Diet and Fitness

Sometimes, just making it to the gym is a major accomplishment. So it makes sense that you might not necessarily have the time to grab a pre-workout snack before you hit the stationary bike or pick up a set of weights. To make matters easier, we asked nine top trainers to share their go-to pre-workout noshes. Enjoy! Hard-Boiled Egg Whites + Apple “Pre-workout, I make sure to get some sugar...

The Ketogenic diet is the latest in a line of low-carb diet trends taking the country by storm.  We spoke about it previously here in our 3-Day Ketogenic Diet Meal Plan post.  Whether you’re currently on the diet or interested in getting started, this post is for you.  Here are our top nutritionist-approved chicken crockpot recipes that all follow the plan. “Ketogenic diets require you to eat somewhere between 20-30...

It’s pretty much common knowledge that eating a carbohydrate-heavy diet isn’t great for weight loss, but what happens when you completely eliminate carbs?  The Ketogenic diet.  “This very low-carbohydrate diet severely limits the intake of carbs to force the body into ketosis, an altered metabolism that builds-up ketones,” explains Alex Caspero, R.D, HUM Nutrition Ambassador.  “This happens when the body is starved of carbohydrates and is forced to break down...

There’s nothing quite as wonderful as scrolling through an Instagram feed full of food; especially when you know that it’s all made from real, plant-based ingredients. Not only do colorful Buddha bowls and intricate avocado-toast creations photograph beautifully, but they also serve as serious nutrition inspiration. We love scrolling to find dessert recipes that we didn’t even realize could be vegan. We rounded up ten of the most talented vegan...

While splurging on special occasions isn’t a bad thing, it’s always smart to try to maintain good, healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle whenever possible. We spoke with the experts to find out healthy food swaps you can make at your next BBQ, a Healthy BBQ, that’ll keep your lifestyle in check without sacrificing any of the fun. Photo Credit: Palmetto Healthy BBQ Tip: Swap Meat for Vegetables You may find...

View of Beauty The beauty industry tends to define beauty as ‘confidence’ and through advertising and the media, explains how by using the right products and learning a few tricks of the trade, confidence can be easily enhanced. Yes, that’s true, having my brows shaped to properly frame my face, having silky smooth skin and rocking a nearly flawless self tan all definitely make me feel more confident and therefore,...

We can all agree that there are few fruits that rival watermelon in terms of being summer’s favorite. Ever since childhood, it’s been our go-to snack on scorching hot pool days, countless beach trips and at family bar-b-ques. Fresh-cut watermelon slices undoubtedly hold a special place in our hearts, but there are other creative ways to prepare the fruit worth trying this summer. We’ve rounded-up three healthy and easy-to-make watermelon...