There’s no absolute answer for how many grams of protein a woman should get each day – it depends on your weight, your activity level, and whether or not you’re pregnant. But with a little elementary-school math, there’s an easy way to calculate the number of protein grams that’s right for you. Take your weight…
If you need more convincing that refined sugars are wreaking havoc on your health, then look no further than this newest study, which shows that cutting added sugar for just a few days dramatically improves health. Related: How to Kill You Sugar Addiction Before It Kills You The study, published in Obesity, followed 43 obese…
When I attended a cooking class with Chef Melissa King, I was treated to some pretty phenomenal appetizers – including the silkiest, smoothest hummus I’ve ever had! As it turns out, this was no ordinary hummus . . . in fact, there were no chickpeas to be found. The protein-packed base? Tofu. Related Stories: Serve…
They’re not called “magical fruit” for nothin’! Beans are loaded with digestion-friendly fiber and protein, which can help with bloating while keeping you satiated and making you feel fuller longer. As such, they’re an excellent tool for weight loss, too. Related Stories: The Weight-Loss Hack You Can Use at Every Meal But one of the…
It doesn’t get easier than blending up a smoothie, but the wrong combination of ingredients can leave you with a breakfast that’s too sweet, too chalky, too thin, too (insert your smoothie problem here). In the Spring and Summer, I start craving a flavorful, refreshing, and frothy smoothie, and this vanilla matcha smoothie became my…
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…
Whether you’re an athlete, trying to get better skin, or looking to improve your bone health, there’s a supplement you need to know about: collagen. At a beautiful outdoor breakfast in Nantucket, MA, I was introduced to collagen as a supplement for the first time, and it came in the form of pancakes, waters, and…
If spooning into soft, supersweet cookie dough sprinkled with chocolate chips sounds better to you than biting into a freshly baked cookie, you’re going to love these cookie dough recipes. Some are made with beans, some are vegan, and some are gluten-free – but all are healthy enough to have more than one bite. Source:…
Gearing up for outdoor adventures? Let’s go camping! These gorgeous picks are just as beautiful as they are functional, so no matter where you are, whether you’re out in back country or at a National Park, you’ll have a luxe experience with all the essentials. Related Stories: 8 Sweat-Resistant Sunscreens For Summer Workouts;21 Workouts You’ll…
It’s been said by many a nutritionist and dietitian that adding fiber to your diet can help you lose weight. An easy way to add fiber? Start with lentils. Not only are they fiber-rich, but they’re a soluble fiber, meaning they’ll also lower your cholesterol and make you feel more full. Add these weight-loss wonders…
