Mason jars are handy for salads, but you can also use these versatile, naturally BPA-free containers for your on-the-go snacks. If you like eating two-ingredient snacks like veggies and hummus, here’s a brilliant, inexpensive little hack to keep two ingredients separated, so you can avoid unappetizingly soggy snacks. All you need is a wide-mouth jar…
It’s the end of July and the sun is out! It’s natural to start thinking about a few weeks by the beach, hot weather, and, invariably, the thought of being “ready” for Summer creeps in, whatever that means. As a trainer, I believe that we should feel comfortable and happy all the time – body…
Sitting motionless in my kitchen, staring blankly and hopelessly at my pantry, I felt the onset of an anxiety attack. As a complete and total omnivore (I truly eat all the foods), it was the first time I didn’t know what I was “allowed” to eat – and I was SO hungry. My doctor had…
Yogi goddess Kathryn Budig has been influenced by so many cultures in her career, which is reflected in the recipes from her book, Aim True. This tasty, healthy dish comes from Southeast Asia – and can be used as an appetizer or part of a family-style meal. “These little pockets of joy are traditional snack…
Wondering how to shake up the dinner routine without spending your evening tethered to the stove? Enter this quick and nutritious dinner with soba noodles; bright, fresh flavors; plenty of protein; and even some yummy peanut butter. It also comes together in less than 30 minutes. This dish has easy-to-find ingredients and makes enough for…
The beachy vibes of summertime never fail to give me a hankering for some seafood. The most satisfying way to end an afternoon of fun in the sun is eating a dinner of fresh-caught fish you reeled in that day. With all the amazing health benefits of fish, it’s pretty easy to dismiss the famous…
When I was in high school and feeling overwhelmed or down, I’d force myself to make a list of things I was grateful for. If bad feelings progressed, I’d continue to write this list every night before bed. I’d just get out my little journal or a piece of paper and write down every single…
When trainer-to-the-stars Harley Pasternak shares a recipe, we’re definitely making it. His 5-Factor Diet, after all, has helped both Jennifer Hudson and Jessica Simpson drop major pounds. So when Harley tweeted this simple recipe for a smoothie, the next day’s breakfast was a go. Related Stories: 50 of Our Favorite Smoothie Recipes With only a…
Wake up early in the morning to exercise and need to fuel your workout? Go for a mix of protein and easily digestible carbs, which allows your body to stay energized during your workout without weighing it down. If you’ve got an early workout planned, then try one of these pre-workout snacks for the morning.…
Kathryn Budig knows the power of a support system in a healthy journey – and how having great people in your life keeps you strong. After hating her first class, the future yogi thought she was done with yoga for good, but a friend coerced her into giving the practice another shot by taking a…
