With fashion magazines having long ago surrendered their status as the sole arbiters of style and trends to the more egalitarian Instagram, the culture at large has broadened its definitions of what’s beautiful and sexy. What’s more, the old way…
If you only perform weightlifting exercises that work both arms or legs at the same time (think: chest press, dip, squat) you’re shortchanging your results. That’s because everyone has a dominant side, and such “bilateral” moves can reinforce strength imbalances…
Tamales are a Christmas menu staple for many families. This traditional Mexican and Native American dish is made by stuffing masa dough with a filling of meat, cheese, chili peppers, or beans, then steaming it inside a corn husk or…
If you spend any time in the kitchen preparing meals, having a basic understanding of the various culinary knife cuts will help you make better food. Many knife cuts are very easy to achieve, and learning to use the right…
Your obliques, the muscles that run up the sides of your core, have one primary job: twisting your torso. When you’re in the car and reach to grab something out of the back seat, your obliques help make it happen.…
Kick your abdominal exercise routine up a notch with this fun variation on a classic crunch — cross crunches! They’re perfect if you want an extra challenge in strengthening and toning your core. “Perform cross crunches when you can perform…
We know alcohol can be full of empty calories, but sometimes you just need a cold beer after a long day at work or during a night out with friends. And that’s fine — balance is important! But the calories in alcohol can…
This classic Greek Chicken Pita features tender chicken breast, chopped tomato, refreshing cucumber, and most importantly — crumbled feta cheese. We went with a whole-wheat pita to give this satisfying meal a boost in nutritional value. Dried oregano, crisp red onion,…
Stronger, bigger butts are in, which may be why you’ve been hitting the squats or trying to master the bridge exercise. But if you’re doing the right exercises and still not feeling the burn in your bum, it could mean you’re…
With the galaxy of tech and fad diets that have recently emerged, many of us have become obsessed with “hacking” our nutrition. Along the way, however, we’ve forgotten about an essential concept: balance. Yep, a balanced meal — that subject…