We all know that vegetables are good for you. But what’s the healthiest way to cook vegetables? Eating raw, well-washed veggies is probably the healthiest way to reap all of the health benefits they provide. “The worst thing you can do…
If you’ve ever set foot in a gym before, you’ve seen — and probably heard — the leg press machine. It’s the steel beast that takes up about a city block of floorspace, usually manned by a tattooed and muscular…
Store-bought salad dressings are often loaded with inexplicable ingredients: sugar, salt, and unpronounceable preservatives. But they also contain things like soy, wheat, and chemical emulsifiers, which we could all do without. Enter Ultimate Portion Fix creator Autumn Calabrese and her brother, chef…
I know you’re probably going to eat more on Thanksgiving than you would on most Thursdays. And, I understand. It’s one of my favorite holidays too! I want to eat all my favorites (stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie…), but I…
Targeting your abs and glutes can help you get a sculpted booty and six-pack abs — but that’s not the only reason to add this abs and butt workout to your weekly routine. Your core plays a key role in…
Cooking meals that are healthy and delicious can be time-consuming, especially if you’re trying to make everything from scratch. And let’s not even talk about how frustrating it is when you don’t get around to using all your fresh produce and you’re…
Mother’s Day is a good time to reflect on all of the incredible things – big and small – you do for your family. It’s also an important time to think about all the things – big and small –…
What’s the best way to spice up a standard squats? Add a kettlebell (or two) and make them kettlebell squats! Even if you’ve experimented with adding resistance to your squats before, the kettlebell squat provides an entirely different experience, thanks…
Why do the P90X Chest and Back workout? Like Key and Peele, peanut butter and chocolate, rap stars and giant egos, chest and back are made for one another. Consider this: Your chest muscles — the pectoralis major and the pectoralis minor — are…
We’ve all been there. You open the fridge, and stare inside at what has become ugly produce: a bag of spinach that’s seen better days, blueberries that are starting to soften, and a lone bell pepper that’s a bit wrinkly.…