If you are a health-conscious cook, subbing olive oil for butter is a no-brainer when prepping savory dishes. So why not make the same smart swap when baking? In a nutrition-stand off, olive oil beats butter hands-down: it’s ultra anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants, healthy fats, and vitamin E. Plus, olive oil adds a depth…
All over Thailand, you’ll see cooks in makeshift sidewalk food carts working huge mortars and pestles, pounding together the ingredients for this spicy, refreshing salad. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, chop and smash the chiles and garlic with the side of a chef’s knife before mixing them with the remaining dressing ingredients.…
Do you swear that you’re happier since a cardio dance class like Zumba has become part of your life? You’re not dreaming – there’s real science to back you up! In one study from the University of Derby, depressed patients who were given nine weeks of salsa dancing lessons experienced a huge lift in their…
I first had this mildly spicy curry-smeared fish in the northern capital of Chiang Mai steamed in ingeniously folded banana leaf packets that also served as a takeaway container. The banana leaf is 100% natural and compostable and infuses the fish with a subtle herby flavor. Look for banana leaf at Asian and Latino markets…
If you’re going to reach for fast food, In-N-Out is likely the lesser of all evils. We won’t pretend that the chain offers low-cal menu items, but In-N-Out has always stood by their “Quality You Can Taste” mantra with fresh ingredients. But there’s still a bit of a downside, and we’re not talking about fat…
What better way to encourage people to run than a sneaker giveaway? Reebok recently installed one of the coolest physical ads in Stockholm, Sweden, that has pedestrians sprinting for the prize. As part of the brand’s new ZPump 2.0 shoe launch, the interactive ad unlocks a free pair to anyone who can run past faster…
Need an easy brunch to whip up for gluten-free or Paleo guests? Try this egg recipe from AllieNic. She posted it in the Healthy Recipe Group. Making breakfast portable seems to be a trend in my house right now. In the days before Paleo, we used to stop at Dunkin Donuts every morning on the…
Since moving to San Francisco and joining Equinox, I’ve had the opportunity to try a ton of different instructors for different classes (one of which promises to deliver your best butt ever), all set to amazing music. Last week I was treated to the high-intensity, sweat-soaked Hot Power Yoga class led by the wildly hilarious…
The following post was originally featured on Fit Bottomed Girls and written by Alison, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. The research on body image and being body positive isn’t great, but there is something you can do about. But, first, the facts! According to a new study from Yahoo Health, only one in…
Let’s be honest: no one want to work out ALL the time. Okay, maybe some of you do (seriously, go you!), but for the vast majority of us, we all have days where we don’t even want to get out of bed. Whether you’re sick, sore, feeling lazy, in need of a rest day, or…
