If you think there’s no point in exercising over the holidays, tweak your thinking just a bit. Focus on getting in at least a little intentional movement daily, even when you can’t exercise. In your efforts to be consistent, this is one of those “a little is better than nothing” instances. Thinking about how you […]
Throughout your life, you’ve probably had periods where you felt like everything was in balance. You were healthy, your relationships were strong, and your career was going well… And, if you’re like most people, you’ve also had those moments when you felt unbalanced – like something wasn’t right, dragging you down in other aspects of […]
Forget the “classic” recipe that relies on canned beans and high-sodium, canned soups. Here’s a fresh, healthy version of a reliable holiday dish we can all feel good about. Ingredients Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking oil. 2. For crunchy beans, steam over a pot of boiling […]
Did you see the recent news reports about a study that found almost 75 percent of American adults are overweight or obese? The study was published in The Lancet and then reported in The New York Times, CNN, and other broad outlets. The study reported that figure is up from about 50 percent in 1990. Experts say […]
Juaquita Gray is a 59-year-old champion athlete who can’t even imagine slowing down. “I think, ‘I cannot get slower and jump less far if I maintain my body,’” says Juanita, an Air Force veteran, Defense Department contractor, and leading masters track competitor. Part of her secret comes from strength training and dynamic mobility exercises. Even […]
Jambalaya is not a dish we typically think of as quick or particularly healthy. Still, it can be both without losing any of its Creole character, as demonstrated by this lightened-up recipe. It’s inspired by one created by Louisiana-born food writer Vallery Lomas and featured in “Easy Weeknight Dinners” curated by New York Times Cooking […]
Here’s some information to help you plan a healthy holiday season. The Calorie Control Council says we can easily consume 4,500 at a big-day meal. Yikes! But if you’re trying to measure the pleasure against your hard-won exercise gains, here’s a handy guide to learn how much yumminess you’ve earned — or how hard you’ll have to […]
Buff Santa is on his way, and he has a special point for you this year as you begin your holiday shopping: A thoughtful gift can send a powerful message of support about fitness to anyone you love, regardless of where they are on their journeys, newbies and veterans alike. Use this list to start […]
Cream of broccoli soup is a soothing way to boost your antioxidant intake. But most bowls come loaded with fat and calories as well. This slimmed-down version, lightly adapted from one on Erin Clarke’s wellplated.com website, skips the cream and goes easy on the butter and cheese without forgoing any rich taste. Adding cauliflower to the puree […]
As you might have heard, sitting too much is a health hazard. There’s even an actual medical condition tied to it that’s serious, despite its funny name: Dead Butt Syndrome. It doesn’t mean your butt is dead, of course. The technical term is “gluteal amnesia,” which means the muscles of your rear end have forgotten how to […]
