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8 Tips on How to Fit a Balanced Diet into Your Busy Schedule
At today's typical high-powered workplace, when lunchtime rolls around, you're still running on caffeine fumes, fighting the urge to turn to the vending machine or roach coach. So how do you stay on track nutritionally? Try preparing some healthy meals in advance.
Tropic Plunder: Beachbody's Guide to 6 Super-Healthy Exotic Fruits
Ah, the islands. Their mere mention floods the mind with happy thoughts of sun-drenched beaches, dancing to reggae late into the night, and eating healthy, exotic fruits. Well, OK, so maybe that last fruit thing doesn't spring immediately to mind, but it should. For many, tropical fruits only come into play after they're run through a blender and doused in rum, but the truth is these colorful balls of island goodness are delicious without adding alcohol. What's more, they can actually be good for you.
Tailgating: 8 Tips for Surviving the Football Season
Are you ready for some football? Sure ya are! As the new season kicks off, we're all rooting for our favorite team to make it to the Super Bowl®, or the Rose Bowl®, or the Whatever Bowl. But the celebration isn't all about the sport. It's about the pigskin, but it's also about the potato skins. It's about the Heisman®, but it's also about the Heineken®. In other words, it's about tailgating. Which is great and all, but where your fitness goals are concerned, tailgating leaves a little to be desired. So how do we capture all the fun of tailgating without destroying all the progress we've made during our hours of sweat?
The 5 Best Fats for Getting Lean
You might think that to lose weight, you need to cut the fat out of your meals. But research shows that a moderate-fat diet (with about 35 percent of calories consumed coming from fat) will help you drop pounds permanently, feel full longer, and avoid bingeing. The trick is to eat the right kind of fat to increase satisfaction and boost weight loss.
Nuclear Nutrition: Safe, Tasty, Healthy Microwaving
If someone told you they were going to buy a nuclear radiationâemitting 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 dealâbecause 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.
He's on a Horse. He's on The Tonight Show!
Isaiah Mustafa (aka "The Old Spice Guy") was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno recently, where he divulged the secret to his physiqueâand it's more than body wash! He talks with Jay about training with Tony Horton and shares Tony's diet tips.
Vegetarianism: An Easy Guide to Meat-Free Eating
Remember the first time you came home for a holiday from college? Your mom had a good home-cooked meal of tofu, kale, asparagus, and quinoa waiting for you on the table, right? Maybe not. Odds are it was a giant meaty-meat fest with a side of meat. However, every year, there are more and more vegans, vegetarians, and people who just follow a "vegetable-inclined" diet. So does being a vegetarian mean you have to survive on sprouts and wheat grass? Could you get the kind of body you're aiming for and still be healthy?
5 Fun Summer Beach and Water Sports for Fitness
Summer's just around the corner. Soon it'll be time to take advantage of the long days and warm temperatures to break out of your winter workout habits and take it to the lake, river, or sandy beach of your choice. Summer is, after all, about having fun and enjoying time with your family and friends. But there's no reason that has to mean spending all day in a lawn chair eating barbecued pork and drinking Bud Light
Recipe: Winter Wonderland Salad
As the days grow shorter, there's still plenty of delicious seasonal produce to enjoy. Check out this recipe that features late-season favorites like beets, cauliflower, and walnuts for a delicious, nutritious salad that,s great any time of year (but especially now!).
Fighting the Obesity Trend
Most of us are aware that we're in the midst of an obesity epidemic. And while we can't open a newspaper or turn on a computer without a reminder, the problem is still continuing to grow. Let's examine the major questions and concerns we have about obesity. Then, we'll take a look at what we can do about it.
Recipe: Apple Fruit Salad
Now that warmer weather's on its way, here's a lovely, light, refreshing fruit salad for you to enjoy. The name spells it all out: The emphasis here is on the apples, which give this salad both crunch and flavor. Choose your favorite crisp variety and leave the peels on for added color and fiber!
5 Economical Ways to Get Your Workout Space in Shape
You've turned your living room, garage, bedroom, or office into your personal gym. But how can you help yourself think of it in a new way? With just a bit of arranging, you can create an organized, functional space that'll encourage you and motivate you to keep moving. Here are five simple ideas to make your workout area a place you'll love to go to get sweaty and fit.
5 Ways to Make Over Your Veggies
Everybody knows they're supposed to eat their vegetables. They're loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, and most have practically no calories. So what's not to like? For many, the answer is "the taste." If this sounds familiar, how do you make yourself choke down your veggies without the aid of cheese sauce or a deep fryer?