You can still maintain strong bones as a vegan or vegetarian and gain muscle. What’s key, says Leslie Bonci, R.D., L.D.N., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is packing in calcium-rich dairy subs while following this simple formula for successful muscle protein synthesis: Weight training plus adequate protein—that is, getting enough […] More
You know all recipes can be health hacked—subbing half your white potatoes for cauliflower for a more nutritious mashed potato dish, for example. But when it comes to mom’s cooking at Thanksgiving or the fall foods at your local coffee shop, there are probably a few calorie bombs you haven’t thought about before (as well […] More
When you work out, it’s not just your muscles that grow stronger. Your bones also benefit from weight bearing exercise. But it’s not all about what you do at the gym. You can build denser, more resilient bones and joints by supplementing your diet with the right foods. Here are the best options to eat […] More
The ketogenic diet can be dizzyingly complicated. You want to load up on fats and protein, and keep your carb intake low—but all fats and proteins aren’t alike, and there are some veggies higher in carbohydrates than others. Oh, and fruit is pretty much banned. But don’t worry: We’ve put together the best and worst […] More
As a kid, snack time was always something to look forward to—usually because it meant fruit snacks, granola bars, or salty chips. Snacks equaled fun. If that’s the remained a constant through adulthood, it’s time to make some adjustments to your diet. Noshing on snacks that have little to no nutritional value when you’re trying to […] More
Tom and wife Gisele Bundchen’s personal chef Allen Campbell talked to Boston.com about what the couple (and their kids) eat to stay in such d*mn good shape. Want to give it a try? First off, you should know that it’s 80 percent fresh, organic veggies and whole grains like quinoa, millet, and beans. Why Tom […] More
Listen up, salad eaters: Spinach has two times the pesticide residue of other crops, while at least four different pesticides can be found on a single tomato, according to new guidance from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (see the full list here). Studies suggest that men who eat more high-residue produce have poorer sperm quality. […] More
If you spend a lot of time planning your workouts but not much on your diet, it’s hard to know where to start. There’s an old saying in nutrition: Abs are made in the kitchen. It means that you can work out like a maniac, but you’re never going to outrun a subpar diet. It’s […] More
