We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you…
With so many people sharing health and fitness advice, it can’t all be right! Here’s some advice you probably should never follow.
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Yet another reason we’re obsessed with Summer: the seemingly endless bounty of fresh produce. What’s ripe in the warm months? Berries and cherries, stone fruit galore, lemons and limes, figs, melons, mangoes, and more! Dig into these fresh, healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks. Related Stories: 22 Produce-Packed Summer Salads That Help…
I’ve always been passionate about being active, but I’d be lying if I told you that passion wasn’t once attached to the passion to be skinny. Skinny is a word I cringe at now, but for most of my life, skinny was everything. Related Stories: 25 No-Equipment Moves That Transform Your Body Part familial and…
You’ve got to have energy to have an effective workout, so let your pre-workout snack help you push yourself to do your best. What works for you the best will depend on when you eat your snack as well as any stomach sensitivity issues you have, but a good rule of thumb is to make…
Are you noticing flaxseeds added to just about everything these days? It’s for good reason – they’re insanely healthy – but do you know why? Check out the reasons you should be eating flaxseeds (if you’re not already). Walnuts and fish are excellent sources of omega-3s, but so are flaxseeds. The recommended daily intake (RDI)…
When strangers ask me about my hobbies, I always ask, “Does sleep count?” They usually laugh, because they think I’m kidding. I’m not. I love to sleep. Maybe I’m obsessed with sleeping because I’m actually a really light sleeper, which means I need more of it than the average adult (hello, naps). That’s what I…
Are you looking for more ways to incorporate health into your life? If so, ginger is key. The spicy root is said to fire up the body’s natural ability to detoxify by aiding in digestion, settling the stomach, and helping in the elimination of waste. Toss a piece of fresh ginger into a stir-fry, add…
The following post was originally featured on Cook Eat Paleo and written by Lisa Wells, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. This dairy-free roasted garlic walnut pesto uses garlic roasted on the grill and fresh homegrown basil. Summer is the best time to make one of my favorite fresh basil recipes-roasted garlic walnut pesto.…
Summer means longer days, weekend getaways, grilling-season, and, of course, the introduction of so many in-season fruits and veggies that make their way into our meals. Zucchini is one of those yummy veggies that is so versatile it can even be eaten as a pasta substitute (aka zoodle). These 15 recipes combine zoodles with other…
