If you’ve been running for a long time, you likely know the plight of runner’s stomach. Either on a run or almost immediately after, you’re hit with some kind of stomachache: either a burning, acidic feeling; intestinal distress; bloating; pain; or feeling backed up. In particularly unlucky cases, it’s some kind of combination of the…
To me, Jillian Michaels is a goddess. She’s the undisputed queen of killer workouts, she’s motivational powerhouse, she has a hilarious instagram, and beyond that, she’s super down to earth, with a realistic approach to both fitness and life. I got the chance to talk to her last week to try to get a little…
You may think that your nighttime nightcap routine isn’t affecting your sleep patterns, but guess again. To be sure you’re sipping beverages that are going to help you out, instead of hinder you from catching some solid zzz’s, check out these recommendations that will help curb late-night cravings. Instead of green tea, drink herbal: White…
Nothing melts away stress like a little bedtime therapy. Aside from calming your nerves, the happy hormones released when getting busy under the sheets can also give the immune system a boost, relieve nasal congestion, and best of all, help you live longer. If that wasn’t enough, yoga can make it even better. Besides learning…
Yes, a low-carb diet can help you shed weight quickly, but if you’re an active person looking to achieve sustainable weight loss, it’s time to stop demonizing all carbs. We’re here to make complex carbs, the good kind of carbs, feel a little less complicated. Carbohydrates, along with proteins and fats, are macronutrients. We need…
If you’re wary about smothering your skin with DEET to ward off mosquitoes, you probably end up with a few too many bug bites. The itchiness can drive you nuts, especially if you’re hot or trying to sleep. Although scratching the affected area might offer immediate relief, it’ll only cause more inflammation, which makes it…
If you’re looking for the quickest breakfast possible, one you can wake up and just instantly enjoy, then make one of these overnight recipes. They take about five minutes of prep the night before but as soon as you’re ready to eat in the morning, they’re ready. Healthy, filling, full of fiber and protein, and…
You’re not downing doughnuts or pounding piles of pancakes with maple syrup. You’re choosing healthy breakfasts like green smoothies, oatmeal, and homemade baked goods. But the scale doesn’t lie – pounds are creeping on, and you’re wondering what gives. That healthy breakfast could be the culprit, and here are three reasons why. But Nuts and…
While meat is a great source of protein, it’s just not an option when you’re maintaining a vegetarian diet. Ensure you’re getting your fill of protein each day by keeping your kitchen stocked with these necessities that offer protein in a flash. Canned or boxed beans: Dry beans take a long time to prepare, so…
Whether you ran out of eggs or are trying to avoid them for dietary or ethical reasons, flax eggs are a great option. But if you want even more fiber, protein, calcium, and almost twice the amount of omega-3s, you’ll want to make chia eggs. It’s really simple. All you need is a coffee or…
