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! For many of us women life is so busy that we eat most of our meals and snacks away from home. For that reason it’s super important that we keep on hand plenty of healthy snack options that combine high amounts of protein with healthy fats …
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! We all know that eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise are the keys to weight loss. But did you know that some foods actually help speed up your metabolism? It may sound too good to be true, but there’s scientific evidence that certain specific …
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! I can’t believe summer is already beginning! Temps are starting to warm up, short sleeves are coming out of closets and we’re all getting out to enjoy more fresh air. Along with that fresh air and sunshine come fresh in-season vegetables and fruits! The warmer temperatures …
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 news any woman would be happy to hear! Yes, chocolate can play a part in your healthy diet, and can even help you lose weight! But, not just any chocolate. Unfortunately, candy bars and chocolate cake aren’t part of the equation. We’re talking specifically about …
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! Many foods in the grocery store are labeled ‘diet’ or ‘light’ because they’ve been processed to be low in fat or low in calories. However, lots of times these so-called diet foods are swapping one unhealthy ingredient for another. For example, when food companies make low …