Recipe: Chocolate Shakeology® No-Bake Cookies

How did cookies become the Healthiest Meal of the Day? When an enterprising Team Beachbody®chef figured out how to have their Shakeology and eat it, too. Simple to make and delicious to eat—you'll never guess how healthy you're being

Soy: Magic Bean or Tragic Bean?

Soy prevents cancer. Soy lowers "bad" cholesterol. Soy prevents osteoporosis. Hooray! Bring on the tofu! But wait . . . soy suppresses thyroid function. Soy hinders testosterone. Soy causes cancer. Welcome to the food wars. On one side, big business tells us what to eat. On the other side, watchdog groups tell us we're being poisoned. From the wings, the media screams about the battle at the top of its lungs. In the middle stands our poor diet, constantly scrutinized. Sooner or later, everything we eat is either branded the next superfood fad or the devil incarnate. Every now and then, a food comes along that gets to be both. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you soy.

Video: Plantain Taco

Here's a great vegan recipe featuring a top-tier ingredient from Michi's Ladder. After you sweat out a bunch of minerals during a great workout, plantains contain the magnesium and potassium your body craves.

Nuclear Nutrition: Safe, Tasty, Healthy Microwaving

If someone told you they were going to buy a nuclear radiation–emitting machine, put it in the most-used room in their house, and then prepare food with it, you'd look at them like they were crazy. Conversely, if that same person told you they were going to buy a new microwave for their kitchen, you'd probably think it was no big deal—because it really isn't. Technology has granted us the ability to harness a potentially dangerous process and use it to save time, effort, and money when preparing meals. However, just like with any type of cooking, making microwave fare nutritious and delicious requires a little thought.

Seasonal Summer Produce

Ah, summer! The word conjures up images of warm, lazy days sunning on the beach, running through sprinklers, and reclining in a hammock in the shade catching up on a good book. The start of summer also means it's time for all the fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables we love.

The Tao of Beachbody

Everyone loves that old Tony Horton chestnut, "Do your best and forget the rest." It's catchy and insightful. But here's something you might not know about this little bon mot. It's also part of a 2,500-year-old Asian philosophy called Taoism that's prevalent in most things Beachbody. Taoism espouses moderation in all things and has had a huge influence on our society, as it's informed the decisions of heads of state, rock stars, and, most importantly, our Beachbody

Recipe: Chicken and Rice Wraps

Here's a healthy wrap recipe that's simple to make and tastes great served either hot or cold. Makes one dinner for two . . . or two lunches for one!

Understanding Fats

Although the word "fat" can set off warning signals for many people trying to achieve or maintain a healthy body weight, it's important to know that certain types of fat are good—even necessary—in a healthy diet. Here, Danny Teeson shows you which fats you need and which ones to steer clear of.

Scrawny to Brawny—in 90 Days!

paeLo07 wanted to put some meat on his bones, and he got it in pure muscle. Watch him transform from punk to hunk as he charts his first 90 days on P90X^®.

Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Shakeology!

Put a little Halloween cheer into your Shakeology this season. In addition to all the amazing Shakeology ingredients, you'll also get the nutritional benefits of pumpkin, which contains lutein, fiber, and alpha and beta carotene. Plus the healthy polyphenols in cinnamon help regulate blood sugar levels. You'll get the yummy taste of pumpkin pie ... without turning your butt into a pumpkin.

Tony Horton and P90X in The New York Times

On May 29th, The New York Times business section ran a front-page profile of Tony Horton and P90X. You can read all about how it got started and how it's become the biggest fitness craze in America.

6 Tricks to Making Halloween a Healthy Treat

Ghouls and goblins and ghosts, oh my! That's right, folks—Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're not careful, you might have to add another "G" to that list: gastric bypass. Okay, maybe that's a little extreme, but we all know how tempting it is for you adults to gobble down those sweets before, during, and after All Hallow's Eve, which is nothing compared to the blitzkrieg of sugar your kids have in store for them.

Recipe: Tilapia with Mango Salsa

Tilapia typically ranks at the top among sustainable and affordable fish, although some gourmands complain about what they call its bland flavor. This recipe features a zesty mango salsa that'll zip up any type of fish. (Mangos are currently in peak season!)

Everything You Need to Know about the Glycemic Index

Those of you who pay attention to your diet probably hear a lot about something called the glycemic index (GI) these days. It's become another in a growing list of misunderstood buzzwords in the nutrition world.

Scrawny to Brawny—in 90 Days!

paeLo07 wanted to put some meat on his bones, and he got it in pure muscle. Watch him transform from punk to hunk as he charts his first 90 days on P90X^®.

Recipe: Three-Fruit Sherbet

We're havin' a heat wave, a tropical heat wave...but that's no excuse to get your exercise chasing the ice cream truck. Here's a frosty treat that takes advantage of the great fruits that are in season right now, and is also super-easy to make. You don't even need an ice cream maker.

Dance, P90X and INSANITY: How to Get the Dancer's Body of Your Dreams

Whether you take ballet six times a week, or just loved tap dancing as a kid...once a dancer, always a dancer. Even though we outgrow our love for pink tights and tutus, we never really give up our love of movement—not to mention our desire to have a dancer's long, lean body. So why is it that many dancers still struggle to acquire the perfect body, even with all the hours of training? When you've trained the same way since you were four, standing at the same barre and doing the same grande jetés across the floor, your body becomes extremely efficient at what it's doing. Simply put, your body has no reason to change. That is, until now. Welcome to the latest Beachbody^® hybrid: P90X/INSANITY/dance.

Recipe: Holiday Nicoise Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

This colorful salad can be served as a first course or a main course. With ingredients like tomatoes, green beans, cranberries, walnuts, and more, this salad looks almost as good as it tastes.

20 Secrets of Very Fit People

How do fit, healthy people stay fit and healthy? What are their secrets? Well, we've gathered some of their key tips so we can share them with you.

5 Exercise Ideas for Singles

While personal health and fitness are typically the reasons people come to Beachbody^®, we're not blind to the fact that certain outside motivators are sometimes necessary to kick-start you into shape. Often times, the quest for love or companionship—or just plain old lust—is on your mind, and a P90X^®-shaped ego boost is needed to get you out the door and back into the dating scene. So now that you're physically and mentally ready to meet someone new, let's look at some activities that'll help you continue your newfound lifestyle while also putting you in a position to find a different kind of "exercise" partner.