Standing calf raises require minimal equipment — or none at all — and they’re suitable for beginners and seasoned exercisers alike. This move works your calf muscles and has numerous benefits, including ankle strength and lower-body performance. Standing Calf Raise:…
Say hello to your powerful new wellness routine for fall. Peppermint Mocha Shakeology is back, for a limited time only — so grab it while you can. You’ll love this seasonal bestseller — and not only for its warm, cozy…
What’s more refreshing than lemonade on a hot summer day? Ice-cold lemonade popsicles. We’ve created an easy peasy recipe for lemon popsicles using just three ingredients: water, fresh lemons, and honey. Want to boost the flavor profile of your lemonade…
Skim the ingredient list of many beverages, jams, canned vegetables, or frozen foods and you’re likely to come across one that you can actually pronounce — citric acid. Despite its prevalence, few consumers know what it is or where it…
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…