Content tagged with “Fitness”

Health benefits of juicing vs. smoothies
Juicing and smoothies are all the rage right now. While both can boost your fruit and vegetable intake (something most...

Get healthy: start now with this fresh-start checklist
I’ve always thought the new year should start in September. Fall seems to bring with it a fresh start. And...

Is coconut water worth the splurge?
In recent years there has been an explosion of coconut water products available at grocery and convenience stores. If...

5 summer health myths busted
This summer, don’t let the smoke from the backyard grill cloud your good judgment when considering health advice...

5 power ingredients for fueling your workout
Want to give your workout a boost? Five key ingredients can give your body an extra edge when exercising—or...

Olympic appetites: how 8 top athletes eat to win
The world’s fastest, fittest athletes are competing in the summer Games, but what fuels their power? I talked...

5 foods for flatter abs
It’s summer—and that means your summer vacation is probably just around the corner. If you’re looking...

8 super-healthy summer foods you should be eating
It’s summer—that amazing time of year when fresh produce abounds. As a dietitian and nutrition editor I...

Does drinking water make you smarter? Plus 6 benefits of staying hydrated
Water accounts for 60 percent of our body (or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds inside a 155-pound person) and is essential...

The best fitness foods: What to eat before, during and after a workout
Getting a great workout goes beyond the number of reps you do or the miles you log on the treadmill (though that does...

4 foods to soothe sore muscles
If you’ve been exercising more, you may be suffering from the aches and pains of having overdone it at the gym. I...

A day in the life of a successful dieter
As the associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, I’m often asked for tips on boosting weight-loss...

A Playlist to Pump Up Your Workout
Indoors or outdoors, I typically enjoy exercising. But there are always those days when I know that half an hour on the...

Michelle Obama's Flash Workout
Did you hear about the "Flash Workout" that broke out at schools around the country on Tuesday? As part of Michelle...

9 foods to eat for better breast health

Breakfast before or after exercise—which torches more fat?

4 tips for being a healthier, happier mom

How I'm squeezing in 10 more minutes a day of exercise

How to eat to be a superwoman

10 easy ways to meet the new Dietary Guidelines

Foods to make holiday stress disappear right now
Unlike many people, I prefer the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year’s over the actual holiday days. I...

10-minute holiday exercise plan
First of all, let’s make one thing clear: I am not an exercise guru. When I told my editor I wanted to write this...

Lazy ways to burn 1,000 calories
Who isn’t looking for easy ways to get fit for a summer party or vacation? Anyone…? For me, the simpler...

6 convincing reasons you should keep carbs in your diet
I’m not naming any names, but I have a family member who rarely eats carbs. The reasoning? In their words, not...

What’s the best after-workout drink?
As a registered dietitian and nutrition editor at EatingWell Magazine, I’m someone who always tries to eat foods...