If there's ever been a time when we've cranked the pizza, pasta, and cookies dial way up, it's been this past year. Carbs, carbs, carbs, how we love and hate thee. Looking beyond our love/hate relationship, we need to recognize that carbs are a crucial component of a healthy diet and a healthy bo...

Eating disorders are incredibly prevalent. More than 28 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, which means it's very likely that you'll know someone at some point in your life who's struggling. Fortunately, there are ways you can help. Compassionate, knowledge...

Starting a new fitness routine is nothing short of exhilarating. Within the first week, you’ll likely find yourself with more energy, better sleep, a boosted mood, and the feeling of accomplishment that comes along with knowing that you’re doing something good for your body....

Intuitive eating—a science-backed approach to food that rejects diets and rules, encourages body acceptance, and shows you how to tune into your body’s hunger, fullness, cravings, and needs—has recently become incredibly popular. The hashtag has over 1 million posts on Instagram and 300 million...

A strong lower body powers your stride and wards off injury. Incorporating resistance moves like squats into your strength-training routine is an essential—and easy—way to round out your training. Squats are a functional exercise that benefit your joint and muscle health, a...

You’ve probably heard about Tabata training. But what is a Tabata workout, exactly — is it the same as HIIT, or high intensity interval training? And should these super high-intensity drills be part of your workout? Interval training — alternating periods of higher and lower intensity during a...

Yoga is a type of mind-body exercise that has been around for thousands of years, and as yoga became more prevalent in the West, adding heat became more popular and enticing. What is hot yoga? The term "hot yoga" often refers to Bikram yoga and similar styles where you practice for 90 ...

At this point, you're probably aware oatmeal can do a lot for your body. It's a good, natural, complex carbohydrate, it's full of vitamins and minerals, and it's incredibly versatile (hello, overnight oats). And yet, while there's a lot about oatmeal that we love, there...

Oils are fats in liquid form at room temperature. While they are found in a variety of foods - such as nuts, fish, avocado, and olives - cooking oils are one of the most common forms of oil consumption. And some cooking oils are healthier than others.  We spoke to dietitians about th...

What is ballistic stretching? You might not be familiar with the term "ballistic stretching," but chances are you've tried this type of stretching at some point in your life. Remember the butterfly stretch from elementary school gym class? You'd sit on the ground, feet together and k...