Succotash is a perennial end-of-summer side dish that brightens up any table. It’s a cinch to make, travels well, and holds up for days in the fridge. And while this version makes a filling component to a vegan feast, it pairs well with grilled salmon, sauteed pork chops, roast chicken, or any simple protein. Serves […]
Phil Shipp isn’t your typical 90-year-old. Earlier this summer, he won six gold medals at a Master’s track and field competition. Even more remarkably, he added muscle mass during his training, proof that it’s never too late to get stronger. Phil had been competing for years, but in the weeks leading up to nationals, he […]
You can’t beat the convenience of frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp as a lean protein source. Loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals, they take infinite preparations and flavor combos. This low-carb one-skillet dish, lightly adapted from “Hungry Happens Mediterranean” by Stella Drivas, is a keeper. The shrimp are quickly sauteed, then combined with colorful […]
Does the idea of “getting in shape” sound overwhelming, like just too many things to take on all at once? Lots of folks picture hours at the gym, pumping heavy iron, never eating yummy food, and basically giving up everything that makes life worth living. Who wants that? But it doesn’t take a giant leap. […]
This recipe, adapted from “How to Cook Everything Fast,” balances iron-rich animal protein with hearty, vitamin-loaded broccoli in a quick, satisfying dish. Pair with your favorite carb — ramen noodles here. Serves 4 to 6. — Susan PuckettIngredients Instructions Susan Puckett is an Atlanta-based food writer and cookbook author. Try our 21-Day Longevity and Strength Program
Want to save $1,000 a year? Many people could if they would just cut sodas out of their budgets. And it’s just one example that proves being cheap about your health is way more expensive than following healthy habits around diet and exercise. That’s from health coach Kathryn Eyring. And we hear similar complaints about fitness all the […]
September is a time of change, as temperatures cool, days grow shorter, and leaves begin to fall. As the famous words – from the Bible and a 1960s hit song – tell us, “To everything turn, turn, turn… There is a season… and a time to every purpose under heaven.” So, what can we learn about our healthy […]
Every September, Healthy Aging Month invites us to consider what the next chapter of life could look like. This year’s theme, “Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself,” resonates with many folks over 50, especially, perhaps, regarding fitness and healthy habits. We’re living longer and have greater opportunities than previous generations. Active aging is about more than preventing decline. It’s […]
Healthy Aging Month was established in 2003 by Healthy Aging magazine, which offers these 10 suggestions for reinventing yourself in a healthy manner this year. 1. Add Play to Your DayPickleball, dancing, or tossing a frisbee… any movement is more fun when you enjoy it. 2. Try Micro adventuresHike a new trail, visit a museum, […]
It’s handy to have a container of cherry tomatoes around to jazz up a salad or brighten up a sheet pan meal. Toss a couple of containers-full into a pan of sizzling olive oil and cook for a few minutes until they burst and release their juices, and you’re halfway to dinner. This recipe, lightly […]
