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Maybe you got a smart pet and decided you had to go vegan. Maybe you’re cutting back on eating beef to lighten your environmental footprint. Whatever the reason, when you reduce meat in your diet, getting enough plant-based protein becomes important. Why? Every meal should include protein since it contributes to satiety (AKA prevents overeating), provides energy, and helps maintain and build muscle (especially if you’re a gym junkie). The good news: Our food supply is now filled with plant-based protein sources. Hemp and chia seedsweren’t sitting on grocery store shelves five years ago; neither were high-quality vegan protein powders....

Each year, millions of people make New Year's resolutions, and each year, those resolutions are promptly forgotten about within a month's time, if not sooner. TBH, sticking to New Year's resolutions is hard work, especially if those goals involve a totally revamped workout routine, or a promise to yourself to exercise a certain amount each week. These objectives can be hard to stick to because they're often just plain unrealistic, and therefore unattainable. However, if you set some practical fitness New Year's resolutions before the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, there will be absolutely nothing stopping you from realizing...

The Primal Blueprint Workout Paleo diets are all the rage these days but exercising like our distant ancestors also has great benefits. Whether you're lifting heavy things to build your hut or build your biceps, research supports the perks of lifting as heavy as you can handle for short sets. You'll increase your strength and your contribution to the gene pool. Try this primal workout from Mark's Daily Apple: Grab a weighted object (two dumbbells, sandbag, barbell, kettlebell) and do not put it down until you have completed 3 full cycles of the workout below. Do 1 set of 6...

Avoiding holiday weight gain may sound as feasible as Santa fitting down billions of chimneys on Christmas Eve, but we promise there are logical strategies to stay on track. Many of us experience weight gain during the festive winter months, but packing on a few pounds in December is far from inevitable. Don’t get us wrong: The holiday season is all about celebrating, togetherness, and indulging—in moderation. So pass the eggnog and let’s tackle navigating holiday food spreads, hectic schedules, and sidelined gym routines. 1. Eat before drinking and celebrating. Skipping breakfast or lunch in order to “save your appetite”...

Benefits of a cold shower after exercise There are many benefits of applying cold water or ice to the body after it has experienced stress and strain, such as after a workout or race. Being cold makes your blood vessels contract which prevents swelling and bruising. It also numbs your nerve endings which provides you with instant pain relief. This is why we use ice packs when we get injured. Exercise inflames the body and inflammation is never a good thing. Cold water acts as an anti-inflammatory and can help you to recover quicker after a workout. A very cold shower...

Sure, you have probably heard that same old hoopla all your life that in order to build strong bones and to stay fit, you need to drink plenty of dairy and eat plenty of meat – and nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, even athletes can thrive on an entirely vegan/plant based diet! There are quite a few benefits of choosing a plant-based lifestyle over one that is laden with meat and dairy derived from our animal friends, and those benefits aren’t all just for you – living a plant-based lifestyle also helps decrease global warming, helps to save...

Men and women have unique fitness needs and wants.  Both need to maintain a good bill of health as well as a healthy weight.  Men typically want to build muscle mass while slimming down around the midsection, whereas women often want to lose weight, slim down and tone up, especially in the thighs, butt, waist and arms. In order for both men and women to achieve these goals, they both must do cardiovascular and weight training while following a proper diet. With some variations in resistance, intensity and duration, men and women can undertake similar exercise regimes. Cardio training is...

Prowling the weights floor with a shaker in hand is merely macho posturing and has little to do with, well, proper posture.So the short answer to your question is no, it doesn’t pay to swill between sets. The long answer is that not only does it yield little benefit, it can actually hamper muscle recovery. Research suggests that amino acid levels in your bloodstream need to rise in order to maximise muscle growth. Drinking a shake during your hour-long workout won’t deliver that spike. Chugging afterwards – when your metabolism is at its highest – will. Don’t go buying into the...

Even though the temperature has dropped, this doesn't mean you have to bring your workouts indoors. "When it gets into the 40s and 30s, you can still enjoy your regular outside routines, like walking, running, and even cycling," says Dr. Adam Tenforde, an assistant professor of sports medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Watch out for hypothermia Exercising in cold weather increases the risk of hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature). Seek emergency care right away if you develop symptoms such as intense shivering, extreme fatigue, slurred speech, or loss of coordination. Always let someone know when you are...

Self-care isn’t frivolous; it’s necessary. There’s a difference between treating yourself and caring for yourself, although many of us confuse them for the same thing. While self-care can mean a well-deserved glass of wine or binge-watching our favorite Netflix show, there’s more to looking after ourselves than pamper sessions. What does self-care mean, then? Self-care means improving ourselves. It means becoming the hero of our own stories instead of letting other people define us. The best part? Self-care is something we can all find time for right now. We simply must take charge of our time. If self-care is all...

Some common problems, like those listed below, can make it harder for older people to follow through on smart food choices. Here are some problem-solving suggestions. Tired of cooking or eating alone? Problems chewing food? Sometimes hard to swallow your food? Food tastes different? Feeling sad and don't want to eat? Just not hungry? Trouble getting enough calories? Physical problems making it hard to eat? Can food and medicines interact? Lactose intolerant? Weight problems adding to frailty? Tired of Cooking or Eating Alone? Maybe you are tired of planning and cooking dinners every night. Have you considered some potluck meals?...