Jan 16th, 2022 - I'm a personal trainer with a family of 6. Here are 12 things I'm buying from Costco this month. I'm a personal trainer, and I pick up staples for my active family of six at Costco . This month, I grabbed filling snacks, like protein bars, granola balls, and almond-flour crackers. We needed some freezer staples, so I opted for things like riced cauliflower and mixed berries. Robert Irvine protein bars are the only ones I'll buy. I'm not generally a fan of protein bars , and I've tried my fair share. I'd rather make my own or go without. But when I saw people online raving about the Robert ... [Read More]

Jan 14th, 2022 - Melissa Clark takes earthy grains and bakes them with caramelized mushrooms and loads of cheese for a satisfying meatless meal. Quick-cooking farro, with its nutty flavor and plump, chewy texture, is the darling of the grain bowl , the star of countless salads and the foundation of many traditional Italian soups . It’s also pretty wonderful mixed with mushrooms and cheese, and baked into a golden-topped gratin. Other than homey rice bakes , there aren’t a lot of grain gratin recipes, possibly because grains are already filling enough, needing no extra heft from the addition of dairy and ... [Read More]

Jan 12th, 2022 - The Mediterranean diet was ranked as the best diet overall for 2022 If you still aren’t sure what diet to try in 2022, you might want to consider the Mediterranean diet . The diet was ranked as the top regimen in U.S. News and World Report’s annual list of best overall diets for 2022, ranked by a panel of experts. Rather than a structured diet, the Mediterranean diet is more of an eating pattern based on the lifestyles of people who live in countries in the Mediterranean, according to the report. KETO DIET: WHAT IS IS AND HOW MANY CARBS DO I EAT PER DAY? The diet focuses on fruits, ... [Read More]

Jan 12th, 2022 - If you're one of the millions of people keeping an eye on your heart health, experts say it can be as simple as eating more of these foods that you probably already love. How your diet can reduce your heart disease risk Heart disease include: While some of these factors are out of your control, you can make certain lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of developing heart problems. Specifically, science has identified a close relationship between diet and heart health. Researchers from Harvard Medical School found that for every two percent of calories we get from trans fats—like the fat ... [Read More]

Jan 12th, 2022 - For thousands of years, people have been gargling with salt water to soothe sore throats. But often, we may be adding too little or too much salt to our home recipes, which means we aren’t enjoying the full health benefits gargling salt water can offer. With our sore throat home remedy , Gargle Water™ Salt Rinse, you don’t have to worry about that proper ratio. Our 100%-natural and safe saline solution comes ready-made with an ideal formula to help you and your family get relief from dry, sore throats. What Is Gargle Water™? Gargle Water™ Salt Rinse is a drug- and alcohol-free ... [Read More]

Jan 12th, 2022 - Make your healthy resolutions stick with these versatile, shelf-stable foods. Having a well-stocked pantry can help you make healthier choices on weekdays, especially when dinnertime rolls around and you don’t already have a plan in place. Pantry staples can be used to supplement fresh fruits and vegetables you already have on hand, or serve as an alternative to frozen pizza and instant ramen. When buying canned beans , broths, vegetables and other shelf-stable foods, it’s worth taking a look at the nutritional labels, as these types of foods often have more salt and sugar than their ... [Read More]

Jan 11th, 2022 - There are about 20 varieties of whole grains, but we’re focusing on the ones you’re most likely to cook and eat This Sunday, Jan. 16, is National Quinoa Day. The so-named food holiday is unlikely to garner as much interest as, say, National Blueberry Pancake Day (Jan. 28) or National Tater Tot Day (Feb. 2) or Bloody Mary Day, which was Jan. 1. But if even a little recognition for quinoa and other healthy grains gets us thinking about cooking and eating more of them, then a happy National Quinoa Day it will be! Yes, you know whole grains are good for you and you’re still not eating ... [Read More]

Jan 11th, 2022 - Get your favorite playlist ready. Whether you try Zumba , Bollywood, hip hop — or just freestyle moves in your living room — you can have a ton of fun and reap plenty of health benefits doing dance workouts. Here are 11 to know about. It’s A Form Of Cardio According to AKT master trainer Alissa Tucker , a fast-paced dance workout is an excellent way to improve your cardio endurance . Incorporate dance into your exercise routine and you’ll start to notice that you have more stamina. [Read More]