Clarifying the Butter Fat From the Facts

In case you haven’t heard: Butter is amazing. In this hyper-conscious, borderline spiritual time of eating local foods with buzzwords like “artisan” and “hand-crafted” on every label, it makes sense we’d return to eating the kind of butter our great-grandmothers churned in buckets. It’s thick, pale yellow, has the texture of … well, butter. It is nothing short of spectacular. “Butter is the best,”...

5 Steps to the Perfect, Crisp Mason Jar Salad

As it turns out, leafy green salads travel way better than you might think. They pack quite well for long flights, lunch or as leftovers for a later meal. But keeping your leafy greens bright, delicious and fresh does take planning. Here are our quick tips for packing the perfect (non-soggy) salad: 1. FIND THE RIGHT JAR Canning jars hold salads beautifully, but wide-mouthed jars are easiest...

Recipe: Coconut-Marinated Jerk Chicken

Clean Eating’s easy Caribbean-inspired chicken marinates in a sweet and spicy sauce for a juicy, delectable main dish. The secret powerhouse in this marinade? Coconut water. It’s low in calories, high in potassium and fat- and cholesterol-free. Serve with your favorite fresh tropical fruit such as mango, pineapple or papaya. With a freezer life of 3–4 months, double up on this convenient recipe,...

This Week in Health & Fitness: The Race Finish Everyone’s Talking About

The world is changing fast, which means you might have missed the big stories that affect your health. That’s why we’re here with “This Week in Health & Fitness.” Every other week, the Under Armour Connected Fitness editorial team hand-curates the biggest stories, trends and goings-on around the world that will help you on your quest to live a healthy life. And that includes putting a smile...

Watch This MyFitnessPal User Lose 176 Pounds Over 2 Years, 1 Photo Per Day

The moment the lightbulb went on for Eric Naiman was when he was literally staring himself in the face. In the fall of 2014, he was putting in 60- to 70-hour weeks managing a restaurant in Orlando. He was stressed and exhausted, using his limited free time to unwind by eating and drinking socially. With all those factors combined, he found himself weighing close to 400 pounds. “I remember waking...

Recipe: Low-Carb Tuna Salad with Peanut Dressing

A convenient, high-protein pantry staple, canned tuna can get repetitive and boring with mayonnaise as its main sidekick. Instead, try Uproot Kitchen’s tuna salad, which uses a nutty, sweet sesame-peanut dressing. To add this healthy green meal to your lunchtime rotation, simply pack the salad and dressing in separate airtight containers.     Print     Low-Carb...

5-Pose Yoga Fix: How to Flush Out the Toxins

A twist-heavy practice is yoga’s ancient answer to the modern passion for detoxes and cleanses. Twists are thought to wring out the body, forcing out toxins and cleansing the organs. They’re a great remedy for bloating, constipation and other digestive issues. Hold each pose for 5–10 breaths to help ease yesterday’s excess. 1. EASY SEATED POSE WITH A TWIST Adding a twist to this posture increases...

Recover Like a Ballerina: Stretches From Misty Copeland’s New Book

In her new book, “Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You,” professional ballerina and Under Armour athlete Misty Copeland shares her secrets for how to reshape your body through movement and diet to achieve a lean, strong physique along with glowing health. “There has been a shift in recent years in which women no longer desire the bare bones...

5 Meal Kits That Make Healthy Cooking Easy

We know cooking our own meals from fresh ingredients is best … but there’s a laundry list of excuses we give for not doing it: It takes too much time; we don’t know how to cook; unused food always goes to waste;, we don’t know what to make and then we’ll have to do the dishes. No wonder meal-kit delivery services are now a $1.5 billion industry, according to market research firm Packaged Facts. Yet...

10 Make-Ahead Breakfasts Under 300 Calories

We’ve all heard more than once that starting the day with a healthy breakfast is great for the brain and the belly. But with all that prework hustle and bustle, not everyone has time to whip up a hot stack of pancakes or bake a fancy frittata. Make your morning routine a breeze by preparing a few nutritious staples ahead of time, like hearty oatmeal cups, simple egg dishes and grab-and-go bars....

Cleanses, Apple Cider Vinegar & Whole30: The Truth Behind 9 Weight-Loss Gimmicks

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: There’s no silver bullet when it comes to weight loss. No gimmick, pill or cream will bring you a lifetime of satisfaction. Maintaining a healthy weight and happy heart requires diligence and a bit of work, but when done right, it will pay off and stay off. Don’t fall for the quick tricks that seem to flood our email and social feeds. Losing...

Recipe: Misty Copeland’s Pasta-Free Zoodles Primavera

In her book, “Ballerina Body,” Misty Copeland, the first African-American female principal dancer for American Ballet Theater, knows that you don’t have to sacrifice taste for health. Living her passion, she approaches her daily meals just like she approaches dancing. In the chapter entitled “Meal Choreography,” she breaks down meal-planning suggestions for 21 days.      Print     ZOODLES...

Does Walking with Weights Boost Weight Loss?

Walking with weights is a phenomenon that has been around since the days of the Jane Fonda workout videos. Whether it was hand weights or ankle weights, the added pounds were believed to help individuals lose weight while already moving. Studies support that belief, proving the added weight can up the metabolic burn. So should you be wearing ankle weights on your commute to work? Would a hike with...

Recipe: High-Protein Chai Smoothie Bowl

Kickstart your morning with a smoothie bowl infused with chai. Chai is a black tea with a blend of spices including cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom and black pepper. Scented with an aromatic mix of spices and whipped together with Greek yogurt and flax seeds, this smoothie bowl is a packed with protein and flavor. Garnish with fruits, grab your spoon and dig in!     Print     High-Protein...

The Secret Behind the Weight Gain-Inflammation Connection

When we think about inflammation, we often think of it as helping us heal from an obvious injury (like a wound) or fighting harmful bacteria. This is good inflammation working in our favor to keep us healthy. But on the flip side, when the immune system is too active, it can make us sick. We know that major chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, are linked to weight gain,...

7 Pro Tips for Making Your Work Day More Active

Staying active during the workday can be a challenge for people who sit at a desk all day. This is especially true on days when you’re so busy it feels like there’s rarely an opportunity to look away from your computer, much less get up and move around. Luckily, there are many ways to stay active in the office, even if you can’t manage to leave your desk. Check out these stretching and movement...

18 Ways to Fuel for a 6 a.m. Workout: What Dietitians Eat Before They Work Out

When you jump out of bed at the buzz of your 5:30 a.m. alarm for an early morning workout, eating breakfast might be the last thing on your mind. But after fasting all night, your energy stores are depleted — and the last thing you want to hear during a grueling workout is your stomach growl. While simple carbohydrates found in sports drinks, energy gels and cereal provide a quick source of energy,...