Does the Way You Stand Cause Knee Pain?

One of the biggest challenges for knee pain sufferers is hyperextension. When you stand with your legs and feet very close together, it teaches you to lock your knees, causing unnecessary strain on the knees that can cause discomfort. If you stand with your feet hip-width apart, you’ll start standing without hyperextending your knees. In this video, Sam Brown will teach you how to engage the vastus...

Chicken & Black Bean Tostadas

Rotisserie chicken is the shortcut to making a delicious tostada dinner in less than 30 minutes! Top store-bought tostadas (or you can make them yourself) with a spicy cream sauce, chicken, fiber-rich black beans and loads of other flavorful ingredients.     Print     Chicken & Black Bean Tostadas Ingredients 1/2 cup (115 grams) low-fat sour cream 2...

Why Undereating Won’t Actually Help You Lose Weight

We all know that calories matter a lot when it comes to weight loss. As long as you eat fewer calories than you burn, you should lose weight. The logic is sound for most healthy adults, but we can also take that logic too far. In the case of healthy, sustainable weight loss, more restriction doesn’t always lead to better weight loss. In fact, regularly eating too few calories can put you at risk...

The Beginner’s Guide to Running

In a recent online survey, American adults were asked to name their preferred form of exercise. The winner, coming in just ahead of weight lifting, was running. It’s not hard to understand why. Running is convenient, requiring little more than a pair of shoes and a safe road or trail. It’s also simple—something almost anyone can do on his or her own without hiring a trainer or watching instructional...

12 Slow Cooker Chicken Dinners Under 370 Calories

Get ready for an incredible culinary match! Your favorite kitchen appliance comes together with your favorite meaty main in this recipe collection for slow cooker chicken dinners. Chicken is a budget-friendly protein option. Its mild flavor makes it easy to include in virtually any dish. You’ll be glad you’re coming home to a hot meal–all under 370 calories per serving! AMERICAN 1. Lemon Chicken...

25-Minute At-Home Tabata Workout Video

What is one of the most effective ways to train your heart and burn a ton of calories in a short period of time? It’s interval training, which is defined as short bursts of timed high intensity intervals followed by timed recovery. Today, we’re going to practice a form of high intensity interval training called Tabata. This routine will work your heart at a high intensity for 20 seconds then allow...

The 5-Minute Remedy for Sitting All Day

Does this sound like your typical day? Sit down to breakfast, and sit in your car to get to work just to sit in an office chair all day. Then you sit again for your commute home before sitting down to dinner, and then maybe even for some television? Many of us spend the majority of the day seated. If you’re one of those who do, you likely experience soreness, tightness and stiffness in your hips,...

Skinny Egg Salad

Lighten up traditionally heavy egg salad using this recipe from Kim’s Cravings. Combine mashed hard-boiled eggs with protein-rich Greek yogurt, and season with dill and lemon zest for a fresh twist. Serve with 2 slices of 100% whole-grain bread to help you meet your fiber goal.     Print     Skinny Egg Salad Ingredients 6 large hard-boiled eggs, chilled...

How to Choose Healthier Store-Bought Cereal

Cereal can be a quick, nutritious meal or even a snack, especially if you don’t have time to cook breakfast. Cereals energize us with complex carbohydrates and make a dent in our daily fiber goal. Sadly, it’s also a sneaky place for added sugar, salt and other additives. If you’re going to invest in a box, remember that a little label sleuthing can go a long way! As you walk down the grocery aisle,...

14 Filling Dinners—400 Calories or Less!

You don’t have to sabotage your diet to have a tasty dinner! Here are 14 filling dinner recipes that all come in under 400 calories. We’ve got a little bit of everything, so scan the list and choose which meal you’ll be making tonight! “Pasta” 1. Yellow Squash Noodles in Tomato Basil Sauce | Healthy Nibbles and Bits: This recipe uses a spiralizer to turn squash into spaghetti. Don’t...

Spinach & Potato Frittata

Start on the stovetop, finish in the oven—this frittata is simple and delicious. A light mix of egg whites and egg, tender spinach and chunky potatoes makes this dish a hearty vegetarian meal for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Be sure your nonstick skillet is oven-safe. A well-seasoned cast-iron pan is perfect.     Print     Spinach & Potato Frittata Ingredients 2...

4 Simple Moves for Stronger Knees

Nothing is more frustrating—or common—than nagging knee pain. The first step is to consult with your doctor to make sure you don’t have a more problematic injury. But if you’ve dealt with achy knees in the past, and are hoping to prevent future pains, look to your hips.  Painful knees have been tied to weak hips for years now—especially for women. Typically, rehab has focused on exercises that...

Egg with Bacon + Brussels Sprout Hash

Hash out a healthier meal with this brussels sprouts hash by Cook Smarts. Thinly sliced and sautéed with bacon will mask any bitterness that some associate with this nutritious vegetable. By replacing the traditional potato ingredient in this dish with Brussels sprouts we have a low-carb option fit for any meal of the day.     Print     Egg with Bacon...

10 Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Casseroles–Under 400 Calories!

Nothing beats serving a homemade casserole to hungry guests. The casserole is your one-stop option to serving a complete meal with veggies, grains and lean protein swaddled into one piece of cookware. They’re also great to make and freeze ahead of time,  so all you need to worry about when you get home is reheating and eating. Here’s a list of 10 crowd-pleasing casseroles to...

5 Moves for a Stronger Lower Back

Lower-back pain is the number one musculoskeletal complaint in America, according to a 2009 study. Fortunately, many of these aches and pains can be avoided with the right mix of exercises. Your best bet to strengthen your back and avoid localized pain is to do the following: Increase hip mobility Build rock-solid core strength Complete strength moves that focus on your glutes and hamstrings A...

The Surprising Benefits of Cutting Back on Sugar

Don’t be alarmed—but something’s hiding in your food. From the cereal you had for breakfast to the dressing on your salad to the ketchup on your fries, an addictive substance is lurking in many foods that you’d never suspect. Far more loathed than fat or cholesterol these days, sugar has become public enemy No. 1 when it comes to the health of America. In fact, in our effort to listen to doctors’...

5 Ways to Use a Foam Roller to Prevent Injury

Whether you’re into walking, running or cycling, there are plenty of supplementary exercises and extra things you can do to improve athletic performance. There are few, however, that can beat a regular foam-rolling routine. A whole lot of anecdotal evidence from athletes has long suggested this, but recent research proves definitively that foam rolling can have a positive effect on performance. A...