Try this fresh-from-the-oven indulgence that won’t wreck your waistline. Flourless Chocolate Whey Cookies Recipe Ready in: 35 minutes Makes: 14 servings Ingredients ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder 1½ cups cooked chickpeas ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons agave nectar ½ cup natural almond butter 5 pitted dates ¼ cup warm water...
Blenders aren’t just for making smoothies. This kitchen workhorse can help you prepare healthy meals from breakfast through dinner. The trusty countertop appliance known as the blender might be a champ at whizzing together your postworkout recovery shakes, but if you use it for little more than blitzing protein powder with frozen berries, you’re seriously selling...
As is evident from their silhouette, parsnips are a close relative of carrots but with a sweeter, nuttier taste. Though they aren’t as popular as their orange cousin, parsnips are super-versatile root veggies and can be eaten boiled, baked, mashed, spiralized or raw. Choose parsnips that are on the smaller side because they are sweeter and...
Love baked goods in the morning? This pumpkin muffin is packed with healthy ingredients to start your day off right. Pumpkin Morning Glory MuffinsIngredients ½ cup coconut flour ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp pumpkin spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 6 eggs ½ cup coconut oil 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup pumpkin purée 1 apple, cored, peeled and grated 1½ cups carrot, peeled...
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...
Overtrained or underfed: How to tell the difference, and what to do to get back on track. Let’s say you have a friend who has been training consistently for a long period of time. She never misses a workout, and every time she trains, she works at a high intensity, pushing herself to that red line...
Whether you want to lean out, build muscle or break a personal record, tweaking your macronutrient ratios can give you the edge you want. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all diet, and what you should be eating depends largely on your goals. In order to succeed, you have to be specific about your macronutrient...
A little sweet and a little savory, this easy and flavorful chicken dish is perfect for dinner. Blueberries are loaded with anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and antioxidants that help fend off muscular pain and disease. Paired with the muscle-building properties of chicken and you’ve got the perfect dish for dinner. Blueberry Rosemary ChickenReady in: 50 minutes Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 2...
Satisfy your cravings with these modern comfort food recipes. Sometimes when life beats you down, it’s all you can do to resist diving headfirst into a vat of mac and cheese, but eating your feelings need not widen your waistline. With some stealth ingredient swaps and a few delicious cooking twists, you can have the best of both worlds when it comes to your favorite feel-good foods....
Fit this shake into your day to ward off the flu and boost your immune system. Boost your immune system to help ward off the flu with this antioxidant- and vitamin-rich shake. Honey has anti-viral compounds, and mangoes are a real boon to your immunity as they’re one of the few fruits that boast the healthy...