Health

15 Smart Fitness Finds to Kick Off a New Year Reset
15 Smart Fitness Finds to Kick Off a New Year Reset
This article is sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions presented are the author’s own. A fresh year is the perfect moment to rethink your routines — but you...
7-Tips to Eat Better When You’re Dining Out (Without Overthinking It)
7-Tips to Eat Better When You’re Dining Out (Without Overthinking It)
Ever find yourself grabbing lunch at a mall food court or pulling into a drive-through because the day got away from you? You’re not alone. Research shows that about...
21+ Creative and Practical Uses For Junk Food
When I made the switch to eating whole foods over a decade ago, I realized I had a lot of food I no longer wanted to eat lurking in...
Creamy Almond Butter and Banana Smoothie
Creamy Almond Butter and Banana Smoothie
Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes This creamy smoothie tastes like a nutritious milkshake that is totally acceptable for breakfast or, better yet, after a workout. Ground...
I Tried Blue Apron Meal Kits for a Week—Here’s How They Fit Into Real Life
I Tried Blue Apron Meal Kits for a Week—Here’s How They Fit Into Real Life
This article is sponsored by Blue Apron. All opinions presented are the author’s own. Meal planning often sounds easier than it is. Between busy workdays, limited time to cook,...
Slow Cooker Boston Butt Recipe (Instant Pot Option)
Growing up and living in the south, I’m pretty familiar with pork barbecue. I’m also familiar with the fact that most barbecue places rely on high fructose corn syrup...
Kale Egg-White Quiche With Sweet Potato Crust
Kale Egg-White Quiche With Sweet Potato Crust
Quiche is divine, but the crust can be time intensive and high in saturated fat. In this recipe we skip the pastry crust and use sliced sweet potatoes to...
Food, Fitness, and Your Cycle
Ever notice that your mood, energy, and appetite seem to shift throughout the month? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. These changes are a normal part...
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Pad Thai
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Pad Thai
Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Whether you’re gluten-free or just want to eat more veggies, this is a good pick. Pad Thai is a favorite at...
Homemade Baby Balm Skin Cream Recipe
When I was pregnant with my first child, my friends and relatives literally gave me 11 bottles of baby lotion. The smell reminded me of my own childhood. I...
The 30-Day Body & Mind Reset for Women Over 40
Why Women Over 40 Need a Different Approach After 40, your body changes — even if your habits haven’t. Estrogen and progesterone fluctuate Cortisol becomes more sensitive Muscle mass...
What a Calorie Deficit Meal Plan Looks Like
What a Calorie Deficit Meal Plan Looks Like
Calories play a key role in weight loss. That’s why many people focus on creating a calorie deficit, or eating fewer calories than the body uses each day. (1)...