When it comes to eating healthy when dining out, it helps to use these smart strategies. But avoiding ridiculous calorie bombs at all costs is a wise decision, even when you’re treating yourself. Creamy pastas and cuts of meat piled high mean big calorie numbers – you may be surprised to find out that your…
The holiday season facilitates an indulgent environment that doesn’t necessarily make health and fitness at the forefront of everyone’s minds. While you should totally treat yourself, it’s also useful to start thinking about your fitness goals in the coming year. As a starting point, we’ve rounded up 100 of the best health and fitness gifts…
The following post was originally featured on Peanut Butter Fingers and written by Julie Fagan, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. This crock pot sweet potato soup is a savory, comforting soup that is packed with fall flavors and delicious vegetables. It’s warm and creamy (and also vegan and dairy-free!) and tastes delicious served…
Are foot cramps cramping your style? A reader asked for help in figuring out the mystery behind her own foot cramps. To answer this question, we turned to a board-certified physician for information and advice. Dear DrSugar, What’s the deal with foot cramps? I never got them when I was younger, but lately, I’ve been…
Curious if you should be working out when you’re fighting a cold? We spoke to endurance athlete and family physician and Dr. Cathleen London, M.D., about the advice she offers clients when they ask the same question. The rule that Dr. London sticks by is: “neck and up!” If your symptoms are in your head,…
I recently boarded a plane where I had a 60-second encounter I can’t get out of my mind. After a few days in Southern California, I wasn’t quite ready to transition back to my standard boots, scarf, and jeans that cool San Francisco temperatures require year round. I had a killer tan, wore a new…
Savory breakfasts are usually confined to the weekends, when you have time to concoct delicious, large brunches. But if you’re not a fan of overly sweet, sugary options during the week, try these savory muffins instead – with a little prep, you’ll have a quick, healthy workday breakfast in no time! – Additional reporting by…
Image Sources: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts and Jenny Sugar Quinoa used to get all the attention as one of the most nutritious whole grains, hailed as one of the best superfoods ever, but farro is quickly gaining popularity. A little softer and more tender in texture, it’s similar to rice, so people who…
The following post was originally featured on Cook Eat Paleo and written by Lisa Wells, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. A quick and easy paleo party mix that’s gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and perfect for snacking. This paleo snack mix is addictive. Salty, smoky and garlicky, it reminds me of traditional snack mix, but…
Half your weight may sound like a sky-high amount of water to sip, but this magic number could be the key to unlocking your body’s fat-burning potential. Dietician Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health recommends “drinking about half of your body weight in fluid ounces of water (or other calorie-free beverages). Cold water…
