Nothing says summer more than a fresh ice pop. Here are two simple (and healthy) recipes perfect to tackle at home.Vegan Strawberry-Orange Mango Ice PopsIngredients:Orange Mango Layer ¾ cup Natalie’s Orange Mango Juice 1½ cups frozen mango chunks ¼ cup canned coconut milk (light or full fat) Strawberry Layer 1 cup frozen strawberries ½ cup canned...
After hard training, you need to replace essential nutrients in your cells to fuel recovery — and tomorrow’s workout! Here are some shakes to help with that.Fueling up after a tough workout is essential, especially if your goal is adding lean muscle and/or shedding fat (and whose isn’t!?). A postworkout smoothie or shake is an...
Take advantage of bone broth’s robust nutritional profile with these delicious, healthy recipes.While bone broth may be an acquired taste, it’s gained much-deserved popularity in the kitchen and among nutrition pros over the years. Whether you make it at home or buy a high-quality batch from the grocery store, adding bone broth to your favorite...
Your diet will go swimmingly using these easy-to-make recipes that feature sustainable, protein-packed fish.Fish have a stacked nutritional resume (hello, mega-healthy omegas and muscle-building protein) that should place them at the top of your meal-prep roster. And even though research shows that women of childbearing age who regularly nosh on fish are at a lower...
Love margaritas but not all that sugar? This festive cocktail takes the edge off without derailing your efforts in the gym.Who doesn’t like to unwind after a long week with a margarita? The problem is, they are loaded with sugar and could clock in around 600 calories each. I knew there had to be a...
This berry-filled recipe — perfect morning, noon or night — is packed with antioxidants, protein and micronutrientsI try to keep my macros at 30 percent protein, 30 percent fat and 40 percent carbs because it helps keep my blood sugar level — and that’s why I developed this vanilla raspberry smoothie. The raspberries are high...
This tropical recipe will brighten your day and give you a nutritional boost.This recipe is one of my all-time favorites, thanks to its refreshing ingredients and vacation-like vibe. The pineapple is rich in vitamin C to boost your immune system, the avocado gives you a dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, the coconut milk provides...
There’s nothing more romantic than treating your ticker right during American Heart Month.What’s the most iconic symbol for Valentine’s Day? Hearts, of course! Whether they are cut out of red foil, drawn with a crayon or texted with a “...
Shake up your diet with these decadent, nutrient-dense recipes.By now, you’ve probably heard of smoothie bowls. The concept is simple: Pour a perfectly blended smoothie into a bowl instead of a glass. But the magic doesn’t stop there. Smoothie bowls are notoriously packed with delicious toppings, from granola and berries to nuts and chocolate. These...
For Jen Widerstrom, clean eating feeds both her body and soul.For Jen Widerstrom, clean eating feeds both her body and soul.It’s not enough for former American Gladiators athlete and NBC’s The Biggest Loser trainer Jen Widerstrom to simply eat “healthy.” For this Oxygen Challenge 4 coach, the real difference comes from committing to a clean-eating...