When you’re running low on energy, what’s the first thing you reach for? If you’re like many, it may be a cup of coffee, a matcha, or even an energy drink. According to Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RDN, CSSD, you may want to adjust your diet if you find that you’re often feeling tired, sluggish, ...
Pop quiz: What do chocolate, spinach, and quinoa have in common? These ingredients are all sources of magnesium, a mineral that helps regulate everything from nerve function to blood pressure. Although it’s abundant in many foods, up to 68% of American adults don’t meet the recommended daily intake, so it’s worth taking a closer look ...
Some of the best products come about from one simple question: Why doesn’t that exist? That’s exactly how the founders of Quantum Energy Squares developed their caffeine-fueled energy bars. “I was looking for a healthy source of energy,” says co-founder Leah Marquez. “Whenever I worked out or had a busy day ahead, I drank an ...
A couple months ago, our rockstar Nutrition and Fitness editor Michelle Pellizzon ran the 26.2 mile-long Chicago marathon.
Ever wonder why the dreaded after-lunch coma hits as soon as you get back to your desk? Or why it is that Thanksgiving has become just as renowned for the post-turkey nap as it is for the celebration itself?
Even if you’re the one doing the breaking up, when a relationship falls apart, it can take a serious toll on your body and mind. Sure, we know that food isn’t love, but that donut looks like a sweet rebound when you’re feeling heartbroken.
Whether you’re chasing kiddos around the house, or slaving away at your 9-to-5, we all have days when we could use a little help in the energy department.
Never heard of this Middle Eastern staple? Prepare to have your mind blown.
Like most people who struggle to stay awake during the day, I absolutely need a cup of coffee to get me going—and stay going.
If it’s 3 p.m. and you’re in need of an afternoon pick-me-up. Which of these do you reach for: a cup of coffee or a small root resembling a turnip? The root, of course—if that root is maca. Maca, the newest superfood from Peru, not only makes us wonder if there are any non-super foods ...
Your body is extremely resilient and adaptive under a variety of conditions, but it cannot accomplish the demands of whatever happens to be thrown its way without proper nutrition and physiological support.