Ginger is another one of nature’s miracles – it can remedy common (yet painful) ailments, help the body eliminate free radicals, and even aid in muscle recovery from exercise. Ready to start adding some ginger to your diet? Check out these healthy, healing benefits! Aids in digestion. Ever wonder why your mom gave you ginger…
After breaking down your muscles during a weight-training workout, they need the right kind of food for recovery – and that means adequate protein, about 10 to 20 grams within 30 minutes to an hour after your workout. The following light dinners won’t leave you feeling too full before bed, but they’re still packed with…
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…
While sipping on a fruit smoothie is better than biting into a shiny, glazed doughnut any day, if you’re watching your sugar intake, an all-fruit smoothie might not be your first choice. Try these low-sugar smoothie recipes, all containing under 20 grams of sugar. Related Stories: Dietitians Say This Is How Much Fruit Should Be…
The following post was originally featured on Kath Eats Real Food and written by Kath Younger, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. I promised you all this simple tofu recipe! It’s super cheap (yay tofu!), relatively easy and quite delicious! Panko is such a great ingredient and so is tofu – both are so…
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…
Don’t be turned off by the calorie count; there are many reasons avocados should be a staple in a healthy diet. Fiber-rich and full of anti-inflammatory omega-3s, avocados are a versatile produce pick that can be delicious in breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, yes, even dessert. Related Stories: 5 Healthy Guacamole Recipes That’ll Have You Licking…
The following post was originally featured on Purely Twins and written by Lori Morris and Michelle Corso, who are part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. It’s time to enjoy carrot cake for breakfast! Healthy baked real food carrot cake donuts made from plantains and tigernut flour topped with a coconut butter frosting. No sugar added! Super…
They might be an ancient superfood, but chia seeds are having a moment. High in protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s, the little seeds have a lot of qualities to love. Just one ounce (about two tablespoons) provides 11 grams of fiber, four grams of protein, and five grams of omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re…
If you ever find yourself in the midst of a panicked or stressed moment, check in with your breathing. If it feels shallow or strained, try taking a deep breath – no, a really deep breath. When discussing deep breathing, we’re referring to breathing from your diaphragm (the large muscle right below your lungs). When…
