A green smoothie is one of the easiest ways to get several healthy ingredients at once. Here’s one to try. It has fiber, healthy fats, protein, and plenty of vitamins. And yes, it’s bright green enough for St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re over 50 and feeling behind in your life rather than ahead, our team […]
Broccoli rabe and Broccolini are often mistaken for one another, but they’re not the same. Broccoli rabe has dark green leaves, slender stems, and tiny florets. Its taste is bitter and strong, much like mustard greens or kale. Broccolini is the trademarked name for a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli. With a mild, sweet […]
The recent death of TV star James Van Der Beek puts the spotlight on colon cancer – and this month is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “I’d always associated cancer with age and with unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles,” he told People. “But I was in amazing cardiovascular shape. I tried to eat healthy – or as far […]
March is Women’s History Month, so let’s look back at a few of the women who paved the way in fitness, health, and sport. Bobbi Gibb, Running In 1966, Bobbi Gibb applied to run in the Boston Marathon and was rejected because women were deemed not “physiologically capable of running a marathon.” She hid in […]
When he’s off duty from his Michelin-starred Atlanta restaurant Lazy Betty, chef Ron Hsu often turns to simple comfort foods inspired by both his Georgia upbringing and Chinese heritage. This quick, frugal recipe is adapted from one such dish featured in his new cookbook, “Down South + East” (Abrams, $40). His version starts with Chinese […]
We talk a lot about strength, muscle, and eating right. But here’s something just as important for a long, healthy life: Sleep. A recent analysis published by Oxford University Press found that sleeping fewer than seven hours a night may shorten lifespan more than poor diet, lack of exercise, or even social isolation. Only smoking […]
Something interesting is happening in our society regarding health and fitness. For years, the spotlight was on extremes. High intensity. Fast results. Six-pack abs. People thought exercise was only for the young and Hollywood-style sexy. But now, thanks to people like you, the focus is shifting to something smarter, more sustainable, and healthier for everyone. […]
Tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich can warm your belly and your soul in a hurry on cold and dreary days. You get a dose of vitamin C, lycopene, and potassium from the tomatoes, protein and calcium from the cheese, and some quality fiber-rich carbs from bread, if you choose wisely. Leftovers freeze great. […]
What’s the best kind of exercise to support a longer, healthier life? Cardio? Stretching? Lifting weights? Turns out the answer is yes, yes, yes — and more! That’s according to a major Harvard study that found that exercise variety influences life expectancy more than any single activity. Researchers analyzed 30 years of data from more than 100,000 […]
For Mariella Frostrup, menopause brought struggles with diet, exercise, weight, and more. “I realized I needed to go back to weight training,” says the Irish-Norwegian writer and TV presenter who is well-known in England. “The moment of truth was struggling to open one of those pull-top cans — I just didn’t have the muscle strength.” […]
