The beginning of a new month is the perfect time to get motivated and treat yourself with new fitness gear. As July is heating up, we’re obsessed with gear that makes outdoor workouts more enjoyable, from running shoes to a bike with the perfect color and more. These are the products you’ll want to get…
All you need is a toaster and a little creativity to make sweet potato toast. It’s full of fiber and naturally gluten-free, so we’re predicting that it may even have enough power to usurp avocado toast as the favorite snack among fit foodies.
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Need more fiber in your diet? Turn to the smooth and satisfying avocado. Just half an avocado contains almost seven grams of fiber. Too high in fat, you say? Don’t fret, because avocados contain the good-for-you monounsaturated fats (MUFA) your body needs to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and maintain the HDL (good) ones.…
Depending on your weight and activity level, a woman needs between 40 and 60 grams of protein daily. Sometimes it can be difficult to meet your protein quota in meals alone, so here are some snack ideas with at least 10 grams of protein. Related Stories: This Might Be the Reason You’re Not Losing Weight…
The following post was originally featured on Peanut Butter Fingers and written by Julie Fagan, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Oven-baked rutabaga fries are healthy and simple to prepare and make a great alternative to greasy french fries. Oven-baked and full of flavor, rutabaga fries taste delicious dipped in ketchup and served alongside…
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…
The following post was originally featured on Carrots ‘n’ Cake and written by Tina Haupert, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Anyone else digging the flavor combination of lemon + coconut lately? Oh man, if you haven’t tried it already, you need to. It’s incredible – sort of sweet with a hint of tangy…
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…
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…
If you’re one of those eat-peanut-butter-straight-out-of-the-jar people, get your spoon ready for this recipe. While peanut butter is quite possibly one of the most perfect foods, even die-hard fans can get a little bored of the same old spread. Surprise your whole wheat toast and apple slices by spreading this mixed nut butter over them…
