Have you ever been told to eat “nutrient-rich” or “nutrient-dense” foods? Or to stay away from foods that have “empty calories”? When terms like these are thrown around, it’s easy to get confused. It’s time to accurately describe the concepts of nutrient density and caloric density and what roles they play in a well-balanced diet. …
Your favorite breakfast staple is surprisingly long-lasting. When it comes to longevity, not all yogurt is created equally.Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Published Feb. 24, 2025Updated Feb. 26, 2025 Yogurt was born as a means of preserving fresh milk, thousands of years before refrigerators were invented. But forget stashing…
Let us make the decisions for you. Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Mariana Velásquez. Published Feb. 24, 2025Updated Feb. 24, 2025 Eating with budget in mind might feel more difficult than ever these days, when talk of egg prices and tariffs permeate the general conversation. Add in the need to make…
The fitness industry is forever changing. Walk into any storage closet in a gym, or even your home, and you’ll surely find a piece of equipment or DVD that is no longer considered an effective tool in the training world. As we evolve in the industry and become more knowledgeable about current scientific studies and…
A typical Thanksgiving meal contains more than 3,000 calories, but you don’t have to break the calorie bank to enjoy your favorite fall foods. Here are three delicious and healthy dishes you’ll want to add to this year’s Thanksgiving feast. Sweet Potato Brownies One sweet potato contains more than the daily recommended amount of vitamin…
Q: I get cold sores several times a year. Is there a way to keep them from coming back? It usually starts with a tingling at the edge of your lip. Painful, fluid-filled bumps emerge. Then they pop, ooze, scab over and eventually heal. Every few months, this cycle repeats. Cold sores, also known as…
While balance has not traditionally been included in the four major components of health-related fitness—aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition—research confirms that both static and dynamic balance play a critical role in keeping us active and injury-free. Static balance is the ability to stand in place on one leg without creating undo biomechanical…
When you hear the word “starch,” what are the first thoughts that come to mind? Carbs. Glucose. Blood sugar spikes. High insulin levels. Post-workout glycogen resynthesis. While some of that is true, it’s time to think outside the box and explore the world of resistant starch (RS) and its many health benefits. What is Resistant…
Women outlive men, by something of a long shot: In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared to around 75 for men. This holds true regardless of where women live, how much money they make and many other factors. It’s even true for most other mammals. “It’s a very robust…
The functional training cable machine is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment because the adjustable cable pulley allows the user to move in a variety of directions with resistance. Unfortunately, it’s often used for only a few exercises: triceps press-downs, chest flyes and some variation of standing or kneeling crunches. That means most people aren’t…