Healthy Eating for Women

What you eat right after a workout (and when you eat it) is crucial to recovery. Here’s how to maximize your results. There’s an old fitness adage that says, “You don’t build your body in the gym. It’s what you do after training that causes physical improvement.” So even if you exercise religiously, you’re selling yourself...

Maximize your health, physique and athleticism with these seven essential micronutrients. You can’t go wrong by taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement every day. However, if you’re active and athletic, that might not be enough — especially if you’re training at a high intensity. Active women tend to need higher dosages of certain vitamins and minerals than a...

When it comes to improving your fitness, nutrition and health, we’ve chosen a dozen of the simplest ways to eat better, perform better and boost your entire well-being. Going to the Gym Without Eating First? Here’s a new incentive: Eat protein before you go and you can peel off 15 pounds a year. A study published...

Don't skip the most important meal of the day, especially if you train in the a.m. These whole-food breakfast ideas will boost your energy and performance. In an ideal world, you’d eat a solid meal or snack 60 to 90 minutes before your early-morning workout, but if your schedule is crazy or you simply can’t stomach...

Transform your end-of-summer barbecue menu with these healthy swaps guests will love. As summer winds down, there seem to be a lot of “lasts” — the last few carefree days before school starts, the last of the warm weather and sunshine, and the last barbecue of the season. Whether you’re hosting a Labor Day barbecue or bringing...