Dec 6th, 2025 - Grocery store shelves are stacked with convenient, protein-ified snacks, from bars to soda. But how much should you rely on them if you're trying to avoid ultra-processed foods? without relying on UPFs, which are linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease when eaten in large amounts. Hobson shared how he hits his protein targets without eating UPFs, but stressed he is mindful of being overly restrictive. He does this by following the Oats contain some protein, but they are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, and insoluble fiber, which supports smooth ... [Read More]

Dec 4th, 2025 - Good news for those who meal-prep: Not only is it time-saving, it might be healthier than you think. As it turns out, chilling certain foods before eating them amps up their benefits. When rice, pasta, potatoes, or oats cool, their starch changes into something called "resistant starch"—a fermentable fiber that has been linked in numerous studies to more stable blood sugar , longer satiety, and happier intestinal flora. For those who love a bit of nerdy nutritional info, here's a little more about resistant starch: Unlike other carbohydrates that break down into sugar, it passes ... [Read More]

Dec 3rd, 2025 - Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type 2 diabetes , coronary artery disease, and some cancers. And while most any form of movement is beneficial, there's one underrated type that doesn't involve busting your ass on a stationary bike , holding complicated yoga poses, or heaving dumbbells around. You probably did it a bunch as a kid, though maybe it's been a few years (or decades) since it's been a staple in your routine. And that's a ... [Read More]

Dec 2nd, 2025 - They help prime your body for heavier lifting. Sometimes life pushes you toward an either-or choice—cook at home or eat out, grab the kettlebells or stick with dumbbells...you get the picture. But fitness doesn't have to live in that split world. You're not locked into picking a single style of training. In fact, despite a lot of internet debate, pilates can live right alongside classic strength work. And when you blend the two, you often unlock a mix of benefits that leaves you stronger, more balanced, and feeling better overall. That's one of the guiding principles of the Women's ... [Read More]

Dec 2nd, 2025 - Most Americans don't eat enough fiber . As a result, they miss out on its many benefits, including supporting heart and gut health, lowering cholesterol, managing weight, and reducing the risk of colon cancer. If you feel tempted to stock up on soluble fiber — say, by adding beans to every meal — you might want to take your foot off the gas. Literally. "Many people can experience gas or bloating when they increase fiber too quickly," Michelle Routhenstein, a preventive cardiology dietitian, told Business Insider. Eating too much fiber too quickly can cause more intense symptoms ... [Read More]