
We did a cool thing. We made cheesy puffs that are actually healthy, with 17-18 grams of protein and very few carbs (keto contingent, rejoice!). They come in three flavors: White Cheddar, Nacho Cheese, and H...
You might be planning delicious lunch boxed meals for your kid, but when it comes to your own lunch, you’re likely letting the prep slide and picking up something around the office instead. And without a set...
