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Quick, delicious, and built to fuel your best session, these snacks bring the energy and the strength to support. Ever hit the gym running on empty, only to fade halfway through your first set? What you eat before a workout can make the difference between dragging and powering through. We’ve rounded up five easy pre-workout bites the HUM team is loving right now, each one made with Stack & Sculpt or Core Strength for a little extra muscle support. What Is the Best Pre-Workout Food? The best pre-workout food pairs easily digestible carbs for quick energy with a bit of…
For those of us who love to stay in shape but relish real flavor, chef Chris Valdes has shared his gorgeous Chilean salmon with a citrus salsa recipe, so that M&F readers can delve into a post-workout win at the table. Of course, chicken breast and broccoli will always have a place, but for a crispy, pan served alternative, this salmon fillet topped with a delicious honey and citrus corn salsa will please your taste buds as well as your health. “I love cooking with Chilean salmon because it’s naturally rich in flavor, has a tender, flaky texture, and is…
Steps getting shorter after 65? These five standing moves target your stride. If your steps have gotten shorter and your feet don’t seem to clear the ground as easily, you may have heard it called the “senior shuffle.” It’s a casual term for a walking pattern that can develop as strength and balance decline with age. Stiffness can contribute too, and sometimes a shuffling gait has a medical cause that deserves attention. Walking more can help you stay active, but it doesn’t always address why your stride has changed. Your hips need enough strength to move the leg forward, your…
At this point, “bond repair” is everywhere. It’s on our shampoos, masks, leave-ins and salon treatments, usually with the promise of stronger, healthier hair. But unless you have a chemistry degree handy, what exactly is being repaired can get fuzzy fast. That’s where Jared Reynolds comes in. A biochemist, molecular biologist and founder of ACTIIV and Zenagen, Reynolds has spent years studying hair and scalp health and developing formulas around the biology behind both. His latest project, ACTIIV’s INTEGRITYrx system, takes a broader look at hair repair by considering multiple types of bonds and structural stress rather than focusing on…
Sarah Michelle Gellar had fans inspired this week as the buff Buffy the Vampire Slayer star provided a glimpse into her challenging workouts. And, if this star’s terrifically toned back is anything to go by, we should all consider replicating her reps. Gellar, who is looking fine at 49, is expected to front the mystery series, Bad Summer People, which is based on the 2023 novel of the same name, and is certainly leading the pack when it comes to crushing her workouts but explained in a recent Instagram post that her sweat filled sessions were “Not just about getting my…
GLP-1 has become one of the most talked-about hormones in wellness, and for good reason. It helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, and how satisfied you feel after eating. Your body makes it naturally, and what you eat has a real influence on how well that system works. Fiber is one of the most effective levers you can pull. That’s the idea behind Flatter Me Fiber Unflavored, which is designed to support your body’s natural GLP-1 response. Because it’s unflavored, it disappears into whatever you’re making, which is why it works so well in chia pudding. Chia seeds absorb liquid and…
Recipe notes and tips Even better the next day Bigos develops a deeper, richer flavor as it rests. Prepare it a day ahead, refrigerate, and gently reheat before serving. It’s perfect for meal prep. Can’t find kielbasa? Kielbasa is a traditional Polish sausage that gives Bigos its characteristic smoky flavor. If you can’t find it, try another smoked sausage, such as German smoked sausage, smoked bratwurst, or smoked chorizo. Choose a variety without added sugar and check that it’s gluten-free if needed. Why is sauerkraut good for you? Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage that’s naturally low in carbs and provides fiber,…
Carleigh Bodrug has made a career out of proving that plant based cooking does not have to mean complicated recipes, endless prep, or another sad bowl of greens. As the founder of PlantYou and a #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook author, she has built a massive following around food that is practical, satisfying, and actually doable on a busy night. Her latest cookbook, Quickies: 140+ Nourishing Plant-Based Recipes for Busy People, leans even further into that idea with low effort dinners, smart pantry meals, dump and bake recipes, and shortcuts designed for real life. We caught up with Bodrug…
Chef Chris Valdes shot to fame as a finalist on Season 14 of Food Network Star and is a renowned cook, author, and TV host, sharing his love of food and making mouths water wherever he serves up his delicious dishes. But the Miami native decided to take a closer look at the ingredients available to him, when he embarked on a weight loss journey that saw him burn 40 pounds of fat without compromising his passion for flavor. Valdes recently took a little time out of the kitchen to chat with M&F, explaining how he’s not only lost this…
Wondering how strong your core is after 65? Try this simple bridge test. Your core strength after 65 includes your abdominals and your whole central kinetic chain. Your back, glutes, and hamstrings keep you upright when you get out of a chair, when you carry groceries, or walk to your car. After 65, your endurance is incredibly important. I use the glute bridge with my clients over 65 to test overall core endurance along with the plank test. The ability to perform and hold a correct hip bridge will also reduce lower back fatigue, because you develop the ability to…