Dietician Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, on all the reasons you should be drinking more water. Water is the most essential nutrient for life. So, why are we always forgetting about it? New studies reveal that what you drink is as important for your health as what you eat, even though most…
Made with good-for-you ingredients like kale, frozen berries, and Greek yogurt, when done right, smoothies are one of the healthiest foods you can sip. But sometimes using too many ingredients can result in a smoothie that’s 500 calories or more. Here are a variety of refreshing and fruity smoothie recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth,…
Reaching for your water bottle after a workout is an absolute must, but it’s also important to drink up both before and during your workout. Not being hydrated can cause dizziness, headaches, fatigue, and cramps, as well as muscles that feel like lead. Heading into your workout well hydrated can make you feel stronger and…
I can’t function before my first cup of coffee. I’ve been sipping the dark stuff every day since I was 15 years old and picked up a more serious habit during my college years. While I’ve backed off those twice-a-day doppios (I know, I can’t believe it either), I still enjoy a cup of strong…
The following post was originally featured on Jill Conyers: Fitness, Health and Happiness and written by Jill Conyers, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Green smoothies are great any time of year but spring and summer are THE smoothie seasons. The refreshing blended concoctions not only taste good, they’re good for you too. From…
If your Bolthouse Farms protein shake appears “lumpy” or smells strange, you’re not alone. The protein shake manufacturer posted to its Facebook that it is recalling a selection of drinks “due to possible spoilage.” The potentially spoiled beverages are: Protein Plus Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Blended Coffee, Strawberry, Coconut, and Banana Honey Almond Butter with best-by…
Allow me to take some attention off apple cider vinegar for a moment and shed light on another drink that’s been popping in conversations and is even included in some of our favorite cold-pressed juice blends: aloe vera. As a topical agent, aloe vera can alleviate general discomfort from a bad sunburn (and has also…
Ready to simmer down and give your body a boost before bedtime? We’ve got the perfect, healthy nightcap for you, and you may have heard of it: golden milk. Related Stories: Reap the Benefits of Turmeric With These Easy Recipes Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, golden milk is a combination of the powerful spice…
If you enjoyed an enormous dinner last night or if something you ate didn’t agree with you, sip on this debloating smoothie. Made with papaya, the enzymes from the subtly sweet fruit help with digestion and prevent constipation. Throw in some pineapple, another tropical fruit that relieves belly bloat, and your stomach is soon to…
If you’re trying to lose weight, little things matter – especially what you’re drinking. Soda, juice, and coffee-shop drinks can rack up hundreds of calories and tons of sugar in a day. While nothing beats water for helping the body stay energized and hydrated, these drink recipes all contain ingredients known to help boost metabolism,…
