Answering Any and All Fitness, Nutrition, and Exercise Questions
Carbo-loading, or glycogen loading, is a popular way to fuel for marathons and other endurance events. But does it work? Not always—and possibly not for women. If you’re fueling for an athletic event, put down the monster bowl of Pasta Carbonara and read this.
In today’s food culture of supersized everything, many of us have lost track of how much food is too much food. In your average store, there are colossal 32-ounce Monster Energy Drinks available for sale and massive Hungry Man TV dinners, some of which have a whopping 900+ calories per serving. Even at your neighborhood [...]
Pollan’s book “Food Rules” is here to help us read nutrition labels, spot sugar’s sneaky aliases and see why “FDA-approved” doesn’t automatically mean it’s good. Rule #19 – If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t.
There are two approaches people take to improving their nutrition: they make a 180-degree turn and change everything, or they create one new habit at a time. If you’re in the second group, we’ll tell you three things to change first.
It’s tough to stick to a healthy eating plan when those around you are indulging. It’s even tougher when they’re bent on making sure you indulge, too.
Don’t stress it. We’ve got eight tricks at our U.S. News blog that’ll help you stay on course without alienating the not-so-healthy eaters in your life.
Decoding the salad bar can be tricky, so we’re making it easy for you: here are five things not to do with your salad. Do them, and, well, you might as well have a cheeseburger.
Never mind the pie and creamy mashed potatoes; the journey to and from your relatives’ houses can be what does you in! Here are 10 solid ways to handle the ride, de-stress and squeeze some exercise in.
Dieting is downright frustrating. It works against your body’s natural survival instincts. It also requires a change in a major area of your life that you most likely gives you enjoyment, stress relief, and sometimes an escape from the madness of life. The truth is diets need to die.
Think you’re better off packing a sandwich than cruising the drive-thru? Think again.
Here’s 5 reasons your healthy lunch standby isn’t so healthy, after all.
I’ve returned from a week-long stay in Hawaii with proof that the occasional vaycay binge is perfectly acceptable.
Provided you do this ONE thing.
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