When most of us think of sushi, we do tend to think of a 'healthy' food. And it's true - many fish and seafood including salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna and crab are an excellent source of protein and Omega-3s. The seaweed used in the sushi rolls, seaweed salad and miso soup is rich in magnesium, calcium, folic acid, iron, iodine and various antioxidants. However, there are a variety of ways that some of our sushi favorites can pack a whole lot of extra calories that we might not be aware of.
New here? Like Athlean-XX for Women on Facebook to stay up to date with new posts, great fitness and nutrition articles, motivations and inspirations, fitness challenges, Q&As, giveaways and more! Apples are abundant in Fall, and there are loads of ways to enjoy them…in breakfasts, smoothies, soups, salads and more! They’re a nutrient powerhouse and their […]
New here? Like Athlean-XX for Women on Facebook to stay up to date with new posts, great fitness and nutrition articles, motivations and inspirations, fitness challenges, Q&As, giveaways and more! It’s a term that’s been garnering a lot of media attention recently. Some call it the newest eating disorder. Others believe it’s an anxiety disorder or […]
New here? Like Athlean-XX for Women on Facebook to stay up to date with new posts, great fitness and nutrition articles, motivations and inspirations, fitness challenges, Q&As, giveaways and more! For those of us who are working on weight loss, we’re familiar with the phrase, ‘Don’t drink your calories.’ Drinks like bottled juices, sodas and fancy […]
New here? Like Athlean-XX for Women on Facebook to stay up to date with new posts, great fitness and nutrition articles, motivations and inspirations, fitness challenges, Q&As, giveaways and more! Back in the 80s and 90s, fats got a bad rap when it came to diet and weight loss. They were vilified, stripped from packaged foods […]
We frequently hear about juice cleanses as a way to lose weight, cleanse or detox our bodies or to hit the reset button for our metabolism or our eating habits. Some of these cleanses are quite drastic – lasting 3 – 21 days and sometimes allowing only liquids. Many celebrities have been known to use […]