by Women's Health | Mar 23, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
You should eat protein after exercise to fuel muscle growth – within 60 minutes of your sweat sesh. Eat a full meal in the next two hours to keep your metabolism active. Here are the best snacks to get into that body immediately after exercise. Bonus: You’ll be...
by Women's Health | Mar 20, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
When it comes to lean proteins, chicken breast is queen. It offers a whopping 31 grams of protein per serving, without a lot of fat or kilojoules. Bow down, other proteins. Bow down. Plus, it’s pretty versatile—you can grill it, roast it, toss it over a green...
by Women's Health | Mar 20, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Your energy is waning and the last thing you want to do is exercise. But what if we told you that we’ve got healthy bites to give you that much-needed jolt of power to get through any workout? Plus: They’re way tastier than you think. Read on… 1/ Chia...
by Women's Health | Mar 16, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Melinda’s not about that strict diet life. These are her rules for healthy eating: 1/ Eat For Energy “At this moment I eat a helluva lot just because I train very hard,” says Melinda. And true to her word, when we serve lunch after the shoot – a buffet of salads,...
by Women's Health | Mar 15, 2018 | Food & Nutrition
Coconut water is literally everywhere, from the smoothie bowls on your Instagram feed to the aisles of the nearest supermarket. It’s almost as ubiquitous as water. But does it deserve to be? “It’s trendy,” says Lauren Richer, registered dietician. “There’s the...
