The mineral magnesium doesn’t enjoy the rock (geddit?!?) star status of, say, calcium and potassium, but it’s no less essential. In fact, the nutrient is a contributor in literally hundreds of processes that ensure healthy human function. Read on for the…
Café Latte Shakeology is smooth, creamy, and tastes just like a blended iced coffee drink. In addition to the superfoods found in other Shakeology flavors, Café Latte Shakeology also includes whole coffee fruit,* made from unroasted coffee beans and the cherry-like…
There’s been a lot of talk about good vs. bad carbs and plenty of confusion on the topic. Let’s say it once and for all: Carbohydrates aren’t inherently unhealthy. The key is understanding how foods that contain those carbs are…
My mom gave me a tattered copy of The Art of Mexican Cooking, a cookbook by Diana Kennedy. Kennedy, a James Beard Award-winner and one of the authorities on Mexican cuisine, knows her stuff. Many of the recipes in the…
The humble onion is an incredibly versatile vegetable — you can eat it in endless ways: raw, caramelized, grilled, sautéed, fried, and more. Adding onions to a recipe can boost the flavor and texture. But which types of onions are…
With a supplement like Beachbody Performance Energize, it’s easy to know how much pre-workout to take. The back panel on every container tells you exactly how much to take, how often, and when. Plan to drink Energize about 30 minutes…
Whether you want to maintain your weight, lose a few pounds, increase your energy level or build muscle, you’ll want to make room on your plate for whole food sources of protein. But like most things, not all proteins are created equal.…
If we were like cars, the science of fueling would be easy. Have gas? Go! Don’t have gas? Stop! Fortunately, human metabolism is slightly more complex, featuring all kinds of fail-safes that allow us to keep going, even if we…
The curtsy lunge is inspired by the old-school curtsy’s behind-the-leg crossing motion, but the similarities end there. While the move requires a certain amount of coordination, it doesn’t have to be graceful to be effective. In fact, sweating and grunting…
The quadriceps are a group of four muscles found in the front of your thighs. They are all about extending, or straightening, the knee. When you get up from the couch, climb the stairs, or kick a ball, your knee extends.…