3 Tips for Giving a Healthy, Insult-Free Holiday Gift
Your Aunt Sue could really use the new scale with the large, digital readout. And a set of kettlebells would be perfect for your friend Ann, a single mom, who can’t find time to exercise. Plus, you’d love to get your nephew a new gym-bag because, well honestly, you don’t know what’s living in there! These […]
Be a Master Meal Planner with this Template!
Planning ahead takes the guess work out of cooking meals, gives you more control over your portions, helps you avoid unnecessary calories, and can save you money! The meal planning process is easier than it seems. All you need to do is pick your recipes for the week (there are some great ones here in […]
Gluten-free Cranberry Walnut Loaf
Crunchy walnuts and fresh cranberries unite in this bread by the Healthy Maven. The recipe is for a gluten-free version, but if you’d rather make it with whole wheat flour, that’ll work, too. Serve warm with a pat of butter or spoonful of jam for a delicious breakfast. Davida is a healthy living blogger behind The […]
Clear eyes. Full hearts. CAN lose, gain, or maintain weight with Taylor.
Coach Taylor, of Friday Night Lights fame, knew what he was talking about when he said, “Success is not a goal; it’s a byproduct.” Whether your goal this holiday season is to lose, gain, or maintain your weight, a scale can help you succeed in reaching it. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with […]
Portobello Pesto Pizza
Pizza lovers looking to cut back on calories (or carbs) should try this portobello pesto pizza by Cook Smarts. Savory mushroom topped with fresh tomatoes, pesto and stringy mozzarella makes a great option for a vegetarian meal. Of course, mixing and matching ingredients to your liking is fair game.
How To Do The Perfect Plank
Planks are the rage among fitness fanatics these days. They’re awesome because they require no equipment and strengthen many different muscles in the body. Find out how to perfect your plank with this guide on the Hello Healthy blog!
18 Ways To Change Up Your Running Routine
There’s something special about being so excited to go running that you count the minutes until you can leave work, lace up, and hit the pavement. But no matter how much you’re in love with running, it takes a little effort to keep the relationship fresh. “If you want to make progress and still keep […]
8 Healthy Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Gone are the guests leaving in their wake everlasting memories and mounds of leftover food! Oh, well you know what they say… when life gives you leftovers, make some soup and frittata! Lets put those gobs of turkey, heaps of mashed potatoes and unused ingredients galore to good use with these 8 healthy recipes: ENTREES […]
Your Complete List of Healthy Holiday Gifts
Whether you’re just beginning your holiday shopping or you’re almost done, we’ve pulled together several lists of healthy gifts to help you finish your shopping in record time this year. We even offer exclusive discounts on several items, including Garmin Vivofit, MapMyRun MVP, Misfit Flash, RunKeeper Elite, and Runtastic Libra. So check them out, and enjoy […]
Thanksgiving Leftover Salad
This year be thankful for leftovers because you can try out the Roasted Root’s Thanksgiving leftover salad. Cranberry sauce makes an amazing vinaigrette especially when served over crunchy kale, tender quinoa and roasted turkey. You can also sub-out the ingredients in the salad for any other leftovers you have lying around! Julia Mueller writes the food blog, The […]
10 Delicious Holiday Desserts
Drumroll, please, and now the part of the holiday meal we’ve all been waiting for…desserts! This year we’ve compiled a list of ogle-worthy treats your guests are sure to appreciate. Traditional pies and tarts top our list but so did popular alternatives like cheesecake. And just in case your bird is taking up too much oven […]
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
Smoky on the outside but sweet and tender on the inside! Food Fanatic‘s wonderful wedges of grilled sweet potatoes is a good accompaniment to any meal. The cilantro lime dressing adds depth and dimension to this sweet potato dish. We bet you can’t eat just one!
10 Best Fantasy Healthy Holiday Gifts and Their Attainable Alternatives
You have some very special people on your holiday gift-list this year and want to buy them something unique that they will truly appreciate. Where do you start? …. with our Top 10 Fantasy Gift Guide, of course! We’ve done the research for you and collected a list of unique, fantasy items to help you […]
Chicken & Mushrooms in Wine Sauce
Put this chicken and mushrooms in garlic white wine sauce recipe, courtesy of Cooking Light, together in less than 25 minutes, probably without a trip to the store. It’s adaptable to your pantry–if you don’t have egg noodles, use another kind of pasta, and if you’re out of tarragon, try basil, oregano, or thyme. Find […]
Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Creamy butternut squash and apple soup is full on flavor and nutrients. Courtesy of Nutrition Stripped, each cup serving of soup is loaded with fiber plus important vitamins A and C. Garnish with apple slices and crunchy pumpkin seeds for added crunch!
9 of the All-Time Greatest Glute Moves
We’ve entered a golden age for backside-related jams: Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass,” Jennifer Lopez’s “Booty” and Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” are all in regular rotation on our workout playlists. And as Khloe Kardashian recently pointed out on her Instagram while doing a squat, “No one ever wrote a song about a small ass, right?” […]
Introducing Our 2014 Healthy Holiday eCookbook!
Click HERE to download your own copy of our free holiday eCookbook, today! Just hit “Click to read” and then the “Share” or “Download” buttons. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays (almost) upon us, we want to make cooking easier and help take the work out of logging your meals. This healthy holiday handbook, filled with […]
Balsamic Pork Chops
Lean pork chops make a great main especially when it’s seared and served with caramelized red onions. As Cook Smarts explains, searing the pork chops seals in the juices while adding balsamic vinegar creates robust flavor. Cook Smarts creates a range of educational cooking tools and information to empower and inspire home cooks. Visit their […]
6 Qs with MyFitnessPal’s Serge LeBlanc
Today we sit down with Serge LeBlanc a Data Scientist at MyFitnessPal who’s been working with us for about a year now. After hearing our co-founder Mike Lee say, “MyFitnessPal has the largest database of human eating habits in the world,” Serge knew he had to work here. And now he does! Serge, thanks for […]
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee
Mashed sweet potatoes brulee is a memorable remix between dinner and dessert! This recipe by Skinnytaste gears you up for the holidays by turning boring sweet potatoes into a treat. And, you don’t even need a torch to achieve the caramelized topping! Gina Homolka is the founder of Skinnytaste.com, the award-winning blog that’s been featured on Fitness, Better […]
Daily Horoscope: It’s Time to Try Runtastic Libra
Strive for progress, not perfection today. Whether your ultimate goal is to lose, gain, or maintain your weight, you may want a scale to help you keep track of your progress. Runtastic Libra and MyFitnessPal help you do just that. Runtastic Libra is a smart scale and body analyzer that automatically transfers data to your […]
Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts Under $100
You’re ready to shop for healthy gifts this holiday season, and you have at least $100 to spend on each gift. Where do you start? To make it easy for you, we’ve looked at our complete collection of Holiday Gift Lists this year for great presents that fit your budget, and here’s what we suggest… […]
Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Fiber-friendly banana oat Greek yogurt pancakes by Running with Spoons makes for a healthy morning meal. This recipe makes six fluffy pancakes that is sweetened with banana and is high in fiber and protein.
5-Move Lower Body Workout
Looking for a lower body workout that targets your thighs? Check out these 5 exercises from Hot5 Fitness. Bonus: they also engage your core. For the best results, do each exercise for 1 minute, and do the circuit 3 to 5 times. 1. Star Raise Right With your left knee on the floor, place your left hand […]
Chicken & Prosciutto Over Polenta
This Cooking Light recipe is for rich chicken thighs cooked in wine and topped with a savory tomato-prosciutto sauce. It can be served with polenta or grits if you prefer. To save time, prepare the polenta while chicken cooks. Find more low-calorie dinner meals like this from the new Cooking Light Diet, where you can […]
Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts Under $25
If you have a tight budget this holiday season, it can be difficult to buy healthy gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Au contraire! Check out this group of items under $25 we’ve compiled for you from our complete, Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gift Lists this year. The Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts – […]
MyFitnessPal Works if You Use It
You may have seen some news regarding a study MyFitnessPal recently did with UCLA. I wanted to take a minute to address this study, since we participated in it directly. We are excited that we got to work with some very smart people to answer a question we also wanted to know the answer to. We […]
How Not to Overdo It at a Party (& Still Have Fun!)
You’re three weeks into your new diet. You’ve lost a little bit of weight before the holidays, but you look at your calendar and see a dozen parties in the next six weeks. Office parties. Get togethers. Happy hours. School holiday parties. Every one of them resplendent with cupcakes, cocktails, chips, and wine. They are a […]
Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros
A simple vegetarian meal, courtesy of Dietitian Debbie, that comes together in under 30 minutes that is perfect for busy evenings. Beans and tofu add lots of filling protein to these vegetarian huevos rancheros! Deborah Davis MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian who practices clinical dietetics in Chicago, Illinois. She shares practical nutrition tips and […]
Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts For Moms
It can be challenging to find the perfect, holiday gift for the Moms in your life. You want it to be unique, personal, and thoughtful…and still fit into your budget. Here are 10 great possibilities to explore… The Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts For Moms 1. Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Give your Mom some extra time […]
