Whether you’re running to lose weight, get in shape or a little bit of both, pinning down a nutrition strategy can be tricky. Here are the most common mistakes runners…
Category: Nutrition
Ask the RD: How Do You Determine the Right Macro Mix?
Following a healthy, well-balanced diet over the long term requires flexibility. That’s why tracking macros to ensure you have a balance of carbs, protein and fat, is so popular. The process starts by calculating a target…
44 Nicknames for Added Sugar
The American Heart Association recommends 25g of added sugar per day for women and 36g for men, but on average, Americans consume a whopping 68g per day. If you’re shocked, you’re…
Are You Eating Enough Protein?
When you hear the term “protein intake,” you might just think about building muscle, but it’s much bigger than that. Protein is essential for our bodies to work properly from head to toe. Getting…
Ask the RD: What’s the Healthiest Cooking Oil?
Cooking oils differ in nutrients, flavor profile, and the level of heat they can withstand, which is why it can be helpful to include a variety in your diet. Like other…
How Much Water Should You Actually Drink?
You hear all the time how important it is to stay hydrated. Water makes up 60% of our body weight, and it’s crucial for digestion, waste removal, temperature regulation, and…
Grocery Store Shortcuts to Speed up Meal Prep Time
This year, you committed to (or recommitted to) eating a diet of fresh, whole foods. There’s just one snag: It can take so darn long to wash, cut and cook…
Jumpstart Your Health Challenge with Ayesha Curry
The new year is here! There’s no better time to start (or re-commit to) your health and fitness goals. Of course, setting a goal is often easier than putting it into…
10 MyFitnessPal Tips to Kick Off Your New Year’s Resolutions
Another year, another chance to improve your health. Making lasting change isn’t easy, which is why so many people fall off their New Year’s resolutions by February. But with some…
The Truth About Alcohol (+ 5 Tips for Smarter Holiday Sips)
Mixing, mingling and making merry this holiday wouldn’t be the same without alcohol. But for those of us with an agenda to neutralize weight gain, adding alcohol to the equation…
Get Ready to Jumpstart Your Health
The New Year is fast approaching, and it’s a time when many people start making their resolutions. Losing weight, eating healthier, and improving an exercise routine typically top the list…
All About Healthier Holiday Mocktails
While I love the vibe of a holiday cocktail, I don’t always want the alcohol that goes with it. One too many drinks not only gets in the way of…