Savory or sweet? You decide which succulent snack best satisfies your palette and your nutrition goals.Wilde Chicken Breast ChipsMade from 100 percent chicken breast, a bag of these gluten- and grain-free snacks packs 10 grams of protein and only 2 grams of sugar. They are now available in three new flavors: chicken + waffles, Nashville...
This healthy take on sushi is nutritious and delicious.Ready in: 25 minutesMakes: 1 serving Tip: Can't find sushi-grade salmon? Substitute with smoked salmon instead.Ingredients4 oz fresh sushi-grade salmon1/2 cup cooked quinoa1/4 avocado1 tsp rice vinegarDash sea salt2 nori (seaweed) sheetsWasabi (optional)Low-sodium soy sauce (optional)InstructionsSlice avocado lengthwise into 1/4"-thick pieces and salmon lengthwise into approximately 1/2"-thick...
Lemony chicken and a kiwi-strawberry dressing give this spinach salad a refreshing kick.Kiwi Strawberry Spinach Salad RecipeReady in: 20 minutesMakes: 2 servings Ingredients6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breastJuice of 2 lemons (1/2 cup)1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, divided1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/8 teaspoon...
Relief from sore muscles could be one meal away. Here, we reveal the best and worst foods for postworkout recovery.Nailing your postworkout nutrition is of utmost importance, and eating the right things at the right time can promote quicker recovery, reduce muscle soreness, build lean muscle and replenish lost glycogen. There is definitely a pecking...
Give your body a break from sugar, dairy and meat — for your organs’ sake! Try this delicious and detoxifying dish.Why detox? We are all exposed to pesky toxins every day. They exist in the air we breathe, the land we walk on and the food we eat. As a mom, wife, yoga instructor, engineer...
We pit these 24 popular foods against each other to help you make more informed choices.It's probably safe to say that Oxygen women tend to eat healthier than the average Jane. But sometimes health comes at a price, and every time you suffer financial cramps at checkout, you’re reminded that your food dollar doesn’t go as far as...
Here’s everything you need to know about the set point weight theory and what it means for your fitness goals.According to conventional weight-loss wisdom, dropping a few pounds is a matter of basic math: Burn more calories than you consume and watch the numbers on the scale plummet. But anyone who’s dealt with a stubborn...
Get to the root of solid nutrition with this high-performing produce.The colder months mean a hankering for hoodies and hot food. It’s also the time of year that root vegetables come out of their dark, dank hiding places to take center stage in some of your favorite cold-weather recipes. Though unassuming, these veggies and tubers are actually chockfull of nutrients and are wrapped up in a low-cal package, making them a great addition to...
Lean protein on your plate means more muscle on your body. Here's why eggs are the perfect food. Plus, easy recipes to build muscle and burn fat.In the fitness nutrition world, it's rare to come across an inexpensive whole food like the egg, which does it all on the performance-boosting front: amps up energy levels?...
It’s a fact that you need water to survive. But do you need fancy bottled water? Here, we turn to science to help distill the truth from the hype about water.Your body is made up of about 60 to 70 percent water, and although you could live several weeks without food, you’ll only survive a...